WW Cinnamon Sugar Toast: 150
Oatmeal/Cream of Wheat: 100 (for dipping)
Plums: 80
Crouching Chicken Leftovers: 300 (was only supposed to be half)
Super Chili: 160
Spaghetti Squash: 150
Cookie/Icing Tastes: 150 (new recipe ~ I had to;)
Roasted Squash Seeds: 20
Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies: 300
Martha Stewart Royal Icing: 100
Valentine M&M's: 100 (peanut & plain)
Marshmallows: 50
I think my menu speaks for itself ~ it was NOT a good day. I'd like to say it all started with those Banana Muffins yesterday (thanks again, Erin), but I can't. It all started with me.
The good news: I discovered Spaghetti Squash. I have never had it before and I LOVE IT. The best part is everyone else does, too. I served it with Super Chili (fortified with my usuals ~ shredded carrots, spinach, onions, and bell peppers) for an extra yummy meal. Even the seeds tasted good after we roasted them!
So why did I overeat? Well, my day was a little wacky and I didn't get around to lunch until almost 2 and by that time I had to hurry to pick the girls up from school. When we got home (and after we played outside for a while), we cut and baked the Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies (with Whole Wheat, of course) for Family Home Evening tonight. We also waited for Brady to eat, so dinner was later than normal, and the food was just soooo good.
After I licked everyone's plate, it was time for FHE. We read the poem from The Friend, Who I Really Am, and talked about what characteristics we have inherited, how we are unique, and how we can share our uniqueness with others.
The lesson was short then we quickly practiced our Article of Faith Songs because the girls knew what was coming: cookie decorating. We each decorated some cookies with our unique style using mini and regular marshmallows, Valentine Peanut and Plain M&M's, and colored sugar sprinkles. We plan to share them tomorrow with our neighbors and teachers ~ and hopefully they make it out the door because I ate them up tonight, totally blowing any control I had. Blast the baked goods!
I HAVE GOT TO STOP! If I had overeaten some great vegetable that's one thing, but almost half my calories were from cookies! Ugh....ugh...UGH. At least they were whole wheat, right?
Tomorrow I WILL EAT WELL.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Food Journal: Day 12
Apple: 80
Cheese Fondue Samples: 150
Veggies: 100
Dips: 250(Cheese Fondue, Hummus, Salsa)
WW Banana Muffins: 400 (thanks a lot, Erin)
It was Fast Sunday today, so I really wanted to skip my meals. As you can see, that didn't quite happen because I snacked more and overindulged in the meals I did eat.
For lunch, I made a HUGE platter of veggies (mushrooms, cucumbers, carrot, broccoli, and sweet peppers) and WW Bread Cubes that we dipped in Hummus, Cheese Fondue, and Brady's Salsa. It was fun putting together different combinations. My favorites were Sliced Cucumbers with Hummus and Salsa on top and Mushrooms stuffed with Salsa and drizzled with Cheese Fondue. Both have such great presentation they would make EXCELLENT hors d'oeuvres for any occasion. Genevieve made me so many I thought I was going to burst!
Still, the day was not lost. Later in the afternoon, the girls and I enjoyed making and eating Erin's Banana Muffins. We made minis and sprinkled Cinnamon-Sugar on top...mmmmm. Mine were especially sweet because I used 3 bananas and Granny Smith Applesauce. It didn't seem to matter that I used regular milk instead of buttermilk because we each had at least 4 muffins ~ and I had to freeze the rest...IMMEDIATELY!
I think this recipe was Erin's covert attempt to sabotage the Throwdown (and a successful one at that!). In retaliation, I may have to post my Coconut Brunch Bread recipe ~ as soon as I can move my Big Banana Bread Bum!
Cheese Fondue Samples: 150
Veggies: 100
Dips: 250(Cheese Fondue, Hummus, Salsa)
WW Banana Muffins: 400 (thanks a lot, Erin)
It was Fast Sunday today, so I really wanted to skip my meals. As you can see, that didn't quite happen because I snacked more and overindulged in the meals I did eat.
