Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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Three days of eating constantly while recovering on the couch with my foot up is not a good deal. Time to get back to self control. Tonight it was a big bowl of butternut squash (no butter) and avocado toast. The next two hours are key.
Working from home tomorrow... Dangerous.1 -
I ate a salad. And had diet lemonade
Small win.3 -
Y'all.
Its almost pie season!!!!!! Guys at work are already giving up stuff (new year). I gotta get re-serious.
How'd everyone do today? @7lenny7 Are you running yet? @sarahthes Are you out of candy yet?
I don't know if i can handle 2 mfp threads. I cant seem to find the time anymore. Work got sucky-er.
I ate a veggie thing for lunch. Oh ya know, the tray with the carrots, celery, snap peas, and tomatoes. Then one tostada for dinner. So I'm well under my calories today. Maybe enough to undo the 5 kolaches and one donut, oh and banana bread with (butter)^2..and . 3oz of cheese on my broccoli yesterday.
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I saw a magazine with a picture of an apple pecan pie today that looks amazing! I am pretty sure I need it in my life - as soon as possible!
We went out to NASA today and they have an amazing restaurant with a kiosk ordering system. You can get a salad and customize it however you like! My DH even got a salad and Mac and cheese and berry short cake... but hey his main dish was a huge salad!
For dinner we had some cheese and crackers and wine then made pizza in the hotel room while watching Thursday night football. I haven't been tracking food on this trip but I probably could today.
I also got Greek yogurt for the next couple of days for breakfast.
Our daughter comes in tomorrow afternoon for her conference and I am meeting @ddmom0811 tomorrow evening!1 -
I saw a magazine with a picture of an apple pecan pie today that looks amazing! I am pretty sure I need it in my life - as soon as possible!
We went out to NASA today and they have an amazing restaurant with a kiosk ordering system. You can get a salad and customize it however you like! My DH even got a salad and Mac and cheese and berry short cake... but hey his main dish was a huge salad!
For dinner we had some cheese and crackers and wine then made pizza in the hotel room while watching Thursday night football. I haven't been tracking food on this trip but I probably could today.
I also got Greek yogurt for the next couple of days for breakfast.
Our daughter comes in tomorrow afternoon for her conference and I am meeting @ddmom0811 tomorrow evening!
Oooh yay! Hug her for me! Shes my first half marathon twin!
That kiosk thing sounds like Panera bread! I love it because i can make it any how i like and stare at the menu until the cookies start tempting me! My dh has gone meatless all week. Said hes making up for all the meatless Fridays he didnt observe. Haha! He still eating crap. Skippy pb, halo, bean burritos! Haha!
ETA hey I forgot about the pie when you mentioned meeting Sharon! Well lookie there, maybe i can detrain my brain!1 -
When we are all healthy we should plan a meet up/women's race somewhere.
It would be a blast!1 -
I think I need to make that pie.1
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I still have candy. Alas.
My family is slowly moving towards mostly vegetarian eating. We have no idea what we're doing but it's mostly to reduce carbon footprint so I think once we've got a handle on adequate nutrition we will also look at reducing processed foods for the same reason.
Been reading some Scott Jurek lately and feeling a bit hippie. My husband is in agreement and the one kid doesn't like meat anyway. Unfortunately he doesn't like beans either, ha!
Tandoori flavoured lentil soup tonight with roasted tofu added to it right before serving, plus topped with cheese. Chicken stock, though, because it tastes better. Lunch was leftovers beans with rice, cheese, an avocado half.
Needs more veggies. Everything needs more veggies. My coach is pulling together some resources too, should have those soon.
For now, though ... chocolate.1 -
@sarahthes I think as long as you're careful to watch or supplement B12 (not sure about amino acids) a vegetarian would be a great choice!
You find any recipes to share, dont hesitate.
I like certain beans. Like refried and pinto. I like black but some beans upset my stomach and others are migraine triggers. Bean burgers are good, also chicken white bean chilli (without the chicken) might have less of a bean flavor and ease them in to their diets.
