Wolf's Psychic Food Journal

Ok, so I don't have much time to get meals ready for the day in the morning, so I'm going to start my "psychic" diet journal. This thread is where I'm going to post my meals for the NEXT day, so I can plan easier, and get advice before I make any dumb mistakes. I know, I'm a genius

So here's what I have planned for tomorrow:

6:30-Breakfast: 3 eggwhites+1whole egg, whole wheat english muffin(toasted, 1tbs pb on each half) glass of orange juice
9:30-Mid-Morning Snack: Tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and low-fat cheese, banana, bottle of water
12:30-Lunch: Chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with luttuce and low-fat cheese(either this or a protein bar, depends on the mood of my teacher), some almonds, water bottle.
3:30-This is tough for me, because I'm at my sister's at this time and her mom doesn't like it when I eat their food (a lot of it, at least) so any suggestions would be nice!
6:30-Dinner: Most likely whole wheat spaghetti with natural, lean-beef sauce, salad, water
8:00-9:00-Hit the gym, FBW/O
9:15-Post-W/O Smoothie-1 small banana, some nonfat yogurt, orange juice, 1 scoop protein powder.

How does this sound? Any tweaks would be WONDERFUL!

Thanks in advance!

~Wolfen

watch the sugar content on the juice. (:

Only ingredients in my OJ is oranges and water so its just fructose

Hi there!

Doesn't look too bad... In my opinion you need more protein with breakfast. You need atleast 150-200 grams of protein per day, which means 25 grams-33 grams per meal (assuming 6 meals per day). If you absolutely can't get enough protein in through food I would supplement with protein shakes.

Meal 1: I would increase eggwhites to 5 or 6 w/ 1 whole egg. I would also replace the juice with a piece of real fruit.
Meal 2: Looks good. Make sure you're not using full fat mayo in the tuna.
Meal 3: Sandwich looks good. Be careful with those protein bars as many are loaded with sugar and other crap that you really don't need. Great choice with the almonds!
Meal 4: You could do a protein shake with veggies and some nuts if you absolutely don't have access to any other forms of protein. You could also prepare a grilled chicken salad in advance and just bring that with you to eat there. Or you could bring some dry oats and prepare them there and throw in a scoop of protein powder. Or have the oatmeal at meal 2 and have that sandwich here. There are lots of options here... just make sure you're getting protein and a complex carb.
Meal 5: Looks great!
Meal 6: This is a tough one because the meal is post workout where you can use the simple carbs... however its 9:15 at night and I try to watch my carbs at that time (especially simple carbs). Also, some would argue that fruit isn't the best postworkout... although I know many who like fruit post workout. You could stick with this and see how it goes, or possibly try something like protein shake (right after working out) followed by a bowl of whole grain cereal with a bit of sugar on it (frosted mini wheats perhaps?) I think this would still give you a fair amount of sugar, but not quite as much as the fruit, yogurt, and juice together (just guessing on that).. the cereal would also give you some whole grains in there... like I said, this is a tough one and is really a matter of what works best for you. If that shake is working then by all means don't change it.

Overall your diet looks pretty darn good! I know how hard it can be to begin a workout program and change eating habits... you're positive attitude is GREAT and the fact that you ask questions is also awesome. Ask as many as you need to! I know that if you stick with this you are going to feel and look SO GREAT! I can't wait to see your transformation as you progress over the next few months! Take lots of pics so you have something to look back in the future.

Great job!

Cassie

Fruit has sugar+fiber which is way better than fruit sugar only.

However, I live in an orange grove and will *never* give up juice. Just see if you can get whole fruit whenever possible.
(:

Meal 1: I would increase eggwhites to 5 or 6 w/ 1 whole egg. I would also replace the juice with a piece of real fruit.

I'm going to change to that when I change to better eggwhites. I got Egg Mates and they're yucky. The dietitian at the local hospital says to get Egg Beaters.

