TTC Pink Daily Food Diaries - August

[Mochagirl]

You know, come to think of it, my arms and shoulders are really bony too. Because it's summer, I've been wearing lots of tank tops, and my friends have commented on how skinny my arms look. My collarbone has become prominent too. I'll bet it is the lack of protein.

[zanacal]

That's so weird, I have never had a bony collarbone in my life until now, but it's really prominent and the first thing anybody commenting on my weight loss notices!

[swish]

Mine are a little bigger since putting on weight

[Mochagirl]

Here's yesterday's food:

7am: coffee
12pm: shirataki noodles with low sodium primavera sauce and a dusting of parmesan, green grapes, 2 fruit creme cookies
5:30pm: homemade low sodium black bean burritos on corn tortillas with fresh salsa and non-fat yogurt + cheddar cheese
8:30pm: brownie with vanilla ice cream (I was out for dessert with a friend)

The burritos actually turned out quite well. I just cooked a can of no salt black beans with a can of no salt tomatoes, added cilantro, a bit of chili powder and cumin + a chopped leek, then added 2 cups of white rice. I used store-bought fresh salsa and full fat cheddar, but only a little bit, and used non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. I had 4 (my no-salt corn tortillas are tiny), and everyone in the family ate some too, and I have sooooo much filling left for future meals (luckily, the kids liked it too). I thought I was going to be over my limits, but I weighed all my portions and discovered I was actually very low for everything - I could have eaten more. I was only at 900 calories heading out with my friend for the evening, which is why I went for the big brownie with ice cream. Yum!

[Mochagirl]

Here's yesterday's food:

7am: coffee
12pm: shirataki noodles with low sodium primavera sauce and a dusting of parmesan, green grapes, 2 fruit creme cookies
5:30pm: homemade low sodium black bean burritos on corn tortillas with fresh salsa and non-fat yogurt + cheddar cheese
8:30pm: brownie with vanilla ice cream (I was out for dessert with a friend)

The burritos actually turned out quite well. I just cooked a can of no salt black beans with a can of no salt tomatoes, added cilantro, a bit of chili powder and cumin + a chopped leek, then added 2 cups of white rice. I used store-bought fresh salsa and full fat cheddar, but only a little bit, and used non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. I had 4 (my no-salt corn tortillas are tiny), and everyone in the family ate some too, and I have sooooo much filling left for future meals (luckily, the kids liked it too). I thought I was going to be over my limits, but I weighed all my portions and discovered I was actually very low for everything - I could have eaten more. I was only at 900 calories heading out with my friend for the evening, which is why I went for the big brownie with ice cream. Yum!

[zanacal]

Mmmmm, chocolate brownie!

Today for me:

Lunch: ww bread with processed cheese and cucumber, yogurt, bakewell tart, sweet.
Snack: ww chocolate wafer bar
Dinner: Tesco light cheesey pasta with peas and broccoli. ww toffee ice-cream.

Wow - Queen of processed food today!

[swish]

That is very little food, z!!
Me today...
No breakfast
Lunch few crisps, m and s falafel wrap, bar of White chocolate
Snack rice with balsamic (odd snack I know!)
Dinner vegetable lasagne, frozen yogurt, tooti frooties
Still being relaxed with diet but getting back on track!

[Mochagirl]

I had rice with balsamic at lunch today, swish!

[rainbowflower]

hiya, first proper post in here! I'm still struggling with my meal plans and finding it hard to eat enough nutrients. I travelled to a different town today to meet another mum and felt faint when there again after a light lunch so had a slice of victoria sponge and felt SO guilty about it!! although even with that slice of cake I'm still not near my targets...

Anyway, here are my latest two days food:
Targets:
1800 calories
60-65g fat (30%)
700-1000 mg sodium
60-65g protein



Day 2
crackers + cheddar : Total: 381 calories, 14.1g protein, 14.4g fat, 220mg sodium (for 8 with cheddar)
egg fried rice: Total: 529 calories, 16.7g protein, 7.6g fat, 80mg sodium
coco pops: 175 calories, 6g protein, 3g fat, 150mg sodium
2 WW lemon cake slices 160 calories 1.6g protein 1g fat 20mg sodium
4 Marshmallows 95 calories 0.9g protein trace fat trace sodium

TOTAL: 1340 calories 39.3g protein 26g fat, 470mg sodium






Day 3
1.5 pitta + salad: 225 calories, 9.3g protein, 1.05g fat, 270mg sodium
pasta + tomato sauce: Total: 790 calories, 18.8g protein, 2.2g fat, trace sodium
coco pops: 175 calories, 6g protein, 3g fat, 150mg sodium
victoria sponge 329 calories 4.5g protein 15.1g fat 150mg sodium

total: 1519 calories, 38.6g protein, 21.35g fat, 570mg sodium
plus 250ml of regular cola


can anyone suggest some things I can imrpove on? I don't really like cheese if I'm honest (well, I only really like creamy cheese)

oh and I'm finding it hard to eat more at mealtimes too. I'm getting quite full on veg/fruit and rice/pasta/bread... so not sure how to eat more without snacking unless I reduce the fruit/veg.

[swish]

In what way do you want to improve, what meal time are you not happy with?
Do not feel guilty about the odd snack, especially when you're still in limits, don't be too hard on yourself