090309

0800 - 2P/1C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (1C)
5 walnut pieces (5F)

1100 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (1C)
5 walnut pieces (5F)

1300 - 3P/1C/9F
3 oz. burger (3P)
2 tomatoes (1C)
27 almonds (9F)

1600 - 1P/0.5C/3F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 c. asparagus (0.5C)
3 walnuts (3F)

2000 - 2.5P/1.5C/4F
2.5 oz. lamb (2.5P)
4 oz. wine (1C)
1/2 head cauliflower (0.5C)
1 1/3 tsp. olive oil (4F)

ice cream.

TOTALS (w/out ice cream)
10.5P
5C
26F

090308

1130 - 2P/1C/4F
2 strips bacon (1P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
1/2 tsp. almond butter (1F)
9 almonds (3F)

ice cream.

1400 - 3P/1.5C/6F
3 oz. lamb (3P)
1/4 c. pasta (1C)
1 pepper (0.5C)
6 walnut halves (6F)

2030 - 3.5P/2.5C/6F
3.5 oz. burger (3.5P)
4 oz. wine (1C)
1 c. cucumber (0.35C)
24 spears small asparagus (1C)
9 pecan halves (6F)

ice cream again. totally worth it.

TOTALS (w/out ice cream)
8.5P
5C
16F

090307

0930 - 3P/2C/6F
2 slices bacon (1P)
2 eggs (2P)
2/3 c. applesauce (2C)
12 cashews (6F)

1615 - 3P/2C/6F
2 oz. steak (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/2 c. ice cream (2C)
18 almonds (6F)

huge afghan feast for dinner. a LOT of lamb.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
6P
4C
12F

090306

0700 - 3P/1C/6F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/2 c. yogurt w/ berries (1P 1C)
18 almonds (6F)

hungry

0930 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)

still hungry. unsatisfied. grrr.

1230 - 3P/1.5C/6F
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1/4 c. chickpeas (1C)
1/4 c. tomato sauce (0.5C)
18 almonds (6F)

finally, satisfied.

1600 - 2P/1C/5F
1 oz. mozzarella (1P)
1 oz. chicken (1P)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
15 almonds (5F)

1900 - 4P/1C/6F
2 oz. ground beef (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/3 c. baked beans (1C)
12 cashews (6F)

2130 - ice cream

TOTALS (w/out ice cream)
12P
5.5C
24F

090305

0645 - 2P/1C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
2 1/2 tsp. almond butter (5F)

0915 - 2P/2C/5F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
2/3 c. applesauce (2C)
5 macadamia nuts (5F)

screwed up my calculations a bit here. ah well.

1230 - 2P/1C/5F
1 oz. chicken (1P)
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
2 tomatoes (1C)
5 macadamia nuts (5F)

1600 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
5 macadamia nuts (5F)

1900 - cheat meal

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
8P
5C
20F

090304

0730 - 2P/2C/5F
2 scrambled eggs (2P)
1/2 pear (1C)
15 almonds (5F)

1115 - 3P/1.5C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/2 c. blended lowfat yogurt and berries (1P 1.5C)
15 almonds (5F)

1300 - 2P/1C/5F
eggplant lasagna (2P 1C 3F)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

1530 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
15 almonds (5F)

1945 - 2.5P/2C/4F
2 oz. cheese (2P)
1/2 oz. fish (in sushi with rice scraped off) (0.5P)
4 oz. red wine (1C)
1/5 c. rice (1C)
cheese wasn't low fat (4F)

TOTALS
11.5P
7.5C
24F

090303

0815 - 3P/2C/6F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1 c. berries (1C)
18 almonds (6F)

1030 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
2 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (5F)

1145 - 3P/1C/5F
eggplant lasagna (3P 1C 3F)
6 almonds (2F)

totally sleepy and useless this afternoon

1600 - 1P/2F
1 oz. mozzarella (1P)
6 almonds (2F)

2000 - 4P/4.5C/8F
3.5 oz. chicken (3.5P)
1/2 c. organic skim milk (0.5P 0.5C)
4 c. cauliflower (1C)
4 oz. wine (1C)
2 2/3 tsp. olive oil (8F)
1/2 c. ice cream (2C)

TOTALS
13P
8.5C
25F

no more skipping dessert when i count the day up. it's going in the totals.

dinner definitely a little bigger than it needed to be today.

030209

0800 - 3P/2C/6F
3 strips bacon (1P)
1 egg (1P)
1/2 c. yogurt (1P 1C)
1 c. berries (1C)
18 almonds (6F)

1130 - 2P/2C/2F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
small granola bar (2C)
6 almonds (2F)

1345 - 3P/2C/6F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/2 c. tomato soup (1C)
1/2 piece bread (1C)
soup and cheese weren't lowfat (6F)

1930 - 4P/2C/7F
6 oz. salmon (4P)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
4 oz. wine (1C)
14 cashews (7F)

2200 - 1C
1/4 c. ice cream (1C)

TOTALS
12P
8C
23F

022809

Weekend in NC. Didn't track blocks but kept Zone/Paleo without much problem. Only exception was dinner Saturday night -- a beer, lots of fresh rolls, and dumplings.

