OP Food Diary

tkdtara84 · 08-03-2011, 11:40 PM

I checked at walmart today for the shakes since pure protein is a national brand, but they only had whey powder. I've seen that brand at grocery stores, though (Kroger affiliate around here), but I don't know exactly what products from that brand that they carry. It might just be something to keep an eye out for whenever you're in a place that might have it. Drugstores or GNC might be options, too...

luvs2read79 · 08-04-2011, 09:28 PM

Breakfast
1 pc 40 calorie toast
cheese
2 eggs
peach mango HNS -

I love it! The first time I've had it

Snack
2 boiled eggs

Lunch
Locos Deli fajita salad w/ steak, salad greens, spinach, grilled onion, green peppers, tomatoes, steak, cheese, oil and vinegar
watermelon

Snack
Chicken

Dinner
turkey chili
buffaloaf
mixed nuts
hot cocoa HNS

Much better on the snacking today. I went out to lunch with my co-workers and resisted the temptations of burgers and wings, ice cream at our afternoon meeting, and a Cinnabun cinnamon roll that my sister bought my mom from the mall. Yeah, me! I honestly don't even want any, I'm so focused on at least trying to stay on the program and losing weight.

victorialynn2 · 08-04-2011, 11:04 PM

Thanks for letting us know about Walmart tkdtara.

luvs2read: Great job!

Green Menu today:
Breakfast: scrambled egg with 2 oz cheese, 40 cal toast, kiwi melon HNS
Lunch: wildberry HNS
Dinner: grilled chicken breast, heirloom tomato, cucumber with hummus, peach. (I know no fruit at dinner but I skipped lunch.

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Last two days I've been messing up on breakfast and lunch and cheating with a cup of leaded coffee.

Tomorrow is another day!

victorialynn2 · 08-05-2011, 11:02 PM

Green Menu
Breakfast: Kiwi Melon HNS (I was bad again!)
Lunch: Baked chicken, 2 small cukes, raspberries, Wildberry HNS
Dinner: Evoo sauteed fresh green beans w/herbs, garlic and spice, turkey burger, sun dried tomato hummus
Later: Chocolate pudding HNS

The scale hasn't been moving and I suspect it's from skipping some breakfasts and lunches.

What has everyone else eaten today?

Rzrbackcandi · 08-06-2011, 09:48 PM

victorialynn - Can you eat a bar for breakfast along with your HNS? I've had to do this when I was in a hurry.

As for me.. I'm on the MetaSlim Level 2 menu (just for another 6lbs!! YAH!)
Yesterday -
Breakfast: 2 Eggs, 40cal Toast with a few squirts of ICBINB, Grape HNS

Lemon HNS around 10:30am

Lunch: Cinnamon Crunch bar w/ Berry Passion HNS

Snack: 1oz. Cheese

Dinner: 6oz. Turkey w/ low sodium taco seasoning, Veggie Drink, Corn Tortilla & Pomegranate HNS.

Today (Saturday) -
Breakfast: 2 Eggs, 40cal Toast w/ ICBINB, Grape HNS

Pomegranate HNS after PiYo class around 11am

Lunch: Mint Chocolate bar w/ Berry Passion HNS

Snack: 2oz. Turkey

Dinner: 6oz. Chicken, Zucchini & Squash, Melba Toast & Pomegranate HNS

I already know for tomorrow, breakfast will be the same. Then probably have Tilapia for lunch an I've got a Rump Roast to go in the crock pot for dinner.

luvs2read79 · 08-07-2011, 01:01 AM

Friday

Breakfast
1 pc 40 cal bread
chicken
Peach Mango HNS

Snack
2 boiled eggs

Lunch
Subway turkey salad (lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, shredded cheese, oil and vinegar)
pack of apple slices
orange HNS

Snack - my eating time was SERIOUSLY off and I was HUNGRY!!!! Not good at all...
5 pc Wendy's chicken nuggets
cheddar cheese
2 baked drumsticks
mixed nuts

Dinner
chicken fajita on low carb wheat tortilla (ckn, pepperjack cheese, peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole)
Caramel crunch bar
Oikos yogurt - ugh...I really hate that I ate it, taste was not my preference

Saturday - this days marks a deviation from the MRC program, something that I have to try for myself, give it a week and if it doesn't work, then I'm okay with that and will strictly go back to the MRC program...