For lunch, I made a HUGE platter of veggies (mushrooms, cucumbers, carrot, broccoli, and sweet peppers) and WW Bread Cubes that we dipped in Hummus, Cheese Fondue, and Brady's Salsa. It was fun putting together different combinations. My favorites were Sliced Cucumbers with Hummus and Salsa on top and Mushrooms stuffed with Salsa and drizzled with Cheese Fondue. Both have such great presentation they would make EXCELLENT hors d'oeuvres for any occasion. Genevieve made me so many I thought I was going to burst!
Still, the day was not lost. Later in the afternoon, the girls and I enjoyed making and eating Erin's Banana Muffins. We made minis and sprinkled Cinnamon-Sugar on top...mmmmm. Mine were especially sweet because I used 3 bananas and Granny Smith Applesauce. It didn't seem to matter that I used regular milk instead of buttermilk because we each had at least 4 muffins ~ and I had to freeze the rest...IMMEDIATELY!
I think this recipe was Erin's covert attempt to sabotage the Throwdown (and a successful one at that!). In retaliation, I may have to post my Coconut Brunch Bread recipe ~ as soon as I can move my Big Banana Bread Bum!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Food Journal: Day 11
Oatmeal: 250
Fruit: 80
Toad in the Hole: 200
Other Brunch Nibbles: 70
Black Bean and Salsa Salad: 220 (Brady's homemade)
Potato Skins: 30
Roller Rink Candy: 50 (Birthday Party fun)
Ice Cream: 20
Auntie Anne's Pretzel: 250 (Free Pretzel Day!)
I did it...well, almost. While I didn't stay within my calorie budget during the Primary Brunch, I didn't entirely give up. I was up early preparing (with Shelley), so I sipped an entire bowl of oatmeal BEFORE the brunch. I don't know if this helped or not, but I would have been really hungry had I not eaten.
Remember, if I skip a meal it's gone ~ I don't make it up later. While this works out well most days, some days it's really a challenge to eat. That sounds funny coming from me, but there are times that I'm quite busy and would much rather work than eat. The problems come when I'm ravenous later in the day (or even the next day) and eat all the saved up calories at once, which completely destroys my normal portion index.
I did, however, show incredible restraint at Auntie Anne's Pretzels today. It was Free Pretzel Day and, being the cheap folk we are, we HAD to go. Why, you ask? BECAUSE THEY WERE FREE! Passing up on free stuff takes a level of skill and self-control I have yet to master (someday, baby). I still cringe a bit when I throw away "perfectly good food" or pass by a "taster" at Costco or Sam's.
I stand firmly by the belief that nothing, I repeat, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. Whoever said The Best Things In Life Are Free must have had a really long nose because it's a lie. Newton's Third Law of Motion clearly states that For Every Action, There Is An Equal And Opposite Reaction. For every free taster I enjoy happily in my mouth, I get an equal, yet opposite, unhappy reaction on my hips.
Still, some consequences are worth it. Like Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's. This day is like heaven. My first year, I was 9 months pregnant with Genevieve and I went twice (once with Kelsey and once with Brady) and only had like 5 cones. Now, we meet there multiple times during the day, stay for at least an hour, and go round-and-round trying all the new flavors, our favorites, and then some. I think I hold the record at our local shop ~ 14...18...22...I lose track (I'll have to actually count this year). Maybe I should start a Ben & Jerry's Calorie Savings Program. If I save 100 calories a day for the next 2 1/2 months, I may have enough for 14 cones (better make that 200 calories, just in case).
So, while today was not an absolute success (is there even such a thing?), it was a fine day. I indulged a little when I wanted, but didn't overindulge. Once again, thanks peeps.
Fruit: 80
Toad in the Hole: 200
Other Brunch Nibbles: 70
Black Bean and Salsa Salad: 220 (Brady's homemade)
Potato Skins: 30
Roller Rink Candy: 50 (Birthday Party fun)
Ice Cream: 20
Auntie Anne's Pretzel: 250 (Free Pretzel Day!)
I did it...well, almost. While I didn't stay within my calorie budget during the Primary Brunch, I didn't entirely give up. I was up early preparing (with Shelley), so I sipped an entire bowl of oatmeal BEFORE the brunch. I don't know if this helped or not, but I would have been really hungry had I not eaten.
