Typical day of eating? Inspiration needed :)

[tami88 73]

Hi Ya'll -

Wanted to know what your typical day of eating looks like. What are your must have's and what foods do you not eat. What has been working for you and if you have any triggers.

I need some new inspiration. I have been stalled for a while. I know I need to cut slider foods, focus on Protein and up my working out. Any suggestions or advice would be AWESOME!!

Cheers!

Tami

[msfitn2014 248]

I have a Protein shake everyday. I have a healthy lunch. I have Dannon light and fit yogurt as a snack, sugar free Jello as a snack, 100 calorie almonds as a snack. For dinner I usually have grilled fish, grilled salmon, baked chicken, kfc grilled chicken, tuna and a green veggy. I try not to eat over 40 carbs and I try to get 60 grams of Protein or more. good luck

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I wanted to let you know that I deleted your duplicate post... as I am sure it was unintended!

Many days of the week I make a fancy egg Breakfast. I sautee some frozen veggies (usually bell peppers or brocoli) and a sliced up low carb/high Protein chicken or turkey sausage. I then whip up some egg beaters in my little magic bullet blender and pour over the sautee. I often top with sliced tomatoes and a bit of cheese, let it cook a bit more on the stove and then place under broiler - I get a puffy egg dish that is high Protein, low carb and has veggies. I usually eat half in the morning and the other half for lunch or a later meal.

I often have salads with some salmon or tuna or something on it. I eat alot of shrimp. I eat berries everyday. Sometimes I just have grilled fish or chicken. I do go out to eat, but usually order a "protein item" off the appetizer menu.

I don't eat much fruit - sugary. I avoid carby, junky food altogether. I eat zero fast food as that stuff is poison to me.

[Teachamy 1,042]

This morning I had 2 Weight Watchers string cheeses. I can't live without them! I also had 20 cashews. (Nuts in 1 oz. quantities are great for me.) I ate 1/4 of a Quest bar for a snack. And for lunch I ate Amy's vegetable and lentil Soup. (1 cup) I'm also alternating sips of Water and coffee with Silk Creamer.

Tonight I need to eat and run to Little League, so I will likely have a few Applegate chicken and apple Breakfast sausages.

I don't have any sugar free popsicles right now, so I may need to stop and buy some. (It's hard for me to live without them.)

My sliders are corn chips of any kind. If I eat 1, it's all over.

This is sort of a veggie and fruit free day for me, but I hope it gives you some ideas!

[tami88 73]

I wanted to let you know that I deleted your duplicate post... as I am sure it was unintended!

Many days of the week I make a fancy egg breakfast. I sautee some frozen veggies (usually bell peppers or brocoli) and a sliced up low carb/high Protein chicken or turkey sausage. I then whip up some egg beaters in my little magic bullet blender and pour over the sautee. I often top with sliced tomatoes and a bit of cheese, let it cook a bit more on the stove and then place under broiler - I get a puffy egg dish that is high Protein, low carb and has veggies. I usually eat half in the morning and the other half for lunch or a later meal.

I often have salads with some salmon or tuna or something on it. I eat alot of shrimp. I eat berries everyday. Sometimes I just have grilled fish or chicken. I do go out to eat, but usually order a "protein item" off the appetizer menu.

I don't eat much fruit - sugary. I avoid carby, junky food altogether. I eat zero fast food as that stuff is poison to me.

[tami88 73]

CowgirlJane - THANK YOU for your help

[Recycled 2,182]

Alot on BP members are on MyFitnessPal and log their daily food intakes. See if they will invite you to their friend list and you can spy on their menus......(I do)

[swimbikerun 1,040]

salad, fresh veggies/fruit, chicken & turkey & egg are Proteins. Vega. Don't eat nuts, tree nuts, dairy (milk), fish, shellfish.

Watch for a few bites of regular bread. Sometimes it doesn't work, a couple of times I can get in something crouton size.

[lsereno 2,525]

Wanted to know what your typical day of eating looks like.

I eat three meals a day and up to two Snacks. One between lunch and dinner and one after dinner. I generally eat Protein first, then a healthy carb, then veggies. I often have fruit with breakfast, in a salad at lunch or dinner, or as a snack with a little cheese or other Protein. I choose low calorie foods that I enjoy.

What are your must have's

Non fat, Plain Fage Greek Yogurt (use it in dips or sweeten and add fruit)

costco Rotisserie chicken (add it to Soups, salad, stir fry or eat plain with a little sauce)

low fat cheeses and lunch meats

whole grains such as whole wheat bread, crackers, barley, and oatmeal

frozen mixed veggies

romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes (chop a leaf and add a couple of tomatoes for a quick salad)

frozen berries, fresh fruit

soy milk

and what foods do you not eat.

