Today was pretty good until dinner! I was extra hungry tonight!
BREAKFAST Skinny muffin (Recipe on Day 3). Coffee with half & half.
SNACK ¼ cup sunflower seeds
LUNCH 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce topped with 1 packet tuna, ½ cup red bell pepper, and ¼ cup chopped green onions, 2 TBSP mayo, juice squeezed from a lime
SNACK 3 celery boats with 365 brand cream cheese (no crap in the ingredients!)
DINNER 1 salmon burger patty (no bun) and 1 cup sauteed spinach topped with 8 cherry tomatoes and garlic. Also had a few sweet potato tater tots and a serving of Wheat Thins.
Daily total: 100 Sugar Calories
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
The 100 Day 6
I managed to fall off my 100 Diet plan last weekend. It was $1 ice cream cone day at our local shop, and my family all wanted ice cream. I allowed myself one small cone, and it turned into an entire weekend of me allowing myself small bites of carbs/sugar. Then, on Monday at work, we had a lunch meeting. I came unprepared and sandwiches were brought in. I had the tuna salad and only ate 1/2 the sandwich, but it was enough bread to make me also crave the cookie that came in my boxed lunch. I've learned 2 things during these past 3 days: 1) I am still an "all-or-nothing" type of dieter and 2) One small carb/sugar treat early in the day causes such a huge addiction/craving that it stays with me throughout the day. I'm not beating myself up, but I'm starting on the plan again today! I have lost 4 lbs, so that's a plus.
I will post yesterday's plan.
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs, ¼ cup each chopped zucchini, onion, & red pepper, and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 8-10 broccoli florets dipped in stadium mustard and 1 oz almonds
LUNCH 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 3 oz chopped chicken breast mixed with ¼ cup chopped green onions, juice from ½ a lime, and 2 TBSP mayo
SNACK ¼ cup pecans
DINNER 2 slices ultra thin crust pizza (store bought Mama Mary's) with pepperoni, bell peppers, and onion.
Daily total: 80 Sugar Calories
I will post yesterday's plan.
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs, ¼ cup each chopped zucchini, onion, & red pepper, and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 8-10 broccoli florets dipped in stadium mustard and 1 oz almonds
LUNCH 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 3 oz chopped chicken breast mixed with ¼ cup chopped green onions, juice from ½ a lime, and 2 TBSP mayo
SNACK ¼ cup pecans
DINNER 2 slices ultra thin crust pizza (store bought Mama Mary's) with pepperoni, bell peppers, and onion.
Daily total: 80 Sugar Calories
Friday, July 12, 2013
The 100 Day 5
Day 5 - Feeling totally exhausted this morning. Went to bed too late, and I didn't sleep well last night. My feet and ankles were hurting. I'm really hoping for relief soon.
BREAKFAST Skinny Muffin again (for recipe see Day 3). I also had coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat, 1 slice American cheese, 1 oz almonds
DINNER Panera to help my friend Holly with her baby registry. I had the Greek Salad. I checked the menu ahead of time, and it was one of the items with the lowest Sugar Calories (60). Romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, peperoncini, red onions, Kalamata olives, pepper & Greek dressing. Also had a cappuccino because I was tired.
BREAKFAST Skinny Muffin again (for recipe see Day 3). I also had coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat, 1 slice American cheese, 1 oz almonds
DINNER Panera to help my friend Holly with her baby registry. I had the Greek Salad. I checked the menu ahead of time, and it was one of the items with the lowest Sugar Calories (60). Romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, peperoncini, red onions, Kalamata olives, pepper & Greek dressing. Also had a cappuccino because I was tired.
The 100 Day 4
BREAKFAST Skinny Muffin again (for recipe see Day 3). I also had coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, 1 sliced chicken strip with coconut, 2 slices crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick and 1 hard boiled egg
DINNER I was so tired tonight after Physical Therapy that I didn't cook. I ate a slice of American cheese, 2 oz almonds, 1 packet of tuna mixed w/ 1 TBSP mayo and stuffed in a romaine lettuce leaf.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, 1 sliced chicken strip with coconut, 2 slices crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick and 1 hard boiled egg
DINNER I was so tired tonight after Physical Therapy that I didn't cook. I ate a slice of American cheese, 2 oz almonds, 1 packet of tuna mixed w/ 1 TBSP mayo and stuffed in a romaine lettuce leaf.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
The 100 Day 3
Day 3 - Dinner was slightly off today, but I'm fairly certain that I stayed within my 100 Sugar Calories for the day.
BREAKFAST I tried the Skinny Muffin recipe in the book. The first few bites were just OK, but then as I kept eating it, the flavor kept getting better & better. The recipe is below. I also had coffee with half and half.
