Today:
PreWO: oatmeal + sesame paste 1/2cp
PostWO+B: pineapple 50g, cottage cheese 1/2cp, koshi cereal 1/2cp, some almonds
S1: K crewry bar 1
L: smoke salmon salad 1p, chicken tortilla soup 1cp
S2eanut 1oz
D: mushroom 1cp, pork 3oz stir-fried, grapefruit 1
S3: some almonds + 2 kiss
~1600 Cals

Grade C today. Too much nuts. I love the nutty texture/favor, once start, it is hard to stop eating. I should avoid buying nuts for a while after I finish up those at home.

Nuts are a better pig-out than my standard Ben and Jerry's, but I know what you mean.

breakfast was a hard boiled egg
lunch was 2 carrots, some broccoli and high protein slimfast
snack was a pure protein bar
dinner was a huge green salad with pinto beans and light ranch dressing, 1/2 cup skim cottage cheese, 3 oz of salmon. and a glass of milk
bedtime snack was another hard boiled egg. about 1200 calories today I'd say

Snack number 2 (veggies and cream cheese) got skipped yesterday because of a doctor's apt (3rd this week ).
Dinner was roasted chicken alfredo, carrots, baked celery, and 3 slices of tomato (550 Cal)
Everything else went as planned yesterday.
Total: 1950

Today:
B: whole wheat bagel with crunchy honey PB (400)
S: banana and yesterday's veggies and cream cheese that I didn't eat (200)
L: California Pizza Kitchen for a friend's going away party - not a lot of healthy options there, but I just looked at their website and there are a couple of salads that look acceptable
I'm not really sure what I'll be doing this afternoon as far as activities and snacks go.
D: going out with my husband and my sister - no idea where.

Glovia, I've never heard of sesame paste, but if I see some, I'll definitely give it a try.

I know! It is all about balance. I think the Chinese Ying-Yang is the same theory. Too much of anything is still not good. (Excpet....money $)

I heard the word "Diet" actually means balance eating, not exactly eat as less as possible.

Emily, your foods sound delicious. I love pointo beans, salmon, cottage cheese and hard boiled egg also.


Rachael, be aware of that the black sesame paste does not look appealling. It is dark black in color.

Today - nutty and no workout day!
B: oatmeal cookie 1, almond 1/2oz, apple 1, cocoa 1cp
L: Panera pick2(strawberry poppyseed salad w/chicken, turkey chickpea chilli), same sample baguette
S1: Orange 1
D: baby carrot 100g, Costco bronco beans beef stew 1 cp, canadian bacan 3 slices, almond 1 oz, oatmeal cookie 1
~1400 Cals

Grade C. Cals-wide not too bad. But, too much sugar/simple carbs and nuts again. I better finish the jar of almond sooner and stop to buy it again.

And, I am going to blame on my boyfriend to get that oatmeal cookies. He said it was on sales in Wholefood.

Today:- carb/fat day
Pre-WO: Oatmeal+sesame paste 1/2cp
WO: Accer gel 1
Post-WO+B: pineapple 50g, cottage cheese 1/2cp, toast 1, banana 1
L: McDonald McSkillet burrito 1, ice coffee medium 1, caesar salad 1
S1: wheat toast 1 w/chadder cheese
D: multigrain baguettte 2oz, amazing egg 1, broccoli salad 1, peach 1
S2: some baby carrots, peanut butter
~2000 cals

Grade C toda. The long run this morning made me so hungry. I kept loading with carbs. I think the McDonald meal was bad. They gave out great coupons lately - couldn't help to use it.

Cards day today! So hungry from the execises in the workshop.
B: peach 1, multigrain baguette in peannut buttter 2oz
S1: Banana 1, kashi chewy granola bar 1
L: california rolls 9, deli hams 60g, red wine 1/2cp
S2: Wheat crackers with chaddar cheese 10 pieces
D: cobb salad 1 big plate, chilli 1 cp
~2500 cals

Grade D today. way too much carbs today. S2 was provided in the workshop. But, I was so hungry and ate overboard.

I've been shooting for 1200 calories per day. After my run today(two miles of roadwork) I ate 2 eggs scrambled with onion on toast, for lunch I had 5 large shrimp and fresh fruit salad, for dinner I ate a large spinach salad with carrot, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, a small amount of lasagna, (less than 1/2 cup, I finished my son's portion) and realized I had not had enough protein today. I try to eat at least 80 grams per day because I want to be muscley. bedtime snack was a protein shake.
total calories today was 1175 even counting the lasagna and butter on the toast.

I'm looking for motivators if anyone has spare time to motivate me... ;)

I've decided to stop training for the triathlon, at least until I get healthy again, so obviously my calories are going to have to drop. This week I am shooting for 1600 to 1700 Cal/day.

