Happy New Year!
2019 has been off to a busy start. Therefore, I am a little behind updating the blog. I hope this new year is treating all of you well.
I completed lifetime half #60 and state #34 on January 13th at the Mobile Marathon. I was super proud to have cut some time off from prior races. I guess losing some weight does indeed help speed! No races on tap until March, so I will have time to work on my pace and perhaps make more progress before the next race.
This week brought me to a total of 54 pounds lost. I can't believe the changes that have occurred in the past 15 weeks. I made some questionable choices while traveling but you have to live life! I regret nothing! I am back on track and spent this past weekend meal prepping. This brings me to the topic for this update. What do I eat?
I have been asked a few times what my meals are like. I am going to try and share an average week. Keep in mind that I am incredibly boring and eat a ton of leftovers. I don't mind the repetition but realize others may not love leftovers.
On the weekends, I try to prep the foods that will get me through the week. So I'll cook a bunch of chicken (pretty much the only protein I eat) and cute veggies for use in recipes for the week. I figure out what days I will convert these ingredients into meals.
I plan my meals to keep me in a range of 50-70 grams of carbs per day. I also eat when I am hungry and not because it is a meal time. I seem to make a bunch of casseroles. They are cheap and easy to parse out into servings. A big plus, most of them are easy to throw together on a work night.
Breakfast: 2-3 scrambled eggs, turkey sausage crumbles/bacon, some days cheese and some days I add half a slice of 90-second bread. Sometimes Keto waffles (I make several batches and freeze them) . This weekend I made an egg sandwich with turkey sausage patty, cheese and 90-second bread (it is as close to bread and I get)
Lunch: Leftovers
Snack: I don't always eat one. It depends on my hunger. Usually, a cheese stick and some almonds. Pork rinds if I need something crunchy.
Dinner: Protein, fat and veggies (in various forms). Recent examples: Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole (cauliflower, ham, cheese and chicken). Tonight: Taco skillet (ground turkey, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, spaghetti squash, spinach and cheese). A favorite dish that I make often is Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (chicken, cauliflower rice, broccoli and cheese). Sometimes I have fish and brussel sprouts or spinach. I often add cauliflower rice to bulk recipes. I usually add a salad.
Recent finds that I love are the various riced veggies from Green Giant. They have beets, sweet potato/cauliflower mix, squash, etc. To help the pasta fix, I use zoodles or spaghetti squash. There are also veggie pastas that are pretty yummy (although fairly high in carbs but still better than real pasta).
I hope this helps a little. The goal is to bulk up the veggies! I am happy to pass along recipes. Most are pinned on Pinterest (follow me). Make the foods you love but figure out how to make them healthier.
Cheers to a healthy and happy 2019!!
Stats:
Weight Week 1 (10/8/18): 336.2
Weight Week 13 (1/7/19): 289.2
Weight Week 14 (1/14/19): 288.8
Weight Week 15 (1/21/19): 282.2
Total Lost: 54
You go girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelci! It has been quite the ride so far!
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