Asparagus and Pan fried Salmon

Since I started my healthy eating journey I’ve lost a total of 9kg! I can’t believe it, as you can see from my blog posts I still have loads of tasty dishes and desserts!

Things that are helping me on this journey:

•  My husband and family is very supportive, without their support I wouldn’t be able to keep following a healthy lifestyle.
•  Planning, planning, planning! I know which days will be hectic so I plan quick and easy meals for those days.
• When I dine-out I always choose the healthiest option on the menu. This usually includes: salads without dressing (rather use balsamic vinegar), Steak and baked potato, fruit salad and ice-cream (or steal a bite from your hubby! Lol), Smoothies instead of milkshakes.
•  I bake my own wedges at home; it’s tastier and much healthier.
•   I’ve become a calorie snob, no more cheap sweets or chocolates to curve a craving. If I want something I make sure I bake it, or that it is quality chocolate like 70% cocoa.
•  I don’t award myself with food anymore; I rather go for mani’s, pedi’s, etc.
•  I’ve relaxed about food, every day is a new day.
•  Most importantly, I’ve chosen life. Before I used to think: “oh I’m depriving myself of all the good stuff!”. Now I know food can still be just as tasty and healthy. Now I know that if I do not eat healthy and do not look after myself I deprive myself of my health. What is more important to you? A crappy chocolate bar or being able to live life with no restraints?

This weekend was hectic and not full of the best choices either, so instead of sulking about everything I did wrong I made a change with a healthy lunch. Asparagus and pan fried Salmon.

Asparagus and Pan fried Salmon

125g of Asparagus

1 piece of Salmon

First off lightly steam the asparagus for about 5 minutes. Now throw it in a pan with 5ml of butter, a squirt of lemon juice and salt and pepper. Just fry it on high heat for 2 minutes. Set it aside.

Next salt and pepper the Salmon, fry it flesh down in the left over juices of the asparagus. Make sure the Salmon is sealed, this will only take a view moments. Now turn the Salmon on its skin side and cover the pan with a lid. Turn down the heat; it will steam/fry until it is cooked. I like my salmon to be a bit pink in the centre, just keep your eye on it.

Lastly, enjoy!