090227

0630 - 2P/2.5C/4F
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1 Tbsp. jam (0.5C)
8 pecan halves (4F)

way delicious, but my semi-awake state was not conducive to proper block calculations.

1000 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1230 - 3P/1.5C/6F
3 oz. beef (3P)
1 bell pepper (0.5C)
2 tomatoes (1C)
18 almonds (6C)

1530 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. beef (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

2000 - 3P/2C/6F
1.5 oz. shrimp (1P)
2 oz. steak (2P)
12 spears asparagus (1C)
4 oz wine (1C)
pecans (6F)

then.... cookies and ice cream, followed by carb-induced pass-out on couch.

TOTALS (w/out dessert)
12P
8C
24F

090226

0700 - 3P/3C/4F
3/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (3P)
1/2 cookie (3C 2F)
4 pecan halves (2F)

definitely not my best zone meal. however, making cookies is a serious test of willpower. i got almost all the way through before breaking down -- but the old alison would have said, "screw it!" and eaten 3 cookies for breakfast.

1030 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 orange (1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1230 - 3P/1.5C/6F
3 oz. roast turkey (3P)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1/2 orange (1C)
2 Tbsp. avocado (2F)
12 almonds (4F)

dinner was a cheat meal

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
7P
5.5C
11F

090225

0730 - 2P/1.5C/4F
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
1 Tbsp. natural jam (0.5C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1015 - 2P/1C/3F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (3F)

1230 - 2P/1C/4F
3 oz. deli ham (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

was hungry at 1630 and normally would have had a snack, but did errands and got sidetracked making dinner.

1900 - 3P/3C/3F
3 lean beef meatballs (3P)
1 c. tomato sauce w/ shrooms (2C)
4 oz. red wine (1C)
1 tsp. olive oil (3F)

TOTALS
9P
6.5C
14F

090224

0730 - 2P/1C/4F
1 oz. chicken (1P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

0730 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1230 - 4P/3C/9F
5 oz. meatloaf (4P)
1/2 piece bread (1C)
2 tomatoes (1C)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
3 Tbsp. natural peanut butter (9F)

way full and lethargic. this meal was too big.

1900 - 3P/2C/4F
eggplant lasagna (3P 1.25C 3F)
little bit of chocolate (0.75C)
8 pecan halves (4F)

1015 - 2P/4C/6F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 cookie (4C 6F)

TOTALS
13P
11C
27F

damn cookies. at least i only had one.

090223

0800 - 2P/1.5C/3F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 Tbsp. natural raspberry jam (0.5C)
1/2 orange (1C)
9 almonds (3F)

1030 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1200 - 3P/1C/7F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
14 cashews (7F)

SO nauseous. i did some googling -- stomach upset is a pretty common side effect of fish oil. argh.

1530 - 1P/1C/1F
1/4 c. cottage cheese (1P)
1/2 grapefruit (1C)
3 almonds (1F)

2030 - 3P/4.25C/3F
eggplant lasagna
small dish ice cream

TOTALS
11P
9C
18F

090222

0930 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/2 apple (1C)
8 pecan halves (4F)


1345 - 3P/1C/6F
3 oz. chicken (3P)
2 tomatoes (1C)
3 Tbsp. avocado (3F)
6 pecan halves (3F)

2130 - 3P/3C/3F
3 oz. chicken (3P)
3/4 c. ice cream (3C)
6 pecans (3F)

definitely didn't eat enough today, but i was nauseous again (twice). need to figure this out.

TOTALS
8P
5C
13F

090221

0945 - 3P/3C/3F
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
1.5 scrambled eggs (1.5P)
1/8 c. lowfat cottage cheese (0.5P)
1/2 orange (1C)
1 4" pancake (1C)
2 tsp. maple syrup (1C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1515 - 4P/4C/6F
3.5 oz. ground beef (3.5P)
1/2 oz. cheese (0.5P)
1 c. milkshake (4C)
shake and cheese were not low fat (10F)

note: thumbs up for good stuff eatery. was happy with myself for avoiding the bun, fries, and 2/3 of the damn tasty shake.

2000 - 4P/2C/10F
4 oz. chicken
1 red pepper (0.5C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
4 oz. wine (1C)
4 Tbsp avocado (4F)
10 pecans (6F)

TOTALS
11P
9C
23F

090220

0730 - 2P/1C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
2 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (5F)

1000 - 1P/0.5C/2F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1.5 c. broccoli (0.5C)
6 almonds (2F)

1230 - 3P/1.5C/6F
3 oz. roast turkey (3P)
1/2 orange (1C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1 Tbsp. avocado (1F)
15 almonds (5F)

1530 - 2P/2C/2F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 small granola bar (2C)
6 almonds (2F)

1900 - 2P/2C/2F
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
4 pecan halves (2F)

crazy nausea about two hours after eating that snack. skipped dinner, passed out for the night at 945pm. weird.

