Whoever said running was easy is a damn liar!
Seriously I commend you devoted runners who are out every day running 10 plus miles like it's nothin but a thang....
Bite me.
Seriously I commend you devoted runners who are out every day running 10 plus miles like it's nothin but a thang....
Bite me.
As you know I signed up for about 3 races, completely motivated and ready to get my bootay in shape, and lemme tell you....
I. am. struggggggggling.
I mean look, I'm not out of shape! I'll kick an elliptical's ass any day of the week or even kill a spin class or two, but running? We seem to have a love/hate relationship these days and really...I am trying. Then of course there is my boyfriend who hasn't ran in years, decides last week he wants to start and without hesitation or struggle, runs a 3 miler!
WTF?!
Yes I'm just convinced it's not my thing, BUT I'm always up for a challenge and I'm bound and determined to make running my bitch. Unfortunately the 5k I was signed up for last weekend was cancelled due to thunderstorms so I was
Wink.
My next race is a 15k on April 22nd and this one I'm terrrrified about, BUT I am training and I WILL be prepared! In the meantime, I've been eating super healthy and have just been loading up on tons of fruits and veggies, smoothies in the morning and tons of greens throughout the day. I haven't been able to cut chicken or fish from my diet, but I have cut out bread and pasta.
I know...HUGE sacrifice.
But I feel amazing and that's all that matters! As someone had asked before, I'll give y'all a post soon sharing my daily meal plan as well as my current workout regime. Everyone is different, but this works for me!
Oh yeah, and I made you some yummy pork chops.
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Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 boneless pork chop
Calories: 210
Fat: 9.4 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 24.5 g
Old Points: 4.9 pts
Points+: 5 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light
4 boneless pork chops, fat trimmed
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rub mustard evenly over pork chops. Combine panko, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl and dredge pork chops in panko mixture.
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add pork chops, saute for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn pork over and place skillet in oven for about 8 minutes or until pork reaches 145 degrees in the center. Enjoy!
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Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add pork chops, saute for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn pork over and place skillet in oven for about 8 minutes or until pork reaches 145 degrees in the center. Enjoy!
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You could always choose to make this recipe by using a pork tenderloin and slicing it into medallions. That should yield about two medallions per serving and would feed more people. I chose to be cost-effective and just pick up a tiny package of boneless pork chops since I was feeding just two of us. You can't go wrong either way! Just make sure to trim off all the fat and you've got yourself a delicious piece of lean meat for your meal!
Enjoy friends!
78 lovely comments:
Oh I hate running. I'll say that out loud. I'm awful at it. haha. I wish I had the motivation/love for it though b/c it's a cheap workout! :)
Love these pork chops!
yum, sounds delicious!
Mal @ The Chic Geek
MMMMM these look so good. I must make these immedietely!!
just a side note though.. why would you want to cut out chicken & fish from your diet?? I thought eating proteins and fish was good for you?
or does it have something to do with running??
i also thought that eating carbs before running a marathon was encouraged.
-Jess
Oh Jess sorry! No those are very good for you haha, I just forgot to add that I was going to try the vegetarian route, but just can't give up my chicken! :)
Oh dear - you are so not alone. I used to run on a semi-regular basis and then it got hot outside and seriously. When it is 80 degrees at 5 a.m. who in the world wants to realistically run? So the hubs and I have started again and I dread it every day but I always feel so much better afterwards that it is usually all I focus on to get through it. Although, coming home to these delicious treats might not hurt either! :)
Looks like a very yummy pork chop! I'm with youon the running Worst...Exercise...Ever!
What if I want to bake them instead? What heat/time should I prepare them on?
You do bake them :) Just in the skillet that you sear them in first, it's a great way to give the edges a nice crisp while baking ensures they are cooked completely through!
You get used to running -- then it becomes so much a part of you, you can't stop, even when it's hard :) As for the guys not running in years and then suddenly getting up and racing as if that's what they've been doing all their life... I know exactly what you mean! It's the same here with the hubby.
running has become a saving grace in so many ways!! this looks delicious...i would run for this!
I've made these before, and they are absolutely delicious!
Such a great dish! Nicely done!!!
Hi Kelly! I totally understand and share this love/hate relationship with running...but sometimes you just gotta keep on keepin' on ;)
Thanks for this recipe! It looks amazing :)
Seriously...I'm so glad I'm not the only person who CAN'T run!!! I could go for hours in the elliptical I think, or any number of classes, but more than 30 seconds of running nearly kills me. Maybe it's the jarring of hitting the ground? I don't know. Maybe I'm not doing something correctly! haha If you figure out how to "become" a runner, please do share :)
These sound wonderful!
