So wanted to bail on gym - a bit of cruising my dash has inspired me to go.
Huzzah
Found: frozen egg whites! 0 pro points. AW YEAH.
Some info on egg whites:
What Are Egg Whites?
Egg whites are exactly that, 100% pure liquid egg whites, just as if you cracked and separated them yourself at home. The only thing we did was to pasteurize them to avoid salmonella. There are no additives or preservatives, no artificial ingredients or food colorings. Egg whites have a naturally light yellow color to them. You will notice this more in the bottle than in the frying pan. The white substance floating on top of the bottles is the same white particle you see when you put an egg in the frying pan. This connects from the egg white to the egg yolk. We leave this in the egg whites because it has the highest concentration of protein in the egg. Just shake up the bottle before using. Egg whites are completely tasteless and odorless.
How Can Egg Whites Be Used?
They can be prepared and eaten the same way you eat eggs today. You can use them in baking and making pancakes or whatever you would normally use eggs for now. However, due to the heat pasteurization process, we do not recommend them for meringues or angel food cake. They do make great omelets and scrambled eggs. Because the yolk is gone, so is the fat and the cholesterol. Therefore, the eggs tend to be fluffier and healthier without the yolk. They also make great smoothies and protein shakes, thanks to the pasteurization process that has eliminated the salmonella threat from drinking raw egg whites. See our Recipes page for more great ideas.
How Do I Measure Egg Whites?
3 tbsp of Egg Whites = 1 whole egg
2 tbsp of Egg Whites = 1 Egg White
1/2 cup of Egg Whites = 4-5 Egg Whites
Is It Safe to Freeze Egg Whites?
Absolutely! You can even put a previously opened, partially used container of Egg Whites in the freezer. They will last indefinitely while frozen. To defrost, put the container on a paper plate and leave it overnight. Once defrosted, you must keep them in the refrigerator. When Egg Whites freeze, the water separates from the egg and settles on top. Therefore, it may be necessary to Shake the bottle well before using. If the eggs tend to cook up watery, simply blend in a blender for a few seconds, or pour back and forth into another container to assure that the water mixes back into the egg. For gallon containers, you nay need to pour back and forth into a larger pitcher. We do not recommend that you re-freeze the Egg Whites if it’s not necessary.
What Is the “Shelf Life” of Egg Whites?
Our own personal tests have shown that Egg Whites, if maintained at 40 degrees or lower in the refrigerator, stay good for up to 6 to 8 months, even when opened. However, we recommend that you use them in 3 to 4 months to assure the best quality product. If you freeze them, they will last indefinitely. To determine if they are good or not, the best test is to smell them. If there is any odor whatsoever, discard them. Egg Whites have no odor or taste.
What Is The Protein Benefit of Egg Whites?
Egg White protein is the purest form of protein known to man in the entire world. Each 8-ounce cup gives you 26 grams of pure protein, only 2 grams of carbohydrates, NO fat and NO cholesterol. They are 100% bio-available, which means NONE of it’s amino acids are wasted. No artificial protein powder can make that claim. Other high protein sourced foods and supplements need to be broken down before the body absorbs the protein. All natural products have always been the recommended way to get the nutrients your body needs.
(source http://www.eggwhitesint.com/faq.htm)
Back again!
I’ve been all over the shop lately. Trying to keep on track, but it’s hard when you are away for work!
I’ve been in Sydney working with a client. Busy busy!
I didn’t get to go to WW, nor will I get to go this week
Week before last when I was weighed at good old WW I had lost 600g. I was hoping for a HUGE loss, but I guess slow and steady blah blah blah.
I headed back to Step last night. There always seems to be something stopping me from going to the gym – mostly work. I’m starting to feel like the gym near work is not as handy as if I had one at home. I always plan to go, and then I get told I’m going interstate… I have to stay late etc etc. Then I feel like there’s no point going to just 1 or 2 classes so I don’t go for the whole week. Stupid, because I should go to those classes, then go for a walk or try something else for the other days
Do you have any tips for working out while on a business trip or holiday? Assuming you don’t have access to a health club or gym in your hotel
I’m trying to be more positive about the gym. It is SUPER lame, but I’m trying to force myself to think positive. I tried thinking things like ‘I might not want to go to the gym, but I am looking forward to feeling proud of my achievements afterward’. Well it got me there, so it seemed to work.. we shall see!
I was also planning on taking one of my friends to a step class. She’s never been before, and the show off in me wants to be really good at it when she comes. I tend to slack off quite a bit when it gets hard or I am tired (or… I get extra hot and sweaty… I’ve got a cold at the moment so that’s happening more than usual!). I tried to think of how I’d want her to see me – how impressed at how coordinated I am.. and how hard I work. That also kept me motivated.
Thinking about making each movement perfect and making it count, rather than wasting time. Thinking about what muscles would be worked and toned with each move
Today I am SO much more sore than I would normally be, so I’m happy.
I am STARVING though. STARVING!
I’m off to get some Max Mex for lunch. I love Mad Mex for a healthy takeaway option! I love that their site has a ‘Nutritional Information’ calculator, that I can then use to work out the ProPoints of my meal. I usually favour the Naked Burrito (burrito fillings with no wrap) or a Small Burrito (still enough to fill you up). I always get double meat, no beans, no rice, guac, lettuce, tomato salsa and cheese. The beef is slow cooked and to DIE for. Since I’m so hungry today, I’m letting myself have RICE! I am so excited.
Here’s what I’m having:
I have to go and get it now, I’m about to start dribbling.
Much love, K
Huge apple is huge. I pretend its a pot gym treat, but I hate it. Stupid apple.. WHY DON’T YOU TASTE LIKE CHEESEBURGER???!! (Taken with instagram)
High point of my clumsy day
Sneak eating a Caramello Koala, dropping it on my keyboard and getting caramel everywhere.
