JulieP757 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 M3 - BBQ pork chop, lots of cabbage sauteed in bacon grease, baked sweet potato w ghee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 My 3 day "Stay-Cation" is over so back to work for me today Got a lot of cleaning/organizing done, so I feel like I accomplished something - and I got to exercise everyday. Didn't go to the gym yesterday, but still managed to get almost 10,000 steps in just running errands. M1 - breakfast hash w extra power greens topped w 2 over easy eggs and black coffee M2 - BBQ pork chop, 1/2 c sweet potato w ghee, cabbage sautéed in bacon fat M3 - HUGE salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, chard, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, radish, red pepper, beets and avocado topped w 1 hb egg and BBQ chicken breast. Dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 M1 - egg salad made w 3 hb eggs and a heaping tbsp mayo, 1 1/2 cups golden pepper soup M2 - HUGE salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, chard, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, radish, red pepper, beets and avocado topped w a can of tuna. Dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil. M3 - Baked salmon, 1/2 c sweet potato, cabbage sautéed in bacon fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yesterday was a long day. I was up at 5, breakfast at 6, lunch at 11, dinner at 4:30. I was up until midnight, so I had 2 hb eggs and an apple Larabar around 9. Food today: M1 - breakfast hash w 2 over easy eggs, black coffee w co M2 - baked salmon, the last of the cabbage sauteed in bacon grease and about 1/2 cup baked sweet potato M3 - burger on a big salad with lots of veggies Did a body pump class this morning and hoping I can find time for a walk this afternoon. I have lots of cooking/cleaning to do for Easter dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 M1 - 3 eggs scrambled in ghee, 3 pc bacon, black coffeeM2 - big salad with lots of veggies topped w a can of tuna and dressed w balsamic and avocado oilPWO - 2 halves of deviled eggExercise: 10,000 steps on the treadmill and a body pump classPWO - egg whitesM3 - ham with a little cherry plum sauce, layered cauliflower salad, french green beans, roasted carrots and garlic roasted broccoli Dessert will be a sliver of flourless chocolate cake w fresh whipped cream and strawberries I'd post a pic of my dinner but I cannot figure out how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Yesterday's food - not really on template at all M1 (not really a meal - still full from the day before) 2 halves of deviled egg M2 -breakfast hash w 2 eggs, another deviled egg half and a sliver of chocolate cake M3 - ham w cherry sauce, garlic roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, green beans, leftover cauliflower salad Did almost 14,000 steps. Enjoyed the gorgeous spring weather by walking at lunch and after dinner Today's food: M1 - breakfast hash cooked in ghee w 3 over easy eggs, black coffee M2 - huge salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, green pepper, cucumber, radish, tomato, beets, half an avocado topped w ham and a hb egg. Dressed w balsamic and EVOO M3 - 2 good sized roasted chicken thighs, garlic roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, green beans and about 1/4 cup sweet potato all topped w ghee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Walked at lunch and got a good dose of much needed sunshine. Added a sliver of chocolate beast after M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Today's food: M1 - breakfast hash cooked in ghee w 2 over easy eggs, black coffee M2 - 2 good sized roasted chicken thighs, garlic roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, green beans and about 1/2 cup sweet potato all topped w ghee PWO - two halves of deviled egg Body pump class and finish up 10K steps on the treadmill M3 - huge salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, green pepper, cucumber, radish, tomato, beets, half an avocado topped w ham and a hb egg. Dressed w balsamic and EVOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 M1- breakfast hash -turnips, onions, red peppers, mushrooms, spinach- cooked in coconut oil and topped w 3 over easy eggs, black coffee w co M2- huge salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, orange pepper, radish, tomato, broccoli, half an avocado topped w chicken breast and a hb egg. Dressed w balsamic and EVOO M3 - carnitas, steamed broccoli w ghee, about 1/3 of a small sweet potato w ghee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 M3 yesterday was at 4:45 pm and I took a body pump class at 5:45 pm yesterday. My meal times were all earlier than normal because I got up a 4:30 am to make it to an appt on time. I did not eat a post work out snack because 1)I didn't have anything with me and was an hour from home and 2)I was still full from M3. I'm thinking that was a mistake