Clean Eating Club ~ January 2009

cherapple

bumpin for when I'm more awake:yawn:

Hey, FC! Glad to see your "bump" here every once in a while! What's new?

cherapple

Crazy weekend here and I haven't even had time to track. I've done well, and even made 2 coffee cakes, apple streusel bread, and muffins to take to church this morning. (none eaten for me though!)

I'll catch back up tomorrow!

Jess

How do make "crack" for other people and not let it bother you? LOL :laugh: I always have a hard time with it. Maybe I just need stronger boundaries, or something. :huh: :ohwell: :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

How do make "crack" for other people and not let it bother you? LOL :laugh: I always have a hard time with it. Maybe I just need stronger boundaries, or something. :huh: :ohwell: :bigsmile:

I know what *crack* does to me. I did make a Peanut Butter bread that I used whole wheat flour, oatmeal, Peanut butter, 2 eggs, etc but it also had a cup of sugar in it. I should NOT have eaten it, but I ended up eating a piece in the afternoon. Immediately I wanted more and had to fight off the cravings all night!!! I should have known better!! Back on track today though!!! :laugh:

jessmomof3

I'm increasing my calories again! When I joined in September, I started out with MFP's suggestion of 1200 and I did not lose, so a few weeks ago I went up to 1320, and then to 1400. During all that, the scale hasn't budged in either direction (beyond a couple pounds), and I've felt like I've been getting flabbier, if not heavier (could be my imagination?). Now I'm following the formula in Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, which suggests a weight loss level of 1559! Ironically, that's exactly what MFP suggested for *maintenance* level (1560). The BFFM formula gives a maintenance level of 1948! :noway:

The only thing the BFFM formula doesn't take into account is my lean body mass, which is the next thing I need to figure out how to measure, and then there's a formula that includes that, too. I assume my LBM is higher than most people's, since I've been lifting weights for over two years, so I'm going to trust that the first formula is accurate, and perhaps even low!

I'm also going to try zig-zagging, eating three days at weight loss level, followed by one at maintenance, to keep my metabolism from getting used to functioning at weight-loss levels. This is feeling fun again. :bigsmile: (Now if only STS would get here! :grumble: )

Good for you!! That's why I never go down to 1,200 cals. I just know that for me (I'm also 5'7") that calorie level is just too low. I have heard great things about BFFM. I have thought about downloading it before, but haven't taken the plunge. I think you will be surprised with increasing your cals that you will see the scale go down. I know, it seems crazy but it works. You eat well, you exercise, you need to fuel your body to burn the fat! Keep us posted with how the change is going for you.

jessmomof3

Jess- the streusel, muffins...i don't know how u resist!
Cher- glad ur in a better mood today!
I'm going to be whiny today! I am a husband hater today! Long story but i feel like killing him! The good news is I have started working out again!!! I feel good after a workout! but am taking it slow! And thanks to u Cher, i am actually staying within my calorie limit! Let's hope that i can lose some weight now!

Hey girl! I LOVE your new profile pic! You look great! I know, I was glad that it was almost gone when I brought it home and I sent the coffeecake w/ my dh to work!!

Sorry about the hubby thing. They have their days. :mad: Good for you for working out again, keep it up!

jessmomof3

Back to tracking on Monday!!! My brother is here so we are having a great time! (he's military and had Reserves nearby)

Pre-workout:
Melaleuca Access Bar (wasn't going to eat, but we got a later start and I knew I couldn't run on empty- 110 cals)

Ran 5 miles on the TM (my brother did the elliptical since he ran his PT test y'day)

Late Breakfast:
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal (150)
1/4 c. Fiber One (30)
1/4 c. blueberries (20)
1/2 scoop choc. protein powder (50)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1 T. flax (30), 1 T. wheat germ (25)
1/4 c. cottage cheese (40)
Homemade yogurt (40) = 420

Sexythighz

Hi Everybody!

What a wonderful week I had last week. I am so satisfied with my food choices and I already see results. Im following the P90 X program! I just started Phase 3 today!

