I have played with low carb meals for years. An interesting thing that I learned was that the glucose drive will continue until fulfiled . So if I failed to give myself a well rounded meal I almost always would have to fight myself away from a treat later. Balanced meal brings balanced energy <3
I love fat!!! I have a sensitivity to coconut so need to be watchful on overconsumption but fats are my friend. I am scared to count fat consumption in a day though lol. Also i do have at various time uncontrollable desire for chips and stone wheat thins. BAD FAT!!!!! lol
A few of my favourite protein meals include – 1/3 cupGreek yogurt with 1/4 cup Chia seeds with a 1/3 of terra foods granola and a splash of hot water a sprinkle of probiotic powder and 1/2 a sliced banana. Sooo lets see with gram conversions possibly as high as 37.5 grams for my breakfast.
I can eat this 3 times a week.
I also enjoy two pouched eggs with two pieces of toast in the am, Or a protein smoothie for am.
A dinner go to is a seasonal fare that we eat probably 3 times a week this time of year. It is easy and nutritious. Roast chicken veg one pot meal. I add so many savoury herbs, and fresh garlic at the end for beautiful immunity support. Onion, zucchini, little celery, carrot, broccoli trunk always goes in first…..with a olive oil and coconut oil (or grass fed butter) blend, this protects the more fragile olive oil (also this changes with the veg selection in the fridge) I now always stagger the veggies depending on firmness and cooking time. Chicken goes in after the first 10 mins, then 8 mins before the end I will toss in broccoli florets, sliced purple cabbage, chunks of red pepper and the fresh garlic. This mixture would often serve as dinner and lunches for the next day….and would include 2 to 3 chicken breasts(approximately 170g chicken per). I often mix in Quinoa on the plate and in the to go dishes for increased protein and fibre. I haven’t ever really measured my overall protein in a day….Lets say this meal for one dinner would be Chicken 38.75 grams protein with 1/2 cup (90 grams)quinoa 4 grams …with random veg that has tiny proteins…. 40 grams protein with dinner. Interesting…..getting close to 77.5 g protein…. lunch is in there too. cool cool. Sorry if this is confusingly written.
Calorie counts on food labels could be off by 50% say What!!!!! gosh that’s good to know…..lol kind of makes you wonder what the goal with the composition food label is in the first place.
I am not a New Years resolution person. My hopes with this challenge is allowing me to keep myself in focus. I want to push myself towards more home cooked meals and organization to reduce shopping impulse, waste and poor food choices like eating out.
Some of my habits are not consistent. I go off the rails. I also get very distracted by caring for my family. I don’t know how people with kids and elders do it. I am unsure if I can set a SMART Goal at this point. I want to reduce my Daily Food spending and plan my meals better to watch my budget. But here goes.
Specific-80% less daily spending on food away from home
Measurable- 80% of meals prepared at home for breakfast and lunch
Achievable-Habits, finding inspiring, simple and nutritious meal ideas that i can pack a couple times a week that don’t need to be microwaved all the time. Setting out time each week to write a meal plan ( I totally suck at consistency with this ;( ).
Relevant-Balance my budget, manage nutrition, energy balance better.
Time Bound-Each month I need to see the reflection of this on my budget, energy, nervous system wellness.
Hey Hey I was a little late signing up….so also late getting to the party. Not sure if I will be able to catch up with the challenge but I am here for the ride. I am looking forward to learning and supporting my passion for wellness.
I have played with low carb meals for years. An interesting thing that I learned was that the glucose drive will continue until fulfiled . So if I failed to give myself a well rounded meal I almost always would have to fight myself away from a treat later. Balanced meal brings balanced energy <3
Eat more- berries,variety of veg (I get stuck on the same 6 ) , fibre
Eat less- chips, crackers, sweets <3
I love fat!!! I have a sensitivity to coconut so need to be watchful on overconsumption but fats are my friend. I am scared to count fat consumption in a day though lol. Also i do have at various time uncontrollable desire for chips and stone wheat thins. BAD FAT!!!!! lol
A few of my favourite protein meals include – 1/3 cupGreek yogurt with 1/4 cup Chia seeds with a 1/3 of terra foods granola and a splash of hot water a sprinkle of probiotic powder and 1/2 a sliced banana. Sooo lets see with gram conversions possibly as high as 37.5 grams for my breakfast.
I can eat this 3 times a week.
I also enjoy two pouched eggs with two pieces of toast in the am, Or a protein smoothie for am.
A dinner go to is a seasonal fare that we eat probably 3 times a week this time of year. It is easy and nutritious. Roast chicken veg one pot meal. I add so many savoury herbs, and fresh garlic at the end for beautiful immunity support. Onion, zucchini, little celery, carrot, broccoli trunk always goes in first…..with a olive oil and coconut oil (or grass fed butter) blend, this protects the more fragile olive oil (also this changes with the veg selection in the fridge) I now always stagger the veggies depending on firmness and cooking time. Chicken goes in after the first 10 mins, then 8 mins before the end I will toss in broccoli florets, sliced purple cabbage, chunks of red pepper and the fresh garlic. This mixture would often serve as dinner and lunches for the next day….and would include 2 to 3 chicken breasts(approximately 170g chicken per). I often mix in Quinoa on the plate and in the to go dishes for increased protein and fibre. I haven’t ever really measured my overall protein in a day….Lets say this meal for one dinner would be Chicken 38.75 grams protein with 1/2 cup (90 grams)quinoa 4 grams …with random veg that has tiny proteins…. 40 grams protein with dinner. Interesting…..getting close to 77.5 g protein…. lunch is in there too. cool cool. Sorry if this is confusingly written.
Calorie counts on food labels could be off by 50% say What!!!!! gosh that’s good to know…..lol kind of makes you wonder what the goal with the composition food label is in the first place.
I am not a New Years resolution person. My hopes with this challenge is allowing me to keep myself in focus. I want to push myself towards more home cooked meals and organization to reduce shopping impulse, waste and poor food choices like eating out.
Some of my habits are not consistent. I go off the rails. I also get very distracted by caring for my family. I don’t know how people with kids and elders do it. I am unsure if I can set a SMART Goal at this point. I want to reduce my Daily Food spending and plan my meals better to watch my budget. But here goes.
Specific-80% less daily spending on food away from home
Measurable- 80% of meals prepared at home for breakfast and lunch
Achievable-Habits, finding inspiring, simple and nutritious meal ideas that i can pack a couple times a week that don’t need to be microwaved all the time. Setting out time each week to write a meal plan ( I totally suck at consistency with this ;( ).
Relevant-Balance my budget, manage nutrition, energy balance better.
Time Bound-Each month I need to see the reflection of this on my budget, energy, nervous system wellness.
Hey Hey I was a little late signing up….so also late getting to the party. Not sure if I will be able to catch up with the challenge but I am here for the ride. I am looking forward to learning and supporting my passion for wellness.