8.31.09

B - 3 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 1 apple, 60 pistachios, 24 almondsL - 1 chicken thigh, 30 R/S almondsS - 20oz. latte (w/ 1 equal), 1 appleD - 4oz. cod filletS - Medium Tagalong Blizzard from Dairy QueenCarbs = 195.2gWell, 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,...

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

B - 1 paleo pancake (1/2c. almonds, 1/4c. coconut milk, 1 egg, 1tsp. honey, 1/2tsp. vanilla, 2tsp. maple syrup), 6 small strawberriesS - 4oz. steak (leftover from last night), 30 pistachios, 1 apple, 1/8c. prunesL - 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 sproutsI was insatiable today, probably...

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Fat Challenge Day 30 - 8.29.09

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosS - 1 venti latte from Starbucks (+ 2 equals), 2tsp. sunbutterS - Peanut Butter Cookie LARABAR (very yummy!)S - 4tsp. sunbutterD - Sirloin steak (~5oz.), 2c. steamed veggies (broccoli, squash, carrots, string beans)S - tons of sunbutter, tons of dried prunes, 30 pistachiosI 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...

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Fat Challenge Day 29 - 8.28.09

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosL - Chicken Cobb salad from Panera (sans cheese & dressing), 1 med. apple, 21 R/S almonds (REALLY delicious lunch, really full though).S - 21 almondsD - 6 buffalo wings (from Buffalo Wild Wings) w/ spicy garlic sauce + side saladS - 6tsp. sunbutter (okay, went a little overboard here:)haha)Carbs = 81...

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Fat Challenge Day 28 - 8.27.09

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 30 pistachiosL - 2 diet cokes (40oz.) - 1@noon, another @ 3pmD - Chicken w/Apricot glaze + asparagus & broccoli from Olive Garden, 1c. salad w/ ~1tbs. dressingS - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 60 pistachios, 1/4c. dried prunesI feel like I'm going to go crazy, WAY too much diet coke & stress at work today. Low on calories & carbs today.Carbs = 63...

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Fat Challenge Day 27 - 8.26.09

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 pistachiosL - 4oz. salmon, 1c. brussel spouts, 21 R/S almondsS - 4oz. salmon, 2tsp. sunbutter, 21 R/S almondsS - 30 pistachiosD - Guacamole, bacon burger from Red Robin (minus bun, cheese & mayo), 1 apple, 30 pistachiosCarbs = 66...

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Fat Challenge Day 26 - 8.25.09

B - 2 eggs (fried), 30 pistachios, 1 appleL - 1.5c meat sauce, 21 R/S almondsDiet coke (20oz.) @ 3PMS - 1/2c. celery/carrot/almonds salad (the last of it!), 15 pistachiosD - Salmon, 1c. brussel sprouts, 30 pistachios, 2tsp. sunbutterS - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakesCarbs = ...

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Fat Challenge Day 25 - 8.24.09

I vow to keep my carbs LOW today. I went way overboard yesterday.B - 2 eggs (fried), 2Tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosS - 20oz. diet cokeL - 1.5c. meat sauce, 21 R/S almondsS - 2 buffalo wings, 1c. celery/carrot/almond salad, 21 R/S almondsD - 2 buffalo wings, 2 eggs (fried), 2tbs. guacamole, 1tbs. salsa, 1c. celery/carrot/almond salad, 30 pistachiosS - 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakesGotta stop later night snacking!! - 6 dried pineapple slices (bad bad bad!)Carbs = 71.2g 179.5gGood...

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Super Spicy Buffalo Wings & Celery, Carrot & Almond Salad

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 butter4tbs. hot sauce1/2tsp. salt1/4tsp. black pepper1/2tsp. cayenne pepper1tbs. paprikaMix 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....

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Fat Challenge Day 24 - 8.23.09

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. sunbutterS - 15 pistachiosD - 5 buffalo wings, 2c....

