Clean Eating Club ~ January 2009

cherapple

I can understand the break! I have to do that myself at times too. It sounds like you got your *crack* out of your system and are back on track! By any chance, is it PMS time?? That seems to be the worst time for me!! :huh: Yeah for trying out the machines!!

Jess

Nope, it's not PMS time, so I don't know why I'm feeling a little "off" with my eating. My meals haven't been regularly spaced or portioned out as well as I'd like, and appetite has been a little out of wack. My older daughter is still sick. :sick: Day 10 -- we're wondering whether she may have mono. Today was yet another day that I didn't get out of the house, except for going to the gym this morning. She sees the doctor again tomorrow morning, so hopefully we'll get to the bottom of this and we'll be able to return to our normal schedule soon! No cravings for "crack" today :bigsmile: , except emotional ones, but physically I knew I didn't want anything that wasn't nutritious.

cherapple

I think I'll share some recipes for a while, instead of posting my meals. Here's one I want to make, as soon as I get some protein powder. I'd like to have a healthy, homemade bar to take in my cooler or purse when I'm out and can't get to any other food.

:flowerforyou: Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars
2 1/2 cups oats
1 scoop chocolate whey powder
2 Tbs natural peanut butter
3 large egg whites (or 3/4 cup liquid egg whites)
2 medium bananas, mashed
1 Tbs honey
7 Tbs nonfat milk
1 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven for 5 minutes at 355 degrees. Mix the oats, whey, and cinnamon. Add the peanut butter and stir in thoroughly. Add the egg whites, mashed bananas, and honey. Add the nonfat milk slowly, while mixing thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into a greased lined cake tin and level with a knife. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly to reduce stickiness. Cut into 8 bars.

Calories each: 154
Protein: 9.5
Carbs: 21.3
Fat: 3.4

Source: Tasty Fat Loss & Muscle Gaining Recipes (an "extra" e-book that came with Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, by Tom Venuto)

jessmomof3

Nope, it's not PMS time, so I don't know why I'm feeling a little "off" with my eating. My meals haven't been regularly spaced or portioned out as well as I'd like, and appetite has been a little out of wack. My older daughter is still sick. :sick: Day 10 -- we're wondering whether she may have mono. Today was yet another day that I didn't get out of the house, except for going to the gym this morning. She sees the doctor again tomorrow morning, so hopefully we'll get to the bottom of this and we'll be able to return to our normal schedule soon! No cravings for "crack" today :bigsmile: , except emotional ones, but physically I knew I didn't want anything that wasn't nutritious.

Stress and change in routiune can do it too! Sorry about your dd, hope she is feeling better soon! Glad that the crack cravings weren't there today! :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

:flowerforyou: Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars
2 1/2 cups oats
1 scoop chocolate whey powder
2 Tbs natural peanut butter
3 large egg whites (or 3/4 cup liquid egg whites)
2 medium bananas, mashed
1 Tbs honey
7 Tbs nonfat milk
1 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven for 5 minutes at 355 degrees. Mix the oats, whey, and cinnamon. Add the peanut butter and stir in thoroughly. Add the egg whites, mashed bananas, and honey. Add the nonfat milk slowly, while mixing thoroughly.

Those look awesome! Thanks for sharing!

jessmomof3

Snack:
SF hot cocoa (144)

Total: 1,873

OK, and around 9PM I was having a major snack attack so I settled for a Jello SF pudding (60 cals). Total of 1,933.

Woke up this morning to my TOM again (I'm on the 3 week cycle for some reason :grumble: ), that explains it! UGH!! Off to the Y to run, I'll check back in later!

Jess

havingitall

Hot water with a lemon wedge is good too as an alternate to cofee in the morning. We have been doing that for over a week now and I don't miss coffee

areay

So far today....
Breakfast Oatmeal, Milk and Banana

cherapple

My poor daughter has pneumonia. :brokenheart: I'm not logging my foods today (but I will be eating clean) because I need to focus on her. It has really been a long haul, and it's starting to wear her down. (This calls for a little sweetener in my coffee today. I need some comfort food while I comfort my dd.)

It's good to see some new people popping in!

imworthit

I'm so sorry about your daughter. Glad that she has been diagnosed and now you know what she needs. Hope she gets better soon!

jessmomof3

My poor daughter has pneumonia. :brokenheart: I'm not logging my foods today (but I will be eating clean) because I need to focus on her. It has really been a long haul, and it's starting to wear her down. (This calls for a little sweetener in my coffee today. I need some comfort food while I comfort my dd.)

It's good to see some new people popping in!

