What did you eat today?

[Catrin]

B: the usual scrambled eggs with veggies, 1 slice fresh side, coffee
Group training...post- workout protein shake
L: Moroccan meatballs with cauli-rice, last of the velvety squash, some chopped strawberries + pineapple for dessert
S: starving, so had a small salad that I was too full to eat at lunch
D: beef shank in broth with some cauliflower rice pilaf

[GLC1968]

I thought I looked a bit slimmer in the mirror as I got out of the shower today so I tried on some pants that have been too small to wear for the past few months and they fit! Yay! I love it when my wardrobe expands for free!

B: sweet potato waffle topped with almond butter, 1/2 banana, pork sausage patties, black coffee
L: left over pot roast, roasted sweet potatoes and a green salad
S: hard boiled egg, apple
D: salmon, asparagus, salad and fresh pineapple.

Last night, we had to run errands so I had salmon and veggies at a restaurant instead of cooking my own, so I'll be making it tonight!

[Crankin]

B: 2 eggs, scrambled with 1/2 a sweet potato, kale. 2slices uncured bacon, blueberries, coffee
more coffee at work
L: salad with lettuce, tomatoes, chicken and ham, salsa, an apple, handful of nuts
S: small corn tortilla and a wedge of cheese (I don't know the name, it's one my DH likes)
D: I made the Chinese style cabbage and veggies from the Paleo cookbook, but I used tofu instead of chicken. Not Paleo, but it tasted great.
2 squares dark chocolate

[Catrin]

Yayyy GLC, that is good news. I am also paying attention to how you use carbs

Today:

B: shrimp omelet, 1 slice fresh side, black coffee
training session
Post-workout snack - egg whites and a small banana
L: moroccan meatballs, cauliflower rice pilaf, pineapple-cucumber 'salsa'
S: a few nuts and dried cherries
D: roasted chicken thigh, last of the cauli-rice pilaf, small roasted sweet potato. A couple of strawberries and a bite of fresh pineapple for dessert

[GLC1968]

I am also paying attention to how you use carbs

I'm glad someone is...because I'm not! (at least, not lately)

[Catrin]

I'm glad someone is...because I'm not! (at least, not lately)

I need to have more in my diet and it has/ is challenging to get enough without too much fructose. I am using you as an example which really helps... Thank You

[GLC1968]

I need to have more in my diet and it has/ is challenging to get enough without too much fructose. I am using you as an example which really helps... Thank You

Well then, you are welcome! I probably need to reduce my fruit intake a bit but it adds such variety that I haven't bothered.

I am going to have to start paying attention to my starchy carb consumption (particularly timing) as I start biking more, but for now, I don't really think about it. I do find that I have a bit of a preconceived notion of what dinner should look like from my upbringing. A good meal includes meat, a big serving of veggies and a small serving of starch. I tend towards that template whether I mean to or not!

Wednesday
B: sweet potato waffle w/ almond butter, 1/3 banana, sausage patties, black coffee
L: tuna salad with homemade mayo over arugula, spinach, red peppers, cukes and celery, clementines
D: unsure - I think we'll be out (car shopping!) so I might suggest Chipotle so that I can get a carnitas salad with guacamole (my favorite!)

very short run after work (less than 2 miles).

[Catrin]

Today:

B. Shrimp omelet, 1 slice fresh side and black coffee

1 hour group training that focused on pure strength for the most part. Hemp protein shake after

L. Roasted chicken and a sweet potato

D. Will probably be the last of the beef shanks, a couple of meatballs and a large salad

[Crankin]

1/2 a Luna Bar and 4 oz. almond milk before spin class (it's freezing and windy out)
B: egg white, kale, 3 slices ham, 1/2 sweet potato with an orange, coffee
L: salad with tuna in olive oil, red pepper, lettuce, chick peas with a cup of roasted red pepper tomato soup
S: nuts and cranberries
D: salad with lettuce, chicken breast, 1/4 avocado, hearts of palm, and artichoke hearts, fig vinegar and olive oil. 2 squares dark chocolate
My weight is getting back to normal and my appetite seems to have evened out

[spokewench]

B: cereal, milk, coffee
L: 1/2 liverwurst sammy with mustard on WG bread, handful of low fat cheese crackers
D: turkey burger, 1/2 wg bun, with tomato, lettuce, catsup and mustard, baked french fries, 1 beer
Dessert: small cup of strawberry icecream

[GLC1968]

Last night, we ended up at a wing place so I ate plain wings and carrots and celery for dinner. I didn't ask what kind of fat they used in cooking (I'm sure it was something) so it was my own fault that my gurgling stomach kept me from falling asleep last night!

Today will be better, I hope. Dinner is still up in the air because we are bowling in a tournament at 6pm so I have no idea how long that will take.

B: chicken apple sausage, roasted sweet potato, couple of bites of pineapple, black coffee
L: salmon, steamed veggies topped with clarified butter, roasted sweet potato (gotta use this up!)
S: hard boiled eggs, apple
D: ??

[Crankin]

small glass of almond milk and 2 dried apricots before boot camp.
I felt awful after class; the mold spore count is in the severe range and it's been like this for 10 days, with no end in sight.
B: 2 eggs, over easy, with green chili salsa, 3 slices of chicken breast, 1/4 avocado, an orange, coffee
S: I felt so horrible when I was leaving for work that I ate a piece of Ezekial raisin/whole wheat bread. After seeing my first client (a very resistant teen) I realized my stomach was upset, too. But, I got to my office, waited an hour and by 1:00, I wanted lunch.
L: left over tofu and cabbage/veggies, an apple
S: corn tortilla and hummus
D: grilled Ahi tuna, red quinoa, roasted brussel sprouts, very small glass of red wine

[spokewench]

B: bowl of rice chex, strawberries, milk, coffee
Snack: 1 cliff bar
L: 3 small beef tacos
D: small piece of sirloin steak, mixed rice and grain pilaf with mushrooms and onions, zucchini with parmesan, 1 beer

[GLC1968]

Last night's dinner was a salad from Chipotle. When I got home, I split a kombucha with my husband because I've been having digestive problems and I thought it might help. Not sure if it did or not!

Today
B: bacon, eggs, salsa, black coffee
L: meat marinara over a pile of mixed veggies (broccoli, cauli and carrots), blueberries
D: grass fed beef burgers topped with guacamole, baked sweet potato spears, green salad

I'm cooking a pile of food this weekend, so next weeks' meals should look much more interesting!

[Catrin]

Today:

B: Usual eggs, veggies, fresh side, black coffee
L: lettuce wrap 'sandwich' of avocado, smoked salmon, onion and part of a massive baked sweet potato (actually cooked at low temps fo 14 hours - and it wasn't overcooked!!!!)
D: chicken feta cheese sausage, big salad with assorted veggies and hazelnut oil for dressing

I put a brisket in the fridge to thaw, I've never cooked one so it will be interesting!