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Fat Challenge Day 23 - 8.22.09

B - 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachios, 21 R/S almondsS - 2tsp. sunbutterL - 1.5c meat sauce, 1 apple, 30 R/S almondsS - 1 chicken leg, 2tsp. sunbutter, 1/4c. dried prunesD - 8oz. grilled tilapia, 2c. brussel sprouts, 30 pistachiosCarbs = 110.5gHung 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...

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Fat Challenge Day 22 - 8.21.090

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2 tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosS - 20oz. diet cokeS - 1 chicken wing, 1/4c. blueberries, 30 R/S almonds, 2tsp. sunbutterD - ~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 = 87.1gDown another 2lbs.! This brings my total weight loss to 10lbs. since I started...

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Fat Challenge Day 21 - 8.20.09

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosL - 24oz. diet coke (bad, I know, but work was insane today)S - 1 chicken drumstick, 2tsp. sunbutter, 21 R/S almondsD - Meat sauce w/broccoli & cauliflower (1c. meat sauce, 1c. broccoli & cauliflower), 30 R/S almondsCarbs = 69.3gBad 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 SU...

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Fat Challenge Day 20 - 8.19.09

B - 1 banana, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 pistachiosL - 1 tilapia filet (~6oz.), 2tsp. sunbutter, 15 R/S almonds, 15 pistachiosD - 1 Bacon & Guacamole Burger @ Red Robin (sans cheese, bread & mayo), 12 R/S almondsS - 1 banana (they are going bad!), 4 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 9 pecans, 2tsp. coconut flakesCarbs = 87.5gI 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...

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Fat Challenge Day 19 - 8.18.09

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. blueberriesS - 1 chicken wing Carbs = 89.9gTough 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...

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Fat Challenge Day 18 - 8.17.09

B - 2 eggs (fried), 2tbs. guacamole, 12 almondsL - 4oz. salmon filet, 1c. brussel sprouts, 15 pistachiosS - 1/4c. dried prunes, 15 pistachios, 1tsp. sunbutterD - 12 roasted, salted almonds (pre-dinner snack), 1 chicken breast, 2tbs. guacamole, 2tbs. salsa (no sugar), 15 pistachiosS - 5 strawberries, 1/4c. blueberries, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 9 pecan halvesLater that night:) - 1tsp. sunbutter, 12 roasted/salted almondsCarbs = 82...

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Fat Challenge Day 17 - 8.16.09

B - 1 paleo pancake (1/4c. almonds, 1/4c. coconut milk, 1 egg), 1/4c. blueberries, 5 strawberries, 2tsp. maple syrupS - 1 pork chop (w/honey & mustard marinade)S - 1/2c. dried prunes, 12 roasted/salted almondsL/D - 4oz. salmon filet, 1c. brussel sprouts, 6 brazil nutsS - 1 stalk celery, 2tbs. sunbutterCarbs = 111...

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Fat Challenge Day 16 - 8.15.09

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 almondsL - 1 pork chop (w/honey & mustard marinade), 1c. kale w/pine nuts, 21 almondsS - 1/4c. blueberries, 4 strawberries, 9 brazil nutsD - 1 chicken breast, 2c. spinach, bacon (~1 medium slice), 2tbs. walnuts, 1tsp. balsamic vinaigretteCarbs = 55...

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Weathertop Farm

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...

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Fat Challenge Day 15 - 8.14.09

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 almondsL - Meat sauce w/spaghetti squash (~2c.), 21 almonds, 6 brazil nutsS - 12 brazil nuts, 12 almonds, 2 hard-boiled eggsS - 12 pecansD - 1 chicken leg (thigh & leg, tandoori marinade), 2c. cauliflower, 15 almonds, 2 hard-boiled eggsS - 1c. raisins (okay, I was weak, what can I say?), 9 brazil nutsCarbs = 186.1g!!! (The raisins were 114.8g of carbs...

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Fat Challenge Day 14 - 8.13.09

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...

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Fat Challenge Day 13 - 8.12.09

B - 2 eggs (fried) + 30 almondsL - Meat sauce w/spaghetti squash + 21 almonds + 1tsp. peanut butterD - 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 halvesS - 30 almondsCarbs = 62...

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Fat Challenge Day 12 - 8.11.09

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 butterS - 1 apple, 1tsp. peanut butterL - 1.5c. meat sauce w/ 1/2c. spaghetti squash + 2tsp. peanut butter + 21 almondsS - 1 chicken wing, 2tsp. peanut butterD...

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Fat Challenge Day 11 - 8.10.09

B - 2 fried eggs, 30 almonds, 1 banana, 1tsp. peanut butterL - 1/2 t-bone steak, 21 almonds, 2tsp. peanut butterS - 1/8c. blueberries, 4 strawberries, 2tsp. peanut butter (NO MORE PB TODAY!)D - Meat sauce w/ spaghetti squash, 21 almondsS - 4 strawberries, 1 banana, 6 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakes, 1tsp. maple syrupCarbs = 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 si...

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Fat Challenge Day 10 - 8.9.09

B - 12oz. black coffee + Egg & Sausage from McDonald's (no biscuit) + 7.5 brazil nutsS - 4 strawberries + 1/4c. blueberries + 1 Crystal Light lemonade packetD - 1/2 t-bone steak (~1/2lb. beef) + 2c. roasted brussel sprouts + 12 almondsS - 4 strawberries + 1/4c. blueberries + 1 banana + 6 pecan halves + 2tsp. coconut flakes + 1tsp. maple syrupCarbs = ...

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Fat Challenge Day 9 - 8.8.09

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 nutsS - 1 banana + 9 brazil nutsL - Grilled chicken BLT salad (no dressing) from Wendy'sS...

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Fat Challenge Day 8 - 8.7.09

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 nutsS - 1/4c. blueberries, 9 almondsD - Spaghetti squash (~3/4c.) w/meat sauce (~1.5c) + 9 brazil nuts + 15 almondsS...

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Fat Challenge Day 7 - 8.6.09

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 almondsL - N/A...

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Fat Challenge Day 6 - 8.5.09

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

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Fat Challenge Day 5 - 8.4.09

B - 2 eggs (fried), 1/4c. blueberries, 15 almondsL - 1 chicken thigh (tandoori), 1c. zucchini & apples, 15 almondsS - 1/4 BBQ chicken breast, 3tsp. peanut butter (natural) D - 1 chicken drumstick (tandoori), 1.5c. kale w/olive oil, lemon juice & pine nutsS - 4 strawberries, 1/2c. blueberries, 1 banana, 6 pecan halves, 2tsp. coconut flakesFeeling really good today, had a bit of hunger before the afternoon snack (hence the gorge of peanut butter), but I kept my carbs to 8...

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Fat Challenge Day 5 - 8.3.09

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 banana15 brazil nutsLunch -1 chicken thigh (w/ tandoori marinade)1c. broccoli15 almonds, 1/2tsp. butter on broccoliSnack -1/2c. grapes1tsp. 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...

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Fat Challenge Day 4 - 8.2.09

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 blackberries15 almondsSnack -1 bananasunflower seeds (shelled)Lunch - 1/4lb. hamburgerLettuce/onion slices1c. brussel sprouts12 almondsSnack - sunflower seedsbrazil nuts (4)Dinner - @ Kabuki (Japanese Steakhouse)steak (~1oz.)Zucchini, onions,...

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Fat Challenge Day 3 - 8.1.09

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 blackberries12 almondsLunch -Shelled sunflower seeds while riding a 4-wheelerSnack -1 string cheese1/2c. grapes1tsp. peanut butter (not natural)Dinner -1/4lb hamburger (w/egg & SOG BBQ sauce)2 slices...

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