My Paleo-ish Food Journal

8.31.09

Posted by Kate Monday, August 31, 2009 0 comments

B - 3 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 1 apple, 60 pistachios, 24 almonds

L - 1 chicken thigh, 30 R/S almonds

S - 20oz. latte (w/ 1 equal), 1 apple

D - 4oz. cod fillet

S - Medium Tagalong Blizzard from Dairy Queen

Carbs = 195.2g

Well, I had my first cheat in 90 days tonight. It was something I have been craving, especially since there are commercials for it like every other minute on tv! :)

It was surprisingly less tasty than I had imagined. It also made me feel nauseated and SUPER bloated. I wanted to stop halfway though, but didn't want to waste it:). I don't plan to have another one, it was that lackluster. I'm glad I cheated this way, though. It made me realize how wonderful I feel when I don't eat this kind of stuff. I would much rather cheat by eating too much dried fruit or a LaraBar or possibly something like french toast. The dairy with the cookie was just too much for my system. At least I'm assuming it was the combination; dairy in my coffee hasn't been a problem for me.

End of Fat Challenge, but the Paleo attempt continues - 8.30.09

Posted by Kate Sunday, August 30, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 paleo pancake (1/2c. almonds, 1/4c. coconut milk, 1 egg, 1tsp. honey, 1/2tsp. vanilla, 2tsp. maple syrup), 6 small strawberries

S - 4oz. steak (leftover from last night), 30 pistachios, 1 apple, 1/8c. prunes

L - 1 chicken drumstick (roasted in the oven with garlic, olive oil & cajun spices), 60 pistachios, large latte from Starbucks (+ 2equals)

D - 4oz. cod fillet (spice crusted & mustard sauce - GROSS! Had to throw the remaining out it was so nasty), 2c. brussel sprouts

I was insatiable today, probably b/c I was just hanging around the house. LOTS of snacking.

Carbs = 133.3g

For real, tomorrow I'll be back on track:).

Fat Challenge Day 30 - 8.29.09

Posted by Kate Saturday, August 29, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

S - 1 venti latte from Starbucks (+ 2 equals), 2tsp. sunbutter

S - Peanut Butter Cookie LARABAR (very yummy!)

S - 4tsp. sunbutter

D - Sirloin steak (~5oz.), 2c. steamed veggies (broccoli, squash, carrots, string beans)

S - tons of sunbutter, tons of dried prunes, 30 pistachios

I went way over on my carbs today, but I don't feel too bad about it. I didn't anything too awful (except for the latte & equal), but it was oh so delicious.

Back on track tomorrow:).

Carbs = 161.5g

Fat Challenge Day 29 - 8.28.09

Posted by Kate Friday, August 28, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

L - Chicken Cobb salad from Panera (sans cheese & dressing), 1 med. apple, 21 R/S almonds (REALLY delicious lunch, really full though).

S - 21 almonds

D - 6 buffalo wings (from Buffalo Wild Wings) w/ spicy garlic sauce + side salad

S - 6tsp. sunbutter (okay, went a little overboard here:)haha)

Carbs = 81.6g

Fat Challenge Day 28 - 8.27.09

Posted by Kate Thursday, August 27, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 30 pistachios

L - 2 diet cokes (40oz.) - 1@noon, another @ 3pm

D - Chicken w/Apricot glaze + asparagus & broccoli from Olive Garden, 1c. salad w/ ~1tbs. dressing

S - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 60 pistachios, 1/4c. dried prunes

I feel like I'm going to go crazy, WAY too much diet coke & stress at work today. Low on calories & carbs today.

Carbs = 63.6g

Fat Challenge Day 27 - 8.26.09

Posted by Kate Wednesday, August 26, 2009 0 comments

Weight is back up 3lbs. I need to go back to not weighing again and just go by body comp (although, that is lagging a little, too). Still feeling great, though!