Here are my eats for today:

1) Whey Designer Protein Shake w/ 1 bananna
2) Pear & Mozerella Stick
3) Smart Ones four Cheese Pizza w/ Mixed Veggies
4) Salmon w/ 1/2 Sweet potatoe, Mixed Veggies
5) 1 cup Kashi Go Lean Honey Almond Flaxseed w/Bananna 1/2 cub Fiber One

Morning Workout: 1) P 90 X -Chest & Back 2) Great Abs Guaranteed
Evening Workout: 1) Results Fitness Boost Your Metabolism 2) 20 Minutes Air Climber

Steph

cherapple

Morning Workout: 1) P 90 X -Chest & Back 2) Great Abs Guaranteed
Evening Workout: 1) Results Fitness Boost Your Metabolism 2) 20 Minutes Air Climber

Steph

I bow before anyone who can find the time and motivation to get in BOTH a morning and an evening workout! :flowerforyou: Today I'm struggling to get one in at all -- I still have a sick kid for whom I'm caring. I hope to do some kick-butt step this evening. :laugh:

jessmomof3

And the rest of my day...

Lunch:
1 c. Meijer NF yogurt (140)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola (140)
Fuji Apple (80) = 445

Snack:
Thomas' Light Multi Grain English Muffin (100)
1 T. NM PB (85)
12 almonds (85) = 270

Dinner:
Romaine (30)
Spinach (20)
Chicken breast (120)
Red wine vinegar (5)
1 T. Parmesan (25)
Jello SF chocolate pudding cup (60) = 260

Snack:
SF hot cocoa (144)

Total: 1660

jessmomof3

Hi Everybody!

What a wonderful week I had last week. I am so satisfied with my food choices and I already see results. Im following the P90 X program! I just started Phase 3 today!

Here are my eats for today:

1) Whey Designer Protein Shake w/ 1 bananna
2) Pear & Mozerella Stick
3) Smart Ones four Cheese Pizza w/ Mixed Veggies
4) Salmon w/ 1/2 Sweet potatoe, Mixed Veggies
5) 1 cup Kashi Go Lean Honey Almond Flaxseed w/Bananna 1/2 cub Fiber One

Morning Workout: 1) P 90 X -Chest & Back 2) Great Abs Guaranteed
Evening Workout: 1) Results Fitness Boost Your Metabolism 2) 20 Minutes Air Climber

Steph

Woohoo for Phase 3! Wow, you go girl with the workouts! I love salmon and sweet potatoes, yum! Looks like you're doing great, girl!

Jess

cherapple

I got my step workout in before dinner, yeah! :happy: Getting all my calories in for the day now that I've increased them is my challenge now. :laugh:

Jan. 13 Meals:

#1
Oatmeal, 1 c cooked
Apple, sliced
Skim milk, 1/4 c
Egg whites, 1/4 c
Flax seed, 1 T
Cals: 302

#2
(Eating my daughter's leftover egg sandwich :laugh: )
Whole grain English muffin, 80%
Whole egg - 80%
Turkey bacon, 1 1/2 slices
Cheddar cheese, 30% of a slice
Coffee, 1 c
Half and half, 1 T
Cals: 309

#3
Yogurt, 1/2 c
Cottage cheese, 1/4 c
Banana
14 Almonds
Cals: 275

#4
Flatbread
Ham slices, 2 oz.
Hommus, 1 T
Spinach leaves
Turkey bacon, 1.5 slices
Coffee
Half and half, 2 T
Cals: 348

#5
Sweet potato, 1/2
Brocolli, 1/4 c
Garden salad, 1 1/2 c
Drew's dressing, 1 T
Skim milk, 1 c
Tuna, 5 oz. can
Cals: 418

Totals:
1646 cals
112 g protein
175 g carbs
58 g fat

363 calories remaining (what to do???...) This is going to take some adjustment, especially on my cardio days. :happy:

shar140

I was on Prevention's website (the magazine) and read about the Flat Belly Diet meal plan- http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/your-1-week-meal-plan/532561c68c73e110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/weight.loss/flat.belly.diet/flat.belly.diet.food

Gee, it basically just looks like eating clean to me!! :laugh:

jessmomof3

363 calories remaining (what to do???...) This is going to take some adjustment, especially on my cardio days. :happy:

So what did you do?? How are you feeling today?? Hope it is working for you!

jessmomof3

I was on Prevention's website (the magazine) and read about the Flat Belly Diet meal plan- http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/your-1-week-meal-plan/532561c68c73e110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/weight.loss/flat.belly.diet/flat.belly.diet.food

Gee, it basically just looks like eating clean to me!! :laugh:

Funny, huh?? I know when I started with the South Beach Diet, that was my first taste of what *clean* eating was. I didn't know what it was called then, but I know it worked for me! :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

It's Tuesday already??

