Laura Corin Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I couldn't see a thread - I hope this isn't a duplicate. All welcome. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Today's smack-my-head realisation. I've been failing daily to meet my protein goals on My Fitness Pal. I've just realised that it calculates nutrition based on percentages of my calorie goal. If the system 'allows' me more calories because I've exercised, it expects me to eat more protein. So instead of the 70 grams of protein that is recommended for older people at my normal weight, it's pushing me up to 80 or more. Which I consistently fail to reach. So from now on I'll ignore the pass/fail concept and just make sure I reach the gram figure, which I don't find hard. Anyway: Friday Breakfast: porridge, blueberries, nuts Lunch: barley and cauliflower soup with silken tofu in chicken stock Snack: apple and quark Supper: roast chicken and some kind of veg 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 thanks for starting this Laura--- I'm going to pop in when I remember. I'm eating in a slight deficit but high protein now as I'm working on recomposition (some fat loss with muscle gain). Aiming to lose maybe 2 lbs this month (maybe less or more) depending on how it goes. today-- before lifting workout- nf greek yogurt/blueberries/homemade granola after workout- 2 eggs/black beans/2 small corn tortillas/lots of salsa lunch- lentil + veggie curry/rice; Reese's pieces snack-? depends on how active and hungry I am today- mandarins? almonds?/ small smoothie dinner- salmon/baked potato/kale salad dates/pecans 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 A strong start. 1–banana before PT, then an apple while running errands 2–leftover mishmash of potatoes, onion, a little bacon, 2 eggs, tea (S) Plan: Nibble some more leftovers—pasta sauce with gf toast, a muffin, df yogurt Meat rollups and fruit for dinner Snack—dark chocolate, perhaps I might finish the salsa w a handful of chips (Yes, in case you are wondering, it’s clean out the fridge day.😁) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Thanks for starting a new thread! This month, I am focusing on maximizing plant diversity in every meal. Friday - Breakfast - Assorted microgreens. Muesli/bean bowl with apple, blueberries, kiwi, figs, walnuts, pecans, seeds, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with assorted greens and microgreens, red cabbage, carrots, Brussels sprouts, beets, broccoli, olives, tomatoes, scallions, mushrooms, snap peas, hemp seeds, lentils. Dinner - We're having a snacky dinner tonight. Oven fries (mix of purple and orange sweet potatoes and Yukon Golds) with cashew-based garlic basil aioli. Also veggies and crackers with a garlic herb "cheese" made with almond flour. I am making dh his favorite veggie drumsticks made of konjac, but I don't eat those because they are so realistically meat-like that they skeeve me out. Dessert - Oranges and dates. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) Thank you for continuing the thread. I am still eating a restricted elimination diet. I have “cheated” once while out of town for a funeral. I ate Chick Fil A for lunch that day. I had a 2 and a half hour drive home later, so I skipped supper rather than cheat again. When I arrived home, I was no longer hungry for supper, and I didn’t even think of it—until around midnight. I felt okay, so I decided to not eat until the next day. It ended up turning into a 29 hour fast. I didn’t plan it—just decided on the fly to see how long I could go. I’ve never gone that long without eating unless I was ill or when I was hospitalized with preterm labor with my twins (I didn’t eat for days while getting mag sulfate—that stuff is like poison). I think I can see easing into IF easily now. I’m down 6 pounds overall, but I’m more concerned with how I feel over the number on the scale. Also, I like seeing the nutrients add up on Cronometer as I track my food intake. I just received my order of halibut and salmon. The halibut will replace the snapper I’ve been eating. The plan is to eat 24 ounces of salmon per week. As much as I love it, I have to be mindful of the mercury. I’m trying to read up on that. I cooked a pound of turnip greens tonight that I can eat on for a few days. I am growing some mustard micro greens, but they aren’t ready yet. I’ve got buttercrunch lettuce and turnips growing in the garden but not yet ready to harvest. Edited March 5, 2022 by popmom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Friday: bone broth lunch - scrambled eggs with onions, mushrooms and mixed greens. Goat cheese slices. Flaxseed muffin. snack - apple slices with goat cheese. flaxseed brownie bite dinner - this is where I went off the rails. I had scrambled eggs, a ground sirloin patty (neither of these were bad since they were basically protein) but I indulged myself and had a slice of gluten free bread with some strawberry jam. Very bad for the old blood sugars. And no veggies of any kind. hard boiled eggs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Friday: bone broth lunch - scrambled eggs with onions, mushrooms and mixed greens. Goat cheese slices. Flaxseed muffin. snack - apple slices with goat cheese. flaxseed brownie bite dinner - this is where I went off the rails. I had scrambled eggs, a ground sirloin patty (neither of these were bad since they were basically protein) but I indulged myself and had a slice of gluten free bread with some strawberry jam. Very bad for the old blood sugars. And no veggies of any kind. hard boiled eggs. You get a pass as far as I’m concerned. 