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
(I used Ziggy Marley's Coco'Mon Orange Almond flavored: http://www.amazon.com/Ziggy-Marleys-CocoMon-Coconut-Organic/dp/B0096MVH32)
1 egg
1 packet Truvia
Microwave in a coffee mug for 50 seconds.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts and ½ cup Daisy brand cottage cheese (the only brand I can find that doesn't add carrageenan to it. Yuk)
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
DINNER 3 chicken strips with coconut (not sure how coconut falls within this diet, but I was starving at dinner time). 1 piece of Indiana sweet corn that I brought back from my trip home -- I couldn't resist. The book said sweet corn is 56 Sugar Calories. Also had 7 of my favorite cocoa Somersaults again (sunflower seed clusters)
BREAKFAST I tried the Skinny Muffin recipe in the book. The first few bites were just OK, but then as I kept eating it, the flavor kept getting better & better. The recipe is below. I also had coffee with half and half.
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
(I used Ziggy Marley's Coco'Mon Orange Almond flavored: http://www.amazon.com/Ziggy-Marleys-CocoMon-Coconut-Organic/dp/B0096MVH32)
1 egg
1 packet Truvia
Microwave in a coffee mug for 50 seconds.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts and ½ cup Daisy brand cottage cheese (the only brand I can find that doesn't add carrageenan to it. Yuk)
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
DINNER 3 chicken strips with coconut (not sure how coconut falls within this diet, but I was starving at dinner time). 1 piece of Indiana sweet corn that I brought back from my trip home -- I couldn't resist. The book said sweet corn is 56 Sugar Calories. Also had 7 of my favorite cocoa Somersaults again (sunflower seed clusters)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
The 100 Day 2
Today was slightly harder than yesterday. I was much hungrier, but somehow I managed to stay mostly on track.
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 packet tuna mixed with 2 TBSP lite Hellman's mayo and lemon juice. Stuffed into 2 lettuce leaves. 2 TBSP peanut butter eaten on a spoon.
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 2 slices bacon, 3 oz chicken strips, ½ cup steamed zucchini with butter, and 7 mini cocoa Somersaults (sunflower seed clusters)
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 packet tuna mixed with 2 TBSP lite Hellman's mayo and lemon juice. Stuffed into 2 lettuce leaves. 2 TBSP peanut butter eaten on a spoon.
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 2 slices bacon, 3 oz chicken strips, ½ cup steamed zucchini with butter, and 7 mini cocoa Somersaults (sunflower seed clusters)
Momentum
(This is actually Monday July 8th meals published Tuesday morning...)
During the last year, I have found that when I gain some momentum with a few pounds lost, it doesn't last very long. The top reasons are usually due to my tendency to be an "all-or-nothing" dieter – followed by a cheat item that turns into me falling completely off the wagon, OR...weekends with social obligations, OR... most recently sickness. Nothing like a bad case of strep throat to derail my best intentions. But, I'm determined now more than ever to make my diet last!
In thinking about my successes and failures with weight loss in the past, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for me. The thrill of a new diet to try along with blogging and/or tracking my food intake works very well for me. Therefore, I have decided to follow The 100 diet for the next 4 weeks. While I have found in the past it is hard to restrict certain foods from my diet (in this case, sugar and carbs), I’m excited for the newness this plan provides. During the 4th of July holiday while visiting my parents, my Mom had this book. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy for myself. Basically, you count Sugar Calories and eat proteins, veggies, and fats in moderation.
So for today, I’m on Day 1 with a planned grocery store visit to keep me on track. Here are my meals & snacks:
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
LUNCH 2 cups celery & broccoli tossed with 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 TBSP parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 3 oz strip steak, 8 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 3 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup steamed zucchini with butter. 2 glasses red wine.
During the last year, I have found that when I gain some momentum with a few pounds lost, it doesn't last very long. The top reasons are usually due to my tendency to be an "all-or-nothing" dieter – followed by a cheat item that turns into me falling completely off the wagon, OR...weekends with social obligations, OR... most recently sickness. Nothing like a bad case of strep throat to derail my best intentions. But, I'm determined now more than ever to make my diet last!
In thinking about my successes and failures with weight loss in the past, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for me. The thrill of a new diet to try along with blogging and/or tracking my food intake works very well for me. Therefore, I have decided to follow The 100 diet for the next 4 weeks. While I have found in the past it is hard to restrict certain foods from my diet (in this case, sugar and carbs), I’m excited for the newness this plan provides. During the 4th of July holiday while visiting my parents, my Mom had this book. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy for myself. Basically, you count Sugar Calories and eat proteins, veggies, and fats in moderation.
So for today, I’m on Day 1 with a planned grocery store visit to keep me on track. Here are my meals & snacks:
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
LUNCH 2 cups celery & broccoli tossed with 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 TBSP parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 3 oz strip steak, 8 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 3 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup steamed zucchini with butter. 2 glasses red wine.
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