Remember, if I skip a meal it's gone ~ I don't make it up later. While this works out well most days, some days it's really a challenge to eat. That sounds funny coming from me, but there are times that I'm quite busy and would much rather work than eat. The problems come when I'm ravenous later in the day (or even the next day) and eat all the saved up calories at once, which completely destroys my normal portion index.
I did, however, show incredible restraint at Auntie Anne's Pretzels today. It was Free Pretzel Day and, being the cheap folk we are, we HAD to go. Why, you ask? BECAUSE THEY WERE FREE! Passing up on free stuff takes a level of skill and self-control I have yet to master (someday, baby). I still cringe a bit when I throw away "perfectly good food" or pass by a "taster" at Costco or Sam's.
I stand firmly by the belief that nothing, I repeat, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. Whoever said The Best Things In Life Are Free must have had a really long nose because it's a lie. Newton's Third Law of Motion clearly states that For Every Action, There Is An Equal And Opposite Reaction. For every free taster I enjoy happily in my mouth, I get an equal, yet opposite, unhappy reaction on my hips.
Still, some consequences are worth it. Like Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's. This day is like heaven. My first year, I was 9 months pregnant with Genevieve and I went twice (once with Kelsey and once with Brady) and only had like 5 cones. Now, we meet there multiple times during the day, stay for at least an hour, and go round-and-round trying all the new flavors, our favorites, and then some. I think I hold the record at our local shop ~ 14...18...22...I lose track (I'll have to actually count this year). Maybe I should start a Ben & Jerry's Calorie Savings Program. If I save 100 calories a day for the next 2 1/2 months, I may have enough for 14 cones (better make that 200 calories, just in case).
So, while today was not an absolute success (is there even such a thing?), it was a fine day. I indulged a little when I wanted, but didn't overindulge. Once again, thanks peeps.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Food Journal: Day 10
Oatmeal Cookie-Cakes: 250
Syrup: 35 (Brady's homemade)
WW Bread Cubes: 125
Peanut Butter: 50
Apple: 30
Plums: 120
Norman Love Dark Chocolate Cake: 100
Potato Skins: 30
Fruit & Nut Raspberry Salad: 280
Popcorn: 220
Sugar Babies: 30
It was another good eating day. We spent our Family Date at Jason's Deli for some healthy eats and our Couple Date at the movies with popcorn and candy (27 Dresses, not the best). Kept it cool though...I'm still in the zone.
Tomorrow may be another story, though. I'm hosting a Primary Leadership Brunch at my house. I'm making Blender Pancakes, Oatmeal Cookie-Cakes, Ranch Potatoes, and Toad in the Holes. I'll also be offering an assortment of fresh and dried fruit, fresh OJ and milk, and an abundance of oatmeals and cereals. Our focus will be on Loving the Children (well it is February). We'll chat and eat, very informal.
I also had a great workout this afternoon, thanks to Julie. I tried to push it a little harder at the end of my run. It was a mid-distance run today so I didn't push too hard, but tomorrow will be a short-run so I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, I'll go even faster. You know, slowing down is quite scary for me; it's like failing. Normally, I'd rather not try at all, than try and fail. However, while I'm in the spirit of overcoming my weaknesses, I may as well add mindless running to it.
Wish me luck...I'll need it.
Syrup: 35 (Brady's homemade)
WW Bread Cubes: 125
Peanut Butter: 50
Apple: 30
Plums: 120
Norman Love Dark Chocolate Cake: 100
Potato Skins: 30
Fruit & Nut Raspberry Salad: 280
Popcorn: 220
Sugar Babies: 30
It was another good eating day. We spent our Family Date at Jason's Deli for some healthy eats and our Couple Date at the movies with popcorn and candy (27 Dresses, not the best). Kept it cool though...I'm still in the zone.
Tomorrow may be another story, though. I'm hosting a Primary Leadership Brunch at my house. I'm making Blender Pancakes, Oatmeal Cookie-Cakes, Ranch Potatoes, and Toad in the Holes. I'll also be offering an assortment of fresh and dried fruit, fresh OJ and milk, and an abundance of oatmeals and cereals. Our focus will be on Loving the Children (well it is February). We'll chat and eat, very informal.