B - 1/3 banana, 3 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

L - 4oz. salmon, 1c. brussel spouts, 21 R/S almonds

S - 4oz. salmon, 2tsp. sunbutter, 21 R/S almonds

S - 30 pistachios

D - Guacamole, bacon burger from Red Robin (minus bun, cheese & mayo), 1 apple, 30 pistachios

Carbs = 66.2g

Fat Challenge Day 26 - 8.25.09

Posted by Kate Tuesday, August 25, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 eggs (fried), 30 pistachios, 1 apple

L - 1.5c meat sauce, 21 R/S almonds

Diet coke (20oz.) @ 3PM

S - 1/2c. celery/carrot/almonds salad (the last of it!), 15 pistachios

D - Salmon, 1c. brussel sprouts, 30 pistachios, 2tsp. sunbutter

S - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes

Carbs = 79g

Fat Challenge Day 25 - 8.24.09

Posted by Kate Monday, August 24, 2009 0 comments

I vow to keep my carbs LOW today. I went way overboard yesterday.

B - 2 eggs (fried), 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

S - 20oz. diet coke

L - 1.5c. meat sauce, 21 R/S almonds

S - 2 buffalo wings, 1c. celery/carrot/almond salad, 21 R/S almonds

D - 2 buffalo wings, 2 eggs (fried), 2tbs. guacamole, 1tbs. salsa, 1c. celery/carrot/almond salad, 30 pistachios

S - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes

Gotta stop later night snacking!! - 6 dried pineapple slices (bad bad bad!)

Carbs = ~~71.2g~~ 179.5g

Good day today despite having a really weird dinner:). I am so in love with that celery, carrot & almond salad. I think I'll omit the honey next time to see if I like it as much without the added sweetness. Super yummy!!

Update: Had a few slices of dried pineapple (with sugar in the ingredients) this evening. I have GOT TO STOP doing this. I am caving and it's killing my morale. :(

Super Spicy Buffalo Wings & Celery, Carrot & Almond Salad

Posted by Kate Sunday, August 23, 2009 0 comments

Tonight, I decided to make some buffalo wings for the hubby & me:).

Buffalo Wings:
8-12 wings (with tips removed and separated at joint)
3tbs. melted butter
4tbs. hot sauce
1/2tsp. salt
1/4tsp. black pepper
1/2tsp. cayenne pepper
1tbs. paprika

Mix all the ingredients together (except for wings), reserving some of the sauce for basting once cooked. In a ziplock baggie, combine the sauce & wings marinade for a few hours. Make sure to coat each wing with the sauce.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes, turning once, until well-browned. Baste with reserved sauce.

As a side dish for this, I made a celery, carrot & almond salad (from Mark's Daily Apple).

5-7 stalks celery
3 carrots
1c. almonds

Dressing:
4tsp. lemon juice
1tsp. honey
1/4c. olive oil
1/2tsp. fresh ginger, minced
Salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients and serve cold or at room temperature.

Fat Challenge Day 24 - 8.23.09

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B - Paleo pancake (1/2c. ground almonds, 1/4c. coconut milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp. honey, 2 tsp. maple syrup, 1tbs. coconut oil), 4 med. strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries.
*Decided to double the amount of almonds to help thicken up the pancake. It definitely worked! However, I am horrible at flipping these things b/c they fall apart so easily. Next time I'll use a plate. I also burned it, but it was still yummy with the maple syrup:).

L - 8oz. tilapia, 30 pistachios, 2tsp. sunbutter

S - 15 pistachios

D - 5 buffalo wings, 2c. celery, carrot & almond salad

S - 4tsp. sunbutter, 2 now-&-later candies (I totally caved), 30 pistachios

Later that night... 1/4c. dried prunes. Seriously bad eating/snacking day!

Carbs = 117.9g

Fat Challenge Day 23 - 8.22.09

Posted by Kate Saturday, August 22, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios, 21 R/S almonds

S - 2tsp. sunbutter

L - 1.5c meat sauce, 1 apple, 30 R/S almonds

S - 1 chicken leg, 2tsp. sunbutter, 1/4c. dried prunes

D - 8oz. grilled tilapia, 2c. brussel sprouts, 30 pistachios

Carbs = 110.5g

Hung around the house for most of the day (hence all the snacking). But I did go shopping and tried on a few clothes today. I am just shy of two sizes smaller in pants & dresses! :)

Too many carbs today, I caved and snacked on prunes while making dinner. The tilapia was delicious. I also had quite a bit of sunbutter today. It was somewhat of an acquired taste, but now I really love it! It helps me keep peanut butter out of my diet:).