Today:
B: whole wheat bagel and crunchy honey PB (400)
S: finally going to get around to those veggies and cream cheese (100)
L: South Beach Diet frozen pizza and an apple (400)
S: cottage cheese (100)
S: almonds (100)
D: ??

Emily, you can invite any of us be your motivator.

But, my eating habit is not very well. Not sure can be a motivator to you or not.

Today is a bad day also. We went to a Chinese buffet for a colleague's farewell lunch. I tried portion control and avoid oily food already. But, I think I have eaten at least 1500 cals already. Then, I was full the whole afternoon and have to skipped snacks and dinner. Then, after the evening class ~9:30pm, I started hungry again. I was debating if I should eat or not.

This is a solid sample of overeat in 1 meal. Totally screwed up the balance and harmony of food input for the whole day.

Dinner last night was Zaxby's Blue Zalad. Yum! I got the chicken grilled but still with the spicy sauce on it and lite vinaigrette dressing. (500)
Snack/dessert: 1 piece of dark chocolate and 8 almonds (100)
Total: 1700

Today:
B: Breakfast Scramblers made with egg whites, piece of multigrain toast and 2 slices of tomato (400)
S: cottage cheese with 2 T natural apple sauce (100)
L: sandwich with multigrain bread, lite mayo, 3 slices deli meat, 2 slices fat free cheese, and 2 slices fresh tomato (400)
S: I have 3 choices for my 2 afternoon snacks: Kashi granola bar, apple and string cheese, and almonds - not sure which 2 I'm going to pick yet
D: salmon! I'm excited about that!

Glovia, I have big trouble with buffets too. I mean, just sitting here right now thinking about it makes me think EW. But when I get there, I just keep wanting to eat and eat. I avoid buffets as much as possible, but if I have to go, I do like you and just try my best to avoid the worst and use portion control. Don't feel too bad. Buffets are a really hard temptation.

I asked my friend to go buffet only after a marathon race. It is the time that I am entitled to eat big happily without regret! (I will regret if I don't eat big. )

Today was good - under control mostly:
PreWO-Kashi GoLean waffles 1, Almonds 5 nuts
PostWO+B: Koshi Golean waffles 1, Amazing egg 1, banana 1, almonds 10 nuts, cocoa 1/2cp
S1: peach 1, EAS protein bar 1/2
L: Panera Strawberry poppyseed salad 1 big plate, wholegrain baguette 2", decaf coffee with skim milk no sugar
S2: EAS protein bar 1/2
D: chocolate soy milk 1cp, oatmeal with chicken 1cp
~1300 cals

Grade B - still unable to stay away from nuts yet. The almonds tasted so good. The B cocoa seemed a problem also. Otherwise, well balance in protein, fat and carbs in all meals.

BTW, Racheal, the Kashi waffles taste so good. It is low in calories and high in protein. Excellent recommendation from you.

I'm glad you like them! Did you eat anything on yours? or just eat them plain? Oh, and why are you trying to avoid almonds? They are very good for you.

S2: Kashi granola bar (150)
I then proceeded to spend 2 1/2 hours at the doctor's office so that went straight through S3 and I didn't have it with me so S3 got skipped.
D: salad with romaine, tomato, FF cheddar cheese, almond accents, croutons, cucumber, and lite ranch dressing; baked salmon with olive oil and salmon seasoning (oh my gosh it was sooo good!!), carrots, and corn on the cob - I ate a little too much but it was all very healthy food and very delicious (650)
Dessert: fruit snacks (50)
Total: 1750 Cal

Today:
B: whole grain bagel with crunchy honey PB (400)
S1: cottage cheese with 2 T natural apple sauce (100)
L: left over Mexican dish with salsa and tomato (400)
S2: string cheese and apple (100)
S3: almonds (100)
D: crock pot chili

Why are you trying to stay away from nuts? In moderation, they're a great source of protein and fiber, and studies are beginning to suggest that some of the fat may not be absorbed, though it still contributes to a feeling of satiety.

I have a 1.5oz serving of almonds most afternoons, and it keeps me feeling full for at least 3 hours.

I know that, Keith. I also know the value of nuts to healthy diet. The problem is "in moderation". Once start munching, I can't stop. I love nuts. I understand all those theories/suggestions to eat in moderation already. It is just need to "practice." It is harder to practice when a lot of nuts are right in front of me.

1.5oz of almonds can keep me full for a while also, may not last for 3hrs. But, not hungry <> not want to eat something I love.

PreWO: oatmeal+peanut butter 1/2cp, some almonds
PostWO+B: K cereal 1/2cp, soy milk 1cp, whey power 1pk, orange 1
S1: peach 1
L: Japanese buffet (too much sushi, salad) for an colleague anniversary party.
S2: apple 1
D: none
S3: 4 kisses

Grade D today. The big lunch has screwed the balance. Too full for dinner.

