Day 11 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20z. black coffee, 1 gala appleL - banana nut paleo cookies, 3 hot wingsS - 1c. butternut squash, more banana nut cookiesD - 8oz. salmon, 1 deviled egg, 1/3 roasted eggplantS - mixed nuts, wine, deviled eggs @ partyCarbs = Fat = Protein = Calories...

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Day 10 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 40oz. coffee, 1 banana, 1c. butternut squash soupL - 3 fried eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 30 pecan halvesS - Apple pie LarabarD - hot wings (smoked, no breading), celery, diet cokeS - 1 granny smith appleCarbs = 94gFat = 250gProtein = 112gCalories = 2,122Ate a ton today, I don't know what it is about my binge eating on the weekends. It is out of control. Also had some diet soda again today. It's so good... and so bad for me!Really hung over from all the alcohol yesterday. Tired and irritable (this is a reminder...

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Day 9 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 1c. butternut squash soupL - 2 fried eggs, 2 slices baconS - 2 hb eggs, 2c. butternut squash soupD (at tailgate) - chicken nuggets (Chick-Fil-A), 3 jello shooters, bottle of wine, turkey leg @ game, diet coke (w/liquor)S - larabar apple pieCarbs = 107gFat = 111gProtein = 159gCalories = 2,643Okay, well I was a little bad, had a few jello shooters, some diet coke & liquor, plus the chicken was slightly breaded. Too drunk to care at the time, thou...

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My Plan for a Paleo Halloween Party

Okay, so I know I'll be tempted for Halloween, but hopefully I'll be able to avoid the candy and instead opt for some of the recipes below: Pumpkin Spiced Mixed Nuts:Ingredients:* 1 egg white—lightly beaten* 1 tsp. water* 1 cup blanched whole almonds* 1 cup walnut* 1 cup pecan halves* 1/4c. raw honey (*next time I'll use LESS of this, too strong)* 1 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice (or mix together ingredients:1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice)Directions:In...

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Day 8 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 3 eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 1/2 green pepperL - 1 banana, 1 PB cookie larabarS - 30 pecan halvesD - 8oz. tilapia, red wineS -Carbs = 68gFat = 93gProtein = 83gCalories = 1,633Planned to fast, didn't make it:). Tomorrow will be my first Paleo Hokie tailgate. I'm hoping I don't cave (especially after a few glasses of wine), and I'm counting on the shame of having to admit defeat on the 36 Day blog to keep me in li...

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Roasted Eggplant

I don't know what it is about roasting vegetables, but it makes everything better!Ingredients:1 medium eggplant (peeled)3 tbs. olive oil (or enough to spread on eggplant slices)Salt & pepperLemon juiceDirections:Peel eggplant and slice lengthwise into about 1/4 inch slices. Brush each side of each slice with olive oil, salt & pepper one side and place on a greased cookie sheet (I covered it in foil first and then sprayed with Pam).Place in pre-heated 400 degree oven about 10 minutes. Flip when the bottoms...

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Day 7 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee (caramel macchiato beans), 1 PB cookie LarabarL - Chicken Fiesta Salad (3oz. chicken breast, green peppers, picante, guacamole, romaine, black olives)S - 30 pecan halves, 1.5 glasses red wineD - 8oz. tilapia, 1/3 eggplant (roasted in EVOO & lemon juice)S - 20oz. black coffeeCarbs = 53gFat = 56gProtein = 80gCalories = 1,175Tried to fast this AM, but felt really nauseous, so I ate a larabar. Plan to fast through lunch tomorrow, longer if I can. We'll s...

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Day 6 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices applewood baconL - 1.5c. butternut squash bake, 1 pork chop, 2 paleo walnut/raisin/honey cookiesS - remainder of cookies (UGH!!)D - 2 large glasses of wine, 3 fried eggs, 1c. butternut squash bakeCarbs = 182gFat = 169gProtein = 76gCalories = 2,657Okay, this is ridiculous. Didn't work out today except for walking my pups and a pathetic excuse for a warm-up. Drinking too much wine, eating too many carbs.Back on track tomorrow, for su...

