e: 1 hour at gym, maybe a few minutes after work if i have energy b: spinach tofu wrap, steam broccoli, 2 dark chocolates s: ff yogurt l: grill chik salad, 1 dark chocolate s: a bite of grilled chik if i am still hungry d: miso with tofu and seaweed, almond biscotti with apple butter
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exercise: 70 minutes at gym (50 min cardio) b: spinach tofu WW wrap, coffee with soy milk, green tea s: more tofu with turnip greens l: kofta curry balls, spinach d: egg white omelette, japanese style, soy ice cream sandwich, maybe some almonds and dried fruit
i have not missed a day of the gym. i think i am due for a rest day soon. these old bones...
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e: 75 min gym workout b: coffe with soy milk, spinach tofu WW wrap, 2 dark chocolates s: ff yogurt l: shiratake noodles pad thai with loads of veggies s: if i am hungry: tofu with turnip greens d: boca patty with spinach, ice cream sandwich (almonds if i am hungry)
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exercise: one hour in the gym (about 40 min of cardio) b: amy's indian spinach wrap, coffee with soy milk l: chinese soup with tofu balls and chik breast, bean sprouts and turnip greens and ushrooms s: tofu and tomatoe stir fry d: miso soup with tofu and seaweed, 1 ice cream sandwich, almonds and dates if i am still hungry. (I have to say, i woke up so hungry this morning. i can definitely feel the calorie reduction. oh MAN!)(Also, do you know how hard it is to get to the gym when it is 12 degrees outside and i rather stay in bed?)
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b: Amy's indian spinach tofu wrap, coffee with soy milk, 2 pieces of dark chocolate l: veggie soup (maybe some extra tofu with turnip greens if i am hungry) d: miso soup, soy ice cream sandwich (if i am hungry, almonds and dates) one hour of exercise this morning despite the extreme cold weather (18 degrees--7 with the wind chill!)
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I blogged about it today. This cozy, luxurious dish is 100% vegetarian, outrageously delicious, and completely guilt free. I served it with a fresh rosemary balsamic vinaigrette, and it was even better as leftovers the following night. Yumm!!
Been really indulgent the last couple of days and I'm tired and I just want to get back on track here with a plan for tomorrow instead of rehashing the weekend.
Tuesday plan: B: Kashi cereal, milk, raspberries, chai S: None L: Cold cut 'hoagie', veggie soup, canteloupe S: 1/2 c yogurt, pistachios D: Frittata w/zucchini, red bell pepper, onion and whatever else it takes to get to 2 veggie servings, slice of ww toast w/fruit spread Exercise: Commute day which normally is not a great energy thing but no intentional exercise the last 2 days and a crazy week ahead makes me hope for at least 30 min walking
Planning ahead: Tons of socializing around food this week. Tomorrow I can cook. Wednesday I have visitors in town for work so I will surely be eating out both lunch and dinner. I really need to have a salad at one of those two meals and stick with at least a better choice the other. Thursday I will still have one of the visitors in town for lunch and quite possibly dinner since I'm driving him back to Denver in the evening although maybe if I don't suggest it, he won't either. I guess the same strategy as Wednesday. No idea when I'm going to exercise either of those days. Friday will be working at home so lunch is no problem and I have a friend coming for dinner but I think I'll make mahi since she likes that. Need to not give in and go out because I'm tired and I'm sure I will be. Saturday is soccer at 10:30am which will put me out and about with my dad at lunch time. Maybe I'll think about packing a lunch for everyone although when I'm going to find time to do that I have NO idea. Nice thought though...will try to work that out. Will shoot to be home for dinner. I am hiking Sunday so need leftovers or crockpot option for that day.
The next two weeks should be better in terms of dining out but then the next 3 weeks after that I am traveling at least some portion of the week, hosting a dinner party, a family dinner and book club when I am home. AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!! What have I done to myself??!?
I did make a huge pot of veggie soup today in the crock while I was out and about so I'm going to steal a WW trick and try to eat that as much as possible for snacks and whenever I'm starving. I had tons of CSA veggies so that's what I did since I knew cooking wasn't really happening much this week.
Friday actuals: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, cranraspberry juice, tea S: None L: Turkey sandwich on ww, lettuce, tomato, potato chips S: Blueberries and yogurt D: Mahi Fish Tacos, black beans Exercise: 35 min walk/stretching
Saturday plan: B: Autumn harvest, blueberries, cranraspberry juice, milk, chai S: Kashi bar on trail L: Almond butter and jelly sandwich, chips, baby carrots, tea S: Yogurt D: Going to a memorial service and they are serving food. Doubt it'll be a food bender given the circumstances. Exercise: 5 miles hiking
Thursday actuals: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, milk, tea, cranraspberry juice S: None L: Turkey burger on ww w/lettuce, tomato, spinach salad w/carrots and tomato S: blueberries D: Grilled mahi fish tacos w/lots of cabbage Exercise: 30 min walking
Friday plan: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, cranraspberry juice, tea S: None L: Turkey sandwich on ww, lettuce, tomato, spinach salad S: Blueberries and yogurt D: Mahi Fish Tacos again, will buy some black beans for side (I was out tonight) Exercise: 45 min walk or more
I'm only making it in here about 1/2 the time but that seems to be working ok. I did menu planning/shopping for the week so that is helping too.