TOTALS
10P
7C
17F

090219

0700 - 3P/2C/6F
3/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (3P)
2/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (2C)
1 Tbsp. peanut butter (6F)

0930 - 2P/0.5C/6F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 orange pepper (0.5C)
1 1/2 tsp. sunflower seeds (6F)

1145 - 3P/1.5C/7F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 1/2 c. broccoli (0.5C)
1/4 c. chickpeas (1C)
tiny bit of butter sauce on chicken (7F)

1530 - 1P/1C/1F

2000 - cheat meal

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
9P
5C
20F

090218

0645 - 2P/1C/4F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1015 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
8 cashews (4F)

1445 - 3P/3C/3F
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1/4 c. lentils (1C)
1 piece bread (2C)
tiny bit of butter sauce on chicken (3F)

1530 - even after that tiny bit of indian food, next to no sauce and a scrap of bread, i feel like hell.

1900 - cheat meal. not a worthwhile one, either. i'm bloated, cranky, and full of regrets.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
7P
5C
11F

090217

0730 - 2P/1C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (1C)
4 cashews, 3 macadamia nuts (5F)

0945 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1200 - 4P/2C/9F
6 oz. salmon (4P)
2/5 c. brown rice (2C)
some cucumber - not enough to sneeze at
30 almonds (9F)

awake and good all day. stomach rumbling since 1530 - should have gotten to snack sooner. damn job.

1600 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/2 orange (1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)

1900 - 4P/2C/10F
6 oz. haddock (4P)
1/2 c. onions (1C)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
2/3 tsp. olive oil (2F)
8 Tbsp. avocado (8F)

choked down some barlean's greens afterward. went to bed nauseous. thanks brian!

TOTALS
13P
9C
29F

090214

Weekend meals (Sat-Mon) were nearly all Zoned and good, but we had ice cream about 4 times.

Huge reward meal at Two Amys after Cindy / before getting back on the Zone in earnest.

090213

0700 - 3P/2C/6F
2 egg whites (1P)
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
2/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (2C)
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter (6F)


1000 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1/2 c. blueberries (1C)
1 tsp. sunflower seeds (4F)


1245 - 3P/1C/7F
2 oz. chicken breast (2P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
6 Tbsp. avocado (6F)
3 almonds (1F)

can't remember afternoon snack and 1700 snack, but they were both 2P/1C/5F.

had late-evening snack when we arrived in PA. it included ice cream.


TOTALS (w/out late snack and ice cream)
12P
6C
27F

090212

0700 - 3P/1.5C/5F
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/4 orange (0.5C)
15 almonds (5F)

0915 - 3P/2.5C/5F
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1 Tbsp. jam (0.5C)
2 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (5F)

1145 - 2P/1C/3F
3 oz. turkey burger (2P)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1/4 c. blueberries (0.5C)
1 tsp. sunflower seeds (3F)

starving at 1400

1400 - 1P/1C/2F
1.5 oz. deli turkey (1P)
1/2 apple (1C)
1 tsp. peanut butter (2F)


1900 - 4P/2C/10F
4 oz. cheese (3P)
2 glasses wine (2C)
cheese was not low-fat (10F)

TOTALS
13P
8C
25F

090211

0645 - 3P/1C/9F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
27 almonds (9F)

felt great y/day, but mentally i am going bonkers - it's day 3 of rest, and my shoulder still hurts. hamstring feels much better. crossfit withdrawal. arrrrgh.

0915 - 2P/1C/4F
3 oz. turkey burger (2P)
1/2 apple (1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (5F)

1230 - 3P/2C/6F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1 oz. tuna and crab (1P)
1/5 c. sushi rice (1C)
1/2 orange (1C)
1 Tbsp. avocado (1F)
2 1/2 tsp. peanut butter (5F)

1600 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

1800 - dinner meeting, off zone
caesar salad, glass of red wine, and sloppy joe with about 2 c. of tater tots. (i was milking the bad news i'd gotten at work for a comfort meal). i promptly passed out -- hard -- on the couch about an hour after dinner (an hour of feeling painfully full). can't believe the difference -- a month ago that meal might have made me sort of sleepy. this time it knocked me out.

TOTALS w/out dinner
10P
5C
23F

090210

0815 - 3P/3C/5F
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 c. blueberries (1C)
2 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (5F)

screwed this up a bit because i forgot about the carbs in yogurt

the word of the day is DISCIPLINE. no chocolate, no ice cream, no cheating late at night.

1100 - 1P/3C/10F
2 oz. trail mix

work screwed me today -- had all this healthy stuff for lunch but got sent to treasury, where i'll be subject to cafeteria offerings.

1345 - 3P/2C/6F
3 oz. deli turkey (2P)
3.5 strips bacon (1P)
1 piece wheat bread (2C)
36 peanuts (6F)

1600 - 2P/1C/3F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1 tsp. sunflower seeds (3F)

1830 - 4P/2C/4F
6 oz. salmon (4P)
4 oz. red wine (1C)
1 c. asparagus (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

TOTALS
13P
11C
28F

090209

0930 - 3P/2C/6F
1 chorizo (2P)
2 egg whites (1P)
1 red pepper (0.5C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1/2 c. onion (1C)
3 tsp. natural peanut butter (6F)

1300 - 4P/2C/7F
4.5 oz meatloaf (4P)
1 c. mushrooms (0.5C)
1 Tbsp. ketchup (0.5C)
1/2 orange (1C)
12 almonds (4F)
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1700 - 1P
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)

1930 - 3P/1C/9F
4.5 oz. turkey burger (3P)
12 asparagus (1C)
27 almonds (9F)

chad and i buckled at the end of a perfectly good eating day and had ice cream with chocolate sauce. at least we put some walnuts on top. really struggling to beat these late-evening dessert hits.

