10 a Day (800g) Veggie&Fruit Challenge Participants Check in!
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »I started it this morning. I had half a banana, a grapefruit and a blood orange.
Do you worry about all the sugar you're eating with fruits?
I started yesterday. I am worried about the sugar and carbs. However I am finding it easier to keep within my calories as I am able to eat lots of things all day.
What's to worry about?
Don't believe the woo that carbs and sugar are bad.
I am going to try and stick to this for the challenge and see what the results are. Day 3 and I am feeling slimmer already around my stomach. I love the sugar.1 -
So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.10 -
French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
This post has me laughing so hard
I'm not noticing any difference in 'that' area, but I also haven't hit 800g yet. It might still be coming lol. I did have stomach issues last night (bloating/gas), but I contribute that to the beans I ate (I don't think I've had beans in months?). Need to get some Beano before I have them again.2 -
Warm Fruit Snack (for cold winter days)
Small apple chopped
Small banana chopped
Sprinkle with lemon (bottled ok) and honey and cook in the microwave for one minute on medium then stir and another minute if you want the fruit mushy.
Add some yogurt or peanut butter or both ...
I have been having this as a nice afternoon snack as it was just too cold for cold fruit!
The only downside to ten a day is the preparation but I am fitting in lots of fruit and veg quite easily so I intend to stick to the challenge.
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French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Hmmm.... have you tried "liquidating your assets" with plenty of water?
Also you just killed me with laughter! This will have me laughing the rest of the day!1 -
Warm Fruit Snack (for cold winter days)
Small apple chopped
Small banana chopped
Sprinkle with lemon (bottled ok) and honey and cook in the microwave for one minute on medium then stir and another minute if you want the fruit mushy.
Add some yogurt or peanut butter or both ...
I have been having this as a nice afternoon snack as it was just too cold for cold fruit!
The only downside to ten a day is the preparation but I am fitting in lots of fruit and veg quite easily so I intend to stick to the challenge.
Yes! I've spent more time in my kitchen these past couple days, than I have in months lol. But, I think it will get easier/faster the more I do it (I hope lol)1 -
French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
I didn't think anything could top the original post, but I think you've somehow managed to.
I have not experienced a stagnant return on my portfolio. In fact, the return on yesterday's investment was quite robust, even more than my normal daily return.
I do have to say that I am enjoying how efficiently eating more raw vegetables is dealing with my hunger. I think I'll keep this up after the challenge. I've been struggling with some issues lately, and this challenge is helping me tremendously with those.3 -
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Hmmm.... have you tried "liquidating your assets" with plenty of water?
Also you just killed me with laughter! This will have me laughing the rest of the day!
LOL!!! Yes, I've been (very) frequently dollar-cost-averaging my investments at Golden Partners Stock Brokerage, Inc.
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crzycatlady1 wrote: »My daily weigh-in put me at a pound loss this morning, from my low point last week. I've been very casually in a deficit for the past few weeks to get my maintenance range a bit lower, but I've been seeing few ounces-.5lb loss per week. To see a whole pound drop was unexpected! Anyone else seeing unexpected numbers on the scale?
I only weigh in on a Sunday so I'll update you then.
I track to get a 0.5lb loss.1 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Not really a challenge for me, i usually eat loads of fruit and vegies... But today and yesterday I ate the same:
200g zucchini
150g mushrooms
100g broccoli
50g zucchini
300g cos lettuce
100g tomato
100g cucumber
100g celery
100g Beetroot
100g capsicum
50g alfalfa
50g avocado
150g pumpkin
100g sweet potato
150g berries
1.8kgs...
Wow that makes me stomach burst just looking at it! That could feed all three of us I think. Great effort!
@Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink It's a real struggle isn't it. Not sure how they are expecting every one in the UK to do this.
@French_Peasant I'm making frequent small deposits lmao 2 -
crzycatlady1 wrote: »
Wow that is impressive. Did you manage it all?
@Tum22 I had similar for pre work out this morning. Grilled banana and kiwi fruits smothered in toffee sauce left over from pancake day.
I made 803g today.0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »
Wow that is impressive. Did you manage it all?
@Tum22 I had similar for pre work out this morning. Grilled banana and kiwi fruits smothered in toffee sauce left over from pancake day.
I made 803g today.