I also had a great workout this afternoon, thanks to Julie. I tried to push it a little harder at the end of my run. It was a mid-distance run today so I didn't push too hard, but tomorrow will be a short-run so I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, I'll go even faster. You know, slowing down is quite scary for me; it's like failing. Normally, I'd rather not try at all, than try and fail. However, while I'm in the spirit of overcoming my weaknesses, I may as well add mindless running to it.
Wish me luck...I'll need it.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Food Journal: Day 9
Oatmeal: 250 (sipping style)
Pretzel Goldfish: 150
Peanut Butter Pond (for the fish!): 80
Mangoes: 250 (new to the dried fruit rotation)
Pistachios: 50
Salisbury Steak: 150
Plums: 80
Crouching Chicken, Hidden Spinach: 400
King-Size Spinach Bed w/Italian Dressing: 70
Thursdays and Sundays are my two most stressful days of the week. Thursday is Grocery Day (2 places) and the girls' activities: Kelsey - Irish dance, Genevieve - gymnastics, Shelley - driving me nuts (although that's really every day). Today, on top of my usual Thursday craziness, I added a dentist appointment ~ with Shelley ~ and 16 x-rays! Oh, and I was up at 5am with Shelley AND I took the girls to school (Brady had jury duty).
By the time we got home, I was exhausted. Although I had prepared dinner yesterday, it still needed to cook for 40 minutes. Shelley's mood was rapidly declining (she wanted to play outside with the girls and our neighbors, but I didn't), so I decided to feed her with the hopes of putting her to bed early. Instead, I fed myself. This was really bad because I had experimented with something new for my real dinner, so I knew I'd eat that, too.
In effect, the latter part of the day was quite a mess. My portion estimates were based on a collection of very faint memories of putting food in my mouth (ugh). The good news is I handled the stress much better than normal. I just couldn't quite hold back from scooping off the kids' plates and picking out of the dish tonight (hard habit to break, especially when the food is good). I thought the title of dinner was funny, but appropriate because of all the hidden nutrition.
Speaking of hidden nutrition, it's no secret I love leafy greens. I make these really big piles of them and put just about anything on top ~ or even eat them plain. I like cottage cheese on top of spinach, with chopped fresh fruit, sometimes nuts, and a sweet dressing. Lasagna, or other casseroles, are especially good, too. It adds a healthy bulk to most meals.
Overall, I survived my stressful Thursday ~ and even squeezed in a little fun. I added a new fruit (mangoes) to my rotation of dried fruit; Shelley and I shared pretzel Goldfish and some Peanut Butter with Flax and Oat Bran for lunch; and, thankfully, squeezed in an afternoon run for some much-needed sanity.
Aaaaaaahhh.
Pretzel Goldfish: 150
Peanut Butter Pond (for the fish!): 80
Mangoes: 250 (new to the dried fruit rotation)
Pistachios: 50
Salisbury Steak: 150
Plums: 80
Crouching Chicken, Hidden Spinach: 400
King-Size Spinach Bed w/Italian Dressing: 70
Thursdays and Sundays are my two most stressful days of the week. Thursday is Grocery Day (2 places) and the girls' activities: Kelsey - Irish dance, Genevieve - gymnastics, Shelley - driving me nuts (although that's really every day). Today, on top of my usual Thursday craziness, I added a dentist appointment ~ with Shelley ~ and 16 x-rays! Oh, and I was up at 5am with Shelley AND I took the girls to school (Brady had jury duty).
By the time we got home, I was exhausted. Although I had prepared dinner yesterday, it still needed to cook for 40 minutes. Shelley's mood was rapidly declining (she wanted to play outside with the girls and our neighbors, but I didn't), so I decided to feed her with the hopes of putting her to bed early. Instead, I fed myself. This was really bad because I had experimented with something new for my real dinner, so I knew I'd eat that, too.
In effect, the latter part of the day was quite a mess. My portion estimates were based on a collection of very faint memories of putting food in my mouth (ugh). The good news is I handled the stress much better than normal. I just couldn't quite hold back from scooping off the kids' plates and picking out of the dish tonight (hard habit to break, especially when the food is good). I thought the title of dinner was funny, but appropriate because of all the hidden nutrition.
