What did you eat today?

Anita4548

Hi everyone. I am new here and eager to find new things to eat! So, would you like to share your daily menu?



For example today I had:

Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Toast
Dinner: Spaghetti with homemade tofu sauce and garden peas
Snacks: Grapes


I know it's not perfect, especially the lack of protein in my diet. I am vegetarian and very picky so I am finding it hard to meet my protein goals, but I am hoping that with myfitnesspall's help it will get better!

YOUR TURN )

Sued0nim

That's not a menu

You ate one meal

diannethegeek

I had pancakes and Greek yogurt for breakfast and a protein bar for lunch. I'm thinking about having pancakes again for dinner, but I'm on cold medicine and my appetite can't be trusted. I think my diary is open if you're looking for ideas. I'll just explain that it's currently set for 2200 calories, which is my maintenance level. But I'm aiming for 1700-1800 calories to lose weight for a little while.

Squirrel698

Let me see,

Breakfast: Freshly squeezed orange juice and supplements

Lunch: Raw brussels sprouts and apple with a maple syrup, raw mustard and olive oil dressing

Snack: Vegan protein shake with peanut butter and chocolate almond milk

Dinner: Split Pea Soup and brown rice crackers

By the way, since you're a vegetarian, may I friend you?

Anita4548

It actually came to 1009 calories and I will have an evening snack to reach the calories my fitness pal set me. Plus I am only 5'3 and had my BMR measured - 883 !! I guess I am just one unlucky person who can't eat 2000 calories a day without gaining


diannethegeek, thanks I will def. have a look

ninav1980

Breakfast-Coffee and cottage cheese with pineapple

Lunch-Stouffers Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed potatoes

Snacks-Brownie Quest Bar, Wild Berry Power Crunch Bar, Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Dinner-Chic Fil A, Asian Salad with Honey Mustard dressing

Chocolate Muscle Milk shake (after my evening run)

1450 calories, 5'1

12whilson

I are chicken legs and corn for breakfast.

Lunch toast and southwest egg beaters

I'll be having chicken breast and broccoli for supper

And for snacks. Chocolate milk so far

Supertact

It actually came to 1009 calories and I will have an evening snack to reach the calories my fitness pal set me. Plus I am only 5'3 and had my BMR measured - 883 !! I guess I am just one unlucky person who can't eat 2000 calories a day without gaining


diannethegeek, thanks I will def. have a look

lol.

Your BMR is: 1334

Anita4548

I wish, but it is not.

According to websites it might be. According to real measurements - it is 883

Thanks everyone for posting

marieamethyst

Breakfast: two cups of coffee with 2% milk, and a protein coffee before my first workout
Lunch: slice of pepperoni pizza (minus the crust) and a glass of Coke Zero
Dinner: grilled chicken salad, and a serving of mixed veggies and corn
Snacks: Nature Valley protein bar, handful of peanut M&Ms
And water, water, water

About 1350 calories... may increase if I want another snack after kickboxing tonight.

Supertact

I wish, but it is not.

According to websites it might be. According to real measurements - it is 883

Thanks everyone for posting

You have the BMR of a 2 foot 7 inch 21 year old female weighing 132 pounds.

I bet

aethre

I'm really curious; how did you get it measured? Being small can be a nightmare that way... people don't quite realise how much of an effect 'normal' portion sizes seem.

I agree that your nutrition could be better though... I see two, possibly three fruit/veg servings and very little protein.

I like to start the day with yoghurt and fruit... two portions of frozen fruit (160g total) and I take soya yoghurt so if you're leaning towards the vegan side you could go with 100g of that, or go with fat-free Greek yoghurt if you want more protein and don't mind cow. (Fat-free because it's better protein content, not for fear of fat. Never be afraid of fat on your food ^_^) It comes in around 150cal depending on what fruit you go with.

Lately I've been halving the portion size of the carb part of the meal and increasing the veg... so, with your spaghetti meal I would halve the spaghetti but pad out the sauce with other veg, such as grated carrot (always good in a tomato sauce) or cubed aubergine. Or both! It's a good way of getting better nutrition while reducing the carb content and calories to a portion size more appropriate for your frame. I mean, that's just what I've found lately, YMMV always. but it's just a thought.

mygnsac

Breakfast: Bagel sandwich with egg, cheese and bacon.
Lunch: A cup of kale and itialian sausage soup (went out). Side of watermelon.
Snack: 5 ounces Tillamook vanilla greek yogurt
Dinner: Haven't had yet, but plan to have a cup of homemade pinto beans with a side of veggie sticks (asparagus, red bell pepper, carrots, celery), and then maybe some cantaloupe for dessert.