Yes, but now I feel like doing absolutely nothing-supposed to be painting my laundry room right now and I'm just sitting ugh, lol. Think supper will be something very light
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French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Research (about digestive transit time) suggests that it may take up to 50+ hours for your deposits to be translated to their ultimate returns. Be aware, though, that continuing on your current investment course will result in a higher-than-previous daily average balance in your working-capital accounts, so that losses in other assets (such as the Long-Term Lipid Bonds) may be temporarily masked by said new working capital.
Besides the all-important portfolio liquidity previously discussed up-thread, be aware that a modest but regular current co-investment in alternative products (i.e., fats) are also necessary for optimum rate of return.
But it will all come out fine in the end.9 -
French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Research (about digestive transit time) suggests that it may take up to 50+ hours for your deposits to be translated to their ultimate returns. Be aware, though, that continuing on your current investment course will result in a higher-than-previous daily average balance in your working-capital accounts, so that losses in other assets (such as the Long-Term Lipid Bonds) may be temporarily masked by said new working capital.
Besides the all-important portfolio liquidity previously discussed up-thread, be aware that a modest but regular current co-investment in alternative products (i.e., fats) are also necessary for optimum rate of return.
But it will all come out fine in the end.
Thanks for the hot tip! I am rebalancing my portfolio and going long fats!
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French_Peasant wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Research (about digestive transit time) suggests that it may take up to 50+ hours for your deposits to be translated to their ultimate returns. Be aware, though, that continuing on your current investment course will result in a higher-than-previous daily average balance in your working-capital accounts, so that losses in other assets (such as the Long-Term Lipid Bonds) may be temporarily masked by said new working capital.
Besides the all-important portfolio liquidity previously discussed up-thread, be aware that a modest but regular current co-investment in alternative products (i.e., fats) are also necessary for optimum rate of return.
But it will all come out fine in the end.
Thanks for the hot tip! I am rebalancing my portfolio and going long fats!
This really is the best thread ever! LOL!4 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »...
180g black beans with onions, celery, and peppers
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If I estimated correctly and my math is right, that's 995g. The serving of black beans was a little on the large side, so maybe it should have counted for less than 180g.
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Bad news is that you can only count 80g of your black beans.
Good news is you still smashed target, well done!
It's 80g of black beans, plus an indeterminate amount of onions, celery, and peppers. It's pretty tough to estimate sometimes.
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French_Peasant wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »So.....how to phrase this delicately......
I just wanted to make a report on my, ahem, holdings and deposits at the Brown & Co. Fidelity-Fiduciary Bank & Trust. Having consumed a combined 78 grams of fiber over two days, I really feel like my investment results should have been more robust and impressive. Is it possible for things to just sit in there, and how long does it take to get a "return on equity" for ones investments? Since I dedicated a large portion of my portfolio to Industrial Blueberry holdings, I do feel like I have seen positive net flows with this particular investment, having noted an interesting consistency, color, and more-pleasant-than-one-would-expect odor from this commodity tranche.
Also, i continue to have kind of a "blech"stomach although not the full-on tummy ache I had the first evening. I had some scrambled eggs and salsa this morning, but really don't feel like eating anything, although I feel perfectly fine and energetic otherwise.
I still have the banana, apple, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper on my desk, staring at me grimly, and also with what appears to be a touch of judgment.
Research (about digestive transit time) suggests that it may take up to 50+ hours for your deposits to be translated to their ultimate returns. Be aware, though, that continuing on your current investment course will result in a higher-than-previous daily average balance in your working-capital accounts, so that losses in other assets (such as the Long-Term Lipid Bonds) may be temporarily masked by said new working capital.
Besides the all-important portfolio liquidity previously discussed up-thread, be aware that a modest but regular current co-investment in alternative products (i.e., fats) are also necessary for optimum rate of return.
But it will all come out fine in the end.
Thanks for the hot tip! I am rebalancing my portfolio and going long fats!
Consider that certain inputs - avocados, say - will enhance both investment positions.5 -
Wednesday:
30 g sweet potato hummus
100 g carrots
96 g celery
129 g strawberries
30 g exotic fruit mix (raisins, golden raisins, Craisins)
5 g (138 g) green onion cakes
= 390 g
I have calories left for more veggies, but I really don't want them. I'd rather use my calories on chocolate.5 -
Total grams for today: 1,311
Fruits & veggies eaten: carrots, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, blueberries, banana5 -
Brussels sprouts-102
onion- 51
mandarins- 76
carrots- 104
brocolli- 201
cauliflower- 224
beets- 90
tomato- 79
raspberries- 50
strawberries- 72
For a total of 1,049
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109 g apple
80 g sweet potato chips (actually 30 but it counts as a serving per rules)
80 g onions
161 g mixed Thai veg
80 g raw spinach (cereal bowl per rules)
50 g pickled peppers
188 g tomatoes
130 g banana
For a grand total of 878. I'm not feeling so blurgy right now although I just pigged out on Thai. I should work out because I had a board meeting over lunch, but screw it...I'm going to cuddle on the couch with my little boy!4 -
I swear I posted my totals earlier but don't see them here now-I may have been in a veggie induced fog earlier today lol.