TOTALS (w/out ice cream)
11P
5C
22F

090208

0900 - 2P/2C/2F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
2/3 c. natural applesauce (2C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

1230 - 3P/2C/6F
3 oz. deli turkey and swiss cheese (3P)
2 tomatoes (1C)
1/2 oz. chocolate (1C)
2/3 tsp. olive oil (2F)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

2100 - really crappy dinner
1/2 oz. chocolate (PMS this time, not work) (1C)
1/2 c. organic skim milk (0.5P 0.5C)
1 slice of chad's cheat meal - pepperoni pizza
bunch of chicken curry spring rolls, peanut dipping sauce

in the name of convenience, i broke my "if i'm going to cheat, it will be for GOOD food" rule. now in shame spiral.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
5P
4C
8F

090207

0800 - 2P/2C/2F
3 oz. bacon explosion (2P)
2/3 c. applesauce (2C)
6 almonds (2F)

1145 - 1P/1C/1F
1.5 oz. deli turkey w/ a little swiss in there (1P)
1/2 orange (1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)

will be off zone for the afternoon - lunch at a friend's, then a wine tasting. have felt great today and pretty darn good in the WOD (tabata FGB - 243). back at dinner.

update: stayed out, so didn't really have dinner. crabcake appetizer and a glass of wine.

TOTALS (w/out lunch, wine tasting, or dinner)
3P
3C
3F

090206

0630 - 3P/1C/9F
1/2 c. cottage cheese (2P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)
15 almonds (5F)

0915 - 3P/4C/3F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 packet oatmeal (3C)
3/4 tsp. sunflower seeds (3F)

1200 - 2P/2C/2F
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 oz. tuna and crab (1P)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
1/5 c. sushi rice (1C)
2 Tbsp. avocado (2F)

1530 - 2P/1.5C/3.5F
1.5 oz. shrimp (1P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 green pepper (0.5C)
1/2 orange (1C)
3.5 Tbsp. avocado (3.5F)


1930 - 4P/3C/11F
5 oz. bacon explosion (4P)
1 red pepper (0.5C)
1 c. mushrooms (0.5C)
4 oz. red wine (1C)
1/2 oz. chocolate (1C)
7 walnuts (11F)

felt good all day, and only got hungry before dinner, since we ate a little later than normal. the bacon explosion was, in a word, memorable.

dinner was a little indulgent and more than what i needed, but it was worth it.

TOTALS
14P
11.5C
28.5F

090205

0730 - 2P/1C/5F
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
2 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter(5F)

0945 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
12 asparagus spears (1C)
1/2 oz. chocolate (1C)
5 macadamia nuts (5F)

my chocolate consumption is unbelievably correlated to the kind of day i am having.

1300 - 3P/2C/6F
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1 green pepper (0.5C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1/2 pear (1C)
1 1/2 tsp. sunflower seeds (6F)

1700 - 2P/1C/5F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1/2 pear (1C)
15 almonds (5F)

2030 - 3P/2C/6F
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
1/2 c. black beans and corn (2C)
12 cashews (6F)

2230 - 1P/1C/1F
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)


TOTALS
13P
8C
28F

090204

0730 - 2.5P/1C/4F
5 strips turkey bacon (1.5P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1020 - 3P/2C/6F
3 oz. deli ham (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
trail mix (peanuts, raisins, M&Ms)(2C 6F)


1345 - 2P/2C/6F
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
trail mix (2C 6F)

still hungry and unsatisfied, but until ten minutes ago i had zero appetite. having a pretty bad day.

1900 - 4P/3C/7F
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1 1/2 c. broccoli (0.5C)
1 red pepper (0.5C)
1/2 oz. chocolate (1C)
14 pecan halves (7F)

TOTALS
11.5P
8C
23F

090203

0700 - 3P/2C/6F
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
1 c. yogurt (2P 2C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)
6 cashews (3F)

0930: freakin' starving.

1000 - 3.5P/3.5C/3.5F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1 1/3 link turkey sausage (1P)
1/4 c. cottage cheese (1P)
1/2 c. organic skim milk (0.5P 0.5C)
1 packet instant oatmeal (3C)
10 almonds (3.5F)

1300 - 3P/3C/3F
2 oz. lean ham (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 1/2 piece baguette (3C)
1 tsp. butter (3F)

if i could forget this damn Breadline sandwich exists, i might be able to cut out bread entirely. and THAT is something i never thought i'd say.

update: felt tired, FULL, and bleh after eating said bread.