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@sarahthes - I don't know if they have it in Canada where you are but when my niece decided to move to being vegetarian she found something called an 'Impossible Burger' at some restaurants. It really tastes like a burger, even texture wise. I have seen the burger patties in the grocery stores here now (Sprouts, Whole Foods) and also available as a meat replacement for other recipes. I don't know what is actually in it, it might have soy or something someone could be allergic to.0
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Y'all.
Its almost pie season!!!!!! Guys at work are already giving up stuff (new year). I gotta get re-serious.
How'd everyone do today? @7lenny7 Are you running yet? @sarahthes Are you out of candy yet?
I don't know if i can handle 2 mfp threads. I cant seem to find the time anymore. Work got sucky-er.
I ate a veggie thing for lunch. Oh ya know, the tray with the carrots, celery, snap peas, and tomatoes. Then one tostada for dinner. So I'm well under my calories today. Maybe enough to undo the 5 kolaches and one donut, oh and banana bread with (butter)^2..and . 3oz of cheese on my broccoli yesterday.
@Elise4270 quit teasing! One week down, 11 more to go.
I was going to make my PB2 based Thai peanut sauce last night, but we were out of soy sauce. PB2 is powered peanut butter. I use that because it's much lower calorie than real peanut butter and still tastes pretty good. With that sauce, a low-cal wrap, broccoli slaw mix, and chicken I can make some really good Thai chicken wraps, eat them until I'm full, and not feel bad about it. Damn good and filling. I usually cheat and use the Tyson pre-cooked chicken strips.
I have a couple of pie pumpkins. I'm going to make pumpkin pie with them, but skip the soggy crust. I guess that might be called pumpkin pudding, I don't know, but I do know that skipping the crust, which sucks anyway, will save about half the calories.
And I have a bunch of spaghetti squash. I need to cook one of them and see if it really does make a decent substitute for spaghetti noodles.
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@7lenny7 I love using PB2 in sauces or smoothies. Works so much than PB.
Sadly, most vegetarian "meats" contain gluten. They are getting better with some newer brands. I gave up red meat for a while in high school and was always sick. I like vegetarian stuff but I don't think it's for me for 100% of the time. 😕1 -
@sarahthes - I don't know if they have it in Canada where you are but when my niece decided to move to being vegetarian she found something called an 'Impossible Burger' at some restaurants. It really tastes like a burger, even texture wise. I have seen the burger patties in the grocery stores here now (Sprouts, Whole Foods) and also available as a meat replacement for other recipes. I don't know what is actually in it, it might have soy or something someone could be allergic to.
They sell those at A&W here (fast food chain, also makes root beer).
No allergies in my family thankfully.1 -
Interesting that you still have A&W there. They were big here when I was a kid and for a treat we would go there and get root beer to make root beer floats at home! I have not seen one in the states in a long long time.0
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Interesting that you still have A&W there. They were big here when I was a kid and for a treat we would go there and get root beer to make root beer floats at home! I have not seen one in the states in a long long time.
We have one. Its half of a long john silvers. I dont think I've ever had the a&w burger or float though.0 -
We still have a&w - a lot of them are connected to gas stations around here. I actually recently heard a statistic that a&w currently has more locations than they did at their supposed “hay day”1
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Todays plans?
I got up and found pizza in the fridge. So i ate 3 peices. I skipped dinner last night thinking i still needed to undo the kolache day.
I have a hormonal headache today. Dh is in a fabulous mood. So, i may load up and go to the park and try to walk some miles, enjoy the day before the winter cold is an issue.
Guess I'm going to have to get serious about managing this itb. No more waiting it out. Not exactly sure what that looks like yet. But i imagine it includes taking advantage if my Y membership.0 -
A&W started as a Canadian chain I think. They're pretty common here.
Started the day with a trail run and Starbucks. I am heading into work now with a sensible lunch. Groceries needed before supper.1 -
My hometown has an A&W, like a sonic style. In AZ I think they are all part of other restaurants. Oh wait, there's none in Phoenix. I swear there used to be some but they are all in smaller cities in AZ. Weird.0
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@hanlonsk - Interesting, I have not seen one on the West Coast in so long or when we have driven north or traveling to other areas. They must just be hiding where I don't notice them!