Workout done- ChaLean Extreme Push Circuit #1.

Breakfast:
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal (150)
1/4 c. Fiber One (30)
1/2 scoop choc. protein powder (60, different kind)
1 T. NM PB (85- and I measured it an exactly level one tablespoon, I find that if I don't you can easily get too much!)
1 T. Flax (30), 1 T. wheat germ (25)
1/2 c. cottage cheese (80)
Small banana (90) = 510

cherapple

363 calories remaining (what to do???...) This is going to take some adjustment, especially on my cardio days. :happy:

So what did you do?? How are you feeling today?? Hope it is working for you!

I didn't eat my extra calories last night and chalked them up to the learning process! Today I'm adding more nuts and higher calories foods to my meals. I can't say how the extra calories are making me feel yet (because I havent' eat them! and) because my daughter has been sick for several days and has been coughing through the last few nights, so I haven't gotten enough sleep. I was dead tired on the elliptical this morning (I've been awake since 3:00), but I pushed through it! I'm being more conservative with calories burned now because I don't want to go too overboard! The machines said I burned 547 in 50 mins, but I went with MFP's suggestion of closer to 400.

So far I've eaten:

#1 pre-workout
Skim milk, 1 c
Egg whites, 3/4 c
Unsweetened cocoa, 1 T
Stevia
Cals: 72

#2 post-workout
Oatmeal, 1 c cooked
Apple, 1 sliced
Skim milk, 1/4 c
Egg whites, 1/4 c
Flax seed, 1 T
Trail mix, 2 T
Cals: 416

#3
Coffee, 1 c
Half and half, 2 T
Maple syrup, 1/2 T
Cals: 71

cherapple

I was on Prevention's website (the magazine) and read about the Flat Belly Diet meal plan- http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/your-1-week-meal-plan/532561c68c73e110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/weight.loss/flat.belly.diet/flat.belly.diet.food

Gee, it basically just looks like eating clean to me!! :laugh:

Funny, huh?? I know when I started with the South Beach Diet, that was my first taste of what *clean* eating was. I didn't know what it was called then, but I know it worked for me! :bigsmile:

My first taste was the Weight Watchers Core plan (which still allows a lot of processed foods), and I've done some South Beach, too, although I just dabbled in some of the recipes, never did it seriously because I was vegetarian at the time. It's funny that they come up with new names for similar diets over and over, so they can sell more books! It causes a lot of confusion for people and doesn't make being healthy any easier.

jessmomof3

I didn't eat my extra calories last night and chalked them up to the learning process! Today I'm adding more nuts and higher calories foods to my meals. I can't say how the extra calories are making me feel yet (because I havent' eat them! and) because my daughter has been sick for several days and has been coughing through the last few nights, so I haven't gotten enough sleep. I was dead tired on the elliptical this morning (I've been awake since 3:00), but I pushed through it! I'm being more conservative with calories burned now because I don't want to go too overboard! The machines said I burned 547 in 50 mins, but I went with MFP's suggestion of closer to 400.

Sorry about the sick dd!! That does make for a tired Mom! My 10yo dd has bad allergies and I took her to the Dr. the other day. She is doing better after some different allergy meds and back on the Flonase spray (she's just like my dh w/ the allergies!). Try to catch a nap today if you can!

Jess

jessmomof3

Lunch: (I'm in a food rut again, but can't help it!)
1 c. Meijer NF plain yogurt (140)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax granola (140)
Fuji Apple (80) = 445

Dinner:
Not sure yet, need to go make a plan...

Going to see Bride Wars tonight, but not getting any popcorn or treats!

Sexythighz

Great day! I got on the scale and lost 3lbs since lastweigh in on 1/5/09. I wsas like whoo hoo! Clean eating is truly the way to go!

