What did you eat today?

[limewave]

I eat A LOT more than 1,400 calories/day. But I have a fast metabolism, no weight to lose, and cycle at least 25 k/day, most days.

Wish I had your problem! I think I killed my metabolism from years of inactivity and HORRIBLE eating habits. It's really hard for me to lose weight now. I have to eat a specific combination of proteins/carbs/fats while maintaining 1400-1600 calories a day. If I work out for more than 60 minutes, I can add nutrition during that workout--but anything more and it's going right to my butt (which is usually what happens).

[Pax]

I eat A LOT more than 1,400 calories/day. But I have a fast metabolism, no weight to lose, and cycle at least 25 k/day, most days.

What a rarity! I only know a few other women like that, I would say I envy them but I like my body fine so I'm just happy for them instead.


What did I eat today...so far a bowl of great grains with soy milk, and at break I had a cup of black coffee. Lunch is at Chipotle today so it'll be a burrito bowl with guac...YUM!!

[GLC1968]

How about this...I've got one bad day and one good day to share...

Yesterday:
B: cinnamon chip scone and coffee with skim milk from Panera
S: cherry vanilla bagel from Panera
L: left over chicken Kung Pao from chinese place on Sunday (had 1/3 of the meal) and a 1/2 can of diet Coke
S: 1/4 c of granola that I brought to put on my yogurt (didn't eat the yogurt because I didn't have time to go to the break room!).
D: sushi (assorted rolls and nigiri)
desert: 1 cup light ice cream with about 2 Tbs of mini choc chips on it

Today's plan:
B: 1 egg, 1 slice of canadian bacon & 1 whole grain english muffin
S: coffee with goats milk, grape tomatoes
L: 3 oz tuna, 2 cups frozen veggies (broccoli & beans, mostly), 1 orange
S: 1/2 cup goats milk yogurt w/ 1 tbs of apple butter (all homemade)
D: chicken breast with homemade pesto (grilled), steamed broccoli, sauteed zucchini and baked acorn squash

Yesterday - all of it was purchased
Today - almost all of it was home made or home grown

How's that for contrast?

[katluvr]

GLC1968---you make me feel much better!

[GLC1968]

GLC1968---you make me feel much better!

Oh good!

I didn't want anyone to think that we are all healthy eaters all the time, right?!

[lo123]

What a rarity! I only know a few other women like that, I would say I envy them but I like my body fine so I'm just happy for them instead.


What did I eat today...so far a bowl of great grains with soy milk, and at break I had a cup of black coffee. Lunch is at Chipotle today so it'll be a burrito bowl with guac...YUM!!

Once I started cycling and lifting weights, I had to increase my caloric intake by about 500 calories because I kept gaining weight on my prior 1400 calorie/day "diet". It feels like a real chore for me to hit 1900-2000 calories a day, especially with healthy food. But, I started dropping weight once I did.

Today I've had/plan to have:

B: cinnamon raisin bagel with 2 TBSP light cream cheese, coffee + creamer

S: strawberry nutrigrain bar

L: Salad with grilled chicken and a diet pepsi

S: an apple with a TBSP of peanut butter

D: Leftover Kielbasa with scalloped potatoes

hmm.. according to livestrong, I'm only at 1300 calories, and tonight's a ride night. crap. Guess I'll throw in some ice cream for dessert and a pre-ride snack.