Fat Challenge Day 22 - 8.21.090

Posted by Kate Friday, August 21, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2 tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

S - 20oz. diet coke

S - 1 chicken wing, 1/4c. blueberries, 30 R/S almonds, 2tsp. sunbutter

D - ~4.5oz. steak, romaine lettuce, 30 pistachios. I had the worst meal in a long time tonight. I don't plan to ever go back to Poor Billy's in Blacksburg, VA again. Horrible service, microwaved bread (which I didn't eat), and about half of the steak I got was hard grisly fat.

S -

Carbs = 87.1g

Down another 2lbs.! This brings my total weight loss to 10lbs. since I started the zone diet and then 22 days of paleo-ish diet.

I feel really good and the cravings aren't nearly as bad as they used to be. Football/tailgating season is coming up in a few short weeks, though. That will be the real test! :)

Fat Challenge Day 21 - 8.20.09

Posted by Kate Thursday, August 20, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

L - 24oz. diet coke (bad, I know, but work was insane today)

S - 1 chicken drumstick, 2tsp. sunbutter, 21 R/S almonds

D - Meat sauce w/broccoli & cauliflower (1c. meat sauce, 1c. broccoli & cauliflower), 30 R/S almonds

Carbs = 69.3g

Bad day today b/c of stress & craziness at work. Skipped lunch and had tons of diet coke instead. I need to remember that this makes my workouts SUCK!

Fat Challenge Day 20 - 8.19.09

Posted by Kate Wednesday, August 19, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios

L - 1 tilapia filet (~6oz.), 2tsp. sunbutter, 15 R/S almonds, 15 pistachios

D - 1 Bacon & Guacamole Burger @ Red Robin (sans cheese, bread & mayo), 12 R/S almonds

S - 1 banana (they are going bad!), 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecans, 2tsp. coconut flakes

Carbs = 87.5g

I know I need to lay off the fruit if I want to lose weight, but the fruit is just so DELICIOUS right now and it is really helping with my sweet cravings. Once fall hits, I plan to switch to pretty much all veggie for my carbs. Until then, I plan to eat as much fruit as my 80 or so grams of carbs will allow:).

Broke my vow to eat only humanely raised/slaughtered meat today by eating a burger at Red Robin. It definitely wasn't as good as the hamburger we get from Ellett Valley Beef Co., but I still think it's better to eat meat out occasionally than to eat that soy crap.

Body comp is starting to show improvement, especially around the waist/hips!

Fat Challenge Day 19 - 8.18.09

Posted by Kate Tuesday, August 18, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 fried eggs, 2Tbs. guacamole, 1 banana, 24 almonds

L - 1 chicken thigh, 1 chicken wing, 30 pistachios, 1/8c. dried prunes

S - 2tsp. sunbutter, 21 roasted/salted almonds, 1/8c. dried prunes, 15 pistachios

D - 2 (4oz.) tilapia filets (grilled & delicious!), 12 roasted/salted almonds, 5 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries

S - 1 chicken wing

Carbs = 89.9g

Tough to keep my carbs down today. I was really wanting to eat my way through the bananas & dried prunes in the house:).