Speaking of hidden nutrition, it's no secret I love leafy greens. I make these really big piles of them and put just about anything on top ~ or even eat them plain. I like cottage cheese on top of spinach, with chopped fresh fruit, sometimes nuts, and a sweet dressing. Lasagna, or other casseroles, are especially good, too. It adds a healthy bulk to most meals.
Overall, I survived my stressful Thursday ~ and even squeezed in a little fun. I added a new fruit (mangoes) to my rotation of dried fruit; Shelley and I shared pretzel Goldfish and some Peanut Butter with Flax and Oat Bran for lunch; and, thankfully, squeezed in an afternoon run for some much-needed sanity.
Aaaaaaahhh.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Food Journal: Day 8
Cream of Wheat: 150
WW Toast: 100
Apple: 80
Peanut Butter: 50
Toast: 120
Dates: 120
Graham Crackers: 140
Milk: 15 (for dipping)
Veggies & Hummus: 250
WW Banana Bread: 50 (new recipe, NOT my favorite)
Popcorn: 200
Although I prepared dinner earlier today (it just needed to bake), Brady surprised us by bringing home leftover sandwiches from a work meeting. I fed those to the kids for dinner and I loaded up on veggies. The best part is that dinner is already done for tomorrow!
WW Toast: 100
Apple: 80
Peanut Butter: 50
Toast: 120
Dates: 120
Graham Crackers: 140
Milk: 15 (for dipping)
Veggies & Hummus: 250
WW Banana Bread: 50 (new recipe, NOT my favorite)
Popcorn: 200
Although I prepared dinner earlier today (it just needed to bake), Brady surprised us by bringing home leftover sandwiches from a work meeting. I fed those to the kids for dinner and I loaded up on veggies. The best part is that dinner is already done for tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Food Journal: Day 7
Oatmeal: 250 (I like to sip it when it's hot after long runs)
Hot Ham & Green Lavash: 245
Green Fries: 250 (all I really wanted)
Salisbury Steak & Potato Pickins: 150 (BLAST the nibbles!)
Dates: 130
Popcorn: 125
Norman Love Chocolate: 50 (Banana Peanut Butter & Pink Lemonade)
Norman Love Cheesecake Pound Cake Nibble: 75
It was a delicious and healthy eating day today with almost no nibbling. I think I found the plan that will keep me healthy AND happy. I had a great run this morning, ending with 2 miles outside. I was freezing (it was probably 50-60 degrees), but it felt good to pound the pavement. I am always inspired when I run outside, something in the sunlight maybe.
A big THANKS goes out to Caroline for celebrating her 3-Year Wedding Anniversary with us this afternoon. The treats were delicious, but their best treats are their 2 kids ~ Fox (2) and Sienna (9 mos.). Here's to a few more (in the future, of course).
Hot Ham & Green Lavash: 245
Green Fries: 250 (all I really wanted)
Salisbury Steak & Potato Pickins: 150 (BLAST the nibbles!)
Dates: 130
Popcorn: 125
Norman Love Chocolate: 50 (Banana Peanut Butter & Pink Lemonade)
Norman Love Cheesecake Pound Cake Nibble: 75
It was a delicious and healthy eating day today with almost no nibbling. I think I found the plan that will keep me healthy AND happy. I had a great run this morning, ending with 2 miles outside. I was freezing (it was probably 50-60 degrees), but it felt good to pound the pavement. I am always inspired when I run outside, something in the sunlight maybe.
A big THANKS goes out to Caroline for celebrating her 3-Year Wedding Anniversary with us this afternoon. The treats were delicious, but their best treats are their 2 kids ~ Fox (2) and Sienna (9 mos.). Here's to a few more (in the future, of course).
Monday, January 28, 2008
Food Journal: Day 6
Ham & Cheese Omelet: 175
WW Toast: 125
Apple, Spinach, & Cottage Cheese Salad: 270 (never tire of these babies)
Mini-strone Soup: 150 (recipe above -- GOTTA TRY)
WW garlic Bread: 250
Dates: 130 (still lovin')
Pistachios: 170
Soup Crackers: 20
FHE Banana Cream Pie: 150 (recipe above -- QUICK FIX)
Overall, it was an OK eating day. I'd still like the calories to be a little lower at this point, but I'm working on it. I did GREAT at nibbling today, which was my goal. I'm especially enjoying the process right now -- finding, creating, making, calculating. My family is, too.