Printed and must make.. Beautiful
I give you credit, I hate running. I try, I do it, but I don't like it. It bores me. I thought I'll try a half marathon or something, but forget it, I know I won't be able to train for it.
I can't wait till you post what kind of meals your eating. Cutting out bread and pasta, thats gotta be tough and probably something that I should do. Do you still eat a grain or did you basically cut that out to? Great post today, you are an inspiration!
I hear ya! I can't run a block to save my life. The pork chops look good too!
I am a "runner" but had a friend tell me about this website (best part its free!) http://halhigdon.com/ I used his marathon training program for my first one this past Feb. Hal is great! and keep on running you'll find that "special pace" (bad runners joke) and you'll own it! PS Thanks for the great recipes, I've tried several with success.
So not a runner either but mad props (do they still say that? No? Never mind) to those of y'all who can do it! Raising my water bottle in your effort to make running your bitch!
Those babies look awesome! Can't wait to try them!
Good for you for signing up for 3 races! I ran my first 10k last year and I had to train for months and let me tell you, it does get easier :) And those pork chops look deliciousss! I'm adding them to my list because lately I've been struggling to find healthy meals that are actually enjoyable to eat.
totally hear you on the running. After I'm finished I realize how good it feels, but while doing it, it's haaaard. Keep it up, I'm sure you'll do great on your 15k! woot, woot!!
Yum! Do you think I could use dried thyme & parsley instead of fresh? What would the amounts be?
Wow good luck with your races! I can run like 2 miles then I'm dead. These pork chops look delicious, love the panko breading mix. Yum!
i've taken a 4-year hiatus from running and i'm kind of excited about getting back into the swing after i'm cleared from my doctor in a few weeks - never thought i'd say that!
You had me at pork chops....I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops. Thanks for sharing.
Your pork chops look delicious kelly!!!
let me tell you, I am supposed to run a 10K this month and I'm freaking out bc I havent been training. So if you don't hear from me anymore it's probably because I died lol.... *knock on wood*
I have a love hate relationship with running too! I kind of suck and am slow, but I have done 2 half marathons. Moving the CO has sucked to adjust to altitude, and am I really struggling to get the little speed I had back. But it is so good for you!!
Love pork chops too, we ate a lot of them here!
Stick with it - I promise it will get easier!! p.s. these pork chops look a-mazing!!
Stick with it - I promise it will get easier!! p.s. these pork chops look a-mazing!!
Yum Kelly, these look amazing! I'm starting a new 5k training course (as I say course I really mean iPhone app haha) next week to try to get my butt in shape as well. Can't wait for your daily meal plan/exercise regime. Good luck training!! :)
What a great dinner idea! These look so delicious, Kelly. I love your use of Dijon mustard, too. Yum-o!
I was thinking of taking up running this spring/summer... now I'm worried lol! These pork chops are gorgeous! Yaay for panko! I'm doing chicken using a similar recipe. All the way yum!
Um, please and thank you for the recipe. :) As for the running... yeah... good luck with that. ;)
I always loved oven baked pork chops (survivor of the Shake and Bake era, I guess) and yours look amazing. And it is surprising they are diet-friendly!
Running IS probably the hardest thing!! I find that if I don't keep up with it every week then I fall straight back to square one :( Food looks yummy :)
well I LOVE this post. Not just because I love pork chops, but because I'm so glad to hear of someone else trying running & struggling!! ME TOO! It's killing me!!
Best of luck :)
Awesome recipe! We eat pork chops pretty regularly at my house so this would be a nice variation.
Always looking for new, healthy, ways to cook lean pork. This looks fantastic!
I can't run. My body is just not cut out for it. One too many ankle injuries and torn ACL. I so wish I could though! Stick with it!
I am looking for a nice recipe that would not hurt my diet and seems this is perfect.
Running totally kicks my butt! I have a hate/hate relationship with running. Hats off to you because I could never find my grove and it drove me nuts!!! Needless to say I totally admire runners and my dad being a marathon runner gave me every tip under the sun it just didn't work out. I broke up with running and have never looked back lol. The pork chops look delicious and super healthy. YUM!
This looks delicious!! Can't wait to try it.
XO,
Caitlin
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Keep running! I have a love/hate thing with running too. I find that good music and a pretty route can make all of the difference.
WOW! This recipe makes me hungry!:-) I def need to try thhis one! .-)
these pork chops look perfect! I am the same with running! but, I just keep running races because it does get easier and what an accomplishment! good luck!
