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  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Wednesday so far...

    Pre-workout:
    Medium banana
    8 almonds

    Breakfast:
    Usual oatmeal + 1/2 oz walnuts

    Lunch:
    1 c. plain yogurt + 1/2 c. blueberries + 1/2 c. Clifford crunch + 1/4 oz walnuts
    Nectarine

    Snack:
    1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal + 1 chopped apple (cooked) + 1/2 scoop French Vanilla protein powder + 1/4 c. cottage cheese + 1/2 oz walnuts.

    (trying to get in more good fats, so I'm spreading it out through each meal/ snack!)
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Dinner:
    Mixed greens, shredded carrots, mushrooms, 2oz chicken breast, 1oz pork,
    balsamic + 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 T. garlic artichoke salsa;
    Small baked sweet potato w/ 1/4 c. cottage cheese + cinnamon

    Snack later:
    My usual evening hot cocoa w/ skim

    Total:
    2,040 (164 still left)
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Oh Jess, I found that organic cinammon PB at whole foods. They had little squeeze packets for 50 cents!! So I had to try it and it is insanely delicious!!! I am going back for more. :laugh:

    For dinner I had grilled chicken breast, grilled asparagus, and oven fried sweet potatoes. They were delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I am resting because I am heading out for an evening run. :flowerforyou:
  • lilangel7671
    lilangel7671 Posts: 353 Member
    I don't remember where I got the idea (I thought it was in this post somewhere-but anyway...I just made this frozen banana ice cream "dessert"-omg..just a frozen banana into the food processor and BAM banana ice cream--marvelous! Thanks to whoever posted this!!
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
    I put a banana in the freezer for tomorrow's smoothie before reading this--we must be on the same wavelength!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I don't remember where I got the idea (I thought it was in this post somewhere-but anyway...I just made this frozen banana ice cream "dessert"-omg..just a frozen banana into the food processor and BAM banana ice cream--marvelous! Thanks to whoever posted this!!

    I think I posted it earlier in the thread somewhere, but it was in the recipe section here. I need to try it, thanks for the reminder!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Oh Jess, I found that organic cinammon PB at whole foods. They had little squeeze packets for 50 cents!! So I had to try it and it is insanely delicious!!! I am going back for more. :laugh:

    For dinner I had grilled chicken breast, grilled asparagus, and oven fried sweet potatoes. They were delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I am resting because I am heading out for an evening run. :flowerforyou:

    Sounds delicious!!!!! Yummy dinner... I love asparagus! Enjoy your run!
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I don't remember where I got the idea (I thought it was in this post somewhere-but anyway...I just made this frozen banana ice cream "dessert"-omg..just a frozen banana into the food processor and BAM banana ice cream--marvelous! Thanks to whoever posted this!!

    Just a frozen banana? That's it? I dont have a food processor, a blender or one of those shake mixers will do?

    Had a nice run. Burned close to 500 cals so I fixed myself "breakfast". Kashi go lean, skim milk, some walnuts and a banana. Yeah a lot but I know/feel I have not eaten all my calories today. I want to listen to my body and my body was asking for that. :laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I don't remember where I got the idea (I thought it was in this post somewhere-but anyway...I just made this frozen banana ice cream "dessert"-omg..just a frozen banana into the food processor and BAM banana ice cream--marvelous! Thanks to whoever posted this!!

    Just a frozen banana? That's it? I dont have a food processor, a blender or one of those shake mixers will do?

    Had a nice run. Burned close to 500 cals so I fixed myself "breakfast". Kashi go lean, skim milk, some walnuts and a banana. Yeah a lot but I know/feel I have not eaten all my calories today. I want to listen to my body and my body was asking for that. :laugh: :flowerforyou:

    I think a blender would be fine. Yep, just frozen bananas. I think it said to mix it for a few minutes.