Awww, poor girl!! My 95 yr old Great Aunt has pneumonia and it was hard to see her breathing so heavy (we went to visit her in the hospital on Friday). My 7yo had it a couple yrs ago and it was awful!! Is she on a nebulizer?? That really helped my dd! Take care of her (and yourself!)

Hugs,
Jess

jessmomof3

I'm back! Hit the elliptical for 1 mile (had to wait, the treadmills were full), then hit the TM for a 5 mile run! Felt awesome!

Pre-run:
Melaleuca Access Bar (110)

Lunch (bad me, went later to the Y and then was eating lunch at 11, so I didn't really want to eat at 10!):
FlatTop Grill- tons of veggies and chicken made into a vegetable soup (I have NO idea how to figure the cals, I'll say 500 tops)

Snack:
Fage 2% yogurt (130)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola (140)

Dinner plan:
Making beef enchiladas w/ whole grain tortillas

jessmomof3

Dinner:
1 beef enchilada (made with whole grain tortillas, low-fat sour cream, 2% cheese, enchilada & taco sauces, etc)- not sure on the cal count
2/3 c. peas

Did Ab Ripper X w/ my dh, BIL, and kiddos about 45 min after dinner. UGH- not a great idea but it was hilarious to have us all working out together! :laugh:

Snack:
Jello SF choc. pudding cup (60)
SF hot cocoa (144)

Now it's time for The Biggest Loser soon!!!

Jess

shar140

I decided to shake things up for breakfast today - I had 2 Kashi Go-Lean waffles, which I made into a PBJ! I used strawberry jam that is sweetened with fruit juice, rather than sugar or HFCS. Add a glass of milk, and yum! Definitely higher in calories than my normal breakfast, but I need to start shaking things up a bit so my body doesn't get used to anything.

Jess, those enchiladas sound good!

jessmomof3

I decided to shake things up for breakfast today - I had 2 Kashi Go-Lean waffles, which I made into a PBJ! I used strawberry jam that is sweetened with fruit juice, rather than sugar or HFCS. Add a glass of milk, and yum! Definitely higher in calories than my normal breakfast, but I need to start shaking things up a bit so my body doesn't get used to anything.

Jess, those enchiladas sound good!

I have had those waffles before and they are good! I also buy the allfruit spread instead of regular jelly for my kids PB & J sandwiches.

And the enchiladas were yummy, leftovers tonight! :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

G'morning! I did ChaLean Push Circuit #1 this morning.

Breakfast:
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal (150)
1/4 c. Fiber one (30)
1/2 scoop Kashi Vanilla protein powder (55)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. cottage cheese (80) = 400

Another busy day planned, I'm going to a friend's house to help her get on an exercise program! Then helping out in my dd's class this afternoon.

Have a good one!

Jess

shar140

*perks up*
Kashi has protein powder?? Must be another one of those items I can't find around here!! :sad:

sweetassurance

Hi, MFP friends thank all of you who have posted all these wonderful meals. I cannot wait until I start eating like this. I sure have found many great ideas. Keep up the good work. :happy:

Chery, I pray your dd is getting better and feels better soon. :flowerforyou:
Hope to see you post some more meals soon.

Sexythighz

Hi Everybody!

I have been MIA for a few days but my eats weren't Im coming down with a chest cold so I have scaled back this week on PM routines.

My eats today are as follows:

1) Kashi 1 cup Honey Flaxseed & Almond, 1/2 cup Fiber One, 1 cup FF Milk
2) Grapefruit, Luna Bar
3) Apple
4) Morning Star Garden Veggie Pattie, 1/2 sweet potatoe, 1/2 cup Steamed Broccolli
5) Spicy Black Bean Burger, Mixed veggies

Morning Workout: P 90X Back & Bicep, 30 mins Results Fitness Lower Body routine


Steph

Sexythighz

My poor daughter has pneumonia. :brokenheart: I'm not logging my foods today (but I will be eating clean) because I need to focus on her. It has really been a long haul, and it's starting to wear her down. (This calls for a little sweetener in my coffee today. I need some comfort food while I comfort my dd.)

It's good to see some new people popping in!

Cheryl so Sorry to here about your daughter having pneumonia! She is in my prayers!

Steph

jessmomof3

*perks up*
Kashi has protein powder?? Must be another one of those items I can't find around here!! :sad:

I just found it!! It was at Meijer, I hadn't seen it before either. I have to say, it was pretty good!! I just used 1/2 a scoop, the serving is for 2 full scoops (220 cals) so this was plenty w/ my oatmeal! It wasn't bad price wise either, less than $9 for the container.