I'm not craving food during the day AT ALL, which has also been wonderful. I had often read about this 5 meal thing, but never gave it any thought because I just "couldn't do that." The irony is that I can, and for me it's much more satisfying than fewer, bigger meals. The main issue is letting go of the traditional BIG dinner. For me, this was usually the biggest meal. In the evening, I tend to be more anxious and tired. Add hunger to that and it was a recipe for overeating. By eating a meal before, the bottomless hunger is gone. Now, I just have to figure out how to stop enjoying the TASTE so much, and eat what's appropriate!
WW Toast: 125
Apple, Spinach, & Cottage Cheese Salad: 270 (never tire of these babies)
Mini-strone Soup: 150 (recipe above -- GOTTA TRY)
WW garlic Bread: 250
Dates: 130 (still lovin')
Pistachios: 170
Soup Crackers: 20
FHE Banana Cream Pie: 150 (recipe above -- QUICK FIX)
Overall, it was an OK eating day. I'd still like the calories to be a little lower at this point, but I'm working on it. I did GREAT at nibbling today, which was my goal. I'm especially enjoying the process right now -- finding, creating, making, calculating. My family is, too.
I'm not craving food during the day AT ALL, which has also been wonderful. I had often read about this 5 meal thing, but never gave it any thought because I just "couldn't do that." The irony is that I can, and for me it's much more satisfying than fewer, bigger meals. The main issue is letting go of the traditional BIG dinner. For me, this was usually the biggest meal. In the evening, I tend to be more anxious and tired. Add hunger to that and it was a recipe for overeating. By eating a meal before, the bottomless hunger is gone. Now, I just have to figure out how to stop enjoying the TASTE so much, and eat what's appropriate!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Food Journal: Day 5 & MY NEWEST CHALLENGE
Whole Wheat Apple Crisp: 300 (leftovers were calling me)
Japanese Veggies & Rice: 200 (gotta love leftovers)
W.W. Peanut Butter Sandwich Crusts: 100
Spinach & Cottage Cheese Salad: 200
Carrots: 50
Sweet Potato & Potato Skins: 150 (my favorite parts)
Pistachios: 180
Chopped Dates: 120 (they're sugared and they melt in my mouth!)
Chopped Dates: 50 (I just couldn't resist)
I feel good about today. I really like my 5 meal system. I almost have to force myself to eat sometimes so I don't miss a meal. By habit, I'm a light snacker (as you can tell) and a heavy mealer. With my new plan, I'm eating all day so I don't get sudden overwhelming urges to eat. It's kinda nice, but I know it won't last forever. One day at a time, right?
It's Stake Conference tomorrow and we're having some people over after for lunch. We're providing a turkey (Brady's specialty) and everyone else is bring whatever sounded good to them. I've heard Scalloped Potatoes, Cornbread Casserole, Cinnabon Streusel, and German Chocolate Cake so far. I'm making some hummus and veggies, of course. Compared to the other options, I may be the only one eating the hummus, which doesn't bother me one bit (that just means a few days of tasty lunches for me!).
In more weightier matters (pun intended), I've been weighing myself everyday. Last week, I tried one mid-week hop on the scale to test the waters. It went well, so I decided to give this everyday thing a try (although I did miss a day because I just don't have the habit yet). So far, I like it, but that's probably because it's going down.
On the flip side, I'm feeling quite up. My normal life (without our house on the market or graduate school) has been refreshing. I find myself looking forward to the day, not dreading or worrying about all I have to do. Still, with all this time on my hands, what a great opportunity for...
MY NEWEST CHALLENGE. I was inspired by this post to not only kick start my physical habits, but my spiritual habits as well. In February, the Month of Love, I am going to show my love for the Savior by reading the entire Book of Mormon in my personal scripture study. With 531 pages that's only 19 pages a day! (Thanks to Leap Year, there's even one extra day!).
I don't need to sweet-talk anyone into this one -- we all know the benefits far outweigh the sacrifice. Whadouyasay...any takers for MY NEWEST CHALLENGE?