1530 - 2P/1C/4F
2 oz. cheese (2P)
6 spears asparagus (0.5C)
1/4 apple (0.5C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1900 - lots
7-course tasting menu @ Old Hickory Steakhouse. i did pretty well not overdoing to ridiculous excess, but i still ate a lot.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
11.5P
9.5C
16.5F

090202

0700 - 2P/2C/2F
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2C 2P)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

0915 - 3P/3C/3F
2 scrambled eggs (2P)
1 large link pork sausage (1P)
1 orange (2C)
1/3 c. oatmeal (1C)
6 pecans (3F)


1300 - 3P/3C/9F
3 oz. lean steak (3P)
1 pepper (0.5C)
1 1/2 c. lettuce (0.2C)
4 mini croutons (0.3C)
1 pear (2C)
1 Tbsp salad dressing (3F)
9 almonds (3F)

a little high on the fat here, but this tided me over until 330, which was great.

1535 - 2P/1C/2F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

2000 - 4P/2C/10F
8 oz. tofu (4P)
1 c. asparagus (1C)
4 oz. red wine (2C)
10 cashews (5F)
peanut brittle (5F)


TOTALS
14P
11C
26F

090130

0715 - 3P/3C/3F
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 small granola bar (2C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1000 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 pear (1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1230 - 2P/2C/2F
2 oz. steak (2P)
1 green pepper (0.5C)
1 c. cucumber (0.25C)
2.5c. lettuce (0.25C)
1/2 orange (1C)
6 almonds (2F)

from here through sunday i'm off zone - out of town. will try to keep on track with good choices.

TOTALS (half day)
6P
6C
6F

090129

0700 - 3P/3C/3F
1 egg (1P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1/2 orange (1C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1030 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella
1 Tbsp. raisins
3 almonds

1200 - 3P/3C/3F
3 oz. chicken breast (3P)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
2/5 c. rice (2C)
9 almonds (3F)

out of healthy carbs at work. not good.


1930 - 4P/3C/4P
4 oz. steak (4P)
1 c. cooked spinach (0.3C)
1 small pear (1.67C)
1 carrot (1C)
1 Tbsp. boursin cheese (4F)

2130 - 3P/3C/3F
1/2 c. ice cream (2C)
1/2 oz. chocolate chips (1C)
1/4 c. cottage cheese (1P)
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
9 almonds (3F)

probably didn't need this snack at all, but a 1-blocker would have been best. should have planned ahead before eating ice cream.

TOTALS
14P
13C
14F

090128

0800 - 3P/3C/3F
1 c. yogurt (2P 2C)
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1000 - 1P/1C/1F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 orange (1C)
1/4 tsp. sunflower seeds (1F)

1215 - 2P/2C/2F
2 oz. steak (2P)
2.5 c. mixed greens (0.25C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
1 c. cucumber (0.25C)
1/2 orange (1C)
6 almonds (2F)

half-hour later, still sort of hungry.

1315 - 1P/1C/1F
1.5 oz. deli-style turkey and ham (1P)
Half a small granola bar (1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)

1500 - ravenous again. hmph. 1P/2C/4F
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1 tomato (1C)
half a small granola bar (1C)
12 almonds (4F)


2000 - 4P/4C/4F
6 slices turkey bacon (2P)
2 oz. chicken breast (2P)
1/2 c. onions (1C)
1 c. mushrooms (0.5C)
1 1/2 carrot (1.5C)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
4 Tbsp. avocado (4F)

TOTALS
12P
13C
15F

090127

0815
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 pear (2C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

0915
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 small granola bar (1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1020
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1/2 small granola bar (1C)
3 almonds (1F)

can't seem to beat the hunger this morning. should have started with a 3-block breakfast, methinks.

1200
4.5 oz. meatloaf (all beef, with a few tiny fillers - carrots, celery, onion) (3P)
1.5 c. brussels sprouts (1C)
1 tomato (0.5C)
3/4 of an orange (1.5C)
2 chocolate macadamia nuts (3F)

1500
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

2000
3 oz. ground beef (2P)
1 oz. lowfat mozzarella (1P)
1 c. mushrooms (0.5C)
1/2 c. onions (1C)
2 c. tomatoes (1C)
2 oz. red wine (0.5C)
1 tsp. olive oil (3F)

TOTALS
12P
12C
12F

090126

0800 (3 blocks)
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1/2 c. lowfat yogurt (1P)
2 Tbsp. jam (1C)
1 pear (2C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1115 (2 blocks)
2 oz. lowfat mozzarella (2P)
1 small granola bar (2C)
6 almonds (2F)

1230 (4 blocks)
4 oz. chicken (4P)
2 Tbsp raisins (2C)
1 apple (2C)
2 Tbsp avocado (2F)
6 almonds (2F)

1700 (1 block)
1.5 oz. shrimp (1P)
3/4 c. broccoli (0.25C)
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce (0.75C)
1 Tbsp. avocado (1F)

2000 (6 blocks)
3 oz. steak (3P)
2 1/2 c. mixed greens (0.25C)
1 c. raw cucumber (0.25C)
1 c. mushrooms (0.5C)
1 cookie (6F 4C)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese

(huge meal, because i was trying to balance out the cookie. today is the last day of cookies! i have exercised the demons. (not really. but the cookie dough is gone.))