😊 Gosh I miss eggs. That’s the first thing I’m adding back to my diet as a trial because I really don’t think eggs are a problem for me. Edited March 5, 2022 by popmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 18 hours ago, Laura Corin said: Today's smack-my-head realisation. I've been failing daily to meet my protein goals on My Fitness Pal. I've just realised that it calculates nutrition based on percentages of my calorie goal. If the system 'allows' me more calories because I've exercised, it expects me to eat more protein. So instead of the 70 grams of protein that is recommended for older people at my normal weight, it's pushing me up to 80 or more. Which I consistently fail to reach. So from now on I'll ignore the pass/fail concept and just make sure I reach the gram figure, which I don't find hard. I use myfitnesspal as well. I add the exercise at the end of the day after I have checked my nutrition. I don't want' it to add extra calories and this is working for me 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 a very unhealthy day of eating, but we were out away from the house breakfast- banana lunch- 3 rice cakes with chocolate on them ( eaten while out) snack - 2 Anzac biscuits tea - everyone else had home made hamburgers, I just had the beef patty ( mince beef only) , bacon, egg, lettuce, beetroot and tomato , half slice cheese desert - homemade unsweetened apple sauce ( 1 tablespoon) with a small scoop of ice cream 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Yesterday started and ended well and went wobbly in the middle. I didn't leave enough time to cook and eat a proper lunch. And then I ate too much not good things because I was hungry. Anyway..... b: nf greek yogurt/blueberries/homemade granola s: l: lentil + veggie curry/rice s: smoothie bowl d: grilling I think grilling tonight before the weather turns- brats/veggies 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I'll pop in a bit during March. I've given up sweets for Lent, and I'm trying to change my mindset a bit to not think of food as a reward or escape. Instead of real fasting, the sacrifice is to just use food to fuel my body well, not for pleasure. So eat a little less, eat the stuff that's good for me, try a nap or cup of tea if I need to de-stress after school, etc. It would be nice to also drop a couple of pounds and get a better cholesterol reading at my annual appointment early next month. Things are going fine so far--I got the sweets reduced enough over January and February to not really miss them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Saturday Breakfast- homemade yoghurt, granola, pear Snack - purple carrot sticks, quark, cheddar, chocologic, mandarin. Lunch - bean and butternut soup with egg and kefir Supper - leftover roast chicken plus veg. Prunes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Is anyone using Cronometer? I’m struggling with what to do with meals that are mash-ups, stir frys or casseroles. I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around how to do this - anyone have any really simple instructions for me? Anne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, popmom said: You get a pass as far as I’m concerned. 😊 Gosh I miss eggs. That’s the first thing I’m adding back to my diet as a trial because I really don’t think eggs are a problem for me. I don't really believe in "bad" foods as such but there are foods that are bad FOR ME. So most people could eat a slice of gf toast and be absolutely fine but it made my two hour postprandial blood sugars go up to 205. So there's the issue. I was just hoping that since my overall sugars have been so good that I could get away with some carbs as a special treat. But nope! Edited March 5, 2022 by Jean in Newcastle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 16 minutes ago, Anne said: Is anyone using Cronometer? I’m struggling with what to do with meals that are mash-ups, stir frys or casseroles. I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around how to do this - anyone have any really simple instructions for me? Anne I use My Fitness Pal. I tend to put things in as separate ingredients - half a cup of beans, half an onion, etc - then add a notional amount of olive oil for the day. I decided that too much precision would make me crazy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 My appetite has been greatly reduced over the past 2 weeks, so my weight is trending down. That's good news! I'm still trying to eat healthy, a good variety, and regularly. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) On 3/5/2022 at 12:50 PM, Anne said: Is anyone using Cronometer? I’m struggling with what to do with meals that are mash-ups, stir frys or casseroles. I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around how to do this - anyone have any really simple instructions for me? Anne You can create “recipes” in Cronometer. There is a bit of a learning curve I’ll admit, but I think I’ve got the hang of it. Maybe you can find a tutorial on YouTube??? Edited December 5, 2023 by popmom Add screenshots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Laura Corin said: I use My Fitness Pal. I tend to put things in as separate ingredients - half a cup of beans, half an onion, etc - then add a notional amount of olive oil for the day. I decided that too much precision would make me crazy. I do this, too, most of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Saturday - Breakfast - Mixed microgreens. Muesli/bean bowl with figs, blueberries, apple, kiwi, macadamias, black walnuts, seed mix, cinnamon, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with assorted greens and microgreens, red cabbage, beets, tomatoes, snap peas, sweet potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, hemp seeds. Kumquats and a lemon poppyseed WellBean bar. Dinner - Purple veggie burger (made of beets, red onions, carrots, chickpeas, oats). Leftover oven fries, dill pickles, roasted veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash). Dessert - Oranges and dates. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Saturday- bone broth lunch- scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions and mixed greens. Goat cheese. Flaxseed muffin. dog park with Juliet snack- apple with goat cheese. Flaxseed brownie bite. dinner- leftovers from last night. Scrambled eggs and half of a ground steak patty. Brown rice. Should have had veggies too but I didn’t have any leftover. hard boiled eggs Way too many eggs for one day but they are the perfect food for good blood sugars. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Sunday breakfast - banana lunch - very small bread roll with hazelnut spread snack- Anzac biscuit tea- roast chicken with sweet potato, potato, broccoli and peas desert very small sliver of German apple cake and whipped cream. 4,561 kilojoules 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) On 3/5/2022 at 10:50 AM, Anne said: Is anyone using Cronometer? I’m struggling with what to do with meals that are mash-ups, stir frys or casseroles. I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around how to do this - anyone have any really simple instructions for me? Anne I absolutely love Cronometer, it's been indispensible to me for creating a plant-based diet that is high-protein and nutrient-dense while still being low-calorie. I've lost 32 lbs so far (8 more to go), and I know I would not have been this successful without Cronometer (because I've certainly tried!). If you're making individual meals for yourself that are different each day, you can just estimate the volume or portion of the items — half a pepper, 1/4 cup mushrooms, 1 cup of rice, 1/2 cup beans, X ounces of tofu or chicken, etc. That's usually what I do if I'm making a salad or one serving of stir fry or whatever. But for larger meals where I will be eating multiple servings, I create a Cronometer recipe for the whole batch and then just enter the portion size when I log it in the diary (.5 if I'm eating half, .25 if I made 4 servings and am refrigerating or freezing the other portions, etc.). Even if you are cooking for a family and only eating 1 portion of the meal, if it's something you cook often it's worth making a custom recipe and then just tweaking it a little each time you make it instead of re-entering everything. And you can vary the portion size, like if it serves 4 but you take a little less than 1/4, you can enter 0.2 for the amount, or if you're just having a little bit of leftovers as part of a larger meal you might enter 0.1. Then Cronometer will calculate the calories, macros, and micros for that portion. I know some people consider it a huge PITA to track food like this, but it really opened my eyes to how much more I was eating than I thought, how little protein I was actually getting, and how easily small amounts of even healthy-but-high-calorie foods add up. It also adds a certain level of accountability, knowing that if you eat junk you need to log it and it's going to be reflected in those calorie intake and weight loss graphs for weeks to come. And watching that weight graph drop day after day, week after week, is really motivating (at least for me). Edited March 7, 2022 by Corraleno 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Sunday - Breakfast - Microgreen mix. Muesli/bean bowl with banana, apple, blueberries, cherries, kiwi, macadamias, black walnuts, flax, chia, cinnamon, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with lettuce, assorted greens and microgreens, red cabbage, tofu, hemp seeds, red onions, scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, beets, artichoke hearts, olives, jalapeños. A walnut chocolate chip WellBean bar. Snack - Kumquats. Dinner - Panini sandwich made with a leftover purple veg burger, avocado, grilled peppers, red onion, cashew aioli, greens, sesame seeds, garlic. Lentils and chickpeas with roasted mushrooms, broccoli, and cauliflower. Dessert - An orange and dates. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Sunday- bone broth. for the first time in two months I cheated during my morning fast and had a square of chocolate. lunch- scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions and mixed greens. Flaxseed muffin. Goat cheese slices. More chocolate. (I know…) no snack to make up for my chocolate sins. dinner- nomato chili (pumpkin, ground beef, onions, spices and Chinese broccoli to boost the nutritional content. Then I had the Reeses that I found while decluttering. hard boiled eggs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 7:17 PM, Selkie said: Saturday - Breakfast - Mixed microgreens. Muesli/bean bowl with figs, blueberries, apple, kiwi, macadamias, black walnuts, seed mix, cinnamon, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with assorted greens and microgreens, red cabbage, beets, tomatoes, snap peas, sweet potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, hemp seeds. Kumquats and a lemon poppyseed WellBean bar. Dinner - Purple veggie burger (made of beets, red onions, carrots, chickpeas, oats). Leftover oven fries, dill pickles, roasted veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash). Dessert - Oranges and dates. Are the veggie burgers a recipe or store bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 37 minutes ago, Soror said: Are the veggie burgers a recipe or store bought? These are store bought - the brand is Actual Veggies. https://actualveggies.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yesterday I ate a bit more but also was more active than usual. Feeling tired of my breakfast that I've been eating for weeks now- need to change it up. I'm eating about 5 meals a day of varying sizes. I'm following recommendations from Precision Nutrition focused on recomp. They base their servings on hand size serving sizes- so no measuring. Protein is about palm size, carbs cupped handful, fat- thumb etc. This helps me to keep my meals balanced which keeps me feeling more satiated. My goals are- 5 protein servings a day/7 carbs (grains/legumes (unless used for protein serving)/ fruit/starchy vegs- potatoes)/8 fat/ 4+ vegs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I wanted to start this at the beginning of the month but didn’t have the energy. I’ll try my best to play along. 🙂 I'm one week (!) out from a total abdominal hysterectomy, keeping only the ovaries. This month I’m concentrating on nothing but healing—exercising as my body allows (walking only until cleared for more) and keeping my diet clean. This surgery was a long time coming and I’m using it as an opportunity to get back to my healthiest self. Since coming home from the hospital last Wednesday and kicking the pain meds that were making me nauseous, I feel like I’ve been eating all day long. My body clearly needs and is using every bit of energy I’m feeding it to heal and repair. Breakfasts have been typically a small pumpkin smoothie (almond milk, pumpkin purée, vanilla protein powder, flax seeds, peanut butter) plus a scrambled egg, veggie sausages and applesauce. And 2 cups of coffee. I’ve been seriously hungry in the morning. Lunches I can’t remember. Huh. Snacks, nibbling all day: flax and seed crackers, hummus, grapes, bell pepper slices, cucumber slices, assorted unsalted nuts Dinners have been some variation of lean protein (eggs, chicken or salmon), veggies (roasted sweet potatoes, green beans) and sometimes a comfort craving like plain rice or mac and cheese. Last night DH made a teriyaki seiten stir fry with peppers and pineapple. I'm drinking tons of water and herbal tea. The hospital sent me home with a 28 oz/800 ml water mug and I’m drinking 3-4 or more per day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 52 minutes ago, MEmama said: I wanted to start this at the beginning of the month but didn’t have the energy. I’ll try my best to play along. 🙂 I'm one week (!) out from a total abdominal hysterectomy, keeping only the ovaries. This month I’m concentrating on nothing but healing—exercising as my body allows (walking only until cleared for more) and keeping my diet clean. This surgery was a long time coming and I’m using it as an opportunity to get back to my healthiest self. Since coming home from the hospital last Wednesday and kicking the pain meds that were making me nauseous, I feel like I’ve been eating all day long. My body clearly needs and is using every bit of energy I’m feeding it to heal and repair. Breakfasts have been typically a small pumpkin smoothie (almond milk, pumpkin purée, vanilla protein powder, flax seeds, peanut butter) plus a scrambled egg, veggie sausages and applesauce. And 2 cups of coffee. I’ve been