Side note: I am the master of the grill now. I have wrestled the title from Adam due to my recent success on the grill. I now understand why men are so in love with grilling, it's fast, fun and there's practically NO clean-up! :)

Fat Challenge Day 18 - 8.17.09

Posted by Kate Monday, August 17, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 eggs (fried), 2tbs. guacamole, 12 almonds

L - 4oz. salmon filet, 1c. brussel sprouts, 15 pistachios

S - 1/4c. dried prunes, 15 pistachios, 1tsp. sunbutter

D - 12 roasted, salted almonds (pre-dinner snack), 1 chicken breast, 2tbs. guacamole, 2tbs. salsa (no sugar), 15 pistachios

S - 5 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 9 pecan halves

Later that night:) - 1tsp. sunbutter, 12 roasted/salted almonds

Carbs = 82.3g

Fat Challenge Day 17 - 8.16.09

Posted by Kate Sunday, August 16, 2009 0 comments

B - 1 paleo pancake (1/4c. almonds, 1/4c. coconut milk, 1 egg), 1/4c. blueberries, 5 strawberries, 2tsp. maple syrup

S - 1 pork chop (w/honey & mustard marinade)

S - 1/2c. dried prunes, 12 roasted/salted almonds

L/D - 4oz. salmon filet, 1c. brussel sprouts, 6 brazil nuts

S - 1 stalk celery, 2tbs. sunbutter

Carbs = 111.8g

Fat Challenge Day 16 - 8.15.09

Posted by Kate Saturday, August 15, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 fried eggs, 1.5 slices of fried green tomatoes (coconut & egg batter), 21 almonds
*Fried green tomatoes were a bit of a bust - either I've changed my tastes or the coconut doesn't work with FGT's.

S - 2 small strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 12 almonds

L - 1 pork chop (w/honey & mustard marinade), 1c. kale w/pine nuts, 21 almonds

S - 1/4c. blueberries, 4 strawberries, 9 brazil nuts

D - 1 chicken breast, 2c. spinach, bacon (~1 medium slice), 2tbs. walnuts, 1tsp. balsamic vinaigrette

Carbs = 55.5g

Weathertop Farm

Posted by Kate Friday, August 14, 2009 0 comments

I haven't given a well-deserved shout-out to Weathertop Farm, despite having enjoyed their "satisfied protein" for a few months now. Weathertop Farm brings meat (chicken, rabbit) & eggs to our local farmer's market every Saturday (and maybe Wednesday's too, but I only go Saturday's). Their prices on eggs are cheaper than Wal-Mart & they are delicious. I haven't tried the rabbit yet (hubs is weirded-out), but the chicken is beautiful and very lean. We are stocking up for the winter months when the chickens won't be available. We also have an order reserved for "half a hog". I am really looking forward to that in the fall!

I haven't made it out for a farm visit yet, but I definitely want to. The best things about buying from Weathertop are a) it's local and supporting your local farming community is always a good thing, b) it's SUPER fresh & delicious, & c) best of all, the owners really seem to care about the welfare of their animals.

If you are in the New River Valley, Virginia area, I seriously suggest you check them out. You will not be disappointed! The owners are very friendly and helpful, as well.

Fat Challenge Day 15 - 8.14.09

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No sleep last night (~3 hours), so I'm feeling a little rough this morning:).

B - 2oz. coffee (couldn't drink it black), 2 fried eggs + 1.5c kale w/pine nuts + 30 almonds

L - Meat sauce w/spaghetti squash (~2c.), 21 almonds, 6 brazil nuts

S - 12 brazil nuts, 12 almonds, 2 hard-boiled eggs

S - 12 pecans

D - 1 chicken leg (thigh & leg, tandoori marinade), 2c. cauliflower, 15 almonds, 2 hard-boiled eggs

S - 1c. raisins (okay, I was weak, what can I say?), 9 brazil nuts

Carbs = 186.1g!!!

(The raisins were 114.8g of carbs - totally killed the day for me, but they were quite yummy.)

Fat Challenge Day 14 - 8.13.09

Posted by Kate Thursday, August 13, 2009 0 comments

I have been bad... I've been weighing despite my promise not to. I'm up 2lbs. from yesterday! Although, yesterday, I was down 2lbs. So basically, I haven't lost any weight despite cutting out refined carbs for about 2 weeks and keeping all carbs under 100g/day (most of the time pretty close to 80g). I'm keeping with it in hopes that eventually the weight will drop off. I finished off another jar of natural peanut butter last night, so maybe that's the problem? I plan to cut that out going forward, as well as continue to limit my consumption of Crystal Light.

