Monday, May 16, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled salmon & 3 strawberries & a small sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of black beans. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1.5 cup steamed zucchini & yellow squash.    Dinner  -  4 oz grilled cod, 2 cups steamed asparagus.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1.5-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Sunday, May 15, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & 3 strawberries & a small sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Dinner  -  4 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed snow peas with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1295 calories; 48% protein, 25% carb, 26% fat. 31.1 g fiber.  Sodium: 984 mg

Saturday, May 14, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & 3 strawberries & a small sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Dinner  -  4 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed snow peas with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1562 calories; 47% protein, 32% carb, 22% fat. 38.9 g fiber.  Sodium: 1242 mg

Friday, May 13, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Bad day whole-food wise... running all day, without theproper planning had me relying on fake foods too much. I still came in on target iwth calories & nutrients, but...     Breakfast  -  NoGii snack bar.  Snack 1  -  NoGii snack bar. Lunch  -  Chicken Greek Salad (Hard Rock Cafe) - balsamic dressing on side, grilled chicken, greens.  Snack 2  -  NoGii snack bar.  Snack 3  -  Protein Jello (nasty!).      Dinner  -  6 oz grilled new york strip steak (love my foreman grill!) and 2 cups steamed asparagus and a grapefruit.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1465 calories; 50% protein, 26% carb, 24% fat. 45.4 g fiber.  Sodium: 1104 mg

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & 3 strawberries & a small sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Dinner  -  4 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed snow peas with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1436 calories; 50% protein, 31% carb, 19% fat. 45.4 g fiber.  Sodium: 447.7 mg

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled pork tenderloin & 3 strawberries & a sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  4 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups raw sliced peppers (green, red, yellow, orange).  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1437 calories; 51% protein, 32% carb, 17% fat. 45.7 g fiber. Sodium: 514.9 mg

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled pork tenderloin breast & 3 strawberries & a sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled cod & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  4 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli & cauliflower.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Today's Numbers (click on the fitday icon above to view all the info): 1396 calories; 52% protein, 31% carb, 17% fat. 45.1 g fiber. Sodium: 611.5 mg

Monday, May 9, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled pork tenderloin breast & 3 strawberries & a sliced small kiwi. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup of green lentils. Snack -   4 oz grilled tilapia & 1.5 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  5 oz lean ground beef on bed of spinach, kale & cabbage.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1-scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents: Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & 5 strawberries. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack -   4 oz grilled chicken breast & 1 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  5 oz chicken breast, 2 cups steamed asparagus, 4 oz sweet potato w/ half tbsp olive oil.  Pre-bed Snack - Shake - 1.5 scoop protein powder mixed with water and decaf coffee.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Post Workout: Shake: 1.5 scoops protein powder mixed with water & decaf coffee, and a banana.  Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & strawberries. Lunch - 5 oz  grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack -   Protein shake (1.5 scoops protein) & 1 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  5 oz chicken breast in a wrap (high fiber, low carb) with 1 cup spinach & 1/2 cup cabbage and mustard. 
If I absolutely need it, I will do another shake (1 scoop) before bed, but my calories are on the high end today, so if I don't need it, I won't have it.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1: 4 oz grilled chicken breast & small grapefruit. Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 -   4 oz grilled london broil  and apple.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  5 oz chicken breast with 2 cups steamed asparagus.  Snack 3: 1.5 scoops protein powder mixed with water & decaf coffee.

Monday, May 2, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Post-Workout Shake: 1.5 scoops protein powder mixed with water & coffee and a banana. Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed green beans, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 -   4 oz grilled london broil  and small grapefruit.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  6 oz (pre-cook weight) grilled salmon with 2 cups steamed asparagus. 