TOTALS
16P
16C
16F

090125

1000
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
1 egg (1P)
1/2 green pepper (0.25C)
3/4 c. chopped tomato (0.5C)
1/2 c. pom juice (1.25C)
2/3 tsp olive oil (2F)

1400
3 oz. chicken breast (3P)
1 1/2 c. broccoli (0.5C)
1/2 c. artichoke (0.5C)
1 oz. cous cous
1 chocolate chip cookie (4C 6F)

1830
2 oz. tuna (2P)
1 oz. soft cheese (1P)
1 c. celery (1C)
2 Tbsp. raisins (2C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

2100
2 oz. tuna (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 c. spinach (0.5C)
2.5 c. lettuce (0.25C)
5 oz. red wine (1.25C)
1/3 c. applesauce (1C)
1 tsp. olive oil (3F)

2200
2 cookies (12F 8C) - yikes
ice cream

TOTALS (w/out ice cream)
11P
22C
26F

090124

1130
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
2 scrambled eggs (2P)
1/2 c. potatoes (2C)
1 green pepper (0.5C)
Couple tablespoons of applesauce (0.5C)
1 tsp. olive oil (3F)

1700
4 oz. beef (4P)
2 small fried potato balls (1C)
1/4 c. lentils (1C)
2 Tbsp. ketchup (1C)
1 orange (1C)
3/4 c. ice cream (4F)

2100
4 oz. beef (4P)
1 Tbsp. ketchup (0.5C)
1 oz. cous cous (1C)
1 small pear (1.5C)
3 c. broccoli (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

2245
3 chocolate chip cookies

um, noticing a BIT of a pattern with the late-night sweet craving.

TOTALS (w/out cookies)
11P
11C
11F

090123

0700
3 scrambled eggs (3P)
1 c. unsweetened applesauce (3C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1000
i c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1200
2 oz. ham (2P)
2 oz. cheese (2P)
2 slices bread (4C)
1 1/3 tsp. butter (4F)

could not resist my favorite breadline sandwich.

1430
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/2 roll (1C)
1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (1F)

1900
lots of mussels. one beer. some french fries. one small piece bread. bison tartare with some pickled vegetables.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
9P
9C
9F

090122

0700
3/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (3P)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)
2 Tbsp. jam (1C)
2/3 c. applesauce (2C)

note: that's too much cottage cheese to choke down in one sitting.

0945
1 oz. turkey (1P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
2/3 c. orange juice (2C)
6 almonds (2F)

1230
3 oz. steak (3P)
2 1/2 c. lettuce (0.25C)
1/2 small apple (0.75C)
1 1/2 c. green beans (1C)
1/4 c. mashed potatoes (1C)
1 tsp. olive oil dressing (3F)

1530
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

feeling pretty money today. scared of tonight's pullup WOD, though.

2000
3 oz. chicken breast (3P)
2/3 c. cooked spinach (0.5C)
1 red pepper (0.5C)
1/2 c. beets (1C)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)
1 tsp. olive oil (3F)

2200
small dish ice cream, 1 Tbsp. nutella

gotta get the sweets out of the house.

TOTALS (w/out dessert)
13P
13C
13F

090121

0715
1 c. organic lowfat milk (1P 1C)
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1/3 c. strawberry-peach puree (1C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

0930
1/2 tsp sunflower seeds (2F)
1 c. grapes (2C)

1145
3 oz. turkey breast (3P)
1/2 slice whole grain bread (1C)
2 Tbsp. jam (1C)
1/2 tomato (1/4C)
3/4 Tbsp raisins (3/4C)
1 1/2 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1400
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
6 almonds (2F)

2000
chad's blue plate special: mac and cheese, ground beef, hot sauce. some ice cream and chocolate. last day of half-assing the zone goes out with a bang. tomorrow we're getting serious!

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
8P
11C
9F

090120

today's going to be difficult because i wasn't at home in the morning and we can't order food for lunch -- everything is closed. work cabinets are FILLED with carbs and not much else. it's going to be like the old days. i'll be interested to see how i feel after eating like i used to.

0830
4 oz. instant oatmeal (8C)
1 c. milk (1P 1C)
2 Tbsp. raisins (2C)
1 c. lowfat yogurt (1P 1C)
1 1/3 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1100
4 chocolate-covered macadamia nuts (6F)

1230
3 oz. deli ham (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1 c. grapes (1C)
2 Tbsp raisins (2C)
1 tsp sunflower seeds (3F)

1600
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1930
6 oz. chicken breast (6P)
1 1/4 c. mashed potatoes (no butter) (5C)
1 c. lettuce (trace C)
1 oz. feta (1P)
1 tsp. olive oil in dressing (3F)
big hunk of coconut cake and ice cream (6C 3F)

TOTALS
13P
27C
20F

ye gawds. now i know.

