What did you eat today?

[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

[Becky]

Just got my copy of Practical Paleo from the library. I think I'm going to like this cookbook enough to buy it. I've written out a huge list of things to make!

[Crankin]

a handful of walnuts before boot camp
B: 4 slices turkey breast over a sliced tomato, with a sprinkle of cheddar and avocado, bowl of blueberries and strawberries, coffee, glass of almond milk (6 oz)
S: coffee, with a friend (I was buzzed after this)
L: 2 small salmon patties, an orange
S: packet of nuts and cranberries
D: 5 oz. tuna, zucchini, big salad with cranberries and goat cheese, fig vinegar
S: 4 oz. of almond milk

[spokewench]

B: 1 piece wg toast, butter, coffee
L: pulled chicken sandwich with coleslaw
D: salad with blue cheese crumbles, chicken, and vinaigrette dressing
1 piece marble cake
cup of tea with honey

[spokewench]

1 bowl of shredded wheat, 1% milk, strawberries, coffee
L: cheeseburger and small fries
D: chicken with red, yellow, orange bell peppers, onions, tomatoes over rice, 1 beer
1 piece marble cake

[Crankin]

handful of walnuts and 2 dried apricots before one hour spin class
B: egg whites, ham, kale, avocado, blueberries, strawberries, coffee
L: tomato stuffed with homemade curried chicken salad, cup of creamy tomato soup
S: slice of low fat provolone
D: chicken fajitas with yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, 2 corn tortillas, glass of red wine, 2 squares dark chocolate

[Catrin]

Yesterday:

B: very small piece of frittata and 2 scrambled eggs, coffee with cream
L: chocolate chili over spaghetti squash
S: pear
D: sardines, baby spinach with small amount home-made dressing, small baked sweet potato

Today:

B: scrambled eggs with spinach, 1 slice FRESH side-pork, coffee with cream
L: chocolate chili over baby spinach, tiny pear
D:??? perhaps a very different kind of chili that I still need to cook, or citrus carnitas - time will tell