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast (post yoga) -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz grilled chicken breast with 5 medium strawberries.  Lunch - 5 oz  grilled tilapia, 2 cups steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 -   4 oz cooked chicken breast  and 1 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  5 oz grilled chicken breast with 2 cups steamed asparagus.  Snack 3 -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast (post cardio) -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon & banana.  Snack 1 - 4 oz grilled chicken breast with 5 medium strawberries.  Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 -   4 oz cooked chicken breast (Tosca's Crispy Chicken Bites) and 1 cup steamed green beans.    Post-workout/Dinner  -  Low carb-high fiber wrap with 5 oz grilled chicken breast with mustard and 2 cups spinach/shredded cabbage.  Snack 3 -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz grilled chicken breast with 5 medium strawberries.  Lunch - 4 oz  grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli & cauliflower, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 -   4 oz cooked chicken breast (Tosca's Crispy Chicken Bites) and apple.    Post-Cardio/Dinner  -  6 oz (pre-cooked) salmon, grilled with mustard and 2 cups steamed asparagus.  Snack 3 (if needed) -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Monday, April 25, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Post-Workout - 1.5 scoops protein powder mixed with water & coffee and a banana.  Breakfast -  Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Lunch - 4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack -   4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and strawberries (4 large).    Post-Workout/Dinner  -  6 oz browned lean ground beef on shredded cabbage, kale & spinach, drizzled with hot sauce/salsa.  Snack 2  -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and pear.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Post-Workout/Dinner  -  5 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed veggies, and either 4 oz sweet potato or a banana.  Snack 2 -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Post Workout - banana & shake: 1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water .  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and small grapefruit.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Post Abs & Cardio/Dinner  -  Wrap (high fiber, low carb) with 5 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup cabbage, onion, mustard & a cucumber, & a string cheese.   Snack 2 -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with decaf coffee & water.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and 5 medium size strawberries.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Post Workout/Dinner  -  6 oz grilled salmon (topped with mustard) with 2 cups steamed asparagus and 4 oz baked sweet potato w/salsa.   Snack 2 -  1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with coffee & water.

Monday, April 18, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet

Contents:  Post-Workout -   2 scoops chocolate protein powder (Beverly UMP) mixed with coffee & water, and a banana.   Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and 5 medium size strawberries.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Dinner (post workout)  -  6 oz lean ground beef in a taco salad (2 cups kale/spinach/cabbage with onion, green chilies, salsa, 1/4 avocado).  Pre-bed, I made a cup of decaf coffee & added 1 tbsp of chocolate protein powder to it.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet
No fitday stats... they're basically identical to yesterday & the day before as this is my diet for the next 14-16 weeks :-)
Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and 5 medium size strawberries.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Dinner (post workout)  -  5 ounces (6 oz pre-cooked weight) Grilled chicken breast with 2 cups steamed veggies (green). I've added a banana here, since this is my post-workout meal and I need the simple carb (I may swap the banana for a baked sweet potato-4 oz).   I also have 2 mini cucumbers in there for whenever I need food (cucumbers are "free" on my competition diet).  Last Snack -  2 scoops chocolate protein powder mixed with decaf coffee & water

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet (for regular diet & coolers, skip to here)

Contents:  Post-Workout Shake - 2 scoops chocolate protein powder mixed with coffee & water plus a medium banana.    Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and 5 medium size strawberries.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Dinner (post cardio) -  5 ounces (6 oz pre-cooked weight) Grilled chicken breast in a wrap with 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, 1 Tbsp reduced fat feta, and 1/4 cup sliced peppers.   I also have 2 mini cucumbers in there for whenever I need food (cucumbers are "free" on my competition diet).

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1393 calories; 48% protein, 32% carb, 20% fat.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet (for regular diet & coolers, skip to here)
ignore the banana, I'm not using it.
Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and an apple.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash, 1/2 cup of brown rice.   Dinner (post workout) - (not pictured) 5 ounces (6 oz pre-cooked weight) Grilled chicken breast & 2 cups steamed green beans. Snack 2 - Shake - 2 scoops chocolate protein powder mixed with 14 oz water & decaf coffee

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1397 calories; 47% protein, 37% carb, 16% fat.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Contents:  Post Workout -  (not pictured) Protein Shake (1.5 scoops protein powder & water) with whole banana.   Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon.  Snack 1 - 4 oz cooked (5 oz pre-cooked) grilled chicken breast and an apple.  Lunch -   4 oz (5 oz pre-cooked weight) grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower, 1/2 cup of brown rice. Snack 2 - 1.5 cup celery & red/orange pepper (free food)  Dinner - (not pictured) 5 ounces (6 oz pre-cooked weight) Grilled chicken breast & 2 cups steamed asparagus.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1378 calories; 44% protein, 40% carb, 16% fat.

