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