Today’s Totals - Oct 11th, 2008
I got a lot accomplished today. Okay, most of it didn’t take a lot of actual work, but still. I have an entire smoked turkey to carve up tomorrow. I also had another shot at the honey oatmeal bread. This was a disaster the last time I made it (the ‘dough’ poured out of the machine). So this time I cut the water back and it was way too dry so I added it back in. I think I know what the difference was (how I pre soaked the oats). By the time it was through the first rise it was still a little sticky and I should have perhaps worked more flour in than I did. So I ended up with a nice tasting, but still a little dense loaf. I had a slice with butter while it was still warm. And while I was giving my mother some later I decided to have it for my afternoon snack (with jam).
Just to compare, a slice of a 12-grain bread we have in the freezer:
45g slice - 120 cals, 4g protein, 2g fat, 21g carbs, 3g fibre
The one I just made:
45g weight - 104 cals, 6g protein, 2g fat, 16g carbs, 3g fibre
Okay, so the other bread is nice and light. This one though has much more protein. If I get the water content right the next time I should be laughing.
So I think that’s me for the night. I’m trying to keep my habits with early nights and lots of sleep!
Food for the day:
Total: 2298 (27% fat, 40% carbs, 30% protein)
Breakfast: egg/egg white omelet with cheese, zucchini bread, jam (357)
AM Snack: protein shake, fruit salad (306)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, bbq pork, cheese, apple (448)
PM Snack: honey oatmeal bread, jam, butter (355)
Dinner: spicy meatloaf with roasted potatoes and onions, bean/carrot blend, butter, salad w/dressing (633)
Late Snack: blueberry bran snack cake, fruit salad (199)
I’ve been MIA for quite a while, Anne, but I see you’re still right on top of your game! I don’t know how you find time! The last time I was in school was 2001. I finished my third master’s which put me at top pay for my job and I said, “Bye, Bye, U of L! Don’t let the door hit you in the ass!” No more! At 50 years old, it was time to stop going to school! I think they got enough of my money to name a building after me.
I don’t know how I find the time. I know I’ve cut down on my own visits to other people’s blogs and the forums a lot. Something had to give. But the food prep and the logging of it is actually my first priority most days, even before school. For me, it has to be.
The scary thing is that after I’m done this and at work full time I will likely continue to upgrade my education to a full degree. Yikes!