****UPDATE: STARVING after dinner! Added 1.5 scoops of protein powder to 14 oz water & decaf coffee. Much better :-) Ending totals for day: 1573 calories, 47% protein,36% carb, 17% fat.

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet, 1400-1500 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and 1/2 grapefruit.  Snack 1 - 1 cup 2% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola.    Lunch -   4 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower, 1/2 cup of brown rice and the other half of my grapefruit. Snack 2 - 3 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 string cheese and an apple  Dinner - (not pictured) 4 ounces Grilled chicken breast & 2 cups steamed asparagus.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1466 calories; 40% protein, 37% carb, 24% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Contest Prep Diet, 1400-1500 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and 1/2 grapefruit.  Snack 1 - 1 cup 2% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries     Lunch -   3 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower, a tiny bit (about a tablespoon) of brown rice and the other half of my grapefruit. Snack 2 - 3 ounces grilled chicken breast, 1 string cheese and an apple  Dinner - 5 oz grilled london broil in a wrap with spinach, cabbage, peppers and feta.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1459 calories; 41% protein, 34% carb, 26% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Contest Prep Diet, 1400-1500 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and 1/2 grapefruit.  Snack 1 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries     Lunch -   4 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower, 1/4 avocado and the other half of my grapefruit  (there's a half cup of brown rice in the picture, but after running my fitday numbers, the rice got nixed from my food for the day). Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs and an apple  Dinner - 5 oz chicken breast with 2 cups steamed asparagus.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1399 calories; 39% protein, 35% carb, 27% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Monday, April 4, 2011 - Day 1 of initial leaning out plan, 21 weeks until Show!
Contest Prep Diet, 1400-1500 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and 1/2 grapefruit.  Snack 1 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries     Lunch -   5 oz Ahi Tuna on an Earthgrains thinbun with green leaf lettuce, tomato and wasabi, with a cucumber (mini) and the other half of my grapefruit  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs and an apple  Dinner - 5 oz chicken breast with steamed cauliflower/broccoli.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1392 calories; 43% protein, 34% carb, 22% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and 1/2 grapefruit.  Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 whites only and an apple   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed asparagus with the other half of my grapefruit and a string cheese  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries   Dinner - 6 oz chicken breast with steamed cauliflower/broccoli and 4 oz baked sweet potato topped with 1/2 cup cottage cheese.

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1876 calories; 39% protein, 36% carb, 25% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, 10 almonds and a Trader Joe's fruit & fiber bar (clean).  Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 whites only and an apple   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed asparagus  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries   Dinner - 5 oz chicken breast on a low carb/hi fiber tortilla with spinach, cabbage, peppers, musard and feta. Snack 3 - NoGii protein bar

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1819 calories; 40% protein, 36% carb, 24% fat.

Note: No coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 whites only and an apple   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed Zucchini & Yellow Squash & 1 tbsp coconut oil, with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1/2 cup blackberries   Dinner - 5 oz chicken breast with 2 cups steamed green beans. Snack 3 - NoGii protein bar

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1913 calories; 39% protein, 36% carb, 26% fat.

Note: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, strawberries & a serving of granola (clean, homemade).

Monday, March 28, 2011  Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 4 oz beef with 1/2 slice each cheddar (medium) and swiss and an apple   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed Zucchini & Yellow Squash with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 24 almonds   Dinner - 6 oz lean ground beef, 3 cups shredded spinach & cabbage with 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt & sriracha sauce & 1 oz feta.  

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1781 calories; 40% protein, 33% carb, 27% fat.

Note: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, strawberries & a serving of granola (clean, homemade).

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 5 oz chicken breast with apple & 2 string cheese   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed asparagus with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 12 almonds   Dinner - 5 oz grilled chicken, 2 cups steamed spinach with 1 tbsp olive oil.  

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1806 calories; 39% protein, 31% carb, 30% fat.

Note: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, banana, string cheese, and a fruit/veggie fiber bar from Trader Joe's - totally clean! 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Contest Prep Diet, 1800-1900 cal/day (40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat)

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs + 2 whites   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1.5 cup steamed zucchini with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 12 almonds   Dinner - Wrap (bowling night): 6 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup spinach, 1 cup shredded cabbage, & feta.  Snack 3 - (if needed) protein pudding (protein powder mixed with water) with almost a 1/2 cup blueberries.  **Ignore the banana in the pic, I ended up cutting it from today's menu**

Today's numbers: Total intake: 1795 calories; 41% protein, 31% carb, 28% fat.