Wednesday actuals: B: Kashi autumn harvest, 1/2 banana, milk, tea, chai S: None L: Lean Cuisine, spinach salad w/carrots, tomatoes, lite dressing, focaccia roll S: Kashi Go Lean w/milk D: Turkey burger w/lettuce and tomato, grilled zucchini and potato chips Exercise: Off day
Thursday plan: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, milk, tea, cranraspberry juice S: None L: Turkey burger on ww w/lettuce, tomato, spinach salad w/carrots and tomato and cucumber if it's still viable S: Yogurt and blueberries D: Grilled mahi fish tacos w/lots of cabbage, some onion, tomato, something with black beans (probably cooked with salsa as a side) Exercise: 45 min or more walking
Monday actuals: B: Autumn harvest, 1/2 banana, tea, milk S: None L: turkey burger on ww bun w/lettuce, tomato, grilled squash S: 1/2 c yogurt w/bananas D: Big salad with salmon salad and lots of veggies, a little lite asian dressing, ww pita bread Exercise: 40 min walk
Tuesday plan: B: Autumn harvest, 1/2 banana, tea, milk, chai S: No L: Going to tacos. They are fairly innocuous w/lots of veggies and no cheese or anything. S: Need some veggies...will take some zucchini slices and pick up some hummus at the store in the morning D: Turkey burger w/lettuce and tomato, spinach salad w/grated carrots and whatever other veggies I can pull out of the produce drawer. Just remembered I'm supposed to run an errand with a friend right after I get back to town. Will try to eat my snack pretty late and avoid dining out. Exercise: Off day
Sunday actuals: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter and tea on way to charity walk, 1/2 banana and 2 small pancakes and sausage piece at walk. S: Chai, pistacios L: Piece of fried chicken breast (yep, including a lot of the skin) D: Salad w/blue cheese on side and 2 pieces very meat rich pizza
Monday Plan: B: Autumn harvest, 1/2 banana, tea, milk S: None L: Have to get the turkey burgers made w/stuff I thawed late last week, ww bun w/lettuce, tomato, grilled squash S: Veggies and hummus D: Not sure, maybe out but if not, I'll make a sandwich, salad and chips I think just for expedience so I can get some stuff done. Exercise: At least 30 min walk tonight
Friday: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, milk S: No L: Tuna on ww, chips, grape tomatoes S: 3 ginger cookies D: Amy's black bean burrito w/salsa I'm still sort of hungry...will probably have something else here in a bit Exercise: 20 min walk
Saturday plan: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, milk, cranraspberry juice, tea S: Chai L: Out and about, not sure what we'll wind up doing S: Popcorn D: KD's turkey burgers w/lots of veggies, sauteed squash, corn on the cob Exercise: 45-60 min bike ride in morning
Thursday actuals: B: Kashi cereal, banana, milk, chai S: No L: Lean Cuisine, 2/3 of foccacia roll S: Individual dark chocolate D: Fish tacos (1 turned into 2), chips, salsa, water Exercise: 70 min walk I need a snack. I'm hungry. Maybe a slice of toast.
Friday: B: Bagel bar w/almond butter, milk, cranraspberry juice S: No L: Tuna on ww, chips, summer squash S: Popcorn D: I really need a grocery store run so I think I'll try to do that on my way home from the car place and pick something up for the grill. Exercise: Walk in the evening after dinner
Not a great day for food but not a tragedy either. One of my dear friends from elementary school lost her sister today so I have a good dose of perspective.
Wednesday actuals: B: Kashi cereal, 1/2 banana, milk, chai S: No L: Wanted Wendy's, remembered I'd had it just last week (even though the moment before I'd been thinking how 'good' I've been...not particularly but nice try) so I went to the bagel shop and got a hummus bagel sandwich, no cheese, no chips. Definitely a better choice and I was pretty full which I would've thought I might not be w/o the chips. S: None D: ww spaghetti w/meat sauce, piece of godiva chocolate from my box I've had since Christmas that has suddenly learned to sing my name. I don't mind too much since good quality usually squashes the urge. Exercise: Off for commute day
Thursday plan: B: Kashi cereal, banana, milk, chai S: No L: Lean Cuisine I didn't eat today, roll I bought if it's not hard as a rock S: Yogurt D: Going to dinner up north since I 'get' a bonus commute day this week. We are going to my favorite fish taco place. Going to try a trick I saw a friend do the last time I was there. They come with 2 corn tortillas and I usually eat 2 of them but I'm going to split the innards of one between the 2 tortillas and see how that goes. They are usually really full so I think that will work well. Not sure about the chips and salsa. Their salsa is killer so probably will indulge but maybe count out a reasonable serving and ditch the rest. Exercise: Going to drop my car off at the shop and will either walk all the way or at least part way home. Depends on how late it is, I can jump on a bus if it's too late.
Friday actuals: B: ww toast w/almond butter, blueberries, milk, tea S: None L: Part of a can of progresso soup...did not hit the spot but not too hungry S: Yogurt w/blueberries D: Salmon burger on bun w/lettuce, tomato, mayo, grilled sweet potatoes, baked beans, KD's cabbage and pear slaw out of the blue book, strawberry shortcake on angel food w/whipped cream, limeade (had friends over for dinner). Exercise: 20 min lap swimming, 30 min walking
Saturday plan: B: ww toast w/almond butter, strawberries, milk, tea S: Chai L: Scrambled eggs w/a serving of veggies between spinach, peppers and onions w/a bit of parmesan cheese S: Yogurt and berries D: Going to put spaghetti sauce in the crock pot but might go out. Exercise: Bike ride in the morning (60-90 min), maybe swim in afternoon depending on how day goes