because I couldn't get to sleep later in the evening - largely because I was hungry. Finally got out of bed at 11 pm and made 2 over easy eggs, 2 pc bacon and a couple bites of sweet potato and I was finally able to get to sleep. I should have had a post work out meal.... Still waiting for the results of the thyroid panel my doctor ran last week. Wonder how long this takes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 M1 - breakfast hash topped w 3 over easy eggs all cooked in coconut oil, black coffee cooked in coconut oil M2 - not template, but it's what I really wanted. Vanilla avocado smoothie made w a whole small avocado, 1/3 cup coconut milk, splash of vanilla, sprinkle of vanilla bean powder and a scoop of Jay Robb vanilla whey powder. Added water and ice to get the right consistency. Delish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 M3 will be a grilled burger on top of a huge salad of baby greens, spinach, kale, shredded carrots, cucumber, red pepper, radish, broccoli, beets, sweet potato and avocado dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 M1 - 2 over easy eggs, 3 pc bacon, black coffee w co. Not a veggie in sight this morning M2 HUGE salad (leftover from last night) dressed w avocado oil and champagne vinegar w a slice of paleo meatloaf M3 will be more meatloaf, green beans w ghee and roasted brussels sprouts Did a massive cook up today. made Johnny's meatloaf again and this time I put all the ketchup in the meat mixture and added a second egg. I've decided a really do like the thyme flavor,but I still only use half a teaspoon in the recipe. Sliced it, wrapped it and put most of it in the freezer. Made a huge batch of breakfast hash using ground pork, turnips, orange and red pepper and baby bella mushrooms. Portioned it and put it in the freezer - at least 2 week's worth. Made regular meatloaf and potatoes au gratin for the kids. Prepped the green beans, fresh corn for the kids and brussels sprouts. I should be good for food for a while. I have carnitas, kalua pig and chicken breast in the freezer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Did a body pump class yesterday evening before M3. Had 2 egg whites for a post work out meal. Added about 1/3 of a small sweet potato w coconut oil to M3. today's food: M1 breakfast hash topped w 3 over easy eggs, black coffee w co M2- huge salad with lots of veggies topped w 2 egg yolks and 1 hb egg and a can of tuna M3 - paleo meatloaf, green beans, brussels sprouts and 1/3 of a small sweet potato w co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thyroid test results all came back and they look normal to me. So, it's probably menopause that's causing my issues Or worse yet, it could be something I'm eating. I hope not. I like my food a lot. M1 breakfast hash w two over easy eggs, black coffee w co M2 - big salad w baby greens,spinach, kale, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, roasted beets, half an avocado topped w carnitas and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil M3- paleo meatloaf, roasted brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup sweet potato w co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Think I am going to stop the Elestrin (estrogen) gel I've been using for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. I use the lowest dosage and only every other day, but that could be contributing to the bloating I'm experiencing. I'll give this change a week or two before I start the next test - Low FODMAP. I printed out the Low FODMAP list and can I just say I how sad I am to see several of my favorite foods on the list? I have a bunch of avocados, broccoli, beets and brussels sprouts in the fridge, so I am going to phase out the FODMAPS over the next two weeks. Things I eat on a regular basis that I will give up for a month or so: Asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, garlic, mushrooms, okra, onions and avocados. Seriously - I would cry except that I see sweet potatoes (with coconut oil - my new favorite) ARE okay to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 M1 - breakfast hash w three over easy eggs, black coffee w co M2 - big salad w baby greens, spinach, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, roasted beets, half an avocado topped w hb egg and roasted chicken thighs and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil M3- paleo meatloaf, roasted brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup sweet potato w co Went out at lunch and bought Garden of Life Raw Enzymes. Doesn't appear to contain any noncompliant ingredients. The first four brands I looked at had malodextrin in them. Hope this helps with the bloating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 M1 - breakfast hash w two over easy eggs, half an avocado, black coffee w co M2 - roasted chicken thighs, roasted carrots and broccoli and half an avocado M3- kalua pig, roasted brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup sweet potato w co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 So I've been doing a lot of reading on leaky gut and it occurred to me that I had two 10 day courses of powerful antibiotics and a course of steroids in February. Now I've had two back to back yeast infections. So, I'm pretty sure my gut is all messed up. I bought some Garden of Life Raw Enzymes w probiotics and started taking them with each meal on Wednesday. My stomach has felt like it had a big rock in it every time I ate, but that's starting to get better and I'm finally getting hungry for meals again. I hate that overstuffed miserable feeling. My portions have not changed nor have the foods I eat. Pretty much the same thing every day, so it's a relief that things seem to be getting back to normal. Who knew that I'd WANT to feel hungry I also added a cup of kamboucha each day and I'm pulling some bone broth out of the freezer to start drinking again. I've lost three pounds so far (a pound a day) and the bloat is going away slowly but surely. I haven't even changed my diet yet, so hopefully I can keep eating all the FODMAPs that I love. I have 3 or 4 lbs to go to get back to "normal". Heading into work in a few. Food today: M1 - breakfast hash (ground pork, turnips, red pepper and mushrooms) topped w 3 over easy eggs all cooked in coconut oil M2 - big salad w baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, cucumber, radish, broccoli, beets and avocado topped w a hb egg, roasted chicken thigh and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil M3 - TBD, but I'm thinking steak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Didn't feel like cooking. Pulled some pumpkin chili out of the freezer and called it dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 M1 - breakfast hash w 3 over easy eggs cooked in coconut oil, black coffee w co M2- Chicken Tagine from the freezer - w tomatoes, butternut squash, cauliflower, olives, half a Gingerade kamboucha pre-work out - quest bar - I was desperate and not at home. I thought I could make it without anything, but I was hungry before I even hit the gym Did 10,000 steps and a body pump class M3 - chuck roast topped w bone broth thickened w xanthan gum, about 1/2 c potato mashed w ghee, roasted veggies - green beans, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and zucchini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 M1 - breakfast hash w 3 over easy eggs cooked in coconut oil, black coffee w co M2 - big salad w baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, cucumber, radish, broccoli, tomato, red pepper, beets and avocado topped w baked salmon and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil M3 - chuck roast topped w bone broth thickened w xanthan gum, about 1/2 c baked sweet potato w co, roasted veggies - green beans, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and zucchini Today's focus - pay closer attention to hunger cues to make sure I'm not overeating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 M1 - breakfast out w a friend. I'll stick to eggs, bacon and maybe some fruit. M2 - big salad w baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, cucumber, radish, broccoli, tomato, red pepper, beets and avocado topped w baked salmon and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil M3 - chuck roast topped w bone broth thickened w xanthan gum, about 1/2 c baked sweet potato w co, roasted veggies - green beans, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and zucchini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Breakfast out yesterday was not good. I knew before I left the restaurant that the food had been cooked in soybean oil. Stomach bloated up and started to hurt almost immediately. I asked the restaurant manager about it before I left and yep, they use soybean oil. Why is it that so many people think soy is healthy?? M3 was my M2 yesterday and I also ate M3 out. I ordered an antipasto salad without any cheese. Didn't notice any ill effects from the pepperoni, salami and ham fortunately. Back to MY food today. M1 - breakfast hash w 3 over easy eggs cooked in coconut oil, black coffee w co Mid morning - two big mugs of bone broth M2 - chuck roast topped w bone broth thickened w xanthan gum, couple of cups of roasted veggies - green beans, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and zucchini w a drizzle of avocado oil, half a cosmic cranberry kombucha M3 - big salad w baby greens, spinach, kale, carrots, cucumber, radish, broccoli, tomato, red pepper, beets and avocado topped w baked salmon and dressed w lemon juice and avocado oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Did a really hard body pump class about an hour and a half after M3. Had two egg whites right afterward and the yolks and half a chicken thigh about an hour later because I was still hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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