What did you eat today?

Yesterday

B: 3 strips of bacon, 1 triangle of French toast with syrup, four or five strawberries, hash browns with bits of bell pepper, orange juice
S at airport: iced chai
L at different airport: Chipotle chicken sandwich (with cheese, lettuce and tomato), "Unfries" with ketchup, 3/4 of a Pepsi.
Wintergreen Life-saver
S: cup of white chai with sugar, some low-salt Ritz crackers

I skipped dinner because I was still full from breakfast and lunch. I really should start eating giant breakfasts every day!

Today I fell off the wagon again:
I woke up around lunch time, so no breakfast. I had a cup of black tea with milk and sugar, followed an hour or so later with a whole-milk chai latte from the place down the street and most of a cinnamon bun (DBF had the rest)--I figured I needed a treat after last night's adventures! Dinner was a spinach/lettuce salad with artichoke hearts, feta, parmesan and romano and oil-and-vinegar dressing. DBF brought back a decaf white mocha from Starbucks for me.

Yesterday wasn't so good...

B: usual steel-ground oats with blueberries/walnuts/ touch of PB and skim milk
S: apple
L: PB sandwich with sprouted wheat bread, cup of black bean soup
S: Cliff bar

45 minute strength training, 2 hours spinning

D: 2 (small) roasted chicken breast, no-fat cottage cheese, spinach tortilla

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Originally Posted by Catrin

Emily - do you notice the taste of the whey protein powder in the cereal? I am considering doing this instead of going back to Myoplex for breakfast so I can feel like I am actually eating breakfast instead of drinking it...

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Not at all, but that would be totally brand dependent. I buy mine from trueprotein.com and get the microfiltrated vanilla flavor/unsweetened. So, it probably does add a touch of vanilla taste, but I think they make an unflavored one as well. Whatever the taste, I like it, and I still taste the cereal above all. I like the texture too. To me it's basically unnoticeable.

Just as an aside, I've been very happy with trueprotein.com. They sell a zillion different types of protein powders, you can create your own custom blend or buy one of theirs, add or not add all types of sweeteners and additions, buy any quantity, and prices are way better than anything I found in the stores. They will ship in a food-grade bag, so packaging is less wasteful than big bottles as well. I have no affiliation with them but am a very satisfied customer!

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Originally Posted by emily_in_nc

Not at all, but that would be totally brand dependent. I buy mine from trueprotein.com and get the microfiltrated vanilla flavor/unsweetened. So, it probably does add a touch of vanilla taste, but I think they make an unflavored one as well. Whatever the taste, I like it, and I still taste the cereal above all. I like the texture too. To me it's basically unnoticeable.

Just as an aside, I've been very happy with trueprotein.com. They sell a zillion different types of protein powders, you can create your own custom blend or buy one of theirs, add or not add all types of sweeteners and additions, buy any quantity, and prices are way better than anything I found in the stores. They will ship in a food-grade bag, so packaging is less wasteful than big bottles as well. I have no affiliation with them but am a very satisfied customer!

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Thanks for the recommendation, I will check into them. My dr and nutritionist want me to get a very large amount of protein - and my body does respond to that (and my diabetes). Sometimes the problem is introducing variety into my diet while maintaining the same level of protein and keeping fat content under control. Basically I want something that I can add 25-30 grams of protein with (preferably) no flavoring. Thanks, I have some research to do!

yesterday:

B: can of tuna over tomato slices, a handful of low fat cheddar cheese melted on top with half a grapefruit, V-8, coffee
L: salad with lettuce, chicken, left over bow tie pasta, veggies, wine vinegar
S: dried cranberries and nuts at 2:30, slice of whole wheat bread and hummus at 5:00
D: Asian chicken salad, on a bed of napa, snap peas, whole wheat udon, yellow pepper with low fat sesame dressing. 2 squares chocolate
S: handful of blueberries

My weight is up. Usually. it is after the weekend, but that's gone by Tuesday. I think it's because I'm in an "in between" season for exercise... no x country skiing or outdoor riding this weekend. You would think 2 three mile walks (uphill) and a hard trainer ride would suffice, but it doesn't. I feel like a slug.