Meal 4: You could do a protein shake with veggies and some nuts if you absolutely don't have access to any other forms of protein. You could also prepare a grilled chicken salad in advance and just bring that with you to eat there. Or you could bring some dry oats and prepare them there and throw in a scoop of protein powder. Or have the oatmeal at meal 2 and have that sandwich here. There are lots of options here... just make sure you're getting protein and a complex carb.

I go to my sister's house after school, so it's diffucult for me to bring a lot, because my lunch box is only so big >.< any suggestions on how to carry meals? She also has NOTHING in her house that seems to have sufficient protein, except raw chicken. Blech!

If that shake is working then by all means don't change it.

Ever since I've started having my shake, I've never woken up sore. So I love it

So yeah at meals 2 and 3 I'm in school so I need to bring something for these, any transportation recommendations would make my day!

I have a lunch box roughly the size of a volkswagen and that works pretty well for me (:

No, seriously, it's not that big because I have a volkswagen, and it totally fits in the front seat. But it's a big sucker. I really don't think there's too much way around this, unless if you jsut start keeping food at the sister's house. I loooove doing that. I just drop by when I'm hungry. (She has tivo and a skeeball machine too, so that is the party house.)

I have a lunch box roughly the size of a volkswagen and that works pretty well for me (:

I'm tempted to use an entire backpack as a lunchbox.

really don't think there's too much way around this, unless if you jsut start keeping food at the sister's house

I'd have to ask her mom. She loves me so I don't think it'd be a major problem.

I have a lunch box roughly the size of a volkswagen and that works pretty well for me (:

I'm tempted to use an entire backpack as a lunchbox.

http://www.zappos.com/puma-big-cat-back ... grey-black

Bam. I have the pink one, too, but I legitimately keep books in it. I have a lunchbox for school, the bag is for cruisin'. I keep a jar of peanutbutter, protein powder, and a shaker in it. I refill perishables and bread as needed (so the bread doesn't get smashed). I love it. (: I actually got the idea from one of the guys I work out with, who carries a TON of food with him EVERYWHERE. He is so crazy huge. It's adorable how much that guy eats.

The huge benefit here is that you don't have to "Settle" for crap food when you are hungry and it is there. Always have some options (: Also, invest in some tupperware. The reusable ziploc things or whatever are pretty great. All sizes, so you can portion everything out! It will save you a ton of plastic baggies!

I would totally get the pink one if I had the money!

i have tupperwear, but its always being used for leftovers >.<

So here's what I have planned for tomorrow:

6:30-Breakfast: 3 eggwhites+1whole egg, whole wheat english muffin(toasted, 1tbs pb on each half) glass of orange juice
9:30-Mid-Morning Snack: Tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and low-fat cheese, banana, bottle of water
12:30-Lunch: Chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with luttuce and low-fat cheese(either this or a protein bar, depends on the mood of my teacher), some almonds, water bottle.
3:30-This is tough for me, because I'm at my sister's at this time and her mom doesn't like it when I eat their food (a lot of it, at least) so any suggestions would be nice!
6:30-Dinner: Most likely whole wheat spaghetti with natural, lean-beef sauce, salad, water
8:00-9:00-Hit the gym, FBW/O
9:15-Post-W/O Smoothie-1 small banana, some nonfat yogurt, orange juice, 1 scoop protein powder.

Tomorrow's Meals:

6:30-Breakfast: 1 eggwhite omelet with 1 whole egg, whole wheat english muffin with 1tbs peanut butter on each half, orange juice.
9:30-Midmorning Snack: Chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and low-fat cheese, banana, water
12:30-Lunch: Same as above, but maybe with some almonds
3:30-Afternoon snack: Protein bar(if not chicken sandwich, would I be overdoing the chicken?), salad, water
6:30-Dinner: Turkey breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce, cheese, and mustard, raw broccoli and celery
9:15-Post Workout Smoothie: 1 Small banana, fat free yogurt, some orange juice, and 1 scoop protein powder

I might have the turkey sandwich as meal 3, and move that chicken to meal 5.