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Day 5 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 3 mini paleo pancakes (from Mark's Daily Apple), 2tbs. maple syrup (needed some comfort food this AM:), but now it's sitting like a rock in my tummy.)S - 3 mini paleo pancakes + maple syrup, 1 granny smith appleL - 1 pork chop, 30 pecan halves, 1 glass of red wine (okay, maybe 3)D - 1.5c. butternut squash bake (garlic, EVOO, parsley, butternut squash), 2 slices baconS - 4 paleo walnut raisin honey tea cookies (gross, but ate 4, so what does that say about me)Carbs = 183gFat = 123gProtein = 62gCalories...

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Day 4 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

First weekend day of the challenge!B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices applewood baconS - 1 PB Cookie LarabarL - 1/2 chicken breast, 2c. roasted brussel sprouts, 1 granny smith appleD - 1 pork chop (molasses & coffee marinade), 30 pecan halves, 12oz. black coffee (leftover from marinade)+ a few glasses of red wineCarbs = 101gFat = 99gProtein = 88g Calories = 1,951Picked up our half a hog today. The chest freezer is now full of yummy pork for me to cook up! I also have a huge slab of pork belly that...

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Day 3 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs (fried in bacon drippings), 3 slices applewood bacon(*seriously nauseated from about 9am on... ugh)L - 1c. butternut squash soup, 1/2 chicken breast, 30 pecan halvesS - 1 cherry pie larabar, 1 apple, 20oz. black coffee --attack of the munchies around 3pm.D - 8oz. salmon, 1c. brussel sprouts, 30 R/S almondsS - 1 appleCarbs = 102gFat = 127gProtein = 113gCalories = 2,017Feeling like crap today, not sure if it's the weather (it's overcast here) or what. Also had a horrible case of the munchies...

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Day 2 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

Meal Plan for 10.22.09:B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs (fried in bacon drippings), 2 slices of applewood smoked baconL - 1c. butternut squash soup, 1/2 roasted chicken breast, 30 pecan halvesS - 1 cherry pie LarabarD - 8oz. salmon, 1c. brussel sprouts (both w/olive oil)S - 1 appleCarbs = 84gFat = 104gProtein = 104gCalories = 1,697Very hungry before lunch. I think I need to start bringing nuts to work for the 10-11AM hunger that always hi...

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36 Day Paleo Challenge Begins!!

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs (fried in bacon drippings), 2 slices applewood baconL - 1c. butternut squash soup, 1 roasted chicken leg + wingD - Spinach salad (tomatoes, cucumber, onion, egg (2 HB), artichoke hearts, grilled chicken) --dinner with momS - 1 apple, 1 PB cookie Larabar, 30 pecan halvesCarbs = 71gFat = 120gProtein = 123gCalories = 1,826Went a little crazy with the snack tonight, but that dinner just didn't stay with me long. Feeling good today, just wish I would've exercis...

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Easy Paleo Butternut Squash Soup

My estimate is this makes about 8 cups.Ingredients:1 medium butternut squash, peeled & cut into 1" cubes1 yellow/white onion2-3 tbs. olive oil2 c. homemade chicken stock1 c. water (or more if you want a thinner soup)generous shakes of cinnamonfew shakes of nutmegsalt & pepper to tasteDirections:Heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions. Cook until translucent. Add in butternut squash & chicken stock + 1c. water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer until squash is tender.Put entire mixture...

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10.20.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs (fried in bacon drippings), 2 slices applewood smoked baconL - 2c. butternut squash soup (well, actually measured today and what I thought was 2c. is actually 1c!), 8oz. tilapiaS - PB cookie LarabarS - white chocolate macadamia nut cookiesD - PIZZA!! 3 slices of 12" The Works pizza (hamburger, pepperoni, cheese, onions, peppers, mushrooms)(Binging on bad stuff since the challenge starts tomorrow.)Carbs = 195gFat = 113gProtein = 111gCalories = 2,243Ugh, I feel miserable... like I'm going...

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10.19.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices applewood bacon (Niman Ranch, no preservatives)L - 30 pecan halvesS - PB Cookie LarabarS - 1 apple (PWO)D - Roast Chicken - leg + wing, 2c. butternut squash soup (butternut squash, evoo, onions, chicken stock, cinnamon, nutmeg, S&P)Carbs = 79gFat = 136gProtein = 81gCalories = 1,836MMmm... nothing says fall quite like butternut squash soup. I'll post recipe shortly, it is about the easiest thing I've ever ma...