Note 2: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, banana, string cheese, and a fruit/veggie fiber bar from Trader Joe's - totally clean! 

Regular Lifestyle Diet Coolers...

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs + 2 whites & a tiny cucumber  Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1.5 cup steamed zucchini with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1 serving almonds   Dinner - Taco Salad: 6 oz ground beef (taco seasoned, lean) & 2 cups cabbage/spinach drizzled with 1/4 cup 2% Chobani mixed with sriracha sauce.    I've got that avocado there just in case, but looks like I won't need it.

Note 2: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, banana, string cheese, and a fruit/veggie fiber bar from Trader Joe's - totally clean! 
 

Monday, March 21, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs + 2 whites & an apple   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1.5 cup steamed zucchini with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & a small cucumber   Dinner - 5 oz grilled chicken breast & steamed broccoli (family is having spaghetti & meatballs w/garlic bread)

Note 2: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a fruit/veggie fiber bar from Trader Joe's - totally clean! 
 

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit Snack 1 - 4 oz chicken breast with 1/4 cup sliced peppers & 2 string cheese   Lunch -   4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1.5 cup steamed broccoli with the other half of my grapefruit Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola & 1 small banana   Dinner - Beef stew (from Clean Eating Quick & Easy Meals bookazine) - the family gets whole grain bread with theirs.

Note: my fitday doesn't include dinner, as I don't have the nutritional data with me, but I'll be ending my day right around my goal of 1600 calories and 37% protein, 33% carb, and 25% fat.

Note 2: Coolers for the boys (hubby Bill & his dad): Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, banana, string cheese, and a fruit/veggie fiber bar from Trader Joe's - totally clean! 
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit . Snack 1 - 4 oz chicken breast with an apple & string cheese   Lunch -   4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1.5 cup steamed broccoli  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola   Dinner - Chicken wrap (high fiber, low carb wrap) w/spinach & cabbage & feta; and a banana (airport and then bowling alley, dinner has to be portable).
 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit & a small banana. Snack 1 - 3 oz chicken breast with an apple & string cheese   Lunch -   4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1.5 cup steamed broccoli  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola   Dinner - Chicken Fingers ("breaded" with crushed almonds & oatmeal) and 1 cup sweet potato fries & clean pudding (from the Eat Clean Quick & Easy Meals cookbook).
 

Monday, March 14, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz chicken breast with cucumber & half grapefruit   Lunch -   4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, in a monster salad (cabbage, spinach, green-leaf lettuce, tomatoes, sliced carrot & pepper, blue cheese & 0% greek yogurt w/sriracha).  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola   Dinner - Taco Salad: 4 oz ground beef, shredded cabbage, spinach, feta, tomatoes.
 

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, 1 small mashed banana plus a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/4 cup of granola (Thanks Tracey!)   Lunch -   4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash.  Snack 2 - apple and 4 oz chicken breast  Dinner - 5 oz chicken breast (I'll be clicking by the end of today!) with 2 cups steamed broccoli w/coconut oil and 2 string cheese.
 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus a grapefruit. Snack 1 - Apple-pear and 2 sticks string cheese   Lunch -   5 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice/quinoa blend, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash.  Snack 2 - 1 cup 0% Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain) with 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/2 cup sliced strawberries   Dinner - Wrap: high fiber low carb tortilla with mustard, 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage and sliced cucumber, topped with 1 tbsp reduced fat feta; and an apple & cucumber slice.
 

 Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz chicken breast & 1.5 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   3 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup black beans with fresh (homemade pico de gallo) rice, 1 cup steamed zucchini/yellow squash  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs and a pear-apple   Dinner - 5 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli with coconut oil, and 1 cup sliced cucumber in red-wine vinegar & EVOO.
 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz baked mahi mahi & 1.5 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   4 oz baked mahi mahi, 1/2 cup black beans with fresh (homemade pico de gallo) rice, 1 cup steamed broccoli  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 cup sliced raw cucumber, and a pear-apple   Dinner - 5 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli with coconut oil.
 

