Report for 3/27

Food & Exercise Diary for Saturday 3/27
Breakfast - Pear, slice of lean turkey breast meat, calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Exercise - Ran 8 miles in 1 hr, 23 min. 10:25/mi including walk breaks. Burned 668 calories.
Lunch - Smoothie with 1/2 cup ABOU, 1/2 cup frozen cherries & berries, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein, dash of nutmeg, dash of wheat germ. Salad with spinach, chopped lean turkey, tomato, broccoli, jicama, carrots, splash of catalina dressing.
Snack - TJ's dried strawberry fruit bar, glass of organic apple juice.

Going on vacation! Woohoo!! Diet will be a challenge. It will be interesting!

Report for 3/26

Food & Diary for Friday 3/26
Breakfast - Banana, slice of lean turkey breast meat. Calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Celery, carrots, 2 mini wheat bagels with a little cream cheese. Couldn't resist - again.
Lunch - Small salad with spinach, jicama, broccoli, tomato, red onion. Mix of pecans and TJ's raisins. Starbucks non-fat chai tea latte. It was free - couldn't resist.
Exercise - Moved a bunch of heavy equipment around today and walked to TJ's.
Dinner - 1/2 small acorn squash topped with a TJ's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage link and lightly drizzled with maple syrup. 3 stalks baked asparagus (olive oil, garlic powder, pepper).
Sausage-Stuffed Squash Recipe -Cut acorn squash in half. Place face down in glass baking dish with 1/2 cup water. Microwave for 12 minutes or until soft. Let sit for a minute or two. Meantime, heat/lightly brown TJ's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage in frying pan. Place sausage in center of squash, lightly drizzle with maple syrup.

Report for 3/25

Food & Exercise Diary for Thursday 3/25
Today I started well...
Breakfast - Pear, slice of lean turkey breast meat. Calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Apple, celery with light ranch dressing.
Lunch - Smoked Chicken. Salad with spinach, tomato, jicama, broccoli, carrots, red onion, red bell pepper. Everything bagel. Big oops. Fell off the track here.
Exercise - 40 min on treadmill including 16 min RRP @ 6.0 mi/hr.
Dinner - Scrambled egg with chopped turkey breast meat, 4 dry-baked asparagus stalks (no oil) with salt and pepper. Large glass of 100% apple juice.

Feel carb loaded today. Want to eat well this week because next week with a vacation and a wedding, it will be difficult to stay paleo and healthy.

Report for 3/24

Food & Exercise Diary for Wednesday 3/24
Breakfast - Banana and slice of lean turkey breast meat, chai tea. Calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Celery with light ranch dressing. Grapes.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, tomato, broccoli, jicama, red bell pepper, carrots.
Exercise - 45 min on treadmill including 3 x 800. 3 x 16 crunches and modified push-ups.
Dinner - TJ's Curry Chicken Breast, baked asparagus.
Baked Asparagus Recipe: Toss stalks in a little olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, ground pepper. Bake at 425 for 10 - 12 minutes. Until desired tenderness.

Report for 3/23

Food Diary for Tuesday 3/23
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABOU, 1/2 banana, 1/2 vanilla whey protein, dash of nutmeg. Ate the other 1/2 banana, grapes, calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Carrots and apple.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, hard boiled egg, tomato, red bell pepper, carrots, red onion.
Snack - Handful of TJ's raisin medley.
Dinner - Chicken breast tenders with homemade salsa, steamed green beans. Dark green lettuce salad with light asian dressing, 3 chicken meatballs. Had meatballs and salad at a workshop. Had a little so I could resist the tastier (but less healthy) options.

Report, Goal & Week 10 Stats

Food & Exercise Diary for Monday 3/22
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABOU, fresh blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes. Banana, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Celery with light ranch dressing, apple.
Lunch - Smoked chicken meat. Salad with spinach, tomato, carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper.
Exercise - Walked 30 minutes on treadmill, average 3.5 mi/hr. Ran 14 miles yesterday, but was assigned 40 min today. Muscles still tight, took it easy and did a lot of stretching.
Dinner - BBQ pulled pork and steamed green beans. Tiny slice of choco-coco cake, couple of green grapes. Knew I shouldn't but I had a sweet tooth. Not exactly lean meat either. Was left over from yesterday's family get together. I wanted to try some. Pretty tasty indulgence.