Dinner: salad (romaine, tomato, almond accents, cheese, ranch salad spritzer), chili with sour cream, cheese and salsa (700)
Dessert: Kudos bar (100) I ate too much dinner again and then topped it off with dessert. Boo on me.
Total: 1900 Cal

Today:
B: Kashi waffles and lite cool whip (400)
S: cottage cheese and apple sauce (100)
L: ???
S: ???
D: ???

I work a half day today and then hubby and I are headed up to Huntsville to hang with the families over the long weekend. I have no idea what food options are in store.

PreWO: oatmeal+peanut butter 1/2cp
PostWO+B: pineapple 50g, 5 almonds, amzing egg 1, oatmeal breakfast cookies 2, orange juice 1/2cp
S1: none
L: broccoli salad 2cp, deli ham 2
S2: grapefruit 1/2, kisses 2
D: baby carrots 100g w/ peanut butter, DelMonte Chicken Cacciatore 1
~1500 cal

Grade B today. Enough overall protein for today. But, I should not skipped S1 and should have some protein in S2.

Racheal, good finding from you. I love that Kashi waffles also. Costco carries the strawberry waffles. It tastes so yummy.

Your dinner sounds alright. Was it a huge plate of salad?
I think it is still better than my DelMonte Chicken Cocciatore. It is one of those microwave-able dinner package. Due to my schedule change lately, I cannot have "real" food. I have a feeling that the little muscle I have gained thru weight training will be gone.

Shame to mention what I have eaten today. It was July 4th party. Typical BBQ stuffs....

Nope, the salad was good, it was the huge amount of chili that did me in.



I also will not go into everything I ate over the long weekend. But oh wow did I eat poorly. Very very bad. I mean, so bad that my stomach was messed up and my energy was low. The good side: I realize how glad I am to eat healthy. It was such a relief to wake up and fix my healthy breakfast and snacks this morning. I don't think I'll ever go back to the unhealthy side of life (for more than a weekend ).

B: fiber cinnamon cereal with 2% milk (400)
S: cottage cheese with natural apple sauce (100)
L: tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, tomato, and celery - so good!! (400)
S: banana (100)
S: apple and cheese stick (100)
post work out snack: almonds (100)
D: ???

Great thread, I can't believe I haven't noticed it till now!

Today:

B: 1/2c. oatmeal
No snack because it took me 3 hours to eat that half a cup of oatmeal, I was too busy this morning and kept having to take breaks!
L: Cucumbers and Carrots with 2 tbsp ranch dressing
D: Will be: Chicken Penne Alfredo with steamed broccoli

I will probably have a snack of some pretzels or popcorn around 3 though.

April, that's not nearly enough lunch.

I am new and looking for ideas.

Me 2! Once a while should be OK as long as we can get back on track and not emotionally feeling guilty.

I started eating healthy again today. Finally, the BBQ holiday was over! Should not have anymore parties coming soon.


I agree with Rachael. Cucumbers and carrots do not see enough for lunch. Even if you have a lot of them, there are not enough protein to support your muscle. Your dinner seems great though.

Up through S3 planning was correct, but no post work out almonds - dinner was waiting for me.
D: beef stroganoff and stir fry veggies - my husband didn't want me to calculate the calories. He said he wanted me to just enjoy the meal. I tried to explain that I always enjoy the meal, calorie counting doesn't keep me from enjoying, it just helps me decide on a proper portion size. But he insisted so I finally just let it go. I guess I'll just say 550 for dinner since I really don't know. I didn't eat too much beef stroganoff or noodles, but a whole heap of veggies.
Dessert: peach (50) - so delicious and juicy!!
Bed time S: almonds (100)

Today:
B: Kashi waffles and lite cool whip (400)
S: cottage cheese with natural apple sauce (100)
S: (before b-ball at lunch) salad with romaine, cucumber, tomato, FF mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, and ranch salad spritzer (200)
L: Deli Creations turkey bacon ranch flatbread sandwich and banana (400)
S: a little tuna salad and yogurt with fresh pineapple added (200)
D: choices - cheeseburger soup, turkey divan, brunch casserole

Breakfast:
(2) 1.31oz boxes of frosted mini wheats cereal with 2% lactose-free milk
Small strawberry yogurt
1 banana

Today is my day 1 of reducing my carb intake and increasing my protein intake and I haven't gone grocery shopping just yet so...

Breakfast : coffee flavoured protein shake, in a glass of fat free, lactose free milk.

Lunch : some leftover from yesterday's supper (meaty macaroni - small portion)

I could not believe it. Someone ate my dinner that I stored in the company refrigerator! I ended up eating cereal and almond for dinner.