Monday, February 28, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 2 oz baked cod & 1.5 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   4 oz baked cod, 1/2 cup black beans with fresh (homemade pico de gallo) rice, 1.5 cup steamed snow peas & tomatoes w/coconut oil  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs, and a pear-apple   Dinner - 5 ounces grilled chicken breast, 1 egg, 2 cups steamed zucchini & yellow squash.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 1.5 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   4 oz grilled chicken breast, 1/3 cup brown rice, 1.5 cup steamed asparagus  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 3 hard boiled eggs, 1 just egg white, and a pear-apple   Dinner - 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli w/ coconut oil, 1 cup sliced cucumber in vinegar.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   5 oz tilapia, 1/2 cup black beans with pico de gallo (fresh, homemade), 1 cup steamed zucchini  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs, apple   Dinner - 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed snow peas & tomatoes w/ coconut oil, 1 cup sliced cucumber in vinegar.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers   Lunch -   4 oz tilapia, 1/2 cup black beans with pico de gallo (fresh, homemade), 1 cup steamed green beans  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs, apple   Dinner   (not pictured) - 4 ounces pork tenderloin, 2 cups steamed broccoli w/ coconut oil, 1 cup sliced cucumber in vinegar.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Monday, February 21, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 hard boiled egg whites & an apple  Lunch -   3 oz Chicken breast, 1/3 cup brown rice, 1 cups steamed green beans  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 1.5 cup sliced raw red/orange/yellow peppers  Dinner   (not pictured) - 4 ounces pork tenderloin, 2 cups steamed broccoli w/ coconut oil, 1 cup sliced cucumber in vinegar.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus half a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs & an apple  Lunch -   4 oz Chicken breast, 1/2 cup quinoa, 2 cups steamed vegetables  and the 2nd half of my grapefruit.  Snack 2 - 1 cup Chobani 2% Greek Yogurt (plain) with 1/2 cup blueberries.  Dinner   (not pictured) - 4 ounces halibut and 2 cups steamed veggies.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill and his dad: Sandwich (Whole Wheat bread w/sliced grilled chicken breast (from Sunday food prep), lettuce, tomato, cheddar, honey mustard), 2 string cheese, pear-apple, 2 hard boiled eggs.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 5 oz pork tenderloin with 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes w/chipotle peppers  Lunch -   4 oz Chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans Snack 2 - 2 hard boiled eggs & an apple  Dinner   - Chicken Wrap (Ole wrap, 4 oz chicken breast, baby spinach, shredded cabbage, feta).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill and his dad: Sandwich (Whole Wheat bread w/sliced grilled chicken breast (from Sunday food prep), lettuce, tomato, cheddar, honey mustard), 2 string cheese, pear-apple, 2 hard boiled eggs.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 2 hard boiled eggs & an apple  Lunch -   5 oz Pork Tenderloin, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans Snack 2 - 1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 cup blackberries  Dinner   - coming soon
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill and his dad: Sandwich (Whole Wheat bread w/sliced grilled chicken breast (from Sunday food prep), lettuce, tomato, cheddar, honey mustard), 2 string cheese, pear-apple, 2 hard boiled eggs.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -   Oatmeal w/protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon plus a grapefruit. Snack 1 - 4 oz grilled chicken breast with 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes w/chipotle peppers   Lunch -   5 oz Pork Tenderloin, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans Snack 2 - 1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 cup blackberries  Dinner   - 4 oz roasted beef tenderloin, a bit of lobster, a bit of snow crab, 1/2 cup chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and 1 cup steamed asparagus. Dessert was one piece of Godiva chocolate :-)
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill and his dad: Sandwich (Whole Wheat bread w/sliced grilled chicken breast (from Sunday food prep), lettuce, tomato, cheddar, honey mustard), 2 string cheese, pear-apple, 2 hard boiled eggs.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 cup blackberries & a grapefruit. Snack 1 - apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 oz Chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, steamed veggies Snack 2 - 1 cup 2% Cottage Cheese w/sriracha sauce & 2 Dr. Kracker flatbreads  Dinner   - coming soon
***NOTE: No Cooler for Bill  today

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 cup blackberries & a grapefruit. Snack 1 - apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 oz Chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, steamed asparagus Snack 2 - skipped  Dinner   - 1 serving Enchilasagna in an Ole High Fiber, Low Carb wrap w/shredded cabbage.
***NOTE: No Cooler for Bill  today