I had dinner with Sharon (@ddmom0811) last night and it was so fun! I definitely gave her a hug for you @Elise4270!
Tonight we are having dinner with our daughter who also arrived yesterday for a conference. We haven't seen her since July so even seeing her for a few hours is wonderful! We head home early tomorrow morning.
I am eating ok but not even trying to log. We might have gone to a Chocolate museum/cafe, with samples included, yesterday. Our entrance also included a drink and dessert which we got to go. DH had hot chocolate that tasted like my mom made and I had a wonderful Cafe Mocha! Our desserts were good - divided between the 3 of us and kind of 'meh'. Good but not worth the calories to eat a whole one.
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My only plan this weekend is a peppermint mocha after my long run tomorrow.2
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I got 1/2 pound BBQ brisket, fried okra and pinto beans.
I stopped eating when i got the first indication of being full. Whaaaaat? What is this day?
I have half the beans and brisket left. *Seriously perplexed*
I'm taking the win.3 -
Great job @Elise4270 ! I am about to make some dinner. I took out some pineapple chicken sausages. Not sure what else I am making with them. *shrugs*1
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@RunsOnEspresso Pineapple chicken sausage? Sounds yum! I like cooking with pineapple, everyone will eat it bit they think it is odd. I love it with chicken.
DD wants to walk again today. Something is awry with the universe!?! Shes also talking about going to the orthodontist, dentist, optometrist and get this- working out to get "beefy" haha! It may cost me an arm and a leg, but i could (if the universe doesnt shift), potentially have a work out partner. Shes on a new med and is actually taking them. Fingers crossed she continues!
I anticipate today's food to be good choices. Dh has given up meat but is living on pizza... Dd is down with all veggies trying to lose weight. I think i can make this work to my advantage.4 -
Thanks @shanaber for sending me the link to this thread! After my melt-down on the challenge page two days ago she knew I needed help.
I had this crazy idea to start from the beginning and read every single post so that I'd know all the history - wouldn't ask questions that have already been dealt with etc etc. LOL - yeah - not gonna happen - 99 pages worth.
I did read the first couple pages - and was intrigued with DSQ Matt Fitzgerald program. Looked it up and downloaded the app. Does anyone still use that? I like the idea that it tracks the quality of what you're eating. Of course, for me, quantity is part of my problem.5 -
biketheworld wrote: »Thanks @shanaber for sending me the link to this thread! After my melt-down on the challenge page two days ago she knew I needed help.
I had this crazy idea to start from the beginning and read every single post so that I'd know all the history - wouldn't ask questions that have already been dealt with etc etc. LOL - yeah - not gonna happen - 99 pages worth.
I did read the first couple pages - and was intrigued with DSQ Matt Fitzgerald program. Looked it up and downloaded the app. Does anyone still use that? I like the idea that it tracks the quality of what you're eating. Of course, for me, quantity is part of my problem.
I use it. Until i log and get negative numbers! Then get out of the habit of using it..then i eat a salad and think "oohhh DQS points!". Haha! I think i actually paid the 1$ for the upgraded version to support it.
Should we roll this thread into a monthly challenge thing?2 -
Starbucks was not had this morning. I woke up feeling cruddy (upset stomach, headache, tired, crying) so no run for me. I guess I need to trust all my running and long runs of 10 miles to get me through my half next weekend.3
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Ugh, already slightly over on calories and only 47g protein.
I have a walk planned for later which will help with the calories, and we are doing spaghetti with baked/crumbled tofu marinara sauce for dinner which should also help but man, it's hard figuring out protein. Maybe I should hard boil some eggs to keep on hand for breakfast instead of peanut butter toast.3 -
I am not looking forward to stepping on the scale when I get this cast taken off. Not being able to drive I can't get the healthier foods I want so I've been clearing out the food in the freezer and fridge3