seriously hungry in the morning. Lunches I can’t remember. Huh. Snacks, nibbling all day: flax and seed crackers, hummus, grapes, bell pepper slices, cucumber slices, assorted unsalted nuts Dinners have been some variation of lean protein (eggs, chicken or salmon), veggies (roasted sweet potatoes, green beans) and sometimes a comfort craving like plain rice or mac and cheese. Last night DH made a teriyaki seiten stir fry with peppers and pineapple. I'm drinking tons of water and herbal tea. The hospital sent me home with a 28 oz/800 ml water mug and I’m drinking 3-4 or more per day. Welcome! I hope your recovery continues ot go well. I eat ALOT in the morning too. I only half-way joke when I say I eat like a hobbit. I have 1st and 2nd breakfast. Then a good size lunch. Afternoon might be just a small snack or meal size depending on the day. Dinner is usually smaller. Morning fasts or smaller meals leaves me eating more and not so good choices later. Today was- blueberries/greek nf yogurt/homemade granola after workout- 2 eggs/1 slice gf toast/2 cuties. 2 days a week I do lower intensity workouts and aim for 1 big breakfast or 1 usual breakfast + snack 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 Monday Breakfast - yoghurt, Shreddies, blueberries Lunch - Black beans, chicken breast, cauliflower, kefir, leftover roast veg Snack - quark with Marmite and purple carrot Supper - leftover bean and veg bake, celery stir-fried with chicken breast, fried egg. Prunes and chocologic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Monday - Breakfast - Mixed microgreens. Muesli/bean bowl with banana, apple, blueberries, kiwi, walnuts, hazelnuts, flax, chia, cinnamon, ginger, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with mixed microgreens, cucumber, and tomatoes. Veg sandwich with avocado, peppers, red onion, greens, cashew aioli, sesame seeds. Snack - Kumquats. Dinner - I'm making Korean bbq cauliflower and am going to throw in some tofu and kale, too. Served with black forbidden rice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Monday- bone broth Lunch- scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions and mixed greens. Goat cheese. Flaxseed muffin. some new compound strength training exercises. snack- apple with goat cheese. Grande passion iced tea with no sweetener dinner- turkey southwestern skillet (ground turkey, corn, black beans, salsa, plant cheese). hard boiled eggs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) Monday breakfast banana lunch 1 cup chickpea, lentil, bean and veggie soup. 1 small chicken drumstick snack Anzac biscuit , passionfruit, fresh fig, peach tea homemade Cornish pastie with boiled beetroot and cucumber 4538 kilojoules Edited March 7, 2022 by Melissa in Australia 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Monday Breakfast: small pumpkin smoothie, scrambled egg, 2 veggie sausages, applesauce, coffee Lunch: leftovers— teriyaki seiten with veggies over rice and 2 steamed dumplings Snacks: red bell pepper, cucumbers, unsalted nuts, flax and seed crackers, small bowl popcorn, green grapes Dinner: kung pao chicken with veggies over rice 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Tuesday breakfast - banana lunch- bacon half slice. 1 cup Lentil, chickpea, bean and veggie soup . small banana snack- 2 Anzac biscuits, peach, raw carrot, 1square dark chocolate tea- tortilla pocket with mince and salad ingredients desert sliver of German apple cake., 1 tsp whipped cream- I tried a new recipe and wanted to see how it turned out 4711 kilojoules I have lost 9.4 kg since first January, 1 kg to go . I am wearing jeans that I haven't worn in 10 years 🙂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: I have lost 9.4 kg since first January, 1 kg to go . I am wearing jeans that I haven't worn in 10 years 🙂 Wow! Way to go! 🎉 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 @Melissa in Australia Congrats on your weight loss. I popped by the grocery store and have some more variety for today. b: nf greek yogurt/blueberries/raspberries/nectarine/homemade granola after workout: eggs/gf toast/potatoes/cutie orange lunch: lentil+ veggie curry/brown rice dinner- beef green chili enchiladas-+ peppers/onions snacks- tbd 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I have a meatless meal planned tonight. Kale chips with parmesan, roasted potato wedges with basil aioli, and mini bell peppers stuffed with sauteed mushrooms cooked in garlic with a little bourbon and mixed with some leftover ricotta cheese from a meatless lasagna I made a few days ago. Parmesan and ricotta are lower fat so I think this makes the meal pretty healthy. I also have meatless chilli with baked potatoes on deck for Thursday night. Tomorrow night we will have roasted chicken thighs, steamed broccoli, and saffron rice, probably more kale chips because this bag of earth balance kale is big, and it is just Mark and I eating on it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) Tuesday - Breakfast - Mixed microgreens. Muesli/bean bowl with banana, kiwi, apple, blueberries, black