I would totally get the pink one if I had the money!

i have tupperwear, but its always being used for leftovers >.<

Buy more tupperwear! Its cheap and handy! I buy mine at the dollar store. You gotta love the dollar store... whoever invented the idea of such a thing is a freaking genius in my opinion. Hes right up there with the guy who decided to plant oats for oatmeal. Now that guy is my HERO.

Moving on....

For meals 2 and 3 just stick with the sandwiches if those work. For the meal at your sisters house.. I would invest in a larger lunch box as the lovely lesplease has suggested so you have room to take a meal to your sisters house so you can eat there. If nothing else... throw some protein powder in a sandwich baggy and have a shake and maybe have a few almonds or other nuts. Low fat cheese sticks work well too.. oh or jerky... that doesn't even need to be kept cold.
You are doing absolutely AWESOME!

Cassie

So here's what I have planned for tomorrow:

6:30-Breakfast: 3 eggwhites+1whole egg, whole wheat english muffin(toasted, 1tbs pb on each half) glass of orange juice
9:30-Mid-Morning Snack: Tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and low-fat cheese, banana, bottle of water
12:30-Lunch: Chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with luttuce and low-fat cheese(either this or a protein bar, depends on the mood of my teacher), some almonds, water bottle.
3:30-This is tough for me, because I'm at my sister's at this time and her mom doesn't like it when I eat their food (a lot of it, at least) so any suggestions would be nice!
6:30-Dinner: Most likely whole wheat spaghetti with natural, lean-beef sauce, salad, water
8:00-9:00-Hit the gym, FBW/O
9:15-Post-W/O Smoothie-1 small banana, some nonfat yogurt, orange juice, 1 scoop protein powder.

Tomorrow's Meals:

6:30-Breakfast: 1 eggwhite omelet with 1 whole egg, whole wheat english muffin with 1tbs peanut butter on each half, orange juice.
9:30-Midmorning Snack: Chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and low-fat cheese, banana, water
12:30-Lunch: Same as above, but maybe with some almonds
3:30-Afternoon snack: Protein bar(if not chicken sandwich, would I be overdoing the chicken?), salad, water
6:30-Dinner: Turkey breast sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce, cheese, and mustard, raw broccoli and celery
9:15-Post Workout Smoothie: 1 Small banana, fat free yogurt, some orange juice, and 1 scoop protein powder

I might have the turkey sandwich as meal 3, and move that chicken to meal 5.

Looks Great! No you won't be overdoing it with the chicken. I eat so much chicken I feel like i should have feathers growing out of my armpits. A balance is great.. however if chicken is most convenient do that when you must and opt for other sources of protein when you can.

the lovely lesplease

1) Blush.

2) Jerky can be very fun. Just watch the sodium content if you get "into" it. Can get a lil' salty.

3) How are you likin' the lifestyle? It sounds like it is coming right along after the buffet experience over the weekend! Are you finding you feel better through the day? Have more energy?

Keep it up! You are doing great!!

Looks Great! No you won't be overdoing it with the chicken. I eat so much chicken I feel like i should have feathers growing out of my armpits. A balance is great.. however if chicken is most convenient do that when you must and opt for other sources of protein when you can.

Ok good because I LOVE chicken! I can never get sick of it.

3) How are you likin' the lifestyle? It sounds like it is coming right along after the buffet experience over the weekend! Are you finding you feel better through the day? Have more energy?

Keep it up! You are doing great!!

I'm loving it! I do feel mor energized, although tonight I tried doing my full body w/o and I was so sluggish and tired. I was there for about 40 mins (usually 45-1hr) and I decided to go home. It could have been that extra helping of spaghetti, probably a bad idea. Or the fact that the past weekend DESTROYED my metabolism.

Thanks guys, you ROCK! <3