    Yeah, when you burn a lot of cals you need to refuel after. :bigsmile:
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    Ta da-that's the banana recipe.:bigsmile: Jess, got my scale. Guess I just can't dump a scoop of say casserole on it to get accurate #s, eh? Yes I'm Canadian. It takes time to measure it although though, or does it get faster? I haven't quite had the time to use it lots. So how do you enter it on you food log on this site. That takes time too! Eating still pretty well on track, but exercise is a bust-still sore, and I have to go away for 2 weeks, with lots of walking. How I'll do this is another question. I'm sure I'm losing alot of muscle.:cry:
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
    congrats on getting the scale!! you will so love it...for a casserole I would measure the ingredients separately as you prepare it, click remember meal, and then (for example) 0.25 meal if it makes 4 servings.......Have fun!!!
  • SusieSonshine
    SusieSonshine Posts: 252 Member
    I don't remember where I got the idea (I thought it was in this post somewhere-but anyway...I just made this frozen banana ice cream "dessert"-omg..just a frozen banana into the food processor and BAM banana ice cream--marvelous! Thanks to whoever posted this!!

    Just a frozen banana? That's it? I dont have a food processor, a blender or one of those shake mixers will do?

    Had a nice run. Burned close to 500 cals so I fixed myself "breakfast". Kashi go lean, skim milk, some walnuts and a banana. Yeah a lot but I know/feel I have not eaten all my calories today. I want to listen to my body and my body was asking for that. :laugh: :flowerforyou:



    I think a blender would be fine. Yep, just frozen bananas. I think it said to mix it for a few minutes.

    Yeah, when you burn a lot of cals you need to refuel after. :bigsmile:

    A little tip about the banana ice cream--dip the banana in pineapple juice before putting in the freezer to avoid "brown banana" syndrome! lol!
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    P90X legs and back and ab ripper done!!!! :drinker: And a yummy bfast: steel cut oats, chopped almonds, strawberries and chocolate protein powder. Decaf with skim milk and agave nectar. I am in heaven!!! :laugh:

    Oh, about the bananas, do you peel them first and put in freezer or can you put the whole banana in the freezer? Of course peel it when I make the ice cream...:laugh: :laugh: :tongue: (I am feeling silly :noway: )

    Have a great day!!!
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    Yummy breakfast

    Stacked:
    Poached Egg
    1 slice Nature's Pride whole grain toast
    1 slice pepper jack cheese
    slice of tomato


    Off to a great start, last day of work before the 4 day weekend!!!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    congrats on getting the scale!! you will so love it...for a casserole I would measure the ingredients separately as you prepare it, click remember meal, and then (for example) 0.25 meal if it makes 4 servings.......Have fun!!!

    Yep, when you first start measuring for casseroles, you'll have to measure it all to start with and then divide into servings. That's why I don't do as many casserole type meals. I like to make a salad and layer it one ingredient at a time so I can measure each thing. (yep, OCD! :laugh: )
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    P90X legs and back and ab ripper done!!!! :drinker: And a yummy bfast: steel cut oats, chopped almonds, strawberries and chocolate protein powder. Decaf with skim milk and agave nectar. I am in heaven!!! :laugh:

    Oh, about the bananas, do you peel them first and put in freezer or can you put the whole banana in the freezer? Of course peel it when I make the ice cream...:laugh: :laugh: :tongue: (I am feeling silly :noway: )

    Have a great day!!!

    Go girl!!

    You can do it either way. Peel them first or put them in w/ the peel. But if you do put them w/ the peel, you'll have to defrost them a little before you can get the peel off (I did that the last time I made banana bread from bananas in the freezer). So... it's easier to peel first!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Yummy breakfast

    Stacked:
    Poached Egg
    1 slice Nature's Pride whole grain toast
    1 slice pepper jack cheese
    slice of tomato


    Off to a great start, last day of work before the 4 day weekend!!!

    Yum yum!! I made my girls scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, and whole wheat toast for breakfast. They were happy and ready for a full day of school! :bigsmile:
  • aythakay
    aythakay Posts: 26 Member
    HELP!!! I am a huge believer in clean eating (organics, no trans fats or hydrogenated foods, etc.) and I eat a TON of fruits, veggies, nuts and lean proteins like egg whites) My problem is there is NO WAY I could get off of my Diet Coke or my splenda in my oatmeal and plain yogurt! I just have such a hard picturing life without aANY kind of sweetner- especially my Diet Cokes! Am I hopeless???
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    HELP!!! I am a huge believer in clean eating (organics, no trans fats or hydrogenated foods, etc.) and I eat a TON of fruits, veggies, nuts and lean proteins like egg whites) My problem is there is NO WAY I could get off of my Diet Coke or my splenda in my oatmeal and plain yogurt! I just have such a hard picturing life without aANY kind of sweetner- especially my Diet Cokes! Am I hopeless???