walnuts, macadamias, flax, chia, walnut milk. Lunch - Salad with mixed greens and microgreens, red cabbage, quinoa, black beans, zucchini, bell peppers, olives, beets, carrots, red onion, snap peas, sweet potato, pumpkin seeds. Dinner - Leftover Korean bbq cauliflower/romanesco/tofu/kale with black rice. There are some jerk lentils in the fridge that need to get eaten, so will have some of those as well. Dessert - Orange and dates. Edited March 8, 2022 by Selkie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I'm doing much better today with adding veggies. I had started slacking again. I get busy and things slide- best to get a handle on it before it gets worse. Instead of potatoes and a cutie with breakfast I had half a head of broccoli. I added a pile of spinach to my curry. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Tuesday Breakfast: small blueberry smoothie, scrambled egg, 2 pieces faux veggie bacon, applesauce Lunch: leftovers—kung pao chicken over noodles Snacks (still ridiculously hungry so I’m nibbling all day, figure I need the calories to heal): cashews, crackers and hummus, small bowl popcorn, fresh veggie slices Dinner: baked haddock, air fried potatoes, mushy peas 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Tuesday- bone broth lunch- scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions and mixed greens. Goat cheese. Blueberry flaxseed muffin. snack- apple with goat cheese. dinner- mapo tofu (firm tofu, ground pork, spices). Added chopped Chinese broccoli and green beans. hard boiled eggs 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 before workout-- raspberries/blueberries/nectarine/nf greek yogurt/homemade granola after workout-2 eggs/gf toast+pb/broccoli lunch- stir-fry- baked tofu/baby bok choy stir-fry/brown rice; dark chocolate sea salt caramels snack- pineapple/lf cottage cheese/pecans dinner-fried rice w/ chicken/carrots/bean sprouts/peas/kale dessert-cuties+grapes I went to the Asian grocer yesterday so I have bags of baby bok choy and bean sprouts to use up 🙂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) This is my 9th day without coffee or sugar. I've started eating more at breakfast. As long as I'm careful what I buy, it's not so hard to be careful what I eat in terms of snacks/treats. Lunch - either leftovers or lentil soup. Dinner - chickpea-stuffed sweet potatoes. Edited March 10, 2022 by 73349 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Things went a bit awry because I wasn't feeling well. Doing better now. Wednesday Lunch - Black beans, tofu scramble, lots of spinach, half an avocado. Home-made yoghurt and half a pear. Snack - cheddar, yellow pepper, poached egg Supper - beef chilli, spring greens, salad to start. Prunes and chocologic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 I've been out of the loop for several days--traveling, adjusting to altitude (so groggy and breathless!). So just a general summary--I'm actually doing pretty well with diet. I've stayed with safe choices when ordering take-out food and am still cooking appropriate choices. I actually think I've done better at holding the line than I do when at home. Some of that is the altitude miasma--I am craving just plain salads and fruit. It's been several days in southern Colorado, and I'm still breathless. I didn't expect that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Wednesday Breakfast: small blueberry smoothie, 2 slices faux veggie bacon, leftover roasted potatoes, applesauce Lunch: scrambled egg, 3 veggie steamed dumplings Snacks: not as famished today. Tapioca pudding (I was craving chocolate but there wasn’t any available), flax crackers with hummus Dinner: pasta and veggie meatballs, green salad 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Wednesday- bone broth lunch- scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions and mixed greens. Goat cheese. flaxseed muffin. snack- apple with goat cheese. Chocolate squares dinner- mapo tofu (firm tofu, ground pork, spices). Added chopped Chinese broccoli and green beans. Brown rice. hard boiled eggs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) Today I had chicken for the second time since starting this protocol. Lunch was 100g romaine lettuce, 15g red onion, 50g avocado, canned julienned beets, 3 oz grilled chicken breast, with a vinaigrette dressing. Dinner was another 3 oz of chicken, steamed brocolli, turnip greens. oh I made dipping sauce for the boring chicken--sriracha in vegan mayo. I don't feel particularly satisfied from dinner. I think I'm going to steam some sweet potato for dessert. I probably need more calories anyway. I need to log dinner and see where I am. Overall, I am still feeling better. Much less aches and pains in my legs and joints. I felt so good on Monday that I overdid it a bit. Tuesday I was very fatigued. Today I felt better and tried to pace myself better, but my legs are a little achey tonight. 😕 Edited March 10, 2022 by popmom 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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