Yesterday...
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal (225)
Lunch: Mango Smoothie (300)
Dinner: Mexican Bowl and Green Tea Ginger ale (400 + 140)
Total: 1065
Today...
Breakfast: Green Goodness Smoothie (280)
Lunch: Gnocchi with herbed tomato sauce (400)
Dinner: Quinoa with Garbanzos, Navy beans, and tomato sauce (450)
Total: 1130
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 14
So Bloggers, it appears I've fallen a bit behind on my Blog, However, I have not fallen behind on my plan :) I've been on my mid-shift this week (12-8pm) by the time I get home I barely have the energy to wash my face and fall into bed. So, today I am going to blog a little differently just to get myself back into the groove... You know how magazines always have the product endorsement pages? I must admit it is a job I always secretly wanted, if it is even a job... anyway. Here are some things I have found so far in my journey:
Meal Replacement: http://bolthouse.com/
Sneaker: http://www.zappos.com/salomon-xa-comp-4-asphalt-black-cloudy-blue
Workout Track: http://www.amazon.com/Sufjan-Stevens/e/B000APT3D0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1274972400&sr=1-2-ent
Grain: http://www.quinoa.net/
Hydration Vessel: http://www.korwater.com/
Workout Top: http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=top_camis_tanks&product_id=2055986135&Page=2&pgcount=25&sort=lp#
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 06 & 07
Yesterday...
Breakfast: What I like to call a "scrambled omelette": 2 eggs, 2 slices of ham, 1/4 c of reduced fat feta; and Apple Juice (278 + 80)
Snack: No snack
Lunch: Leftover Morrocca-reanean Bowl: (400)
Snack: Oops :(
Dinner: Gnocchi w/ Pesto and Chicken (500)
Total: 1258... yeay!
Today...
Breakfast: Scrambled Omelette and Apple Juice (278 +80)
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: 1/2 bowl of soup... not very hungry and a Green tea/ginger ale (55 + 140)
Snack: No time
Dinner: High Protein Mac and Cheese (abt 400)
Total: 953... not so good... my glass of milk will bring it up to 1053 ;)
High Protein Mac and Cheese
8 oz box of whole wheat macaroni
24 oz container of no fat cottage cheese
8 0z package of reduced fat cheddar
6 oz container of greek yogurt
1 can of butter beans
10 oz package of cubed turkey (ham would be good too)
Seasonings used: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sea salt and mustard
1) Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain
2) Stir everything together in an oven safe dish or a dutch oven/ stock pot
3) If cooking in oven, preheat to 350, bake for 30-45 mins; if cooking on stove, cook over medium heat for 5-10 mins stirring regularly
Breakfast: What I like to call a "scrambled omelette": 2 eggs, 2 slices of ham, 1/4 c of reduced fat feta; and Apple Juice (278 + 80)
Snack: No snack
Lunch: Leftover Morrocca-reanean Bowl: (400)
Snack: Oops :(
Dinner: Gnocchi w/ Pesto and Chicken (500)
Total: 1258... yeay!
Today...
Breakfast: Scrambled Omelette and Apple Juice (278 +80)
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: 1/2 bowl of soup... not very hungry and a Green tea/ginger ale (55 + 140)
Snack: No time
Dinner: High Protein Mac and Cheese (abt 400)
Total: 953... not so good... my glass of milk will bring it up to 1053 ;)
High Protein Mac and Cheese
8 oz box of whole wheat macaroni
24 oz container of no fat cottage cheese
8 0z package of reduced fat cheddar
6 oz container of greek yogurt
1 can of butter beans
10 oz package of cubed turkey (ham would be good too)
Seasonings used: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sea salt and mustard
1) Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain
2) Stir everything together in an oven safe dish or a dutch oven/ stock pot
3) If cooking in oven, preheat to 350, bake for 30-45 mins; if cooking on stove, cook over medium heat for 5-10 mins stirring regularly
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 05
Ooops... I'm a slacker. Went away for the weekend, and deviated slightly from my plan, BUT I'm back on track today :)
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal w/ milk and an Apple Juice (225 + 80)
Snack: oops
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich (abt 500) Silly me forgot my lunch... had to grab something from the mall cafe
Snack: Sunchips (160)
Dinner: What I like to call "Morroca-ranian Bowl" (abt 400/ serving)
Total: 1365 (a little over... my fault for forgetting my lunch)
1 bag of Couscous
1 can of chickpeas (rinsed)
1 can of Cannalini beans (rinsed)
2 tbs tomato paste
4 tbs olive oil
3 chicken breasts
1/4 c feta cheese
Seasonings:
2 tbs crushed garlic
Cumin
Sea Salt
Onion Powder (for onion lovers-- you could use real onions)
1) Chicken:
* Cut into chunks
* Heat Olive oil in a non-stick skillet w/ garlic on low-med
* Add chicken and cook through
* Spoon out chicken onto paper towel and set olive oil aside
2) Cook Couscous according to package directions
3) Chickpeas:
* Add tomato paste to olive oil (season w/ cumin and onion powder)
* Add chickpeas and stir until covered in paste/oil
* Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 mins on low-med
4) Heat Cannalini beans in microwave for one minute to warm through
5) Mix everything together (including olive oil from skillet)
6) Add sea salt to taste... Enjoy :)