Goal
Get back on track!

Body Stats
Weight - 102.5 lbs
BMI - 18.7
Chest - 32"
Waist - 24.5"
Hips - 33.5"

Well the extra lb had to go somewhere - but to my hips!?!?! No surprise really with the way I've been eating the last few days - more fat, carbs, and alcohol. It's what stress does to me. It's time to get back on track!

Report for 3/21

Food & Exercise Diary for Sunday 3/21

Breakfast - Banana. 1/2 cup AMOU mixed with 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder. Calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Exercise - 14 miles in 2 hrs, 35 min. Definitely not my best run, a bit sluggish. But hey, it was 14 miles! Burned 1164 calories.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, tomato, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, splash of balsamic vinegar. Celery with natural peanut butter. Small glass of ABOU.
Snack - Apple
Dinner - Appetizers including fresh fruit, honey roasted peanuts. Smoked chicken, grilled asparagus, coleslaw. Small slice of glazed Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake. Ugh, full stomach.

Report for 3/20

Food & Exercise Diary for Saturday 3/20
Breakfast - 2 egg scramble with 1/2 red potato, chopped red bell pepper, red onion, and spinach. Glass of orange juice. Calcium supplement & multi-vitamin.
Lunch - Salad with dark greens, asparagus, chicken breast, light italian dressing. Chips and salsa. Chocolate Coconut Cupcake (Gluten Free - see recipe below). Made cupcakes and a bundt cake for a birthday party tomorrow. Had to test one out. :)
Exercise - 1.5 mile walk with friend.
Dinner - Thai Curry Chicken with a side of steamed green beans. Chocolate Coconut Cupcake.
Thai Curry Chicken Recipe (Serves 6) - In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp red curry paste with 1 cup light coconut milk. Transfer to large skillet on stove; medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk. When simmering, add 4 chopped red potatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add 4 chopped carrots, 1/2 chopped red onion, 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cut into thin pieces. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes and chicken are cooked.

Definitely DID NOT eat paleo today with family and friends. Tomorrow will be a challenge too. I plan to do better - and the 14 mile run I have planned should help set things right.

Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipe - In a small bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 2/3 cups sugar. Slowly add 10 eggs and beat for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and beat. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups coconut flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, dash of salt. Add 1 1/3 cup half 'n' half to dry ingredients. Beat until crumbly. Slowly add egg mixture, beat for 3 minutes. Bake cupbakes for 26 minutes in a 350 oven; bake bundt cake for 55 minutes in a 350 oven. Frost when cooled.

Chocolate Glaze Recipe - In a double boiler, combine 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. When melted, remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla extract. When slightly cooled, pour over cake. If desired, top with coconut flakes.

Report for 3/19

Food & Exercise Diary for Friday 3/19
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABOU, frozen berries and cherries, 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, dash of nutmeg. Orange. Cup of chai tea. Everything bagel with light cream cheese. Gave in to the bagel again. Mini carb binge I guess.
Snacks - Celery with ligh ranch, apple.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, hard boiled egg, tomato, red bell pepper, carrots, broccoli. Grape juice.
Exercise - 50 minutes on the treadmill, some running, some walking. Super low energy.
Dinner - Stopped by The Habit on the way home, picked up a BBQ Chicken Salad. Kept the BBQ sauce, no dressing. Had lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, chicken, bacon. I didn't catch the bacon in the menu and surprised myself - it actually tasted good. First time I've had bacon in years.

Really low energy today. Haven't been sleeping well. REALLY looking forward to the weekend. Cooking with a friend tomorrow.