If you are looking for a lot of ideas, here are some other active posts out there right now:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1374000-what-do-your-meals-look-like-show-me-pictures
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1334831-what-s-for-supper
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1251741-what-s-for-breakfast
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1356968-what-s-for-dessert-tonight

seltzermint555

So far I've had a toasted sandwich thin with Nutkao and a sliced banana on top...four cups of coffee (I usually just have 1)...sautéed mushrooms, onions & peppers with melted Swiss and Sriracha. I am taking my mom out to dinner at a restaurant of her choice, so I have no idea what's for dinner but I should have plenty of calories left.

Hornsby

Today so far.....

2 pieces of French Toast made with whole grain bread.
2 eggs
6oz of grilled chicken breast
Some cooked carrots
a scoop of vanilla ice cream
a scoop of chocolate ice cream
whip cream
chocolate cupcake

amethyst7986

Breakfast: Eggs with spinach, feta cheese and turkey breast, a few small pieces of bacon and 2 slices of whole grain toast with grape jelly & Coffee

Lunch: Salad with black olives, carrots, smoked ham, ranch dressing

Snack: string cheese

Dinner: I'm hoping for yellow curried chicken with steamed rice and pad tai! :bigsmile:

oh lots and lots of water!

mojojorox

Breakfast: cup of coffee with skimmed milk, 2 ham & egg white cupcake things with baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and asparagus
Lunch: coffee again, 2 slices of ham, cabbage, brocolli, cauliflower and tomato ketchup
Dinner: Quorn fajitas, I have one wrap and then use the rest of my filling using lettuce as a wrap...tasty and satisfying :P
Dessert: half an apple turnover, a small peach
Snacks: an alpen light bar, 2 highlights hot chocolates (with 20 mini marshmallows between them) and a danone shape chocolate mousse...
All this for 1306 kcal!

VeryKatie

I started with a banana and some Reese puffs (dry)
Then an apple at my coffee break, with coffee and sweetener
Then a mini meat loaf and broccoli slaw with zesty Italian dressing for lunch
PB and Chocolate flavoured fibre 1 bar for afternoon snack
and dinner will be beef stroganoff and pasta with veggies (I assume) for dinner!

uubulldawg06

breakfast: scrambled egg in pita
lunch: salad with tuna
dinner will be : crock-pot salsa chicken and tortillas
snack: Greek yogurt, cheerios

RinnyLush

Breakfast:
Everything bagel with herb & garlic cream cheese
Decaf coffee with almond milk and splenda

Lunch:
Spinach salad with peppers, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, slowcooked paprika chicken breast (homemade), and poppyseed dressing

Snack:
Navel orange
Homemade banana muffin

Dinner (will be):
Pan-seared fish
Oven roasted broccoli with olive oil and balsamic dressing
2 pieces of light rye toast with butter and garlic salt

Exercise:
45 minute walk (to work)
30 minute run (home from work)

MallieRose91

Breakfast: Coffee with 1tsp soft serve vanilla protein powder and sprinkle of cinnamon
Quest Double Chocolate Chip Bar
Lunch: 1 serving of whole wheat oatmeal made with 1 cup Almond milk and mixed in half a serving of raisins and peanut butter
2 celery sticks
Dinner: 6oz Chicken breast oven baked in lime juice, lightly covered in Sriracha Chili Sauce, and sprinkled with garlic
1 and a half servings of whole wheat rice
2 servings of mixed veggies (carrots, corn, green beans, peas, and lima beans)

LessofBrian

Breakfast was high fiber hot cereal with a 1/2 cup of mixed berries. Also three hardboiled eggs.

Mid-morning snack was 1/4 cup of almonds, plus an apple.

Lunch was a turkey sandwich, garden salad and 1 oz. bag of Sun Chips (Harvest Cheddar).

I'm planning on a large protein shake and a piece of chicken for my mid-afternoon snack, then fish and tons of veggies for dinner. Since my calories are low today I'll also add some natural peanut butter.

Anita4548

aethre - Thank you for your reply. It's nice to see people replying in a nice way!

I am studying pharmacology at uni and as a part of our practical sessions we got the opportunity to do some tests on ourselves. This included many tests and one was measuring our own BMR. One whole session usually should be looking at a 24hour period however we only did it for 12. I understand that this might give slight variations however I am more prone to believe medical tests than websites. Obviously I am not eating 800-900 calories a day now but I for sure know that I cannot maintain my current weight at 2000cal. like "most" women.
As for how it was actually done, we exercised - got it measured together with oxygen, CO2 levels etc. Then we had to rest of 4 hours and those things were measured again


Supertact, I am not going to argue

TMagical

Breakfast - Coffee + 1/2cup whole milk & 1Tbsp brown sugar
Snack - Beef jerky
Lunch - Amy's bean & cheese burrito
Snack - 2 x mini Hershey bars w/ a little less than 1 Tbsp natural PB (don't judge me, it's SOOOOOOOOOO delicious!)

I'm 5'2" so I lament with you... us shorty doo wops get the shafted when it comes to weight gain and BMR but ~900 is kind of very low. I can do 1200cal with no problems and have, on occasion, done 800 but that's w/ eating bags of spinach, ribs of celery, and chicken breast and I justifiably was chastised by my nutritionist.

jdstarz

Eggs are a good way to increase your protein intake, or eggs whites if its still too many calories. Low fat cottage cheese is another good way to increase protein without adding too many calories.