Working at making emily_in_nc proud by increasing my veggies. Thanks for the reminder! I bought more frozen. Excellent advice.

yesterday:

2 eggs and whole wheat toast
an apple and small bowl of multi grain cold cereal
sweet potato, corn and cheese quesadilla (I made this up, and it's really good), and a side of spinach
peach yogurt with nuts, another apple, a kiwi
hearty vegetable (mostly cabbage) soup and a couple of slices of whole wheat baguette
some pineapple

Yesterday
B: Cereal (rice chex) with 1% milk, 2 cups coffee, glass of OJ, 1 banana
Lunch: Bowl of chicken vege soup (potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, celery)
Snack: Handful of Almonds
Dinner: Roasted veges, yellow beets, yellow cauliflower, red onion, potato, green beans, small piece of ham; bottle of beer
D: Piece of homemade carrot cake

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

Working at making emily_in_nc proud by increasing my veggies. Thanks for the reminder! I bought more frozen. Excellent advice.

yesterday:

2 eggs and whole wheat toast
an apple and small bowl of multi grain cold cereal
sweet potato, corn and cheese quesadilla (I made this up, and it's really good), and a side of spinach
peach yogurt with nuts, another apple, a kiwi
hearty vegetable (mostly cabbage) soup and a couple of slices of whole wheat baguette
some pineapple

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Good job, redrhodie! I've been preaching roasted veggies, dinosaur kale, and quinoa to my friends at the gym lately. They laugh at me being the poster child for veggies. It's funny b/c as a child I HATED veggies. Now, I just love 'em! Keep up the good work! :)

B: whole grain cereal, protein powder, raisins on top, almond milk, coffee
S: non-fat Greek yogurt (plain) w/blueberry topping (yum)

<elliptical and weights at the gym>

L: half a cheddar cheese sandwich on homemade whole-wheat w/lettuce & a little mayo, water
S1: apple, herb tea
S2: carrot/celery/spinach/apple homemade juice

D: whole-wheat couscous, spinach, tomato, onion, and cheese casserole; glass of white wine
Dessert: cup of hot chocolate made w/almond milk and unsweetened cocoa

Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with 1 egg, ham and sharp cheddar cheese, coffee
Snack: Piece of Carrot Cake
Lunch: chili colorado (beef and pork) with brown rice
Snack: Bowl of rice crispies with 1% milk
Dinner: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas

This was probably more calories than I needed since I did almost nothing yesterday, but I was bored! That's when I eat too much, when I'm bored.

B: 1 piece whole grain toast with Peanut Butter and coffee
Snack: Bag potato chips
Lunch: Pasta with asparagus chicken, onions, olive oil bit of parmesan cheese
snack: corn chips and salsa
dinner: roast chicken, peas, roasted veges

yesterday

oatmeal with strawberries and pecans

multi-grain toast with Neufchatel cheese

quesadilla (1 tortilla) with spinach, cheese, soy chorizo, chipotles and corn

strawberry yogurt with pecans

baked potato with sour cream, baked sweet potato, steamed broccoli, and roasted onion with garlic. I don't know how my bf can make an onion taste that good, but it's like a miracle.

tiny left over bit of brown rice pudding with almonds and dried cranberries

an apple and an orange

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Originally Posted by spokewench

Snack: Bag potato chips

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time to come clean, what size bag?

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

time to come clean, what size bag?

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Ah, a 1.5 oz bag - isn't that bad enough? I love potato chips a lot though so you are close as to how many I could really eat if I had access to them!

That's why I don't buy the things have have them at home. The office bought chips the last time they went to Sams and I just could NOT RESIST! Resistance is futile!

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Ah hah! Exactly as I expected. You're good. ;)

I made peanut butter cookies (low fat) with a ton of chocolate chips. I quit counting after 6 of them. I ate 3 straight out of the oven!!

I seriously need an intervention. There is a reason I rarely bake anything. Absolutely no self control. :eek:

Got a bit a sugar headache too!

Today:
can of tuna in olive oil, broiled on a tomato, topped with cheddar cheese (low fat), coffee, V-8, small bowl of blueberries, orang slices, strawberries
S: 2 whole wheat pita chips
L: half a piece of whole wheat pita bread with humus, a couple of slices of 4 milk Spanish cheese, cup of roasted corn and pepper soup
S: more of the Spanish cheese
D: went out for Indian food where I was able to control myself for the first time. Had half an order of eggplant in spicy tomato and veggie sauce, 2 smaller pieces of potato stuffed naan. I didn't eat any rice :). Took the eggplant home and wished I didn't eat as much naan.
I'll weigh about 5 pounds more tomorrow...

B: Raisin bran w/a scoop of protein powder & almond milk, coffee

S: organic low-fat banana-vanilla yogurt w/frozen fruit (blueberries, blackberries, dark cherries) left in fridge overnight to thaw, cinnamon. Yum!