090119

0900
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1/4 c. noodles (1C)
1/2 grapefruit (1C)
1 c. strawberries (1C)
9 almonds (3F)

1300
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
2 cashews (1F)

1630
3 eggs (3P)
1 c. milk (1P 1C)
1 c. broccoli (1C)
1 c. grapes (2C)
1 c. celery (1C)
1 1/3 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1900
Dinner at Emily's -- not in the Zone but pretty close. glass of wine, some cheese, korean beef, couple crackers. coconut cake definitely not in the zone.

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
8P
8C
8F

090118

1100
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
1 scrambled egg (1P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 orange (1C)
1 c. 100% cranberry-pom juice (1C)
1.5 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1445
3 oz. chicken breast (3P)
1 c. tomato soup (2C)
2.5 c. lettuce (0.25C)
3/4 c. raspberries & blackberries (0.75C)
3 tsp. olive oil (in vinaigrette w/ salad) (3F)

definitely liking the 13 blocks better so far. it feels like a much more reasonable amount of food! haven't worked out since going down from 15 but feeling good overall.

1700
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 oz. chicken (1P)
1/2 c. pasta (2C)
1 c. grapes (1C)
9 almonds (3F)

2130
6 oz. salmon (4P)
1 c. broccoli (1C)
1/2 c. beets (1C)
2/3 oz. cous cous (2/3C)
3/4 c. cooked swiss chard (1/3C)
1 c. strawberries (1C)
2 Tbsp. nutella (7F)

TOTALS
13P
13C
16F

090117

0930
3 strips turkey bacon (1P)
2 scrambled eggs (2P)
1/2 grapefruit (1C)
1 slice whole wheat bread (2C)
1.5 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1400
2 oz. chicken breast (2P)
1 oz. cheese (1P)
1/4 c. salsa (0.5C)
2.5 c. lettuce (0.25C)
1.25 c. strawberries (1.25C)
1 c. grapes (1C)
9 almonds (3F)

big dinner out

TOTALS (w/ out dinner)
6P
6C
6F

090116

0700
1/3+ c. orange juice (1.5C)
1/2 red pepper (0.25C)
1/2 tomato (0.25C)
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
6 almonds (2F)

1000
3 oz. steak (3P)
1 c. tomato soup (2C)
1/2 grapefruit (1C)
1.5 tsp. natural peanut butter (3F)

1200
3 oz. shrimp (2P)
1 oz. chicken (1P)
1 c. yogurt (1P 1C)
1/2 c. lentils (2C)
1/2 grapefruit (1C)
4 Tbsp. avocado (4F)

1430
2 c. organic skim milk (2P 2C)
2 chocolate-covered macadamia nuts(4F)

2000
3 c. broccoli (1C)
2 oz. cous cous (2C)
3 oz. beef short ribs (3P)
6 cashews (3F)

2200
1 beer (1C)

TOTALS
15P
16C
16F

brian confirmed my suspicion that 15 was probably too much food. going to try 13 blocks tomorrow (rest day); see how it goes.

090115

0900
2 c. lowfat yogurt (4P 4C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

1030
2 c. milk (2P 2C)
3 almonds (1F) (oops, should have had 6)

1215
4 oz. chicken breast (4P)
2 Tbsp barbeque sauce (1C)
2" cornbread (2C)
2.5 c. lettuce (0.25C)
0.75 Tbsp. raisins (0.75C)
6 almonds (2F)
2 tsp. sunflower seeds (2F)

1545
2 oz. chicken (2P)
1 tangerine (1C)
1/4 c. lentils (1C)
1.5 oz. feta (1F)
3 almonds (1F)

2230
2.5 oz. pork (2.5P)
0.5 oz. shredded cheese (0.5C)
1/2 tomato (0.25C)
1/4 c. salsa (0.5C)
1 tortilla (2C)
2 Tbsp. applesauce (0.25C)
4 tsp. PB and chocolate (4F)

TOTALS
15P
15C
15F

090114

0715
2 oz. lowfat cottage cheese (2P)
1 c. yogurt (2P 2C)
2 Tbsp. jam (1C)
1 c. carrots (1C)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)

0800
1 tangerine (1C)
(screwed this up -- thought i needed another carb block from breakfast)

1200
2.5 cups mixed greens (0.25C)
1/4 c. lentils (1C)
1 c. tomato soup (2C)
1/2 roll (1C)
4 oz. beef (4P)
12 almonds (4F)

1500
2 c. organic skim milk (2P 2C)
1/2 tsp. sunflower seeds (2F)

wow, 1/2 tsp. sunflower seeds is NOT A LOT. but i'm not starved, so it's all good. ready for the WOD.