_lyndseybrooke_

Your menu is sad. If your BMR is truly 800-900 (according to whatever device you're using), you need to see a doctor about a possible metabolic disorder. Seriously. 1200 is the absolute least a woman should eat, and even that's way too low.

Breakfast: Green Mango Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie, Special K Protein cereal (dry), and coffee with creamer and Splenda
Lunch: Chunk light tuna, 1 T plain nonfat Greek yogurt, Wheat Thin Garden Valley Veggie Toasted Chips, fresh watermelon
Snack: hard-boiled egg, light string cheese, Apple Pie Greek Yogurt cup
Dinner: Chili with Ritz crackers mixed in
Dessert: 2 T Natural Peanut butter (right off the spoon, baby)

I'm much more excited for tomorrow. Today was a cardio day, but lifting days mean a pre-workout Quest bar and a s'more for dessert!

Swiftlet66

Breakfast: Sweet potato-banana oatmeal with chia seeds and soy milk.
Lunch: Creamy chicken and brown rice soup with a slice of wheat baguette.
Dinner: Bitter melon-tofu-egg stir fry; steamed purple sweet potato; simmered radish and chicken soup and possibly a fruit pudding for dessert.
Snacks: Cheese, some sliced apple and melons, and a few cherry tomatoes.

That's today's menu. It'll be around 1450 calories. I'm 4'9 and maintaining... Well, trying to. Apparently I'm still losing. :x

Anita4548

I agree 900 is very low but that is BMR not TDEE, right? I can usually maintain 132lbs when eating 1500-1600 cal

Breakfast - Coffee + 1/2cup whole milk & 1Tbsp brown sugar
Snack - Beef jerky
Lunch - Amy's bean & cheese burrito
Snack - 2 x mini Hershey bars w/ a little less than 1 Tbsp natural PB (don't judge me, it's SOOOOOOOOOO delicious!)

I'm 5'2" so I lament with you... us shorty doo wops get the shafted when it comes to weight gain and BMR but ~900 is kind of very low. I can do 1200cal with no problems and have, on occasion, done 800 but that's w/ eating bags of spinach, ribs of celery, and chicken breast and I justifiably was chastised by my nutritionist.

drabbits3

Breakfast--oatmeal with fruit
OR
high fiber cereal with fruit
OR
greek yogurt and fruit
OR
overnight oats--my new favorite thing

I am a maniac about measuring my food since I've been here, so the oatmeal is like 1/2 cup dry, cereal is 2/3 cup, greek yogurt is 1/2 cup. fruit--berries usually, 1 cup most times

lunch--different in the summer because I am off--often I have the cereal or yogurt that I mentioned above if I had something different for breakfast. when I am back teaching I may still do the yogurt-fruit thing or the oatmeal or leftovers
OR
a big salad of 2 cups of arugula, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup steamed cauliflower (LOVE cauliflower), 1 cup cherry tomatoes, maybe peppers or carrots-whatever other veggies I have but I always measure and lately no dressing--stupid waste of calories
OR some leftover dinner

dinner--different every night BUT I do very little dairy--the greek yogurt once a day is pretty much it for dairy, so if I make a dinner with dairy in it for my family, I leave it out of mine. tonight I am making a black bean and quinoa casserole thing that is topped with cheese--I just won't top it with the cheese--the other three folks in my house can sprinkle the cheese on their portions. I do whole wheat noodles with marinara, frittatas with lots of veggies, different kinds of veggie mexican dishes (without cheese). I try really hard to only cook things that I have a calorie count for and I measure the portion so I am pretty sure of what I am eating. I usually come in around 1000 calories. snacks include tons of watermelon, maybe a slice of low fat whole wheat toast and a little fresh peanut butter, plain popcorn. I've been pretty strict this summer--should all go to hell once school starts again!!!!!!!

fitasacello

Breakfast: 2 egg whites, 2 turkey bacons, 4 oz. of baked chicken
Lunch: kale mushroom soup, 1 grapefruit
Snack: 15 olives, 1 apple
Dinner will probably be escargot with corn. And more kale soup, that s#!t turned out good.

MinnieInMaine

Breakfast: protein bar, banana, poptart (I'm currently addicted but make it fit my calories)
Lunch: ham, turkey and pepperjack on cinnamon raisin bagel thin and a sliced cucumber
Snacks: jazz apple, 100 cal cocoa roast almonds, 3.5 oz chobani blueberry yogurt

Dinner will likely be Zatarain's jambalaya made with chourico sausage and a cup of broccoli florets.

I was supposed to make Chicken Cacciatore in the crock pot but I didn't wake up early enough to get it put together. Thankfully the chicken is still frozen solid so I can do it tomorrow no problem.