I need to get back to doing CrossFit as well. I've taken almost a week off, but that's enough.

I did walk both dogs last night, though! :)

B - 2 eggs (fried), 1.5c. kale w/pine nuts, 30 almonds

L - Meat sauce w/spaghetti squash (~2c. total), 21 almonds, 6 brazil nuts

S - 15 almonds

D - 1 chicken leg (thigh & drumstick, tandoori marinade) + 2c. roasted cauliflower w/garam marsala + 30 almonds

S - 1c. frozen berries (thawed) + 9 pecan halves + 2tsp. coconut flakes

Carbs = 73.3g

Well, I decided to take measurements today to see if I'd lost any inches since the weight isn't coming off the scale. And I've lost about an inch off every part I measured (waist, hips, thigh, calf). So that makes me feel a little better! :) Last time I measured was June 2009.

Fat Challenge Day 13 - 8.12.09

Posted by Kate Wednesday, August 12, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 eggs (fried) + 30 almonds

L - Meat sauce w/spaghetti squash + 21 almonds + 1tsp. peanut butter

D - 2c. spinach salad w/bacon & 1 chicken breast + 1tbs. balsamic viniagrette + 2tbs. walnuts (seriously DELICIOUS salad, my mom & both almost licked our plates clean. If you are near Blacksburg, VA and have a chance to go to Bud Foster's Restaurant, I would definitely recommend this salad!)

S - 2tsp. peanut butter, 2c. mixed berries, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 9 pecan halves

S - 30 almonds

Carbs = 62.4g

Fat Challenge Day 12 - 8.11.09

Posted by Kate Tuesday, August 11, 2009 0 comments

Had a really weird dream last night, I was about to eat a plate of macaroni & cheese that magically transformed into french fries and then I realized, "Wait a minute, NEITHER of those are paleo" :)haha.

Still feeling achy & "hot behind the eyes". Adam thinks I might be getting swine flu:).

B - 2 fried eggs, 30 almonds, 1/2c. kale w/pine nuts, 1tsp. peanut butter

S - 1 apple, 1tsp. peanut butter

L - 1.5c. meat sauce w/ 1/2c. spaghetti squash + 2tsp. peanut butter + 21 almonds

S - 1 chicken wing, 2tsp. peanut butter

D - 1 chicken breast (w/honey mustard marinade), 2c. roasted cauliflower w/garam marsala, 1/4c. carrot

S - 3 strawberries, 9 pecan halves

Carbs = 82.6g

Fat Challenge Day 11 - 8.10.09

Posted by Kate Monday, August 10, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 fried eggs, 30 almonds, 1 banana, 1tsp. peanut butter

L - 1/2 t-bone steak, 21 almonds, 2tsp. peanut butter

S - 1/8c. blueberries, 4 strawberries, 2tsp. peanut butter (NO MORE PB TODAY!)

D - Meat sauce w/ spaghetti squash, 21 almonds

S - 4 strawberries, 1 banana, 6 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 1tsp. maple syrup

Carbs = 98.5g *extra banana put me over the top, but it would have gone bad.

Super weak today & achy in the afternoon/evening. Hope I'm not getting sick!

Fat Challenge Day 10 - 8.9.09

Posted by Kate Sunday, August 9, 2009 0 comments

B - 12oz. black coffee + Egg & Sausage from McDonald's (no biscuit) + 7.5 brazil nuts

S - 4 strawberries + 1/4c. blueberries + 1 Crystal Light lemonade packet

D - 1/2 t-bone steak (~1/2lb. beef) + 2c. roasted brussel sprouts + 12 almonds

S - 4 strawberries + 1/4c. blueberries + 1 banana + 6 pecan halves + 2tsp. coconut flakes + 1tsp. maple syrup

Carbs = 81g

Fat Challenge Day 9 - 8.8.09

Posted by Kate Saturday, August 8, 2009 0 comments

I need to make a trip to the Farmer's Market this morning b/c I'm out of eggs! I don't know what I'd do without eggs. I eat about 18/week. Which might be a bit high, but they are the cheapest source of protein and they go with pretty much any meal:).