2000
alison and chad eat a lot of italian food

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
10P
11.25C
10F

090113

0800
1 luna bar (1.3P 2F)

0945
2 hardboiled eggs (2P)
1 c. yogurt (2P 2C)
2 Tbsp. jam (1C)
1 tangerine (1C)
12 almonds (4F)

really had to choke down those eggs. yuck.

update: sick to stomach, but i have a feeling it's work related vs. egg-related

1230
6 oz. turkey burger (4P)
1 Tbsp. ketchup (1C)
1 banana (2C)
1 Tbsp raisins (1C)
2 chocolate macadamia nuts (4F)

1515
2 c. organic skim milk (2P 2C)
1 tsp. natural peanut butter (2F)

1745
2 oz. Brie (2P 2F)
6 whole wheat crackers (2C)

2100
2.5 c. red leaf lettuce (0.25C)
1/2 tomato (0.25C)
1 pepper (1C)
1 c. asparagus (1C)
1/2 c. mushrooms (0.25C)
1.75 oz. cous cous (1.75C)
4 oz. beef (4P)
1 1/3 tsp. sesame oil (4F)

TOTALS
17.3P
16C
18F

was really hungry today after work, despite feeling wiped out from last 2 days' workouts. took a rest day.

argh, i must be honest. i had 2 Tbsp. dark chocolate ganache before bed. couldn't help it. i am weak! lesson: do not keep dark chocolate ganache in house. duh.

090112

0815
1 c. lowfat yogurt (2P 2C)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 oz. skim mozzarella (1P)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter (4F)
1 Tbsp. raisins (1C)

1030
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
3 almonds (1F)

1200
3 oz. shrimp (2P)
3 oz. scallops (2P)
4 Tbsp. avocado (4F)
1 banana (3C)
1 tangerine (1C)

rather proud of myself for this day, so far.

1500
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
2 chocolate-covered macadamia nuts (3F)

3rd cup of milk today - definitely out of protein options at the office. need to plan ahead and have chicken, cottage cheese, hardboiled eggs here.

1830
3 oz. chicken breast (3P)
1 oz. shredded cheese (1P)
1 bell pepper (0.5C)
2.5 c. red leaf lettuce (0.25C)
1 tortilla (2C)
1/4 c. salsa (0.5C)
3 oz. white wine (0.75C)
2 tsp. peanut butter and chocolate (4F)

2200
1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese (1P)
2 tbsp. jam (1C)
2 cashews (1F)

TOTALS
15P
15C
17F

090111

0930
1 slice whole wheat bread (2C)
1 tsp. peanut butter (2F)
2 egg whites (1P)
1 oz. skim mozzarella (1P)

really had to choke those egg whites down, but needed fuel before Nasty Girls at 11

1300
2 pancakes (2C 2F)
4 tsp. maple syrup (2C)
4 oz. beef (4P)
4 cashews (2F)

1900
6 oz. turkey burger (4P)
2 Tbsp. ketchup (1C)
1/4 c. hummus (1C 9F)
1/2 raw tomato (0.25C)
2 1/2 c. red leaf lettuce (0.25C)
1 green pepper (0.5C)
1 c. strawberry/banana puree (1C)

2030
1 oz. skim mozz (1P)
1 c. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
1 c. strawberry/banana puree (1C)
1 luna bar (1.3P 2F)

2200
tasty, tasty ice cream (damn you, chad)

TOTALS
13.3P
12C
17F (plus ice cream)

090110

1000
2 eggs (2P)
4 strips bacon (1P)
2 pancakes (4C 3F)
8 oz. cran-orange juice (3C)

1300
1 oz. skim mozzarella (1P)
1 dish ice cream

1930
1/4 c. refried beans (1C)
1 tortilla (2C)
1/4 c. salsa (0.5C)
3 oz. pork (3P)
1/2 oz. cheese (.5P)

2100
2 chocolate chip cookies
4 bites pepperoni pizza, no crust

TOTALS (w/out offending ice cream, pizza, cookies)
7.5P
10.5C
3F

090109

0700
1 luna bar (1.3P 2F)
1 banana (3C)

0845
8 oz. herbal tea
1 mini croissant (2C)

1030
6 oz. yogurt (2C 2P)
1/4 c. dried cranberries and raisins (1C)
2 tsp. sunflower seeds (8F)

1200
1.5 c. lentils (6C)
1 oz. feta (1P)
3 hardboiled egg whites (1.5P)
1 ciabatta roll (3C)

1500
3 oz. chicken (3P)
1/4 c. pasta (1C)
9 almonds (3F)

2000
Fried cod
chips
curry sauce
ice cream sandwich

TOTALS (w/out dinner)
9P
18C
13F

090108

0615
2 slices whole wheat bread (4C)
2 tbsp all-natural peanut butter (12F)
1 tbsp all-natural raspberry jam (0.5C)
6 oz. pure OJ (2C)

0830
1 banana (3C)

0900
1 1/3 c. oatmeal (4C)
4 oz. organic skim milk (1P 1C)
2 tbsp. raisins (2C)

1100
handful of sunflower seeds
4 chocolate-covered macadamia nuts (6F)

1200
8 oz. grilled chicken satay (8P)
1 Tbsp. spicy peanut sauce (6F)
8 oz. organic skim milk (2P 2C)

1430
6 oz. raw carrots (0.75C)

1530
6 pieces fresh tuna/crab/avocado sushi w/ minimal rice (1P 0.5F 1C)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce (2C)

1900
1 pepper (0.5C)
0.5 c. hummus (2C, 18F)
1.5 c. asparagus (1.5C)
1 slice peach pie (0.25C 4F)
1 Tbsp. chocolate ganache (2F)

TOTALS
12P
27.5C
48.5F