Tuesday, February 8, 2011  *updated w/ dinner info

Contents:  Breakfast -  Chicken Wrap (tortilla, spicy mustard, 4 oz chicken, baby spinach & shredded cabbage & a bit of onion, 1 tbsp feta & 2 tbs ground flax) and a grapefruit. Snack 1 - apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 oz lean ground beef, 1/2 cup brown rice, and shredded cabbage & spinach, 1/4 diced avocado and 2 tbsp greek yogurt w/sriracha sauce. Snack 2 - 6 oz Chobani yogurt w/blueberries  Dinner   - Chelle's Bison Chili with salad (shredded spinach & cabbage).
***NOTE: No Cooler for Bill  today

Monday, February 7, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  Chicken Wrap (tortilla, spicy mustard, 4 oz chicken, baby spinach & shredded cabbage & a bit of onion, 1 tbsp feta). Snack 1 - apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 oz Chicken Breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, and  steamed asparagus. Snack 2 - 1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 blue & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax & grapefruit.   Dinner   - Taco Salad (lean ground beef, shredded spinach & cabbage, onion, feta & "dressing" made from 2 tbsp greek yogurt & sriracha sauce).
Total calories-in for the day: 1394, with a final nutrient ratio of 41% protein, 32% carb, and 27% fat. 36 g of fiber.
***NOTE: Cooler for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, pear-apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  (not pictured) 1 cup greek yogurt (2% chobani) with 1/2 blue & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax. Snack 1 - apple & 2 hard boiled eggs, with a mini cucumber.   Lunch -   4 oz Chicken Breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, and  steamed asparagus. Snack 2 - steamed Stuffed Red Pepper  Dinner   - coming soon
***NOTE: Cooler for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, pear-apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 
 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  Chicken Wrap (tortilla, spicy mustard, 4 oz chicken, baby spinach & shredded cabbage & a bit of onion, 1 tbsp feta). Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs, with a mini cucumber.   Lunch -   Leftover Panko/Lemon/Dijon Chicken steamed green beans and a half cup of brown rice. Snack 2 - 1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax.  Dinner (post-workout)  - Chicken wrap (like the one for breakfast - heading to the bowling alley, food's gotta be portable).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, pear-apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 
 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 1/2 cup breakfast bowl (egg, beef, brown rice, potato, tomato) Snack 1:  pear-apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   steamed Stuffed Red Pepper, steamed green beans and a grapefruit. Snack 2 - 1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax.  Dinner (post-workout)  - Easy Pizzas for the family, I'll probably do a loaded salad w/chopped chicken breast.  I've also got a 4 oz piece of chicken breast for lunch if I need the extra protein (update - it was un-needed).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, pear-apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 
 

Monday, January 31, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 1/2 cup breakfast bowl (egg, beef, brown rice, potato, tomato) Snack 1:  pear-apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   steamed Stuffed Red Pepper, steamed asparagus and a grapefruit. Snack 2 - 1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax.  Dinner (post-workout)  - Panko Lemon/Dijon Chicken with steamed artichoke.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill  - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, pear-apple, string cheese, and a healthier granola bar (has 12g sugar, but it's all natural). 
 

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, 2 tbsp ground flax  Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled egg whites (*see note).   Lunch -   4 ounces pork tenderloin, 1 cup Brown Rice, 2 cups  steamed zucchini & yellow squash and a grapefruit. Snack 2 - 4 oz pork tenderloin and 1/2 cup baby carrots.  Dinner (post-workout)  - coming soon
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzel sticks. 
***Note 2: why only the egg whites in snack 1? I'm trying a new nutrient ratio, so I'm reducing fat, and that was the easiest way to do so, today.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries, 2 tbsp ground flax  Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled egg whites.   Lunch -   6 ounces pork tenderloin, 1/2 cup Brown Rice, 2 cups  steamed zucchini & yellow squash and a grapefruit. Snack 2 - skipped.  Dinner (post-cardio)  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with 1/2 cup baby carrots
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzel sticks. 
***Note 2: why only the egg whites in snack 1? I'm trying a new nutrient ratio, so I'm reducing fat, and that was the easiest way to do so, today.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries, 2 tbsp ground flax  Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   6 ounces pork tenderloin, 1/2 cup Brown Rice, 2 cups  steamed zucchini & yellow squash. Snack 2 - 4 ounces chicken breast with 1/2 cup baby carrots  Dinner  -  Panko Dijon Chicken w/ steamed veggies & healthy mac-n-cheese.  I've also got a grapefruit to work in somewhere today.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzel sticks. 