Report for 3/18

Food Diary for Thursday 3/18
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABVU, frozen cherries and berries, dash of nutmeg & wheat germ. Banana, 2 thin slices of ham, calcium supplement & multi-vitamin. Cup of chai tea (no latte).
Snack - Celery with natural peanut butter.
Lunch - TJ's veggie soup. Salad with spinach, hard boiled egg, tomato, carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper. Plain bagel. Was still hungry, didn't bring enough food to work. Scrounged for a snack and found a bagel. Definitely a non-paleo treat. Oh well.
Dinner - 4 chicken breast tenders with TJ's marinara sauce. Steamed green beans, handful of TJ's raisn medley.

Report for 3/17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Food & Exercise Diary
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABVU, frozen cherries and berries, 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, dash of nutmeg. Banana, Mol Honey Oat Muffun, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snack - Piece of dark chocolate, carrots and celery with light ranch dressing.
Exercise - 45 min on treadmill including 2 x 800. 2 x 16 calf raises off bench, 2 x 12 squats with 18 lb body bar, 4 min one leg balance on bosu ball.
Lunch - TJ's curry chicken on top of spinach, tomato, broccoli.
Dinner - Ground turkey cooked with chopped red onion and red bell pepper, TJ's marinara sauce. On top of spaghetti squash. Steamed green beans. Glass of pinot noir. The squash half had been frozen. It had been thawing in the fridge for 24 hrs. It worked okay, but fresh squash was definitely better. A+ for TJ's sauce however. Tasty!

In an effort to stabilize my weight, I'm going to increase my protein intake.

Report, Week 9 Goal & Stats

Food & Exercise Diary for Tuesday 3/16
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABVU, frozen cherries and berries, dash of nutmeg. Banana, Mol Honey Oat Muffin, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snack - Almonds, celery with natural peanut butter.
Lunch - TJ's veggie soup. Salad with spinach, hard boiled egg, tomato, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, red onion.
Exercise - 30 min walking on treadmill, 3.5 mi/hr. 3 x 12 bicep curls with 10 lb weight. 2 x 16 modified push ups. 3 x 16 crunches. 2 x 1 min planks with toes on medicine ball. Still recovering from race, didn't have energy to run. Noticed elbow feeling a little funny during weightlifting... strange.
Dinner - TJ's Curry Chicken Breast, green beans, handful of TJ's raisin medley.

Week 9 Goal
Get brave. Create a paleo dessert for a planned family celebration.

Body Stats
Weight - 101.5 lbs
BMI - 18.6
Chest - 32"
Waist - 24.5"
Hips - 33"

Report for 3/15

Food Diary for Monday 3/15
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABVU, 1/2 scoop whey protein powder, frozen cherries and berries. Banana, Mol Honey Oat Muffin.
Snack - Celery with natural peanut butter.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, hard boiled egg, tomato, carrots, broccoli, red onion. Apple.
Dinner - Baked salmon with steamed broccoli and red potato. 2 Fig Newtons. Yum.

Post race I'm feeling pretty good, just a little sore in the upper hamstrings and glutes. Feeling the hill work.

Report & Race

Food & Exercise Diary for Sunday 3/14
Breakfast - Banana, slice of turkey breast, Mol Honey Oat Muffin, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Exercise - Shamrock'n Half Marathon, 13.1 miles! Set a PR at 2 hrs, 11 min. Burned 1094 calories. Feeling good!
Snack - Banana, 1/2 protein smoothie made with ABVU, frozen berries, kiwi, dash of nutmeg.
Lunch - Went to BJ's Brewhouse with the family. Ate a half-sized BBQ Chicken Salad, minus the cheese and the ranch dressing (I learned my lesson).
Snack - Glass of G2, 1/2 pineapple slice.
Dinner - 1 cup serving Trader Joes Garden Patch Veggie Soup. Salad with spinach, turkey breast, tomato, carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion. Glass of cranberry juice.

It's decision time. Keep training for 1/2 marathons and include lots of weight training? Or shift gears and go for my 2nd marathon (San Fran - July). I'm leaning toward the more ambitious goal.

