Food Journal for 1/7 & I'm feelin a bit chatty!

It's so great to be back in a routine!!
I was going to post my Tuesday food journal, but that was a bad day for me. Not a bad eating day, like a lock-all-3-sets-of-car-keys-in-the-car bad day. Luckily I was at Golds gym working out when it happened so my buddy cops who were also working out at the time saved me! Thank you for learning how to break into cars!
(I learned some cool tricks, too!)
Needless to say, that night I missed dinner...and I decided to do a food journal post another day!
So here we are. And I'm not sure if anyone really even cares when I post my food journal. But, it helps me, so I'll keep doing it!

What I ate on January 7th:

Breakfast: Oatmeal cereal: 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, raisins, sliced almonds, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, with almond milk

Snack: 3 boiled egg whites and a handful of extra dark chocolate chips!

Lunch: SUPER HUGE Salad. MY FAVE! Topped it with sliced grilled chicken, blackberries, sliced almonds, craisins, sliced string cheese, and pistachios. Mmmm....it was my best one yet!

Snack: Protein Shake. 1/2 cup almond milk with 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, and 1/2 frozen banana.

Dinner: Broccoli, Tilapia (the Tortilla Lime Chipotle Crusted kind from Costco--so fast, good, and easy), and brown rice.

That was 4, 3, 2,2, 2. I strive for 4, 3, 2, 2, 1!
(that means..4 proteins, 3 veggies, 2 fruits, 2 whole grains, 1 fat)

That was a great day! So, let me explain what my goal is. I am not having any sugar until I reach my goal weight, and even then, I'm not so sure I'll want it. I'm doing great without it. Haven't had any since December 27th. (which I would like to take a moment of glory...allow me...weighed in with my Personal Trainer on Wed. morning....and....I LOST a pound over Christmas and New Years...so excited!) I'm talking no refined sugar, nothing processed...so basically eating clean, real, whole foods. I am allowing myself to eat extra dark chocolate chips, which have 6 grams of sugar per serving, but they actually are a good fat, so YAY! (oh, and I love them).
I am still eating two cheat meals on the weekend, but they do not include cake, ice cream, red velvet cake balls, brownies, PB rice krispie treats...you get the picture...they are more for creamy soups, nachos, meals that are higher in fat, meals with lots of cheese, or for eating out.
I am DETERMINED to reach my goal. I feel great, and that's what matters, cause this year is about me, remember????!!!!

Also, I'd like to post my workout schedule for my own sake. I've had the same schedule since I got my personal trainer last summer, but I need to add a couple things.

My Weekly Workout Schedule

Mon ****AM/PM 20 min run on treadmill, or Hot Yoga
Tues PM 1 hr Boot Camp with Trainer-cardio & weights
Wed AM 1 hr Trainer Session (basically an all out BUTT WHOOPIN)
Thurs
Fri ****AM 1 hr Spin class
Sat AM 1 hr PUMP with Trainer- cardio & weights

The ones with **** means I'm going to work at fitting them in. It takes a while to get them set in your weekly routine. The other 3 are set in stone, I'm really good at going unless its a Holiday or I'm out of town. My trainer is starting a new Hot Yoga class that I can't wait to try. And, I love variety. I have never EVER done the same workout with my trainer......in all 3 classes I go to every week with her...NEVER had one the same. LOVE THAT. I use to go to her Spin class Monday nights. It is by far my favorite thing EVER, but can't go because of daughter's dance and gymnastics. Oh well, maybe in the fall!

I love working out. I love being sore. It relieves so much stress for me.

Can't wait for the weather to start getting warmer so I can run/walk outside, and go on bike rides. Only a few more weeks for us Southeners!!

I love 2011!

Jamie

Food Journal 12/14

This is what I ate on December 14th. Let me preface with some important information. Last week I was on vacation visiting family. There were parties and get-togethers with family and friends....so it was a very "dirty" week! I have been eating as if I'm weaning myself off of sugar/chocolate. Can't wait for after Christmas to go into major detox!!

Breakfast: Scrambled egg whites with salsa

Snack: Carrot sticks, 10 almonds, and 15 chocolate chips (there's the weaning part....)