    I used to the same way!!! I said I'd never give up splenda or Diet Coke! What did it for me was migraines. I did a lot of reading on it and decided I was sick of dealing w/ constant headaches and feeling yucky. It was my NY resolution 3 years ago to give up DC. Man, it was hard at first but after a couple weeks I didn't miss it!

    Have you tried Stevia or Truvia for your oatmeal or yogurt?? I didn't like plain yogurt at first either, but I find it I eat it w/ frozen blueberries, it sweetens it up naturally. Or you could try agave nectar (it's similar to honey).

    Just try to make smaller changes and you might surprise yourself!
  • aythakay
    aythakay Posts: 26 Member
    sigh....I have tried the Stevia but it has such a weird (bitter?) aftertaste. I'll have to try the agave nectar- I just hate adding those extra calories! Thanks for the thread, though. It is very informative!
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
    P90X legs and back and ab ripper done!!!! :drinker: And a yummy bfast: steel cut oats, chopped almonds, strawberries and chocolate protein powder. Decaf with skim milk and agave nectar. I am in heaven!!! :laugh:

    Oh, about the bananas, do you peel them first and put in freezer or can you put the whole banana in the freezer? Of course peel it when I make the ice cream...:laugh: :laugh: :tongue: (I am feeling silly :noway: )

    Have a great day!!!

    Go girl!!

    You can do it either way. Peel them first or put them in w/ the peel. But if you do put them w/ the peel, you'll have to defrost them a little before you can get the peel off (I did that the last time I made banana bread from bananas in the freezer). So... it's easier to peel first!

    I froze mine last night with the peel on, I did have to zap it in the microwave briefly and then used a butter knife to scrape off the peel----I agree with freezing them w/out the peel, I'm sure it's easier!!

    This morning I had a banana-peanutbutter-chocochip smoothie as the banana is the only fruit I have left--need to go shopping!!
  • kelly_a
    kelly_a Posts: 2,010 Member
    mornin all

    brkfst ~ 55g Kashi Cinnamon Harvest, 15 almonds, 3 oz banana,4 oz Organic FF Milk & 1 TBSP ground flaxseed.

    haven't been able to get my tortilla's yet :sad: the new digital scale is great. kinda a lil over on some and under on others. still feelin great since eatin cleaner and less crap :bigsmile:

    C25K w2d2.

    have a great day!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    mornin all

    brkfst ~ 55g Kashi Cinnamon Harvest, 15 almonds, 3 oz banana,4 oz Organic FF Milk & 1 TBSP ground flaxseed.

    haven't been able to get my tortilla's yet :sad: the new digital scale is great. kinda a lil over on some and under on others. still feelin great since eatin cleaner and less crap :bigsmile:

    C25K w2d2.

    have a great day!

    Glad you popped in! I love my digital scale. It's really eye opening once you start using it!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I froze mine last night with the peel on, I did have to zap it in the microwave briefly and then used a butter knife to scrape off the peel----I agree with freezing them w/out the peel, I'm sure it's easier!!

    This morning I had a banana-peanutbutter-chocochip smoothie as the banana is the only fruit I have left--need to go shopping!!

    Good idea!! Don't ya hate when you get low on fruits/ veggies? Time to shop for sure!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Pre-run:
    Mela Access bar

    Breakfast:
    Large banana
    Usual oatmeal + 1/2 oz walnuts

    Snack/ lunch: (tastes almost like an apple cobbler!)
    1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal cooked w/ small apple + 1/2 scoop French vanilla protein powder +
    1/4 c. cottage cheese + 1/2 oz walnuts + cinnamon + few drops vanilla extract
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,290 Member
    I'm not sure that I can eat clean this weekend...I'll try but....food/family/fun.... this sounds pretty hard to do over a holiday get together.

    I told them that I would bring a snack....besides a fruit salad or Veggie tray, what type of snack can I bring? I was thinking of something with popcorn but, maybe you all have better ideas.