Report for 3/13

Food Diary for Saturday 3/13
Breakfast - Yogurt, banana, handful of Quaker Oatmeal Squares. Was thinking, based on digestive patterns, that my body needed a break from almond milk. Tried yogurt.
Lunch - Went to Thai Basil, an excellent local restaurant. Had Pak-Prik-King (sliced green beans, carrots, and chicken sauteed in spicy ginger red curry). Ate a side of rice. Good simple pre-race carbs.
Snack - 1/2 dried pineapple, glass of G2. Pre-race hydration.
Dinner - 4 chicken breast tenders with TJ's BBQ sauce. Salad with spinach, tomato, carrots, red onion, green onion, black olives. A splash of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Dessert - Mol Honey Oat Muffin. Made these for our pre-race breakfast, had to have one tonight. The smell was too good. Changed the recipe slightly. Replaced milk with Almond Breeze Vanilla Unsweetened. Don't know why I didn't think of that before. It worked perfectly!

Had several non-paleo things the last two days. Thinking that I needed a break and also giving myself the "pre-race" excuse. Have to remember that's okay once and a while. Body's still reeling from the mexican food though. That wasn't so good. Feel like I lost some progress with that one. How can something that tasted so good be so bad for you? :) After eating out twice in the last two days, my simple dinner tasted really good. Non-paleo break over.

Report for 3/12

Food Diary for Friday 3/12
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABOU, kiwi, frozen berries, dash of cinnamon and cocoa. Banana, 2 thin slices of ham, calcium & iron supplement, multi-vitamin. Handful of Quaker Oatmeal Squares. They are so delicious.
Snack - Baby carrots, piece of dark chocolate.
Lunch - Spiced Turkey Salad. Ate it cold. Really liked the flavors that way. Handful of dried cranberries.
Dinnner - Went to Mexquite with two coworkers and enjoyed. Had two chicken tacos, a margarita, and shared an appetizer plate with them. My digestive system did not appreciate this meal. It tasted good but did not feel good later.

Report for 3/11

Food & Exercise Diary for Thursday 3/11
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup ABOU, frozen berries, dash of cinnamon, splash of vanilla. Banana, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin. Apple juice.
Snack - Orange.
Lunch - Trader Joes Veggie Soup. Salad with spinach, cabbage, hard boiled egg, jicama, tomato, carrots, green onion. Small chocolate chip cookie. It really wasn't that good. Hmmm, maybe those things are finally becoming less appealing? Let's hope!
Dinner - Spiced Turkey Salad, 1/2 dried pineapple slice.
Recipe Created by Me - Cooked 1/2 lb lean ground turkey with 1/3 red onion, blend of spices: 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper. Put on top chopped spinach. Added fresh tomato, red bell pepper, green onion, black olives. Tasty!
Exercise - 35 min on the treadmill.
Snack - Baby carrots.

Report & Analysis

Food & Exercise Diary for Wednesday 3/10
Breakfast - Smoothie with Almond Breeze OU, mixed berries. Banana, handful of Quaker Oatmeal Squares, calcium & iron supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Apple, baby carrots.
Exercise - 4 x 800 on treadmill.
Lunch - Salad with spinach, cabbage, tomato, jicama, bell pepper, green onion, dab of olive oil mayonnaise, dash of pepper and yellow curry powder. 2 thin slices of ham.
Snacks - Small glass of Almond Breeze, dried pineapple ring.
Dinner - 2 egg scramble with turkey breast, red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chopped spinach, green onion, cilantro. 1/2 steamed red potato, a few baked brussel sprouts.
Dessert - Walked 1 mile to Coldstone, had a kids size berry frozen yogurt with coconut mix in.

I slept terribly last night. Think the wine was to blame. I slept terribly a couple of nights last week. I think the chocolate and tea was to blame. Wine and caffeine - no good for sleep. Need to get rid of those. My schedule takes enough energy already.

Report for 3/9

Food Diary for Tuesday 3/9
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, kiwi, frozen berries, 1 tsp wheat germ, dash of cinnamon. Banana, 2 thin slices of ham, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Apple, piece of dark chocolate.
Lunch - Trader Joes Veggie Soup. Salad with spinach, cabbage, jicama, bell pepper, tomato, carrots, green onion.
Dinner - Went to the Elephant Bar with a coworker. "Needed" a drink and ended up having dinner. BBQ Chicken Salad without cheese. One large glass of house cabernet. My goodness did the wine fulfill! I needed that liquid relaxation and laughs with a friend.