Cheryl I hope your child is feeling better! My 4 yr old was sick last week with fever and sore throat! You scared me with the comment regarding the number of calories remaining . i just finished my PM routine. I calculated my eats and workouts and its reflecting that I still have like 1003 cals remaining to ingest! That is soooo not gonna happen tonight! I had 5 meals today! My tummy growling now but I can't eat now because its almost Bed time. Anyway will try to eat more food tomorrow. That wont be a problem...LOL

Jess How are you liking Chalean Extreme? I received mines yesterday! I will begin my rotation March 2! I can't wait.

My Meals today were as follows:

1) 4 egg whites, 1 yolk, 1 Morning start Veggie sausage, 1 Veggie cheese slice, 1 Whole Wheat Thin Bread
2) 1 Mozerrella Stick, 1 pear
3) WW Smart ones- rasberry turkey Medallion/Mixed Veggies
4) 2 oz Salmon, 1/2 Sweet Potatoe
5) Fiber One Honey almond cereal 1 cup, FF Milk, 1 Medium Bananna.

Workouts:
AM- 1) P 90 X Plyometrics 2)10 mins Pilates for Abs
PM 45 Mins Air Climber

Steph

cherapple

I'm going from discouraged to ecstatic!!! :happy: :bigsmile: :laugh:

I'm eating more :noway: , the scale is going down :noway: (although that's relative because I want to gain muscle) , I'm in love with my new printed copy of BFFM (I had it printed and bound, and received it yesterday), I have some new knowledge, new goals, and a new direction. For so long now I've been focused on cardio and being a runner, and strength training has been secondary -- a way to improve my body shape and improve my running. Until I can run again (if I ever seriously run again), I am going to focus on strength and weight lifting. I love running, but now I'm going to see exactly how ripped I can get. LOL!!! :laugh: (Who'd have ever thought I'd be saying or attempting such a thing at 40?!)

I also just finished reading Venuto's new Body Fat Solution. I'm realizing how far I am beyond "beginner," or wanting or needing the information that the average person wants or needs. I was so disappointed in BFS because I didn't need that pep talk. I'm already doing just about everything in that book -- eating well, doing cardio and strength training, and sticking with it. I am beyond doing Cathe's workouts as designed and need to start designing my own workouts that are tailored to my personal needs, and/or making more use of the Mix and Match function of her videos. I have been plateaued for a quite a while, and it's time to shake things up and take them to the next level! With that in mind, my new strength training rotation begins today!

Yesterday's meals (and I ate ALL my calories):

1) Oatmeal, apple, skim milk, egg whites, trail mix, flax
2) Baked potato, hommus, sour cream, broccoli, coffee with cream
3) Garden salad, tuna, Drew's dressing
4) Yogurt, cottage cheese, banana, cashews, almonds
5) Whole wheat spaghetti, sauce with vegetables and tempeh, skim milk, coffee and cream
6) Simply Natural popcorn

Cals: 1926
Protein: 109
Carbs: 265
Fat: 61

I was a little high on fat and a little low on protein, so today I'm going to concentrate on adding fewer calories with nuts and increasing my protein portions instead.

jawaria

Thanks Jess! the profile pic is my motivation to get up and workout again! and yes ur right hubbies have their days! I'm starting to like him again! lol!
Ok question for u guys...i did not reach my calories yesterday for the first time!!! Yay! i was actually under 300 calories! But today i'm starving...is that normal? and what do u guys do in this situation?

jessmomof3

Great day! I got on the scale and lost 3lbs since lastweigh in on 1/5/09. I wsas like whoo hoo! Clean eating is truly the way to go!

Jess How are you liking Chalean Extreme? I received mines yesterday! I will begin my rotation March 2! I can't wait.

Workouts:
AM- 1) P 90 X Plyometrics 2)10 mins Pilates for Abs
PM 45 Mins Air Climber

Steph

Great job, girl!!! YEAH for 3# down! I am loving CLX!!! It is awesome and I am happily seeing results already! Woohoo! :bigsmile: Great job on the workouts y'day, girl! :noway:

jessmomof3

I'm going from discouraged to ecstatic!!! :happy: :bigsmile: :laugh:

I'm eating more :noway: , the scale is going down :noway: (although that's relative because I want to gain muscle) , I'm in love with my new printed copy of BFFM (I had it printed and bound, and received it yesterday), I have some new knowledge, new goals, and a new direction. For so long now I've been focused on cardio and being a runner, and strength training has been secondary -- a way to improve my body shape and improve my running. Until I can run again (if I ever seriously run again), I am going to focus on strength and weight lifting. I love running, but now I'm going to see exactly how ripped I can get. LOL!!! :laugh: (Who'd have ever thought I'd be saying or attempting such a thing at 40?!)