L: Bowl of minestrone soup, piece of plain toast, an apple, water

S: carrot/celery/apple/spinach/oj blender drink

D: whole wheat pasta with kale, peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken/jalepeno sausage and feta sauce; salad w/ranch dressing, slab of whole wheat focaccia w/olive oil for dipping, 1 glass red wine

Too full for dessert! :D

2 eggs, 2 slices toast, home fries
veggie stir fry with broccoli, spinach, green beans, onions, carrots and cashews in spicy sauce, and brown rice
peach yogurt with pecans
home made pizza with tomatoes, olives and mozzarella
an orange and a kiwi fruit

Yesterday
BWhole grain toast 1 piece sandwich with egg, 1 thin slice ham and sharp cheddar cheese, oj, coffee
L: 1/2 grilled cheese and ham sandwich - whole grapefruit
D: Bowl of homemade turkey chili with beans, piece of cornbread, 1 beer

B: Oatmeal, strawberries and 1/2 banana
L: Bowl of turkey chili with beans, piece of cornbread
S: 1/2 orange
D: 1 piece tilapia, french fries, salad w/blue cheese crumbles, oil and vinegar dressing

yesterday:

2 eggs, 2 slices multi grain toast
a slice of homemade banana bread
a quesadilla with spinach, cheese, corn and chipotles, and some potato chips
a pear
Chinese takeout for dinner, tofu and mixed veggies with brown rice, and Singapore mei fun noodles with shrimp (both dishes shared)
another slice of banana bread
an orange or 2, I can't remember for sure

The chips and Chinese food put me over the top for salt.

B: Piece of whole wheat toast and peanut butter, coffee
L: two chicken tacos
S: handful nuts
D: chicken cacciatori (mushrooms, tomato sauce) pasta glass of red wine

yesterday:
B: plain non fat greek yogurt with blueberries, walnuts, and dried cranberries, orange, V-8, coffee
S: cheese (Marquesa, I think)
L: salad with lettuce, 2 slices chicken and one slice low salt ham, low fat cheddar, oil and vinegar. a Pink Lady apple and water
S: Luna bar and trail mix with nuts and cranberries between 3 and 6 PM
D:shredded white meat chicken breast with a spicy/sweet sauce (ketchup, cumin, allspice, etc) on one slice of good whole wheat bread, side of cole slaw, 2 squares dark chocolate, water

Today, so far,
B: egg white omelette with low fat cheddar and a teeny bit of red pepper jelly, grapefruit half, coffee, V-8
L: can of tuna in olive oil, red peppers, orange and a piece of cheese, water

Snacks for when I am at school.. package of trail mix as above, slice of whole wheat bread with low fat cheese
Dinner will be homemade soup with escarole, white beans, turkey sausage in a chicken broth base. not sure what else, DH is in charge tonight.

TODAY:

B: Bowl of rice crispies, coffee
S: Granola bar
L: Leftover chicken cacciatore w/ pasta, piece of chocolate
D: 1 Piece of pizza and salad (oil/vinegar) dressing with blue cheese crumbles
Dessert?

yesterday:

2 eggs and 2 slices of whole wheat toast
a slice of banana bread, pre ride.
a banana, post ride
curried lentils and spinach, with brown basmati rice, peas and cashews
an orange
Pad Thai with tofu (in restaurant)
Spanish almonds, a pear, and another orange

Yesterday:
B: Bowl of rice crispies, coffee, glass of orange juice
L: Ham and Cheese sandwich, whole grain bread, mustard
S: Odwalla Juice - Strawberry C Monster b4 tennis
S: tortilla chips/salsa b4 dinner
D: Bowl of Beef Stew with Potatoes/carrots
Dessert: two taffy cookies

B: Rice chex 1% milk, coffee
S: Granola bar
L: red beans and rice
D: trout, rice pilaf and asparagus

Yesterday:
B: Two slices of raisin bread toast/butter, coffee
S: One orange, one banana
L: La Fondas, green pork enchilada, beef taco, rice beans, pepsi
D: Leftover steelhead trout, two bites, and a salad with olive oil vinagar dressing, 1 beer

Today:
B: Two eggs, and hash with coffee, piece of wheat toast
L: Hamburger and chocolate shake
D: Grilled chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, mixed vege - zucchini, tomato corn and a beer

Yep, eating out today for B and L - we went on a motorcycle ride!

Yesterday:
coffee with cream and sugar
smoothie made with mango, banana, yogurt, orange juice
brown and white rice with black beans, salsa, avocado, and a bit of cheese
half a container of haagen dazs dulche de leche ice cream with melted Baker's semi sweet chocolate
4 glasses of water

Today:
small glass of orange juice
coffee with cream and sugar
cheerios with banana and 2% milk
chocolate banana smoothie after 2-hour bike ride
big salad with lettuce and salmon. Wish I had another avocado!
the other half of that ice cream. It's all gone now, man it was good.
5 glasses of water

B:Shredded wheat, 1% milk, strawberries, coffee
L: Turkey melt sandwich
D: Tuna sandwich on whole grain bread, 1 beer
Dessert: Pumpkin bread pudding

B: Egg + Egg white on english muffin, large coffee
S: Walnuts and raisins
L: Big salad with lots of greens and topped with some fresh fruit
S: cut veggies, greek yogurt + Granola
D: Ultrameal Shake made with Almond Milk, Banana and PB
S: Hmmm, Teavana tea and Dark Chocolate

I'm sure I'll eat a few other things here and there, like maybe some popcorn popped on the stovetop or string cheese.