Never Fooled Again...
At dinner I had the salad without cheese, but after looking at the nutrition info for my salad (just under 600 calories) I chose to keep the ranch dressing. I will not be fooled again. After eating my salad, I looked at the nutrition info again. The dressing was not included with the meal! It was an additional 200 calories or so. YIKES! Had I seen that, I would not have chosen to indulge. Oops!

Report & Stats

Food & Exercise Diary for Monday 3/8
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, kiwi, frozen mixed berries, 1 tsp wheat germ, dash of nutmeg. Banana, calcium & iron supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snack - Raw veggies including carrots, broccoli, jicama, celery.
Lunch - Trader Joe's Veggie Soup. Salad with lettuce, carrots, jicama, tomatoes, carrots, green onion. Little bit of light ranch dressing. Apple.
Dinner - Chicken breast tenders with Trader Joes salsa, baked brussel sprouts. 1 dried pineapple slice.
Exercise - 30 min on the treadmill avg pace 5.3 mi/hr. 10 min weight lifting.


Body Stats
Weight - 102 lbs
BMI - 18.65
BP - 106/70
Chest - 32"
Waist -24.5"
Hips - 33"

Lost 1/2" on my hips. Will see if that's true or a fluke. Have to admit, kind of happy that my hips have slimmed down a bit since starting this nutrition plan 8 weeks ago. My family has some "pear tendency" that I'd like to avoid as I get older. In general I am feeling good. Body is fairly lean but healthy. Muscles feel strong and I've been running well. Have a 1/2 marathon on Sunday. First official race while on the paleo plan!

Report & Week 8 Goal

Food Diary for Sunday 3/7
Breakfast - Banana, 2 slices of ham, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Lunch - Salad with cabbage, jicama, tomato, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli. Little bit of olive oil mayonnaise, pepper, yellow curry powder. Apple juice, one Girl Scouts peanut butter cookie.
Snack - Apple, apple juice.
Dinner - 1 cheese pizza slice. Salad with lettuce, cabbage, tomato, jicama, green onion. Cranberry juice.

Week 8 Goal
Stress is no excuse! Craving sweets? Eat dried fruit. Not the best food, but better than many others.

Report for 3/6

Food & Exercise Diary for Saturday 3/6
Breakfast - Red D'Anjou Pear, 2 slices of ham.
Exercise - Ran 8 miles on the trails, avg 10:15/mi, burned 669 calories.
Snack - Protein smoothie with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, 1 scoop EAS Vanilla Whey Protein, 1 tsp wheat germ, 1 kiwi, frozen peaches and strawberries.
Snack - Carrots, celery, broccoli with light ranch dressing.
Dinner - Went to the Doubletree Hotel for a fancy bridal shower. Definitely indulged. It was soooo good! 1/2 steak panini with pesto, pomegranate vinaigrette spinach salad, fruit salad, garlic potatoes, fruit tart, tiny piece of chocolate raspberry cake, a couple of roasted almonds.

Report and Sad News

Food Diary for Friday 3/5
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, kiwi, frozen peaches & strawberries, splash of vanilla extract, dash of nutmeg. Banana, calcium & iron supplements, multi-vitamin.
Snack - Plain bagel with cream cheese, celery with natural peanut butter. Supported a school program by purchasing a non-paleo treat.
Lunch - Salad with lettuce, cabbage, hard boiled egg, tomato, green bell pepper, jicama, broccoli, carrots. Apple.
Snack - Handful of Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal, dried fruit.
Dinner - Trader Joes Veggie Soup and baked brussel sprouts. 2 peanut butter cookies for dessert.

Got some bad news at work today. Officially received a pink slip. Knew it was coming, but having the document in hand means something different. Think some of the grain-based carbs I ate were sympathy/stress choices. A bad habit of mine.

