After noticing yesterday that I tended to reach for more calorie-dense foods at night out of habit I was determined to make an effort to fill up on more veggies. I did better, although there’s still some room for improvement. One big step in the right direction was having the burger patty with just A-1 sauce instead of putting it on a 180 calorie bun. Yay for me!
1 “Cutie” mandarin orange – 35
1 angus beef patty with 1 Tbs A-1 sauce – 215
1 roma tomato and 1 large cucumber with 1 Tbs Wishbone dressing – 90
1/4 bean and cheese quesadilla – 150
1/2 oz tortilla chips – 70
9oz edamame including pods – 150
whole wheat and turkey and cheese – 200
p90x Cafe Mocha protein bar – 250
Once I went to bed at 4am and then got back up a little after 7am, I threw my whole schedule off by venturing out for a walk instead of going back to bed. When I returned I posted 55 of the photos I took. It was a gorgeous day and I just had to share. As soon as I got back from the walk I had some Shakeology which was a great start, but the weird schedule really threw me off.
Breakfast – Chocolate Shakeology, Bananas Foster Recipe: 6oz water, 4oz Silk Vanilla soy milk, 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology, 1/2 large ripe banana, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4-1/2 tsp rum extract (didn’t measure), 1 scoop Fiber Boost, 4 ice cubes. – 275
I was in the zone posting all those photos and completely forgot to eat. When I was done I was HUNGRY (and tired which always makes hunger feel 10x worse) so I started grabbing food. My husband also came home hungry (it was about 3:30pm by this point) so I made food for both of us.
Lunch + whatever I shoved in my mouth while making lunch – 1 slice whole wheat bread and 1/4 c. hummus – 210
2 slices American cheese – 120
Yakisoba noodles with chicken, green beans and sauce – 350
Another burger patty, but this time I did eat the stupid bun which wasn’t that good and definitely NOT worth the extra calories and another slice of cheese with ketchup and mustard – 550 ugh!!!
Dinner – I decided to just have another Shakeology because I knew I needed something a lot healthier than what I’d been eating. This time I made a Mocha recipe because even though I don’t normally drink coffee I knew I needed to get some more things done and I was really feeling the lack of sleep. Plus, it was quite warm and I just wanted something cold and refreshing. It definitely hit the spot and gave me the energy I needed to deal with the rest of my day/night. I used 8oz Silk Vanilla soy milk, 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology, 1 rounded tsp instant coffee, 1 scoop Fiber Boost and 5 ice cubes – 275 and delightful!
Total calories – a whopping 2940!! Yikes! Good thing I took that nice, long walk which burned around 800-900 calories so I probably broke even for the 24 hour period. Just goes to show how much easier it is to eat right when you get enough sleep, plan ahead, and eat every few hours instead of going for long periods of time between meals. Well, tomorrow is another day!
Yes, tomorrow is another day. The meal w/ the burger patty and salad looked and sounded great! But the binge after being in the zone is so totally me. When I’m busy (at work or absorbed in a project) I don’t ever think of food much less feel hungry; UNTIL I resurface and discover my normal hunger pangs have become hunger pangs on steroids! Then I too scarf any and all food. Then I have a way uncomfortable stuffed feeling for hours and want to kick myself for what I’ve done (starting w/ going so long w/out food) I have the added issue of blood sugar surges after eating all of that food. Every diabetic knows that keeping sugar levels even are so much better than the roller coaster effect we do to ourselves!
Like you I find my worst time with food is in the evening. I struggle more then than I do at any other time. Watching TV or reading a book (more fun than TV except for a few shows) leaves my hands free and from years of habit they get occupied by nibbling and nibbling and nibbling. So that is why I have become such a knitter; my hands are occupied and have no desire to reach for food. Knitted items for Christmas gifts is my goal.
After a late night supper last night and too much dessert at home I plan on a Shakeology day for 2 meals and a much better meal with the family.
Yeah, it’s so important to keep your blood sugar even throughout the day, for everyone, but especially if you have diabetes. Not easy to do without planning ahead. Next time I know I’m going to be occupied I think I’ll set a reminder on my phone so I don’t forget to eat.