Breakfast
1 c. 1% milk
1 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal
watermelon

Snack
Orange HNS
2 baked drumsticks

Lunch
Subway turkey salad (lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheese, oil and vinegar)
mixed berry HNS

Snack
peach
baked turkey
peanuts

Dinner
shrimp
brown rice
broccoli
carrots

brandy8188 · 08-07-2011, 02:35 PM

Rzrbackcandi.. is the veggie drink any good? Sometimes, I need something quicker. Just wondering.

luvs2read79 · 08-07-2011, 05:09 PM

I have a container of the super fruit and veggie drink. My center didn't have the veggie drink. The drink isn't bad, but it was still hard for me to get it down. For one thing, the consistency of it was bad, it didn't dissolve like the HNSs do. I also haven't figured out if I should mix a little bit of water or a lot.

victorialynn2 · 08-07-2011, 06:45 PM

I have the veggie drink and do not like the minty flavor. I like other green drinks, but not this one.

Rzrbkcandi - yes, I do the bars but I am limited to 3 times a week. Even those I have to choke down. I'm just not a morning eater. I made the MRC waffles today. I can eat one pretty easy, but not 2. At least it's something. I made a double batch and froze the rest for quick breakfasts. I plan to do the same with pancakes as well.

Green Menu
Breakfast - 1 boiled egg, oatmeal with ICBINB spray and cinnamon/stevia, Kiwi Melon HNS

Lunch- Baked chicken from store, leftover sauteed evoo green beans, palmful of red raspberries, pom HNS

Dinner- Was at the fair. Had a Wildberry HNS before I went and treated myself to 1 chicken skewer while I was there. Of course the sauce they cook it in wasn't OP, but that was the best I could do.

Rzrbackcandi · 08-07-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandy8188

Rzrbackcandi.. is the veggie drink any good? Sometimes, I need something quicker. Just wondering.

The Veggie drink is an acquired taste. I mix it with about 3-4 oz. of water and shake it really good then shoot it. Sometimes even hold my nose to get it down. But the less water you mix it in, the faster it's over. I would rather do this a few times during the week instead of cooking a veggie or just eating veggies. Oh, and it is definitely better when it's cold. I always mix mine and keep it in the fridge or mix it with cold water.

tkdtara84 · 08-08-2011, 01:56 PM

victorialynn-- I found the shakes! They had them at Target. They were sold in a four pack for $7.99, so basically the same price as Trader Joes. I would imagine you could also order them onlie somewhere. Also, I would think you could use the powder version by pure protein. I would imagine it's almost the same formulation, and powdered is always cheaper than premixed. Premixed usually tastes better, though, so it's a tradeoff.

My husband uses protein powder stuff when he works out, so if the nutrition info is comparable to the MRC shakes, I might have him get the chocolate next time (he likes strawberry-- ick) and taste it.

I'm doing metaquick this week, and I asked if I could drink two of the ready made shakes in place of hte one powdered one they sell, and they said yes, so I don't see how it would be bad to do two of the Pure Protein ready made shakes since that's even closer to the powdered one.

I'm not a fan of the powdered version because of hte texture, but I"m also going to try that in a blender to see if it helps. I can drink it, but it's not overly pleasant.

luvs2read79 · 08-08-2011, 08:31 PM

Thought that I'd posted Sunday's menu...hmmmm...oh well. Here goes.

Sunday

Breakfast
orange HNS
watermelon
3/4 c. Fiber One cereal
3/4 c. Special K cereal
1 c. 1% milk

Snack
handful of mixed nuts
sliced deli turkey
1 slice 2% milk cheese

Lunch
berry HNS
turkey wing
broiled beef
squash
green beans
turnip greens
little bit of cornbread dressing
cranberry sauce

Dinner
pineapples
brown rice
turkey wing
squash
spinach and turnips
green beans
berry HNS

Monday

Snacks/Breakfast
berry HNS
2 boiled eggs
pineapples

1 pc toast w/ butter
scrambled eggs
1 pc regular bacon
1 turkey sausage pattie
grapes, 1 apple wedge, few blueberries
bit of cinnamon/vanilla yogurt

Lunch
peach mango HNS
Subway turkey salad (lettuce, spinach, turkey, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, oil and vinegar)
apple slices

Snack
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
macaroni and cheese

Dinner
brown rice
turkey wing
turnips w/ tomato and onions
green beans
berry HNS

Rzrbackcandi · 08-09-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkdtara84

I'm not a fan of the powdered version because of hte texture, but I"m also going to try that in a blender to see if it helps. I can drink it, but it's not overly pleasant.

Here's a little tip, that I just learned, when dealing with the powder drinks. I pour 16-18oz. cold water in the blender then turn it on and slowing pour in the powder. A LOT less clumping. It does froth up a little but then I pour it into a Mixer bottle - I ordered the Blender Bottles that have like a wire type round wisk in them. I think the center sells them but their's are plastic. Then give it a few shakes and drink. You can also close the cap and reshake to mix things up again.

And the blender bottles really help if you make your shakes ahead of time and drink later.

stone3973 · 08-09-2011, 09:29 AM

luv2read--I am confused by your menu? what menu are you doing?