Japanese Veggies & Rice: 200 (gotta love leftovers)
W.W. Peanut Butter Sandwich Crusts: 100
Spinach & Cottage Cheese Salad: 200
Carrots: 50
Sweet Potato & Potato Skins: 150 (my favorite parts)
Pistachios: 180
Chopped Dates: 120 (they're sugared and they melt in my mouth!)
Chopped Dates: 50 (I just couldn't resist)
I feel good about today. I really like my 5 meal system. I almost have to force myself to eat sometimes so I don't miss a meal. By habit, I'm a light snacker (as you can tell) and a heavy mealer. With my new plan, I'm eating all day so I don't get sudden overwhelming urges to eat. It's kinda nice, but I know it won't last forever. One day at a time, right?
It's Stake Conference tomorrow and we're having some people over after for lunch. We're providing a turkey (Brady's specialty) and everyone else is bring whatever sounded good to them. I've heard Scalloped Potatoes, Cornbread Casserole, Cinnabon Streusel, and German Chocolate Cake so far. I'm making some hummus and veggies, of course. Compared to the other options, I may be the only one eating the hummus, which doesn't bother me one bit (that just means a few days of tasty lunches for me!).
In more weightier matters (pun intended), I've been weighing myself everyday. Last week, I tried one mid-week hop on the scale to test the waters. It went well, so I decided to give this everyday thing a try (although I did miss a day because I just don't have the habit yet). So far, I like it, but that's probably because it's going down.
On the flip side, I'm feeling quite up. My normal life (without our house on the market or graduate school) has been refreshing. I find myself looking forward to the day, not dreading or worrying about all I have to do. Still, with all this time on my hands, what a great opportunity for...
MY NEWEST CHALLENGE. I was inspired by this post to not only kick start my physical habits, but my spiritual habits as well. In February, the Month of Love, I am going to show my love for the Savior by reading the entire Book of Mormon in my personal scripture study. With 531 pages that's only 19 pages a day! (Thanks to Leap Year, there's even one extra day!).
I don't need to sweet-talk anyone into this one -- we all know the benefits far outweigh the sacrifice. Whadouyasay...any takers for MY NEWEST CHALLENGE?
Friday, January 25, 2008
Food Journal: Day 4
Maple Syrup Blender Pancakes: 285 (healthy, yummy, AND easy!)
My Best & Easiest Whole Wheat Bread EVER!: 225
Beef, Beans, & Hidden Veggies Chili: 100
Peanut Butter Sandwich Crusts: 200 (blasted nibbles!)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: 50
Apple: 80
Whole Wheat Apple Crisp: 120
Japanese Steakhouse Date Food: 600-700!!
Uh, as you can see Brady won the Date Activity tonight. I really wasn't hungry (I had already had dessert for heaven's sake), but I thought I'd take one for the team this week, since I made him go through the drive-thru last weekend (thanks, Brady).
To my credit, I made the best of the situation without being freakish. As a cook, it hurts my feelings when people don't at least try the food I make. So, when the chef prepares my meal directly in front of me while making flaming onion volcanoes and pulling chickens out of his hat, I thought I'd at least take a sample.
Overall, today was fine -- not bad, but not great. I also survived making my Best Whole Wheat Bread batch today with only a few scrapes. For this, I credit you -- my fellow Blog Buds. Even if no one makes a comment, or even reads my entries, I know it's out there in the wide open internet world. Thanks for keeping me out of trouble today.
Tomorrow -- same time, same place...I'll be here.
My Best & Easiest Whole Wheat Bread EVER!: 225
Beef, Beans, & Hidden Veggies Chili: 100
Peanut Butter Sandwich Crusts: 200 (blasted nibbles!)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: 50
Apple: 80
Whole Wheat Apple Crisp: 120
Japanese Steakhouse Date Food: 600-700!!
Uh, as you can see Brady won the Date Activity tonight. I really wasn't hungry (I had already had dessert for heaven's sake), but I thought I'd take one for the team this week, since I made him go through the drive-thru last weekend (thanks, Brady).
To my credit, I made the best of the situation without being freakish. As a cook, it hurts my feelings when people don't at least try the food I make. So, when the chef prepares my meal directly in front of me while making flaming onion volcanoes and pulling chickens out of his hat, I thought I'd at least take a sample.