Report for 3/4

Food & Exercise Diary
Breakfast - Smoothie with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze Vanilla Unsweetened, frozen blueberries, peaches, strawberries, couple drops of vanilla extract. 2 slices of ham, banana, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Celery with natural peanut butter, piece of dark chocolate - comfort food for a female belly.
Lunch - Salad with lettuce, cabbage, hard boiled egg, tomato, carrots, broccoli. Apple.
Exercise - 30 min walk at 3.5 min/mile on treadmill. Was feeling tired and a little sore from the past couple of workouts. Body needed a break.
Snack - Dried fruit, small glass of Almond Breeze.
Dinner - Spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce filled with ground turkey, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Baked brussel sprouts. A couple dark chocolate chips for dessert - comfort food again.

Report for 3/3

Food & Exercise Diary
Breakfast - Blueberry kiwi banana smoothie. Calcium & iron supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snack - Celery and carrots with light ranch, piece of dark chocolate.
Lunch - Moroccan Lentil Salad with a splash of balsamic vinegar over lettuce and cabbage, pumpkin muffin, cranberry juice.
Exercise - 40 minutes on the treadmill, including 3 x 800. 15 min weight lifting, light full body workout.
Snack - Unsweetened iced lemonade green tea, dried fruit.
Dinner - Went to Claim Jumper. Had 1/2 avocado spring roll, small BBQ chicken salad without ranch dressing, glass of wine. For eating out at a restaurant I did pretty well. Woohoo!

Report for 3/2

Food Diary for Tuesday 3/2
Breakfast - Smoothie made with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 ts wheat germ, pinch of nutmeg. Also 1/2 banana, slice of ham, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin.
Snacks - Honeydew melon wedge, celery with natural peanut butter.
Lunch - Moroccan Lentil Salad with lettuce.
Dinner - Leftover beef meat loaf, thick slice of flaxseed bread with honey. Salad with lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, tomato, carrots, little bit of Catalina dressing.

So proud! This morning I was craving a caffeine fix. I went to Starbucks but I avoided the Thai tea latte (my weakness) and had a hot chai tea. But man I know I'm PMSing because I have had a MAJOR sweet tooth today - especially for chocolate. I gave in. 2 See's Chocolate Hearts and a small piece of chocolate peanut butter brownie. Ridiculously mouth-watering good. At work I was given a package of truffles... what is it with chocolate and me today? :)

Report & Stats

Food & Exercise Diary for Monday 3/1
Breakfast - Smoothie made with 3/4 cup Almond Breeze, 1/2 tb wheat germ, 1/2 banana, 1 wedge honeydew melon, 1 kiwi. Also had 1/2 banana, thin slice of ham, calcium supplement, multi-vitamin. Remind me not to make a smoothie with honeydew in the future. Ugh, did not like the flavor. It overpowered everything else.
Snack - Celery with natural peanut butter.
Lunch - Moroccan Lentil Salad served over lettuce, apple.
Moroccan Salad Recipe - Cook 1/2 cup dry lentils in 1 1/2 cups water until tender. In mixing bowl combine 1 can drained garbanzo beans, 2 chopped tomatoes, 4 chopped green onions, 1/2 chopped green bell pepper, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 1/2 tb lemon juice, 1/4 cup dried cilantro.
Exercise - 35 min on the treadmill, avg pace 5.3 mi/hr. 10 minute weight workout including arms and abs.
Dinner - Beef Meat Loaf with steamed broccoli, pumpkin muffin. The meat loaf was VERY tasty. Husband approved too!
Beef Meat Loaf Recipe - Combine 1 lb lean ground beef, 2/3 almond milk, 1/2 ts dried sage, pinch of salt, 1/2 ts dry mustard, 1/4 ts ground pepper, 2 minced cloves garlic, 1/2 small chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped cabbage. Form into loaf on foil-lined pan. Pour Trader Joes Natural BBQ Sauce on top. Bake uncovered for 50 - 60 min until int. temp of 160 degrees. Let stand for 5 min.

Body Stats
Weight - 102.5 lb
BMI - 18.7
Chest - 32"
Waist - 24.5"
Hips - 33.5"

I know weight can fluctuate throughout the day. The 1/2 lb may be simple that, but I swear - I'm not trying to lose weight. I don't want to lose weight. I feel full after every meal and content at the day's end... not sure why I keep declining.