Total today: 893g (woot!)
A mix of sweet potato, tomato, spinach, mini sweet peppers, California blend (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), banana and blueberries.
Great job today everyone!
eta: realized I posted my totals earlier in the other veg/fruit thread, oops lol.7 -
There's going to be a lot of estimating in this one - restaurant dinner!
Mixed berries, 183g
Pear, 224g (with camembert, yum!)
Salad, 200g (est - biggish side salad with lettuce, cukes, tomatoes)
Veggies on gardenburger patty, 50 g (est - big dollop guacamole, 8 or so spinach leaves, couple tomato slices)
Celery, 160g
Cucumber, 115g
Tomato, 67g
= 999g estimated
There was maybe some kind of vegetable in that Gardenburger, too, but in my world those barely count as food, so I won't try to count it as any vegetable. On the estimated items, I tried to be conservative & not overstate the amount, but who knows?6 -
Okay this is getting more difficult for me.
Today's total so far 688:
Mushrooms 94
Tomato 104
Avocado 94
Broccoli 250
Orange 140
I'm only at about 1100 calories for the day and am so stuffed. I starting to believe that I'm not a volume eater. I could barely choke down my chicken to get more protein. Maybe I'm eating the wrong veg?4 -
My total for today is 890g:
85g mushrooms and onions, sauteed
400g crudites (grape tomatoes, baby carrots, cucumber, celery, sugar snap pea pods, radishes, red bell pepper)
45g broccoli with pearl onions
40g baked eggplant
40g dried plums
80g braised leeks
200g tomato braised cauliflower
180g medium apple
On the weekends, I prep sandwich bags full of crudites (raw vegetables) for snacks during the week. I wash and cut everything up, then divide it up among 6 or 7 bags. It takes a while, but it saves time in the long run. And I really like the variety. A very full bag weighs about 420g (nearly a pound), but the variety makes it palatable. I doubt I'd want to eat that amount of just one kind of vegetable.6 -
1361g, consisting of watermelon, carrots, baby spinach, cucumber, red pepper, grapes, blueberries, and blackberries (which were a total guess at amount, I forage them on my walk and really need to start paying attention to how much of the nature candy goes in my mouth...).7
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lulalacroix wrote: »Okay this is getting more difficult for me.
Today's total so far 688:
Mushrooms 94
Tomato 104
Avocado 94
Broccoli 250
Orange 140
I'm only at about 1100 calories for the day and am so stuffed. I starting to believe that I'm not a volume eater. I could barely choke down my chicken to get more protein. Maybe I'm eating the wrong veg?
I came in under 1,400 yesterday and I waddled to bed last night lol.2 -
Anyone else feeling a bit burned out from their higher veg/fruit consumption this morning? I think the prep/tracking is what's getting to me, since before this I was just doing mostly mental math for my calorie intake. I forgot how tedious recording everything can be
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crzycatlady1 wrote: »Anyone else feeling a bit burned out from their higher veg/fruit consumption this morning? I think the prep/tracking is what's getting to me, since before this I was just doing mostly mental math for my calorie intake. I forgot how tedious recording everything can be
I'm a little burned out from the eating part, but not the tracking/prep part, since I'm tracking everything anyway, and a lot of what I am eating is whole (just peel the banana or pop cherry tomatoes in my mouth). Plus I can pick up fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria. What has really amazed me is the effect it's had on satiety...before this, I would get my 5 a day, but eat well over 2000 calories (supported by my workout regimen), but yesterday I was done at 1700 calories. It probably also makes a difference that my box of Thin Mints has run out, but I picked up three lovely berry-and-white-chocolate scones last night and wasn't even tempted.
I also picked up a bag of sweet potato chips and had some canned pears this morning, just to shake things up, and am planning to get some Naked juice at our little shop we have here. I would normally avoid or limit that stuff, but I am planning on doing this for the next 5 weeks so I need to have a good plan!3
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