Today might be a bit of a wonky eating day since we are traveling to northern VA to go to a DMB concert with friends.

B - 1 egg (fried), 1.5c. kale w/ pine nuts + 12 almonds + 9 brazil nuts

S - 1 banana + 9 brazil nuts

L - Grilled chicken BLT salad (no dressing) from Wendy's

S - 1 packed of roasted, salted sunflower seed kernels + 9 brazil nuts

S - about 20 brazil nuts throughout the tailgate + a few sips of white wine

D - (@1AM) - Grilled chicken breast from Wendy's + 1/4 Dr. Pepper

Well, I THOUGHT I had done a good job of keeping my carbs under control while eating out, I avoided the bread on the chicken sandwich and got a salad at lunch with no dressing, however, the large amount of nuts eaten really killed it for me. That and the sunflower seeds. Needless to say, I'll be glad to not have to eat out again for awhile, especially fast food... ick!

Carbs = 116g (!!!)

Fat Challenge Day 8 - 8.7.09

Posted by Kate Friday, August 7, 2009 0 comments

Coming up on another weekend:)! We'll be out of town on Saturday, with friends at a concert. I don't think it will be too hard, though. I'll just have to break my vow (for one day) of eating only grass-fed meat. I don't think it will kill my conscience too much.

B - 2 fried eggs, 30 almonds (trying to avoid the extreme hunger before lunch)

L - Spaghetti squash (~3/4c.) w/meat sauce (~1.5c.) + 9 brazil nuts

S - 1/4c. blueberries, 9 almonds

D - Spaghetti squash (~3/4c.) w/meat sauce (~1.5c) + 9 brazil nuts + 15 almonds

S - 1 Italian sausage link w/ onions & peppers (~1/4c.) + 1/4 hard cider beer + a few sips of a Dr. Pepper + 12 almonds (*all but the nuts were at the town festival)

Carbs = 76g

I think this might be the reason for my overall fuzziness, lack of energy, & general bitchiness to life right now:). I'm going to extend this challenge to 4 weeks to see if things don't level out by then. Looks like 2 weeks might be too short to get the full effect. Not that I plan to go bad-carb-crazy once my "challenge" is done. But I would like to not have to watch my healthy carb intake so closely.

All in all felt really good today except for the exhaustion. Hopefully my good mood continues:)!

Fat Challenge Day 7 - 8.6.09

Posted by Kate Thursday, August 6, 2009 0 comments

Seven days in and I made it through yesterday which I hope was my low point. I desperately wanted something sweet or "grainy". :) Instead, I loaded up on fat. Didn't really satisfy my cravings, but it got me through it without succumbing to temptation.

However, I did succumb to the temptation of Crystal Light. I had two packets yesterday evening. I'm going to try to wean myself off of it instead of go cold turkey. Otherwise, I'm doing too many challenges/changes at once.

B - 2 eggs (fried), 21 almonds

L - N/A - worked through lunch

S - 2 chicken wings (tandoori), 1/2c. blueberries, 2tsp. peanut butter, 9 almonds

D - Spaghetti squash with meat sauce (tomatoes, onions, garlic, EVOO, beef broth), 9 brazil nuts, 15 almonds

S - 1 banana, 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 2 tsp. coconut flakes

Carbs = 78g

*Super crabby today... wild mood swings.

Fat Challenge Day 6 - 8.5.09

Posted by Kate Wednesday, August 5, 2009 0 comments

I think I'm going to try to kick my addiction to Crystal Light. It is seriously a problem and I feel like I'm cheating on the whole paleo route since I have like 10 packets a day.

B - 2 fried eggs, 15 almonds, 1tsp. peanut butter (and STILL hungry!)

L - 1 chicken drumstick, leftover kale & pine nuts, 15 almonds, 2tsp. peanut butter, handful of dried cranberries (serious munchies today!)