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal w/ milk and an Apple Juice (225 + 80)
Snack: oops
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich (abt 500) Silly me forgot my lunch... had to grab something from the mall cafe
Snack: Sunchips (160)
Dinner: What I like to call "Morroca-ranian Bowl" (abt 400/ serving)
Total: 1365 (a little over... my fault for forgetting my lunch)
1 bag of Couscous
1 can of chickpeas (rinsed)
1 can of Cannalini beans (rinsed)
2 tbs tomato paste
4 tbs olive oil
3 chicken breasts
1/4 c feta cheese
Seasonings:
2 tbs crushed garlic
Cumin
Sea Salt
Onion Powder (for onion lovers-- you could use real onions)
1) Chicken:
* Cut into chunks
* Heat Olive oil in a non-stick skillet w/ garlic on low-med
* Add chicken and cook through
* Spoon out chicken onto paper towel and set olive oil aside
2) Cook Couscous according to package directions
3) Chickpeas:
* Add tomato paste to olive oil (season w/ cumin and onion powder)
* Add chickpeas and stir until covered in paste/oil
* Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 mins on low-med
4) Heat Cannalini beans in microwave for one minute to warm through
5) Mix everything together (including olive oil from skillet)
6) Add sea salt to taste... Enjoy :)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 04
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Harvest Selects Garlic Potato Soup and a Green Tea Ginger Ale (180 + 140)
Snack: a piece of cheese (40)
Dinner: Attempted Open faced tacos w/ shrimp (cooked in a chipotle cream sauce) and my version of refried black beans w/ 2 corn tortillas (abt 350 + 110)
One Budweiser Select 55 (55)
Total: 1160... just about right
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Harvest Selects Garlic Potato Soup and a Green Tea Ginger Ale (180 + 140)
Snack: a piece of cheese (40)
Dinner: Attempted Open faced tacos w/ shrimp (cooked in a chipotle cream sauce) and my version of refried black beans w/ 2 corn tortillas (abt 350 + 110)
One Budweiser Select 55 (55)
Total: 1160... just about right
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Bowl Plan - 03
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Missed :(
Lunch: Bowl of Harvest Selects Italian wedding and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (110 + 140)
Snack: Starbucks Orange-Mango Smoothie (260)
Dinner: Rosemary Garlic Potatoes w/ feta and shrimp... YUMMY (325)
Total: 1060... not bad
1tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 cups red potatoes (sliced)
3/4 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 c of reduced fat Feta cheese
2 tbs crushed or minced garlic
rosemary
salt and pepper
1) heat oil in skillet over medium heat, pour in potatoes
2) cook covered for 10 mins, covered and stirring every 2-3 minutes
3) add shrimp and spread garlic and rosemary over top, cook 2 mins (covered)
4) stir and add feta, keep stirring for one minute until feta is melted and shrimp is orange on the outside and white on the inside
5) add salt and pepper
Save time by using frozen potatoes... Enjoy :)
Snack: Missed :(
Lunch: Bowl of Harvest Selects Italian wedding and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (110 + 140)
Snack: Starbucks Orange-Mango Smoothie (260)
Dinner: Rosemary Garlic Potatoes w/ feta and shrimp... YUMMY (325)
Total: 1060... not bad
1tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 cups red potatoes (sliced)
3/4 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 c of reduced fat Feta cheese
2 tbs crushed or minced garlic
rosemary
salt and pepper
1) heat oil in skillet over medium heat, pour in potatoes
2) cook covered for 10 mins, covered and stirring every 2-3 minutes
3) add shrimp and spread garlic and rosemary over top, cook 2 mins (covered)
4) stir and add feta, keep stirring for one minute until feta is melted and shrimp is orange on the outside and white on the inside
5) add salt and pepper
Save time by using frozen potatoes... Enjoy :)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 02
Gah! What a tiresome day... hopefully working out will come again after floor set... I can barely walk my ankles and calves hurt so bad :( Did well diet wise though... I think
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Leftover Shrimp Diavolo and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (385 + 140)
Snack: Oats N Honey Granola Bar (180, not an ideal snack, but sometimes you need something quick)
Dinner: Sauted Fennel and Shrimp over Red Quinoa w/ Canelini beans... This recipe wasn't anything fantastic, but it was filling and light. Added in some crushed garlic, lime juice, and pepper. Won't be winning a culinary award anytime soon for that one... Oh well, can't win em all :) (272)
For a grand total of 1262... PERFECT!
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Leftover Shrimp Diavolo and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (385 + 140)
Snack: Oats N Honey Granola Bar (180, not an ideal snack, but sometimes you need something quick)
Dinner: Sauted Fennel and Shrimp over Red Quinoa w/ Canelini beans... This recipe wasn't anything fantastic, but it was filling and light. Added in some crushed garlic, lime juice, and pepper. Won't be winning a culinary award anytime soon for that one... Oh well, can't win em all :) (272)
For a grand total of 1262... PERFECT!