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10.18.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs fried in EVOOL - bowl of chicken soup from Carraba'sS - donut holes from Dunkin' Donuts + chips & salsa (ugh - feel sick)D - 8oz. tilapia w/olive oilS - 1 appleCarbs = 200gFat = 79gProtein = 87gCalories = 1,862Nothing to say really... I'm weak and I cannot resist donuts in my house. I blame Adam:), but not really b/c I'm the one with no self-contr...

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10.17.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 3 fried eggsS - PB cookie LarabarD - Wedding (2 swedish meatballs, 1 slice of ham, 1/2c. pasta salad, 1/2c. broccoli & cauliflower, 1/4c. green beans w/bacon + 1 roll, 1/4 slice of wedding cake), 2 glasses of red wine, 2 diet pepsi'sS - McDonald's @ 11pm - 1 quarter pounder w/cheese, med. french fries, diet cokeCarbs = 207gProtein = 71gFat = 96gCalories = 2,345WAY over on calories & carbs today, but I ate McDonald's, so... :)Wedding was so awesome! Lots of dancing, so hopefully I burned...

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10.16.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 1c. paleo chicken salad, 2 lettuce leavesL - 8oz. tilapia, 2/3 eggplant (about 2.5c), 15 pecan halves (uncomfortably full after this... too much eggplant:) or maybe my dress is too tight.)S - 1 apple pie LarabarD - *rehearsal dinner - BBQ sandwich (w/ bun), 1/4c. each of potato salad, coleslaw & pasta salad, 2 cans diet dr. pepperCarbs = 102gFat = 129gProtein = 143gCalories = 2,118Over on everything today, but that's to be expected since I couldn't control dinner. Could have fasted, but...

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10.15.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 1c. paleo chicken salad, 2 lettuce leavesL - 1/2c. meat sauce, 1c. broccoli, 15 pecan halvesS - 1 cherry pie LarabarS - 1 apple (PWO)D - 1/3 roasted eggplant (DELICIOUS!), 8oz. tilapia (broiled w/ olive oil), 30 pecan halvesCarbs = 83gFat = 122gProtein = 93gCalories = 1,735I'm not sure if anyone else uses www.thedailyplate.com to track their food, but I always find it humorous on their "healthy alternatives" to the item you look up. For pecan halves, guess what a couple of the healthy alternatives...

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10.14.09

B - 20oz. black coffee, 1c. paleo chicken salad, 2 lettuce leavesL - 8oz. salmon, 3/4c. collard greens, 15 almondsD - Grilled chicken "burger" from Red Robin (no lettuce, no cheese, no mayo), w/tomato slices, pickles, lettuce bun, 5 french fries, 1/2c. chex mix (m&m's, chex mix, pecans), 24oz. diet cokeS - 20oz. black coffeeCarbs = 70gFat = 63gProtein = 100gCalories = 1,243I feel like I should be eating more calories... I guess it really doesn't matter, but I don't want my body to start storing fat. That's the...

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10.13.09

Cheated today, ugh. Adam came home with chocolate & "Moe's". I swear, living with him definitely gives me plenty of opportunity to work on my willpower. Still have a long way to go!B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 15 almondsL - 1c. paleo chicken salad, 2 lettuce leavesS - Apple pie Larabar, 3 pieces of Dove chocolateD - 8oz. salmon, 1c. collard greensS - 1 apple, tortilla chips from Moe's + 1 bite of Adam's burrito.Carbs = 99gFat = 73gProtein = 89gCalories = 1,423Starting anther paleo challenge,...

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Paleo Chicken Salad

After my horrible eating this weekend, I decided to make something paleo for dinner last night that would be good leftover as well.Paleo Chicken Salad (with green mayo per Paleofood.com)Ingredients:3c. cooked chicken, diced (used organic/free-range)1/4c. raisins2 stalks celery1/4 medium onion (I used yellow, but red would be better)1/3c. chopped pecans5tbs. paleo green mayonnaise (recipe below)1tsp. lemon juice1/8tsp. curry powdersalt & pepper to tasteGreen leaf lettuce (or any kind of big leaf lettuce)Directions:I...

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Caved...

Had a bad weekend and drank... which led to eating crap. Back on track tomorrow. Feel like shit tod...

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Paleo/Primal Challenge Day 5

Day 5 Meal Plan:B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 eggs (fried), 2tbs. guacamole, 15 almondsL - 8oz. salmon, 6 Raisin Walnut cookiesS - 1 Granny Smith appleD - 2c. meat sauce, 1.5c. broccoli, 30 almondsCarbs = 112gFat = 120gProtein = 93gCalories = 1,833*Finished off the last of the cookies, I am NOT making any other baked goods that will sit around the house and tempt me anytime soon...

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Spicy Collard Greens

Got this recipe off the back of a package of frozen collard greens. Very easy and very delicious.Ingredients:1 package frozen collard greens14-15oz. chicken broth (I used 1c. homemade stock, and then 6-7oz. of water)1 clove garlic, mincedfew shakes crushed red pepper flakes (as much as to your taste, I like quite a bit)1/4tsp. saltDirections:Add frozen greens, broth & garlic to skillet/pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 30 minutes. Add in salt & red pepper....

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Paleo/Primal Challenge Day 4

Day 4 Meal Plan:B - 12oz. black coffee, 2 eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 15 almondsL - 2c. meat sauce, 1c. broccoli, 30 almondsS - 3 Raisin/Walnut cookies (pre-workout)S - 1 apple (post-workout - couldn't wait til dinner - HUNGRY!)D - 8oz. salmon, 1.5c. collard greens (cooked with chicken broth, garlic, salt & red pepper flakes), 30 almondsCarbs = 96gFat = 111gProtein = 105gCalories = 1,815Dinner was delicious, especially the collard greens. I haven't had them in so long. Might have another cup of coffee tonight; if...

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Primal Raisin Walnut Cookies

Really fiendin' for some cheat foods. My mom gave me a loaf of baked sweet bread, so now that it's in the house and I know I can't eat it, I'm having a crisis:). So I took Shelley's cookie recipe and tweaked with the ingredients slightly to add a new flavor (& remove the chocolate chips since I'm on my challenge). The batter was REALLY yummy, you should try it raw if you make these:)!Ingredients:1 1/4c. almond flour1/8tsp. baking sodafew pinches of kosher salt5tbs. butter (melted)3tbs. maple syrup1/4c. chopped...

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Paleo/Primal Challenge Day 3

Day 3 Meal Plan:B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 30 almondsS - PB Cookie LaraBarL - 8oz. broiled tilapia, 1c. brussel sprouts, 30 almondsD - 4oz. chicken, 2c. spinach, 2tbs. bacon, 2tbs. walnuts, 1tsp. balsamic vinaigrette (maybe)S - 1 orange, 3 raisin/walnut cookiesCarbs = 108gProtein = 143gFat = 102gCalories = 1,...

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Paleo/Primal Challenge Day 2

Day 2 Meal Plan:B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2tbs. guacamole, 12 brazil nutsL - 2c. meat sauce, 1c. broccoli, 30 almondsS - Peanut butter cookie Larabar + Apple Pie Larabar... had a bit of a glutton moment b/c I was STARVING when I got home from workD - 8oz. tilapia, 1c. brussel sprouts (roasted in olive oil), 30 almondsS - 1 orange, 1 appleCarbs = 145gProtein = 118gCalories = 2,194High on calories and carbs today, but I was ravenous. I'm going to be mindful of the carbs & calories, but I'm going to focus...

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New Challenge - Day 1

It seems I have no will-power when it comes to cheating if I don't put myself to some kind of challenge. My husband always kids me about this, but it's just the way I am. If I don't have a goal to work for, I talk myself into cheating "just a little" and it ends up being alot:).Day 1 of full-on Paleo/Primal Challenge... not sure about the length. I want to try for 60 days, but that will run into Thanksgiving, so I might just allow myself 2 cheat days for holiday meals.Day 1 Meal Plan:B - 20oz. black coffee (no more...

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