Day 8

No...it is not Groundhog Day...I messed up.  Today is actually day 8.  I have a fabulous recipe for you!

I started this post a couple of days ago.  I am sorry that I have been a blogging slacker.  I can tell you this though...I have been no slacker with fitness!  Weight Watchers is going fabulous and I have been working out every day.  I am feeling so good and I am already starting to feel a difference.  I am not sure how many pounds I have lost but I have lost 5% body fat since 29 December.  I think that is a huge accomplishment.  I am staying motivated and am very proud of myself.  I am looking forward to my results at the 1 month mark.  I have been trying several recipes and I have some really great ones for you.  I am actually thinking of getting some Shakeology packets (chocolate flavored) and mixing them as Amy has described to me.  I guess more like a "smoothie" as opposed to a cleanse. 

I hope all of you are having a fabulously fit day!  I have included a recipe!

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
1/4 Tsp salt
3/4 pound lean sirloin beef, trimmed, thinly sliced against the grain
2 Tsp canola oil
1 Cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
5 Cups of broccoli
1 Tbsp fresh, minced ginger root
2 Tsp garlic
1/2 Tsp red pepper flakes (or more if you like)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup of water

Directions

On a plate combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and salt, add beef and toss to coat

Heat oil in a large pan or walk over med-high heat and ad beef.  Stir fry until lightly browned (about 4 minutes). Transfer to bowl with slotted spoon.

Add 1/2 cup broth to the same pan, stir to loosen any bits on the bottom of the pan. Add broccoli, cover, cook tossing occasionally and sprinkling with a tablespoon of water if needed. Broccoli should be crisp-tender. Uncover pan and add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stir fry until fragrant.

In a cup stir together the soy sauce, remaining half cup of broth, remaining half tablespoon of cornstarch, and water until blended. Stir into pan. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Return beef and accumulated juices to pan and toss to coat.

1 1/4 cups per serving (5 PointsPlus value)

ENJOY!!!!!