    Also, what do you eat when you want to have a snack? Such as a delicious scoop of Ice Cream or a cookie?
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,290 Member
    :explode: Back to Day 0 - Just couldn't make it through day 4. I should have went to bed at 10pm but, somehow ended up in the kitchen.... which led to this morning when I normally exercise...
    I should have went and rode the elliptical this morning and then ate breakfast, but somehow I ended up in the kitchen... :grumble:

    800 and some calories later I hit the shower and hit the "Let's start over" button. So far, after breakfast I am clean. (Of course that's not too many hours, but I fessed up and I started over. That accounts for something, I know it does.

    So, I have calories left for my evening meal....:blushing: and then a meeting at the school afterwards so, I should be A OK.
  • neeterskeeter
    neeterskeeter Posts: 571 Member
    Hi everyone, sorry I've been MIA, I've been soooo busy. Still eating clean for the most part and aiming to stay consistent. :smile: Tomorrow I am flying out to the East Coast to see my family and go on a beach vacation. I get anxious about how I will be able to eat clean and every 2-3 hours while traveling and not having access to all my creature comforts. That is the only thing I don't like about clean eating - it can be very inconvenient and time-consuming and that in turn makes me feel stressed out. But I know that the more I get used to it, the easier it will be. And I *love* everything else about it - it makes me feel energetic and healthy and I can already tell when I look in the mirror that I am slimmer and more toned. :smile:

    Okay, here are my eats/ exercise for yesterday (Wed. Sept. 2nd):

    8:30 am
    2/3 cup oatmeal
    1 scoop whey protein powder
    25 blueberries
    1 banana, chopped

    11:30 am
    Low carb low fat whole wheat tortilla
    2 oz grilled chicken breast
    1 oz jalapeno gouda cheese
    10 baby carrots
    5 sm broccoli heads

    Work out - 1:30 pm
    7 mile pace run on treadmill
    9:00 min per mi pace
    63 minutes total

    3 pm
    Salad - romaine lettuce, 1/4 med. avocado, 1 vine ripened tomato, broccoli, onions
    2 oz chunk light tuna in water

    6 pm
    3 oz grilled chicken breast
    1/2 green bell pepper
    2 tbsp salsa
    1 tspn sunflower seeds

    8 pm
    8 oz Greek yogurt - low fat, plain
    25 blueberries
    1/2 green apple
    15 almonds
    Few bites of a kidney bean, corn, cucumber & avocado salad

    Beverages:
    10 glasses of water (yay!)
    1 cup black coffee

    I ate 1,465 calories and burned about 900 calories. That leaves only a net of 565. But I ate constantly all day and wasn't hungry -- when I did get hungry, I ate. So I just don't think it's possible for me to eat all my exercise calories. I'm wondering whether it will balance out if I eat about the same amount of calories (1400-1500) whether I work out or not, because my net calories are supposed to be just above 1200 but whenever I work out, especially now that my pace and speedwork etc. runs have gone up in mileage, I sometimes burn 700 calories and above!

    I ate 145g of protein!! Somehow. I read in the Eat Clean Diet book by Tosca Reno that a woman who is trying to build muscle (as I am) should eat one gram of protein for every pound she weighs. Well, I ate 10g over then! I don't know how that happened though. I don't *think* it could be a bad thing...
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Rest of my day!!

    Snack:
    1 c. plain yogurt + 1/2 c. blueberries
    Homemade iced latte- 4oz coffee + 4oz skim milk + .25 scoop French vanilla protein powder + few drops Stevia (YUM!) and of course, ice :wink:

    Dinner: IHOP (out running errands w/ my dd's so we decided to go to IHOP- kids eat free!)
    IHOP for me - 2 Harvest Grain N Nut Pancakes (blueberries in the pancakes and sliced bananas on top) and eggbeaters (580 cals)

    Snack:
    Hot cocoa w/ skim

    Total:
    2,001 cals (and still have 241 leftover exercise cals)
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
    I'm not sure that I can eat clean this weekend...I'll try but....food/family/fun.... this sounds pretty hard to do over a holiday get together.

    I told them that I would bring a snack....besides a fruit salad or Veggie tray, what type of snack can I bring? I was thinking of something with popcorn but, maybe you all have better ideas.

    Also, what do you eat when you want to have a snack? Such as a delicious scoop of Ice Cream or a cookie?

    beef jerky :laugh:

    tonight I had nonfat chocolate frozen yogurt. But last weekend was my sister's 50th and I had a piece of b-day cake with icecream--a little indulgence every now and then is required. The dinner it was very healthy so it was just dessert that got me.
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