I used to like these things but not so much post-op:

Flour tortillas

Breaded fried foods

Potato chips

Any super fatty food

What has been working for you

1. I stock the healthy foods and drinks I like.

2. I weigh and measure my food most of the time to avoid portion creep.

3. I allow treats in my life, but if it's a treat I have a hard time limiting, I only eat it outside of the house or I buy it in portion controlled size. For example, I like white cake with frosting. I control how much I have by eating it out occasionally or by buying a single slice. I share it with someone else when I buy it or order it.

4. I choose exercise that I enjoy. For me that is a group activity that occurs early in the day close to my house. Right now, I am walking and bike riding most mornings. I walk with a group of friends. In the fall, I will be adding morning strength training classes at universe that is close to my house.

5. I re-evaluate how things are working for me and adjust my plan as needed. Originally I had a 5 lb. bounce range (5 lbs. above goal weight), but I found that was too much. I reset my bounce range to be just 2 lbs over goal weight and that is working much better for me.

6. When negative thoughts creep in, I ask myself "What would I say to my best friend?" and then I tell myself that instead.

and if you have any triggers.

I do not have these at home because I will eat too much of them: Cake, Good Cookies (I can leave the hard, storebought ones alone), Cheetos

I like to eat after dinner. I have found a work around for that by choosing a very small snack or a healthy, low calorie one. I also like to eat while watching TV, but I make that an occasional indulgence now. A treat, not an every day thing.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

For dinners most nights I have a big bowl of home made veggie Soup with some kind of fake meat in it for protein... or a big bowl of some kind of veggie stir fry , fruit and veggie salad or veggie baked casserole. I almost always have home made fat free pudding with Peanut Butter or dark chocolate chips on top for desert. I might have a fat free greek yogurt with fruit or nuts mixed in for breakfast, and some kind of left overs for lunch. What ever I eat, I write it down in MFP. 5 days a week I eat tp stay in the guidelines of saturated fats, carbs and protein... not always perfectly... between 1200-1500 cals depending on exercise... one/two days a week I try to stay under 600 cals (the 5:2). I eat what I like, and I find if I cook it myself, I can eat much better then prefixed. I do like wheat crackers with low fat cottage cheese as a snack. I have to watch the crackers, or I will eat too many at a sitting. This is a go too for Protein. I can eat quite a bit... so as my ability to eat more developed, I added more low cal veggies to my meals... cooked or raw.

[Babysteppin 165]

I've been getting back into smoothies now with the nicer weather returning. My fave at the moment is: 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder, 1 cup milk, 1/4 c plain greek yogurt, 1 cup frozen mango, lime juice, and a splash of coconut extract. Throw all of it in the blender, and YUM!

For Breakfast or Snacks, I'm also grooving on either 1/2c cottage cheese, or cold ricotta cheese...then sprinkle a handful of sunflower seeds & raisins on top...then drizzle with raw honey. Sooo freaking good.

I recently found Krave Jerky which is a great Protein snack, besides yogurt, cheese, etc. Apparently Jillian Michaels eats it too! www.kravejerky.com

These are a few of my fave meal recipes at the moment. You gotta try the apple chicken Breakfast sausage patties! I freeze them individually, and just pop one in the microwave as I please. I like these kinds of recipes here because I make big batches, portion them out, and they all freeze well. For me, doing one day of 'batch cooking' and freezing helps me to have quality protein meals to turn to when things get hectic.

Hope some of these ideas tickle your fancy.

Chicken Apple Sausage:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_apple_sausage.html

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/groundbeefrecipes/r/unstuffed-cabbage.htm

Crockpot Black Bean & Mushroom Chili:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/slow_cooker_black_bean_mushroom_chili.html

Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole (Can't get enough of QUINOA! Pinterest has tons of quinoa recipes.):

http://makingthymeforhealth.com/2014/02/16/spinach-artichoke-quinoa-casserole/?crlt.pid=camp.axBKiFxwUGcf

Saucy Boneless Pork Chops:

http://ourladyofsecondhelpings.com/2012/06/22/some-saucy-chops-that-are-not-boring/

[swimbikerun 1,040]

WOW those are better ideas than what I got when I was with my surgeon. Thank you all!!!

[tami88 73]

Wow!!!! You guys are amazing with ideas!!! So awesome! Thank you for taking time to share.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Here is a typical day for me.

6am- premier Protein and 1/2 cup steel oats

9am- 4-5 oz of chicken and 1/2 bell pepper

12pm 4-5 oz chicken and 1/2 bell pepper

2pm- 1/2 cup steel oats and 1 scoop Protein powder (25 g)

4pm workout

5:30 pm- Protein shake mixed with banana and green powder or a p90x r&r shake mixed with 1 scoop Protein Powder (25 g)

7:30pm - 4-5 oz chicken and 2-3 oz of green like brocolli

9:30pm 3 scoops casein Protein (about 60 g)

Edited May 11, 2014 by Fiddleman