Running is so scary but I am ready to take it on! And you have to just go for it, and it sounds like you are!
These pork chops look devine. Definitely putting on the list.
You're doing great with your training! Its the crappy runs that make the good ones feel so awesome. Good luck on your upcoming race.
Your recipe sounds wonderful - I think I'll make it for my husband this weekend.
Oh I totally agree about the love/hate relationship with running. But if I'm going to look fabulous in my wedding dress next month - running will have to be my friend =)
girl, these chops look amazing! good job on running. i am not a natural runner either, but the more you push through, the easier it gets. after you run a 15K, go run a 5K an you will feel like a running master!
Those pork chops look amazing!! In regard to running. I had a very hard time with it when I first started as well. After a few weeks you will get in to a groove and it will be almost meditative. I'm not shitting you :) Good luck with your run!
These pork chops look delicious. Good luck with all your training!!
Kelly, these chops look delicious!! Great recipe here. Good luck on your race!
These look so gorgeous! Good luck with the runs, You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!! x
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I am not usually a fan of pork chops, but these suckers look fabulous! I must try these pronto!
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Whoaaaa!! I want these NOW! These are perfect!!
MMMM just made these tonight and we LOVED them!! Thanks for the recipe!!
If I was straight I would try to marry you.. I haven't made a thing off your blog that wasn't delish.... The pork chops turned out sooo well I made them twice that week.
Thanks for you wonderful website. I love making recipes and not feeling so bad about myself. I am a runner,not 10 miles a day runner but I run. I am running a half marthon next month and a full marthon (what am I thinking) in Oct. Good luck
Just stumbled on this recipe on Pinterest. Sounds delicious! And I am a big fan of WW so thanks for posting the points info!
I'm sorry if this was already mentioned, but how do you get the breadcrumbs to stick? I just tried to make it and the crust came off when I flipped. Thanks!
I've made this recipe a few times and I absolutely love it (as does my hubs)!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Beautiful chops. I'm a big panko fan, but haven't been able to find the whole wheat version. Good love with your training.
Beautiful chops. I'm a big panko fan, but haven't been able to find the whole wheat version. Good love with your training.
Its perfectly normally to hate running. I'm a certified athletic trainer and working on finishing up getting my masters in exercise science but i hate it too.
Many people do it simply because they are forcing themselves to exercise...much like any type of cardio equip.
ok, so #1 these pork chops look ah-mazing. And #2...running will be your bitch! I promise! Just stick with it!!!
Oh man, these look amazing! :)
I just made these for dinner and they were delicious! They were soooo simple to put together. The flavor was fantastic and they were still moist. I loved them! Thank you for the post!
Someone just posted this recipe on Facebook page. Clicked on over and am drooling. Pinning for later. Thanks.
Not to be the biggest Debby Downer ever but due to a stroke in Feb.this year I lost my whole left side. Now thru lots of PT & OT I can walk (w/a cane) & have almost full use of my arm & hand. So when you don't feel like running do it anyway & don't take it for granted! BTW I will be trying the pork chops they look great thanks.
Just made these tonight and they were delicious!!! It was a great quick meal for my family. Every recipe I have tried from your blog, I have loved. I'll be trying the Flank Steak with Peach Salsa this weekend and can't wait! Thank you for sharing these great recipes and posting the calories with each dish. I am especially grateful because I have lost nearly 10 pounds with the help of your recipes. THANK YOU!
Found this on Pinterest and made these tonight. So delicious!! I'll be making these again. :)
I tried this but added some Cheyenne pepper,garlic,and a sqiurt of lemon juice and it was awesome. Thanks for ur great idea!
Hi!
We made this tonight and they were great. Just one question--is there a way I could add more flavor? For herbs, I had to use what I had on hand--dried thyme and fresh rosemary. Do you think this was the problem? I noticed someone mentioned garlic--dry or fresh? What else could I add for more flavor?
Thank you!!
I have horrible luck with breading meat. The breading always ends up falling off as soon as I flip it over. What is the trick? What am I missing? Will a few minutes in the skillet help fix this?
My mother loves eating pork chops so I think she might love this recipe as well. I just need to buy her some boneless pork chop later so she can start cooking.
Tried this recipe tonight and hubby Loved it! I didn't have fresh parsley on hand so I left it out,still it was delicious! Will definitely be having this again :)
I tried this tonight and my hubby loved it also! But instead of mustard (b.c. hubs doesn't like it) i used italian dressing. We will have this again! thanks for sharing!
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