Monday, January 24, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt (Chobani) with 1/2 cup blueberries, 2 tbsp ground flax & half a large grapefruit    Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 1/2 cup Brown Rice, 2 cups shredded cabbage & kale with dressing of 1/8 cup greek yogurt & 1 tsp sriracha sauce.  Snack 2 - skipped   Dinner  -  Clean Pizza. (I use a Alvarado Street Bakery sprouted pizza crust, homemade pizza sauce (low sodium), reduced fat mozzarella, applegate farms pepperoni and a ton of veggies).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, string cheese, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzel sticks. 

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  Oatmeal with 1/4 cup blueberries, protein powder, ground flax & cinnamon with a small grapefruit    Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, steamed cauliflower & broccoli,  1/2 cup Brown Rice.  Snack 2 - 1 cup of greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries.  Dinner  -  Pork Loin with Asparagus
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup of greek yogurt with 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/4 cup blueberries with half a grapefruit    Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, steamed zucchini & yellow squash,  1/2 cup Brown Rice.  Snack 2 - steamed snow peas & cherry tomatoes w/coconut oil with tuna.  Dinner  -  Bowling Night! I've got a 4 oz piece of chicken breast with a cup of sliced red pepper (raw), and a string cheese (really, it's there! it's just hidden, lol!).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 breakfast bowl (leftover filling from breakfast burritos) & half a grapefruit   Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, steamed green beans,  1/2 cup Brown Rice.  Snack 2 - 1 cup of greek yogurt with cinnamon, 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/4 cup blueberries with a grapefruit   Dinner  - Maple Soy Glazed Beef with steamed green beans and mashed cauliflower (the family is having mashed potatoes).
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Monday, January 17, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast -  1 Chelle's breakfast burrito   Snack 1:  apple & 2 hard boiled eggs.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, shredded kale & cabbage with cherry tomatoes & 1/2 cup Brown Rice/Wild Rice with Sriracha/Greek Yogurt dressing (2 tbsp plain greek yogurt w/ 1/2tsp sriracha) and half a grapefruit.   Snack 2 - 1 cup of greek yogurt with cinnamon, 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/4 cup blueberries with a grapefruit   Dinner  - Clean "breaded" chicken with steamed broccoli and Cheesy rice (recipes coming soon)
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup of greek yogurt with cinnamon, 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/4 cup blueberries with a grapefruit  Snack 1:  apple & 2 string cheese.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed zucchini & yellow squash, 1/2 cup Brown Rice/Quinoa Rice.   Snack 2 - steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil   Dinner  - Chicken Enchilasagna and a green salad.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) with protein powder (20g protein), cinnamon, 2 tbsp ground flax & 1/4 cup blueberries with a grapefruit  Snack 1:  5 oz Tuna (in water, packet) and steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed cauliflower & broccoli w/coconut oil, 1/2 cup Brown Rice/Quinoa Rice.   Snack 2 or Dinner  - 1 cup plain greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blackberries & 2 tbsp ground flax.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito, Sandwich with Grilled chicken (made during Sunday food prep then sliced thin) with Tillamook Medium Cheddar, Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - no fitday today

Contents:  Breakfast - 1.5 cup mix of scrambled eggs, ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and brown rice & a grapefruit  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed cauliflower & broccoli w/coconut oil, 1/2 cup Brown Rice/Wild Rice.   Snack 2  - 4 oz shrimp.  Dinner  -  skipped
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Chelle's breakfast burrito, Sandwich with Grilled chicken (made during Sunday food prep then sliced thin) with Tillamook Medium Cheddar, Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Monday, January 10, 2011 - no fitday today

Contents:  Breakfast - 1.5 cup mix of scrambled eggs, ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and brown rice & a grapefruit  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed cauliflower & broccoli w/coconut oil, 1/2 cup Brown Rice/Wild Rice.   Snack 2  - some carrot sticks.  Dinner  -  BBQ Bacon Burgers (mine without bun, wrapped in green leaf lettuce) and sweet potato fries. Found a GREAT new BBQ sauce - Grandma Coyote
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Grilled chicken (made during Sunday food prep then sliced thin)with Tillamook Medium Cheddar, Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and string cheese . 

