What did you eat today?

[Crankin]

Yes, it's very near where we met. They are very nice people. They also have regular sandwich type food, and there's usually a mix of townies and very fit looking guys in there!
Hey, maybe we can meet there.
It's not as nice as Moonstones, though.

food today was very weird. It's my rest day, but I shoveled snow for one hour this morning... DH is away and the snow blower is very scary to me!
B: glass of almond milk, left over whole wheat cous cous, ground lamb, chick peas, an orange, coffee
L: chicken salad with red peppers and yellow tomatoes, an apple
I had several small snacks throughout the afternoon, because I didn't get home until 8 PM First nuts, cranberries, chocolate bits. Then, at 4 I had a slice of whole wheat Ezekial bread with soy nut butter, and a slice of low fat provolone at 5:45.
D: half a giant portobello mushroom grilled, on a spelt roll with 1/4 an avocado and tomato slices. bowl of blueberries and strawberries.

[spokewench]

B: 1 banana, coffee
L: 2 pieces pizza (sausage and pepperoni) it was supplied at work so I ate it!
D: salad with leftover roasted chicken, vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, 1 glass of chardonnay
1 chocolate pudding

[Becky]

Yesterday:
1-hour hard group training session that featured heavy strength work & finished with a .5 mile run - followed with a protein shake

Catrin, what kind of protein powder are you using? I'm not sure what's considered "acceptable" by Paleo/Primal, but I need a backup plan for post-workout nutrition when meals aren't an option. Thanks!

[Catrin]

Catrin, what kind of protein powder are you using? I'm not sure what's considered "acceptable" by Paleo/Primal, but I need a backup plan for post-workout nutrition when meals aren't an option. Thanks!

I HAVE to supplement on days I work with my wild trainer, whether for group or individual training. My protein powder is vegan and uses hemp/pea protein: no dairy or dairy by-products. The nutrition profile is pretty good though I am certain a "by-the-book" Paleo person wouldn't like it. I noted that Mark Sisson himself sells a line of protein powder and other supplements.

I really like the protein/carb ratio (20 grams of protein to 5 grams of carbs). I use Biochem Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder, and this Amazon price is lower than the $20 I pay at Whole Foods. I will toss in 2 strawberries or perhaps 1/4 of a banana in the blender to cover the taste that all protein powders have. It seems to work fine, has a decent profile, and is affordable. My trainer (who is Paleo) turned me onto it. It does NOT contain stevia (a plus for me), and doesn't have a large amount of fiber and not many unnecessary ingredients. The reviews on how it tastes goes from one extreme to the other - meh - IMO none of these powders ever "taste good", and that isn't why I use them.

If you choose to try it I will be interested in hearing what you think about it.

[GLC1968]

A lot of the paleo people I know use pure egg white protein powder. I have one I buy on Amazon from NOW and it's good. I blend it with fruit and coconut milk and it basically has no flavor. Because it is unflavored though, it would not be good for a mix at the gym type powder.

I've also tried Mark Sisson's (the chocolate flavor) and while I was able to get it down without gagging or anything, I haven't used it since the first time. Personally, I'd rather just eat a piece of cold salmon or chicken.

[Catrin]

A lot of the paleo people I know use pure egg white protein powder. I have one I buy on Amazon from NOW and it's good. I blend it with fruit and coconut milk and it basically has no flavor. Because it is unflavored though, it would not be good for a mix at the gym type powder.

I've also tried Mark Sisson's (the chocolate flavor) and while I was able to get it down without gagging or anything, I haven't used it since the first time. Personally, I'd rather just eat a piece of cold salmon or chicken.

For me the shake just gets the protein into my system faster, and I can tell the difference. I get plenty of other protein, and it also helps me to keep my fat intake down to my preferred percentage. I only do it when I work with my trainer - he pushes me to my limit - and our limits are always further out than we think I thought about Mark's, but it is a lot more expensive, and has more carbs in it than I like - plus it has Stevia - which I try to avoid.

The pure egg white powder sounds interesting, but unflavored probably wouldn't work well...

[Crankin]

glass of almond milk before 35 minute trainer work out
B: met Hirakukibou for breakfast; had a 2 egg omelette with veggies, black beans, a little cheese, and lots of coffee
L: 4 slices turkey breast over sliced tomatoes, avocado, cup of tomato soup, an apple
S: nuts, chocolate, cranberries
D: chicken breast grilled with chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potato, glass of red wine, 2 dried apricots

[Becky]

Catrin and GLC- thanks for the replies. Egg white powder is one option I'm considering. I hadn't heard about the vegan powder before. I'll have to check them both out.

[spokewench]

B: Special K, strawberries, 2% milk, coffee
Snack: 1 banana
Lunch: leftover chili with polenta
Snack: handful of pecans
Dinner: tomato meat sauce, pasta, salad, vinaigrette, 1 glass red wine

[Crankin]

glass of almond milk before boot camp, handful of walnuts
B: egg whites, kale, mushrooms, salsa, 2 slices uncured bacon, blueberries
L: salad with arugula, turkey breast, avocado, grape tomatoes, chick peas, an apple
S: nuts, cranberries, chocolate bits
D: one pork chop with chili spice rub, mashed butternut squash, fennel, salad with arugula, tomatoes, sprinkle of goat cheese, vinaigrette, 2 squares dark chocolate

I am leaving for NH to x country ski later today... probably won't be posting.

[spokewench]

B: piece of whole grain toast, coffee,
snack: 1 banana
L: leftover spagetti and tomato meat sauce
S: handful of nuts, 1 glass of red wine
Dinner: liverwurst/swiss sammy on wg bread, tomato soup

[Crankin]

boot camp, a handful of walnuts before
B: glass of almond milk, egg whites, kale, salsa and avocado, blueberries, coffee
L: salad with chick peas, tuna, grape tomatoes, sprinkle of goat cheese, fig vinegar, an apple
S: little piece of Machengo cheese, glass of red wine
D: veal scallop sauteed with whole wheat bread crumbs and coconut oil, quinoa, roasted broccoli, 2 squares dark chocolate

[spokewench]

B: 1 piece wg toast with butter, coffee
L: 1 bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup
D: three groundbeef tacos, small helping of spanish rice, 1 beer

[Owlie]

Maybe this thread will encourage me to eat three square meals and exercise while it's too cold to bike.
B: Cereal, half a glass of protein drink
19.2 mile bike ride (not too cold to bike today!) on the new bike. Definitely more work than the same distance on the roadie, but my knee is much happier.
Post-ride: Clif bar
S: Tea with half-and-half and sugar, four small wafer-type cookies
D: 2-egg (made with half half-and-half and half water, since I'm running out of milk) omelet with caramelized onion, spinach and garlic-and-herb goat cheese.
Probably an apple.

[Crankin]

B: 4 slices low salt turkey breast stuffed with veggie cream cheese, an orange, coffee
L: salad with grape tomatoes, chick peas, fig vinegar, one veggie burger patty, an apple
S: about 3/4 a slice of Ezekial raisin bread with soy nut butter
D: turkey burger (no bun), roasted asparagus, sweet potato, 2 squares of dark chocolate