Jess

jessmomof3

Hi, MFP friends thank all of you who have posted all these wonderful meals. I cannot wait until I start eating like this. I sure have found many great ideas. Keep up the good work. :happy:

Chery, I pray your dd is getting better and feels better soon. :flowerforyou:
Hope to see you post some more meals soon.

Welcome! Glad you joined in and hope to see you post again!

Jess

jessmomof3

Cheryl so Sorry to here about your daughter having pneumonia! She is in my prayers!

Steph

Me too, Cheryl! Keep us posted on how she is doing, ok??

Hugs,
Jess

jessmomof3

Hi Everybody!

I have been MIA for a few days but my eats weren't Im coming down with a chest cold so I have scaled back this week on PM routines.

My eats today are as follows:

1) Kashi 1 cup Honey Flaxseed & Almond, 1/2 cup Fiber One, 1 cup FF Milk
2) Grapefruit, Luna Bar
3) Apple
4) Morning Star Garden Veggie Pattie, 1/2 sweet potatoe, 1/2 cup Steamed Broccolli
5) Spicy Black Bean Burger, Mixed veggies

Morning Workout: P 90X Back & Bicep, 30 mins Results Fitness Lower Body routine


Steph

Good idea, Steph! Glad you are feeling better. Looks like you are doing awesome, girl!!

Jess

jessmomof3

Snack:
1/2 c. Meijer NF yogurt (70)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/2 c. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola (140)
Fuji Apple (80)

Lunch:
1/2 c. Meijer NF yogurt (70)
1 T. NM PB (85)
1/4 c. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola (70)
Strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe (60)

Snack:
24 almonds (160)

Dinner:
Leftover homemade enchiladas

cherapple

Cheryl so Sorry to here about your daughter having pneumonia! She is in my prayers!

Steph

Me too, Cheryl! Keep us posted on how she is doing, ok??

Hugs,
Jess

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, everyone! My daughter is doing better today. She has more energy, more of an appetite, and is in better spirits. I'm crossing my fingers that she really is getting better this time! As for me, I am at home with her again today, but I did get to the gym this morning.

Exercise: Chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, and 25 mins. on the elliptical for cardio bursts.

Foods so far:
1, preworkout) Banana, Grape Nuts, milk, cashews
2, postworkout) Oatmeal, apple, skim milk, egg whites, flax
3) Garden salad, turkey, Drew's dressing, trail mix, navel orange, coffee with cream and maple syrup
4) Yogurt, cottage cheese, banana (forgot I had one earlier), almonds
Water so far: 10 cups

cherapple

Final meal (5):

Coffee with cream and sweetener
Whole wheat pasta with tuna and sauce, green beans, skim milk

Total water for the day: 11 cups
Final cals: over 1800

shar140

I've been craving a burger for almost a week! So tonight I made my own with 93% lean ground beef, and mixed in a little cottage cheese (more protein, plus it helps keep it more moist!)....put it on a WW bun, and yum!! Plus a side of roasted brussel sprouts, and steak fries (I baked them!).

I skipped getting a fast food burger for lunch today...I knew it wouldn't really be satisfying, besides all the extra empty calories!

I even doubled the serving of steak fries (glad I have a food scale...not very many for a serving!), and my calorie total is a bit high, but I haven't been eating all of my exercise calories this week.

Quarter Pounder (no cheese, since I didn't put any on mine) and med fry:
790 calories
38 g fat
10 g sat fat
85 carbs
7 g fiber
28 g protein

My dinner:
740 calories (612 w/o brussels sprouts)
24 g fat (7 is from the olive oil I used on the brussels sprouts - 17 g w/o)
6 g sat fat (5 g w/o b.s.)
80 carbs (68 g w/o b.s.)
12 g fiber (7 g w/o b.s.)
39 g protein (34 g w/o b.s.)

Even WITH the brussels sprouts & olive oil, it's way better than McD's...and WAY more filling!! THIS is why I clean eating & making my own food!

mischle

I've been clean eating for quite some time now. What is the club about?

cherapple

I've been clean eating for quite some time now. What is the club about?

Hi, mischle!

We support each other in our efforts to eat clean, swap recipe and meal ideas, ask and answer questions, and some of us post our meals and exercise for the day to show examples of clean eating in practice and also to help keep ourselves accountable. We simply share in the joy of clean eating -- some of us are kind of passionate about it! :happy:

Cheryl

jessmomof3

We support each other in our efforts to eat clean, swap recipe and meal ideas, ask and answer questions, and some of us post our meals and exercise for the day to show examples of clean eating in practice and also to help keep ourselves accountable. We simply share in the joy of clean eating -- some of us are kind of passionate about it! :happy:

Cheryl

Yep, we can be pretty passionate about it! It's nice to have other like-minded eaters in a fast-food world! :huh: