Posts by zebulancherry

Original Post by coach_k:

Although it's likely you are ingesting far more potassium than you think, it really is fairly simple to log the recommended amount while still eating 1500-1600 calories. And I haven't eaten a banana in years.

spinach, beet greens, crimini mushrooms, fresh tuna/salmon, potato (skins), beets, drip coffee, broccoli, white beans, the list goes on and on...

I, for one, am SO glad that coffee is potassium-rich. Hahah. I just recently found that out.

Oatmeal, egg wraps, toast with nut butter, Greek yogurt parfaits; I love breakfast! Always accompanied with lots of fresh fruit and coffee.

Such a delicious day. It was beautiful too! It was sunny, warm, and I even got to go to the pool for a while. Sadly the rest of the week is going to be wet and cold, but at least I got off to a good start. I celebrated by grilling burgers for dinner. Yep, beef burgers! I don't even remember the last time I had one, but it tasted so good. I've never been a fan of fast food burgers, but fresh ones made with good-quality meat are truly something special.

B: Oatmeal cooked in "protein plus" flax milk with banana, ground flaxseed, vanilla whey, egg whites, and peanut butter; strawberries and coffee on the side. (540)

S: Apple with almond butter, Oikos Greek yogurt with vanilla whey. (390)

L: Toasted pita stuffed with shredded chicken and salsa, green beans, dry-roasted edamame, carrots with almond butter. (530)

S: 1% Cottage cheese, banana with peanut butter. (390)

D: Ground sirloin burger on toasted sprouted bread with Dijon mustard and spinach, three-bean salad (kidney beans, green beans, and peas), chopped bell peppers mixed with diced avocado and fresh salsa. (530)

S: Cottage cheese mixed with Kashi cereal, Chocolate Brownie Quest bar with almond butter. (410)

B: Multigrain Flax+ Flatout wrap with egg whites and peanut butter, strawberries and sliced banana, almond milk shake with vanilla whey protein powder and hazelnut coffee. (540)

S: Kit's Organic Berry Almond bar, Oikos Greek yogurt with vanilla whey. (350)

L: Tuna salad sandwich on sprouted grain bread with avocado; green beans, black bean and pea salad, bell pepper strips. (510)

S: 1% Cottage cheese, trail mix with soy nuts and raisins. (350)

D: Spinach salad MONSTER with shredded chicken, baked cubed sweet potato, avocado, red bell pepper, scallions, and homemade dressing (olive oil, balsamic, soy sauce, herbs, garlic, black pepper). (530)

S: Greek yogurt mixed with vanilla whey, Kashi cereal, chopped banana, and peanut butter. (420)

Sorry I never got around to posting yesterday. I've still been keeping up my meal plan and I have increased quite a bit too, so that's good news.

B: Multigrain Flax+ Flatout wrap with egg whites and peanut butter, strawberries and sliced banana, almond milk shake with vanilla whey protein powder and hazelnut coffee. (540)

S: Apple with almond butter, Oikos Greek yogurt with vanilla whey. (390)

L: Ezekiel pita stuffed with chicken, spinach, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard; bell pepper strips and carrots with hummus, green beans, and peas. (510)

S: 1% Cottage cheese, trail mix with Cheerios, soy nuts, and raisins. (410)

D: Sandwich on toasted sprouted grain bread with Dijon, tomato, romaine, and marinated sirloin roast (red meat; yay iron), black beans, green beans, and cottage cheese with salted pistachios. (560)

S: Vanilla Bean Orgain shake, Fage yogurt with almond butter. (460)

Original Post by eccendentesiast:

Snack: 1 cup milk (130), 1/2 tbsp honey (30), biiiig brownie!!! (350)
= 510

That sounds really good. I love honey. When I was little I thought it was better than jelly on a peanut butter sandwich! I always thought of it as a healthy food too. It's so natural and pure. I don't know why I demonize sugar so much these days. I had more common sense as a kid! Stupidstupidstupid. I hope I can have a snack like that someday without guilt. It's not even the calories that bother me, I've just had a really rough time with macronutrient counting and "orthorexia".

I have my yearly check-up at the doctor's office next Wednesday and I am freaking out about it. I am so afraid that she'll say something and force me into the hospital. I've lost (quite a bit) since I've seen her last year. I am 18 now, so I'm not sure how that changes things. Would they still try to do something and take action if I were actively trying to gain and willing to recover? I wish I could take a 15 lb. magic pill between now and then and not give them so much reason to worry. Ugh.

B: Brown rice wrap with egg whites and peanut butter, strawberries, almond milk shake with vanilla whey protein powder and hazelnut coffee. (510)

S: Greek yogurt with vanilla whey, apple with almond butter. (360)

L: Tuna salad (tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard) sandwich on toasted sprouted grain bread with mashed avocado; peas and black beans, green beans, bell pepper strips. (530)

S: Lemon Cream Quest bar, almonds and raisins, 1% cottage cheese. (400)

D: Bison steak topped with a sauce made of peppers, mushrooms, red onion, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. Steamed haricot verts with slivered almonds and quinoa pilaf on the side. (530)

S: Cup of cottage cheese, banana with peanut butter. (390)

Eccendentesiast, don't give up! We all have slip-ups but the important thing is that you get back on track as soon as possible and don't let it become a habit. I struggle so much with exercise as well, so I can definitely relate. It's hard, but I know you're strong enough to get through it. I'm always here to talk if you need someone!

To all - I just re-read the rules at the top of this thread and realized that I haven't been listing my portion sizes or calorie totals. I will start doing this; sorry guys!

B: Brown rice wrap with egg whites and peanut butter, strawberries, almond milk shake with vanilla whey protein powder and hazelnut coffee. (510)

S: Greek yogurt with vanilla whey, apple with almond butter. (360)

L: Tuna sandwich on toasted sprouted grain bread with Dijon mustard, spinach salad with bell peppers, avocado, peas, and scallions; half-cup of 1% cottage cheese. (520)

S: Apple Pie Quest bar, almonds and raisins. (300)

D: Sautéed mahi mahi, sauce made with tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, herbs, and balsamic vinegar; steamed haricot verts, quinoa pilaf with garlic and pistachios. (530)

S: Cup of cottage cheese, banana with peanut butter. (390)

B: Brown rice wrap with scrambled eggs and peanut butter, almond milk shake with vanilla whey, strawberries.

S: Apple with almond butter, Fage plain Greek yogurt.

L: Turkey burger on toasted flaxseed bread with hummus and lettuce, cottage cheese, and a spinach salad with peppers, roasted nuts, and peas.

S: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Quest bar, raisins and almonds.

D: Shredded chicken with salsa and romaine in a toasted Ezekiel pita, dry roasted edamame, carrots with peanut butter, green beans.

S: Cup of cottage cheese, handful of roasted, salted pistachios.

I'm on vacation at my family's condo! I probably won't be posting much again before I get home next week, but I just wanted to pop in! Hope you guys are all doing well!

Oh, and by the way; that cookie dough Quest bar? YOU. MUST. BUY. IT. NOW. It legit tastes just like Toll House cookie dough, no lie. Amazing.

Happy April Fool's Day! :)

B: Brown rice wrap with hard-boiled eggs and peanut butter, fresh strawberries, shake made with almond milk, coffee, and vanilla whey.

S: Smoothie with frozen banana, almond milk, vanilla whey, cocoa powder, and almond butter.

L: Tuna salad (tuna, Greek yogurt, celery, scallions, Dijon) and mashed avocado on sprouted-grain toast, green beans, peas and black beans.

S: Plain Fage yogurt container, Thunderbird Energetica Almond Cookie bar.

D: Spinach salad with Applegate turkey, bell peppers, parsley, red onion; roasted curried sweet potato wedges with sesame oil and almond-yogurt dip, roasted broccoli with parmesan, lemon, and olive oil.

S: Cup of cottage cheese, handful of roasted, salted pistachios.