I have to get back to this thread. Although I didn't eat horribly during my long weekend in AZ, the last day did me in. I feel lumpy and my clothes are tight. It's mostly a question of exercise with me, but although I had planned for an outdoor ride this weekend, I am not sure it will happen now. Nordic skiing is over unless I travel up north... hiking doesn't seem to maintain my weight and I can barely tolerate the trainer, although I do sweat!
Today so far
B: egg white omelete with low fat cheddar, 2 slices turkey bacon, tea, V-8
S: string cheese
L: an orange, a can of tuna in olive oil with roasted red peppers
dinner tonight is going to be chicken with cumin/spices in a homemade salsa with black beans

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Originally Posted by Crankin

Although I didn't eat horribly during my long weekend in AZ, the last day did me in. I feel lumpy and my clothes are tight.

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I always feel that way after flying, so maybe that's contributing.

I've not been very good lately...I think it is the weather that has had me a little down - and that increases temptation to eat what I shouldn't.

Today:

B: roasted chicken breast + 2 pieces sprouted rye toast and 1 cup of skim milk (over-slept and had to grab something ready to eat)

S: no-fat chocolate yogurt

L: roasted chicken breast, steamed mixed veggies, small spinach tortilla.

S:? Don't yet know

I am planning a 70-90 minute bike ride if I can fit it in & I've something at church tonight.

D: depends on the time I have - either an egg-white omelet and light salad, or more chicken breast and veggies.

I tend to roast 5-6 skinless chicken breasts in advance so it is quick, then I just need to worry about veggies. I typically get more creative on the weekend.

I'm challenging others to post when they are not so good! Like, my saturday with the big greasy breakfast and the hamburger/with shake.

We are all human and get off track sometimes, but we try!

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Originally Posted by spokewench

I'm challenging others to post when they are not so good! Like, my saturday with the big greasy breakfast and the hamburger/with shake.

We are all human and get off track sometimes, but we try!

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Challenge accepted!!!! (I should so be working right now and not doing this)
Whilst in Chicago:

B at Embassy Suites
2 helpings of bacon (it was seriously good, just the right crispiness/chewiness ratio)
French Toast
Eggs
Fruit and Coffee

Lunch at Bistro 110
Crepes and Quiche Lorraine AND a salad AND Coffee WITH cream!

Happy Hour:
Amaretto Stone Sour
Rum and Coke
Pretzel Stick

Dinner at India House:
Chicken Vindaloo
Too much Naan with a yummy dipping sauce
3 desserts
Wine

Later that night:
A mixed drink or two
Chocolate fudge cake.

yesterday

bowl of cereal
cheese sandwich on whole wheat
Japanese bento box lunch, Salmon, rice, dumplings, futomaki, veg
yogurt with strawberries and nuts
an orange, more nuts
mac and cheese and asparagus
small bowl of cereal
raspberry sorbet

Yesterday:

B: None other than coffee
L: Romaine lettuce with lentils, feta and sun dried tomatoes in a lemon and herb vinagrette.
S: low fat yogurt and some peanut M & Ms :(
45 minute run walk
L: Homemade veggie soup with two pieces of crusty bread
D: scoop of ice cream (my drug of choice)

Today:
B: low fat yogurt
L: Tuna salad on whole wheat and some salt and vinegar chips
S: 3 Graham crackers
D: leftover shrimp and veggie stir fry over brown rice
D: Who am I kidding? I'm sure there will be ice cream

And I'm skipping yoga tonight because I'd like to get home before rain moves into the area. I have trouble seeing at night in the rain unfortunately. I'm hoping to go tomorrow night instead, plus I have lunchtime a lunch time toning tomorrow at work. Gotta work off that ice cream!

Red, the lumpy feeling came before my flight. Although I was active over the winter, I think not belonging to a gym is catching up to me. I still exercise 5 days a week, at least, but somehow my some of my trainer workouts get skimped on, as opposed to spin class and I've neglected my core.
Spoke, honestly I feel my eating is "good" almost all the time. I don't consider it "bad," if I have dessert once a week, or drink a glass of wine a few times a week. But, it seems like I can hardly do those things anymore without gaining inches or pounds. I go out to eat a lot, try to get healthy stuff (no fried food at all), but going out, even a couple of times a week puts temptations in front of me, like white flour products (i.e. really good bread), pasta, etc. I can avoid that at home by planning my meals to be low GI. I know I still look thin, but it is getting harder and harder to keep my weight where I want it.
I just need to get back on my bike and do some rides that are at least an hour...