S - 2 hb eggs, 9 brazil nuts

D - 1 veggie burger, 2 slices of tomato, lettuce, mayo (~1tsp.) @ Red Robin, + 2tsp. peanut butter, some pine nuts

*SERIOUSLY jonesin' for some carbs & meat.

S - 2 eggs scrambled (w/1tsp. milk), 2 veggie bacon slices

Bad day... felt very tired and really having some fierce cravings. Also felt hungry all day despite copious amounts of fat. I don't know what is going on with me today.

Carbs = 109 (dried cranberries were 66g!!)

Fat Challenge Day 5 - 8.4.09

Posted by Kate Tuesday, August 4, 2009 0 comments

B - 2 eggs (fried), 1/4c. blueberries, 15 almonds

L - 1 chicken thigh (tandoori), 1c. zucchini & apples, 15 almonds

S - 1/4 BBQ chicken breast, 3tsp. peanut butter (natural)

D - 1 chicken drumstick (tandoori), 1.5c. kale w/olive oil, lemon juice & pine nuts

S - 4 strawberries, 1/2c. blueberries, 1 banana, 6 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes

Feeling really good today, had a bit of hunger before the afternoon snack (hence the gorge of peanut butter), but I kept my carbs to 86g.

Fat Challenge Day 5 - 8.3.09

Posted by Kate Monday, August 3, 2009 0 comments

Still up 2lbs. but I ate a ton of nuts/seeds yesterday, so maybe that's it. I know I'm obsessing and maybe I should just not weight myself until the end of this challenge.

Breakfast -
2 eggs (fried in olive oil)
1 banana
15 brazil nuts

Lunch -
1 chicken thigh (w/ tandoori marinade)
1c. broccoli
15 almonds, 1/2tsp. butter on broccoli

Snack -
1/2c. grapes
1tsp. natural peanut butter

Dinner -
3/4 chicken breast (w/ SOG's BBQ sauce)
Zucchini & apples (recipe from Paleofood.com)
15 almonds

*New goal after reading Mark Sisson's "How to Eat According to the Primal Blueprint", I'll be attempting to keep my carbs under 80g per day. Today was ~110g.

Fat Challenge Day 4 - 8.2.09

Posted by Kate Sunday, August 2, 2009 0 comments

I'm a little nervous about this fat challenge so far since I've gained 2 lbs in three days. I'm going to keep with it for the 2 weeks, though, but if I continue to gain weight, I'm going to cut back on my food intake. Maybe it was the dried fruit??

Breakfast -
2 eggs (fried)
5 blackberries
15 almonds

Snack -
1 banana
sunflower seeds (shelled)

Lunch -
1/4lb. hamburger
Lettuce/onion slices
1c. brussel sprouts
12 almonds

Snack -
sunflower seeds
brazil nuts (4)

Dinner - @ Kabuki (Japanese Steakhouse)
steak (~1oz.)
Zucchini, onions, bean sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cucumber
Ginger dressing, soy sauce, butter, olive oil (in cooking)
*Proud of myself for ignoring the rice!

Snack -
4 strawberries
blueberries
1 banana
6 pecan halves
2tsp. coconut flakes

Fat Challenge Day 3 - 8.1.09

Posted by Kate Saturday, August 1, 2009 0 comments

Today is my first weekend day (which are the hardest for me) on my challenge. Skipped lunch due to 4-wheelin' with my husband & father-in-law. Had a blast, but was STARVING by time we got home.

Breakfast -
9 almonds (right when I woke up to curb my hunger until I ate breakfast an hour or so later)
2 eggs (fried)
5 blackberries
12 almonds

Lunch -
Shelled sunflower seeds while riding a 4-wheeler

Snack -
1 string cheese
1/2c. grapes
1tsp. peanut butter (not natural)

Dinner -
1/4lb hamburger (w/egg & SOG BBQ sauce)
2 slices of tomato, onions
Son of Grok's BBQ sauce
1c. brussel sprouts
+ dried fruit while making dinner

Snack -
Dried fruit & nuts (my splurge for movie night!)