I also just finished reading Venuto's new Body Fat Solution. I'm realizing how far I am beyond "beginner," or wanting or needing the information that the average person wants or needs. I was so disappointed in BFS because I didn't need that pep talk. I'm already doing just about everything in that book -- eating well, doing cardio and strength training, and sticking with it. I am beyond doing Cathe's workouts as designed and need to start designing my own workouts that are tailored to my personal needs, and/or making more use of the Mix and Match function of her videos. I have been plateaued for a quite a while, and it's time to shake things up and take them to the next level! With that in mind, my new strength training rotation begins today!

You know, I was the same way. Soooo focused on running and cardio that I never really gave strength training a try. It wasn't until after I ran my marathon and had a severe IT band injury that I really got into weight training. I can NOT believe the difference in my body from then. I had NO upper body strength, seriously. Those muscles in my profile picture were NOT there, instead there were rolls. (I can dig out a before pic if you are interested). Muscle burns FAT, that's what Chalene keeps saying in the ChaLean Extreme. If you want to try some different ways to use Cathe workouts, let me know. Lift heavy, try to fail between 8-10 reps where you can't do one more rep. You can do it, get ripped! :bigsmile:

Sexythighz

Cheryl! Isn't that book just the best! I started reading it 2 weeks ago and fell head over heels! I was like wow I was doing it wrong for such a long time. It def sheds light on what one has to do to get in the best shape ever. Truly one of the best books I read in a long time!

My Eats for today:

1) Designer Whey Protein Shake w. Bananna, Blueberries
2) Pear
3) Smart Ones- Picante Chicken & Pasta w. Steamed Brocolli and Califlower
4) Morning Star Garden Burger w. Brocolli & Califlower
5) Fiber One Honey Almond Cluster w. Bananna & Blueberries

Workout:
AM- P 90 X Shoulders & Arms (55 Mins), Results Fitness Lower Body ( 30 Mins)& Pilates for Flexibility (10 Mins)

PM- AirClimber (40mins)

Steph

Sexythighz

My Goal is to get to 15% Body fat! Im Currently at 19% body Fat!!! The scale is moving finally So I am really happy about that.

Steph

jessmomof3

I'm here!! Snowed in today and kiddos are home from school!! It's COLD out there!

Breakfast: (usual)
Power oatmeal (460)

Lunch:
1 c. Meijer NF plain yogurt (140)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. Nature's Path Pomegran Plus cereal (167)
Fuji Apple (80) = (472)

Snack:
Not sure yet

Dinner:
Chili, already simmering in the crock pot! :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

My Goal is to get to 15% Body fat! Im Currently at 19% body Fat!!! The scale is moving finally So I am really happy about that.

Steph

Good for you!! You will hit that goal, I know you will! :bigsmile:

cherapple

My Goal is to get to 15% Body fat! Im Currently at 19% body Fat!!! The scale is moving finally So I am really happy about that.

Steph

Steph, how are you measuring your BF? I have a scale that measures it and it's way off. It says 27.2% today!!! I *know* I'm not that high. Over a year ago I had my BF measured at a running race. They also used a scale and it said 18%, so for now I am taking an average of those two and using it to calculate my calories, but I really think I am even lover than that figure (22%). I need to get myself some calipers. I'd love to shoot for 15%! We can do it!

I can't believe I waited so long to buy BFFM. I just didn't realize that I was ready for it, and now the fact that I'm ready is practically hitting me over the head, LOL! :laugh:

jessmomof3

The rest of my day...

Snack:
1/2 c. Kashi GoLean cereal (70)
1/2 c. Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal (95)
1 c. Light vanilla soymilk (80) = 245

Dinner:
1 c. homemade chili (285, just figured out the cal count)
1/4 c. Fat-free Cheddar (45)
1/4 c. cottage cheese (40)
Jello SF choc. pudding (60) = 430

Snack:
SF hot cocoa (144)

Total: 1,751