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed zucchini & yellow squash, and Brown Rice/Wild Rice.   Snack 2  - skipped. Lunch was late. Dinner  -  4 ounces chicken breast with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil .
***NOTE: No Coolers for Bill & his dad this week.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   4 ounces chicken breast, 2 cups steamed zucchini & yellow squash, and 1/2 cup of brown rice/quinoa.   Snack 2  - skipped   Dinner  -  lesser of the evils, hit up Taco Bell for 2 hard tacos, Fresco style. Not my first, or second, or third choice, but it was available and better than not eating at all.
***NOTE: No Coolers for Bill & his dad this week.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   Steamed Stuffed Red Peppers (I added brown rice to the recipe).  Snack 2  - Grapefruit   Dinner  -  skipped. Just wasn't hungry.
***NOTE: No Coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Monday, January 3, 2011  - Celebrating One Year of Posting My Daily Coolers!

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   Steamed Stuffed Red Peppers (I added brown rice to the recipe) and  steamed zucchini & yellow squash.  Snack 2  - skipped  Dinner  -  Tostada (Ezekiel sprouted corn tortilla, baked, topped with mix of ground lean beef, black beans & brown rice, tomatoes, lowfat cottage cheese and sriracha sauce and shredded raw cabbage.
***NOTE: No Coolers for Bill & his dad today.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  -
Day before surgery! Probably won't update this for about a week or so, just fyi.  :-)

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed asparagus and 1/2 grapefruit  Snack 2  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil    Dinner  -  Coming Soon.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Turkey & Ham with Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread (I didn't have time to make bread this week),  2 hard boiled eggs, slice of homemade (clean) banana bread, apple, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzels .  (The lunchmeat I use for their sandwiches is Golden Farms no salt added turkey & Applegate Farms Maple Honey Uncured Ham, with Tillamook Medium Cheddar sliced cheese).

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed asparagus.  Snack 2  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil and a grapefruit.    Dinner  -  BBQ Beef (crockpot, see recipe page) on a bed of shredded cabbage.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Turkey & Ham with Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread (I didn't have time to make bread this week),  2 hard boiled eggs, slice of homemade (clean) banana bread, apple, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzels .  (The lunchmeat I use for their sandwiches is Golden Farms no salt added turkey & Applegate Farms Maple Honey Uncured Ham, with Tillamook Medium Cheddar sliced cheese).

Monday, December 13, 2010

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans.  Snack 2  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil and a grapefruit.    Dinner  -  Taco Salad (shredded cabbage, lean ground beef, black refried beans, cottage cheese & sriracha sauce.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Turkey & Ham with Tomato & Lettuce on Earth Grains 100% Natural Multi-Grain bread (I didn't have time to make bread this week),  2 hard boiled eggs, slice of homemade (clean) banana bread, apple, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzels .  (The lunchmeat I use for their sandwiches is Golden Farms no salt added turkey & Applegate Farms Maple Honey Uncured Ham, with Tillamook Medium Cheddar sliced cheese).

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup quinoa/brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans.  Snack 2  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil and a grapefruit.    Dinner  -  Coming Soon.
***NOTE: No coolers for the guys today.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup quinoa/brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans.  Snack 2  - skipped  Dinner  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil and a grapefruit.
***NOTE: No coolers for the guys today.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Contents:  Breakfast - 1 cup 2% greek yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries & blackberries, ground flax  Snack 1:   2 hard boiled eggs, small apple.   Lunch -   5 ounces pork tenderloin with  1/2 cup quinoa/brown rice, 2 cups steamed green beans.  Snack 2  - skipped  Dinner  - 4 ounces pork tenderloin with steamed snow peas & tomatoes with coconut oil and a grapefruit.
***NOTE: Coolers for Bill & his Dad - Grilled chicken on Homemade Whole grain bread,  2 hard boiled eggs, apple, and a serving of Newman's Own Organic Pretzels.