Lunch: Grilled Chicken breast & pear

Snack:

Dinner: Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Meatballs and homemade Spaghetti Sauce

That is 3 proteins, 3 veggies, 1 grain, 1 fat, and SUGAR. I normally strive for 4, 3, 2, 2, 1 and no sugar Monday thru Friday. And I really did not eat enough. (Getting ready for a surprise trip to DISNEYLAND....keepin me busy!)

I'm reading some really great books, so I'm excited to share more info after this holiday schedule doesn't keep me AS busy!! And guess what, I have the answer to life's most COMPLICATED question.............what should we human beings eat? Here's the simple answer that I will explain in a much more detail down the road: Eat FOOD. (not food-like substanses). Not too much. And mostly plants. (From the book, In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan) Is it really that simple. YES & NO. It's that simple, but our modern current life makes it really hard!


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Food Journal 11/30

This is what I ate on Tuesday November 30th.

Breakfast: 3 egg whites on whole wheat toast

Snack: protein shake (1 scoop protein, 1 frozen banana, 3/4 cup almond milk)

Lunch: small piece of leftover weekend pizza (w/ turkey & green peppers) and a big salad with balsamic vingerette

Snack: Orange

Dinner: Grilled chicken & steamed broccoli

Thats 4 proteins, 3 veggies, 2 fruits, 2 whole grains, and 2 fats.

I strive for 4, 3, 2, 2, 1.

Food Journal 11/9

Here's what I ate on Tuesday the 9th:



Breakfast: protein pancakes with 1/2 banana & sliced almonds


Snack: apple, 2 egg whites


Lunch: Tuna Lettuce Wraps (see recipe below)


Snack: 2 Tb PB & 1/2 cup Blackberries


Dinner: Curried Chicken Burgers on Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin with Avocado, and Honey Roasted Red Potatoes (recipes coming soon)



That's 4 proteins, 3 veggies, 2 fruits, 2 grains, 2 fat (I have a hard time only getting one). Strive for 4, 3, 2, 2, 1!! Read this post if you don't know what I'm talking about.




Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Romaine lettuce hearts (I get mine from costco, such a good price)
1 can albacore chunk tuna
1 Tb lemon juice
2 Tbs Plain greek yogurt (the NO ADDED SUGAR kind...be careful)
2 Celery ribs chopped
2 green onions, chopped (I usually use a red onion, but didn't have one)
Course Ground Pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
pinch of garlic salt

This will make enough for 6 wraps.. 3 wraps is 1 serving. So you get two lunches out of this!!!

Food Journal 11/2/10

Food Journal for Tuesday, November 2nd


Breakfast: Protein Pancakes (I subsituted pumpkin for the cottage cheese, super delicious!)

Snack: Pear, 2 TBs hummus with 1/2 serving of whole wheat crackers

Lunch: bowl of leftover "Jill" soup

Snack: 3 egg whites

Dinner: Baked Tilapia with Lemon, Brown Rice, and cooked carrots

Thats 4 proteins, 2 veggies, 1 1/2 fruit, 2 grains, and 1 fat. I needed one more veggie and another 1/2 serving of fruit.
Remember to strive for:
4 proteins
2 veggies *should be 3 veggies
2 fruits
2 grains
1 fat

Food Journal 10/26/10

Laura suggested I post what I ate for a day. I love the idea. I think I'll do this once a week. I try to write down what I eat everyday. At least Monday through Friday. I keep all my pages in a binder, and I love it because when I get in a rut and all of a sudden can't think of any meal options, I scan through my journal, and remember how endless my options are.

Food Journal for Wed, October 26th

Breakfast: Oatmeal cereal (i'll post our recipe later, my hubby created it) with Almond milk

Snack: plum, 2 egg whites (i do not like yolks)

Lunch: Big salad with cucumbers, onions, turkey breast, 2 Tbs of balsamic dressing.

Snack: 1 Tb Organic PB with blackberries (my favorite snack)

Dinner: Whole wheat quesadilla (another hubby recipe). We make 2 full ones, and me, husband, and 2 kids each have a half. Consists of black beans, turkey, green chilies, about 1 oz of cheese (per serving). Also had broccoli.

That was 4 proteins, 3 servings of vegetables, 2 fruits, 2 whole grains, and 2 fats (try to only have 1 fat)

Also, I created a food journal template that looks like this:

If you would like me to email you the document, let me know. Because it is proven you will be more successful eating better and staying on track if you write down what you eat. It helps me remember what else I need to fit in!