Monday, May 10, 2010
The Bowl Plan - Day 01
Let's begin by putting it ALL out there:
Beginning weight: 164
Body Fat: 36.8% (ewww!)
Waist: 39 (at belly button)
Hips: 41
Today was a good day, but let me just say that I am NOT an avid calorie counter... I'm doing all this in the name of research :)
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal with Skim Milk (220 cals)
Snack: Del Monte Mandarin Orange cup (40 cals)
Lunch: 1 cup Select Harvest, Italian Wedding Soup (110 cals), A Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale (140 cals, also these are AWESOME alternatives for soda lovers)
Snack: Missed :( Got held up at the grocery store
Dinner: Shrimp Fra Diavolo (385 cals/serving)
My nightly glass of milk (I know... I get it from my Grandmama) (100 cals)
Total: 995 (not good-- health wise I should be doing about 12o0 cals, Must add that snack!)
I've decided to pick a protein for the week to conserve on groceries, this week: Shrimp!
My recipe for Shrimp Fra Diavolo
8 ounces Quinoa Spaghetti Pasta
1 tbs. olive oil
1 small jar of mushrooms (adds an earthyness to spicy tomato sauce)
1/2 tsp of minced or crushed garlic
2 cups of basic marinara (homemade or jar)
3/4 lb/ 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
Seasonings: Sea Salt, Pepper, Crushed red pepper flakes, Cayenne (makes it nose-running spicy)
1) Cook pasta according to package, drain, keep warm by putting back in warm pot
2) Heat oil in skillet on medium/low; add mushrooms and saute for 4mins
3) Add garlic to mushrooms and stir for 1min
4) Stir in marinara and seasonings; bring to a simmer for 5mins
5) Add shrimp and cook for 3mins (stirring occasionally)
Yields Four Servings, 385 cals/serving; about 35 grams of protein
Exercise: No...got held up at Harris Teeter and then my landlord had to come by to check on my stove... Also, RIDICULOUS pains in my shins and feet from running around today at work... Forever 21 floor sets are a BITCH!
Beginning weight: 164
Body Fat: 36.8% (ewww!)
Waist: 39 (at belly button)
Hips: 41
Today was a good day, but let me just say that I am NOT an avid calorie counter... I'm doing all this in the name of research :)
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal with Skim Milk (220 cals)
Snack: Del Monte Mandarin Orange cup (40 cals)
Lunch: 1 cup Select Harvest, Italian Wedding Soup (110 cals), A Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale (140 cals, also these are AWESOME alternatives for soda lovers)
Snack: Missed :( Got held up at the grocery store
Dinner: Shrimp Fra Diavolo (385 cals/serving)
My nightly glass of milk (I know... I get it from my Grandmama) (100 cals)
Total: 995 (not good-- health wise I should be doing about 12o0 cals, Must add that snack!)
I've decided to pick a protein for the week to conserve on groceries, this week: Shrimp!
My recipe for Shrimp Fra Diavolo
8 ounces Quinoa Spaghetti Pasta
1 tbs. olive oil
1 small jar of mushrooms (adds an earthyness to spicy tomato sauce)
1/2 tsp of minced or crushed garlic
2 cups of basic marinara (homemade or jar)
3/4 lb/ 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
Seasonings: Sea Salt, Pepper, Crushed red pepper flakes, Cayenne (makes it nose-running spicy)
1) Cook pasta according to package, drain, keep warm by putting back in warm pot
2) Heat oil in skillet on medium/low; add mushrooms and saute for 4mins
3) Add garlic to mushrooms and stir for 1min
4) Stir in marinara and seasonings; bring to a simmer for 5mins
5) Add shrimp and cook for 3mins (stirring occasionally)
Yields Four Servings, 385 cals/serving; about 35 grams of protein
Exercise: No...got held up at Harris Teeter and then my landlord had to come by to check on my stove... Also, RIDICULOUS pains in my shins and feet from running around today at work... Forever 21 floor sets are a BITCH!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Preparing for the Bowl
Who thinks diets are stupid? I certainly do. The Atkins DIET, South Beach DIET, The Zone DIET, etc., etc., blah blah blah! That's why (with the inspiration of my mother) I have decided to try what I like to call, The Bowl Plan... NOT DIET! The idea is to learn portion control. It's not all your fault really, "make that a supersize for just forty cents more?" But it is your fault if you continue to fall for it... The idea of the Bowl is to learn how much you need to eat, so that after a little while you won't need the bowl anymore... Right now I am planning some menus and ideas to keep my nutrition balanced while I try to keep this weight loss/health gain plan to a new me! I will officially start my concept on Monday. I plan to put it all out there, current weight, body fat %, measurements-- everything that's just embarrassing enough to keep me on my plan. See ya Monday... and maybe before :)
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