Overall, today was fine -- not bad, but not great. I also survived making my Best Whole Wheat Bread batch today with only a few scrapes. For this, I credit you -- my fellow Blog Buds. Even if no one makes a comment, or even reads my entries, I know it's out there in the wide open internet world. Thanks for keeping me out of trouble today.
Tomorrow -- same time, same place...I'll be here.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Food Journal: Day 3
Toad in the Hole: 300 (so yummy!)
Oatmeal: 50 (I just couldn't resist the leftovers)
Spinach & Cottage Cheese Salad: 310
Sweet Veggies & Roast: 400 (I cleaned my plate AND the kids')
Banana: 20 (nibbles while making frozen slices)
Popcorn: 100
Yogurt: 50 (nibbles of Shelley's new flavor:Cranberry Raspberry...yum)
Apple Pie & Ice Cream: 50 (grocery store taster)
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie: 100 (gourmet cookie shop taster)
Lunch Box Nibbles: 20 (nibbles while packing lunches)
Today was filled with such yummy food! My nibbling calories sure did add up, but overall not bad. All my main meals were over 300, mostly due to nibbling (notice all my explanations). I'm liking the 5-Meal Plan, though, but I want to keep my total intake closer to 1200 rather than 1500. Tomorrow will be difficult because it's Date Night. I've been trying to convince Brady to see 27 Dresses or Juno instead of going out to eat -- not an easy task. (Although...just between you and me...Brady does enjoy a good Chick Flick every now and then ;)
Oatmeal: 50 (I just couldn't resist the leftovers)
Spinach & Cottage Cheese Salad: 310
Sweet Veggies & Roast: 400 (I cleaned my plate AND the kids')
Banana: 20 (nibbles while making frozen slices)
Popcorn: 100
Yogurt: 50 (nibbles of Shelley's new flavor:Cranberry Raspberry...yum)
Apple Pie & Ice Cream: 50 (grocery store taster)
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie: 100 (gourmet cookie shop taster)
Lunch Box Nibbles: 20 (nibbles while packing lunches)
Today was filled with such yummy food! My nibbling calories sure did add up, but overall not bad. All my main meals were over 300, mostly due to nibbling (notice all my explanations). I'm liking the 5-Meal Plan, though, but I want to keep my total intake closer to 1200 rather than 1500. Tomorrow will be difficult because it's Date Night. I've been trying to convince Brady to see 27 Dresses or Juno instead of going out to eat -- not an easy task. (Although...just between you and me...Brady does enjoy a good Chick Flick every now and then ;)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Food Journal: Day 2
Oatmeal: 120
Cream of Wheat: 100
Apple: 80
Missed Lunch (Visiting Teaching)
Best Darn Black Beans: 350
Lettuce: 20
Popcorn: 180
Green Pepper: 30
Nibbles: 150
Graham Crackers: 90
Cream of Wheat: 100
Apple: 80
Missed Lunch (Visiting Teaching)
Best Darn Black Beans: 350
Lettuce: 20
Popcorn: 180
Green Pepper: 30
Nibbles: 150
Graham Crackers: 90
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Food Journal: Day 1
Oatmeal: 100 (Shelley's leftovers)
Pistachios: 170 (on the way to the library)
Oyster Crackers: 30 (shared with Shelley -- she likes to share)
Broccoli: 60
Black Bean Hummus: 250 (the last of it;(
Chicken Manicotti: 200 (interesting recipe)
Asparagus: 100 (yum)
Apple: 100
Popcorn: 200
Peanut Butter Sandwich Nibble: 20
Cold Stone Peanut Butter Ice Cream: 100 (post-presidency meeting treat!)
There were a few other nibbles, but overall a great day for me. Too bad they all can't be like this.
Pistachios: 170 (on the way to the library)
Oyster Crackers: 30 (shared with Shelley -- she likes to share)
Broccoli: 60
Black Bean Hummus: 250 (the last of it;(
Chicken Manicotti: 200 (interesting recipe)
Asparagus: 100 (yum)
Apple: 100
Popcorn: 200
Peanut Butter Sandwich Nibble: 20
Cold Stone Peanut Butter Ice Cream: 100 (post-presidency meeting treat!)
There were a few other nibbles, but overall a great day for me. Too bad they all can't be like this.
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