calorie count

WIAW: 1460?? HA.

by Brittany on November 23, 2011 · 25 comments

Let’s jump right in…

Breakfast

breakfast bagel- boiled egg and tomato

A quick breakfast was possible, thanks to eggs I had boiled the day before. 1/2 Thomas’ whole wheat bagel, topped with a small tomato, a sliced boiled egg and 1/4 cup 2% cheese. Stuck under the broiler for about 30 seconds.

breakfast bagel- boiled egg and tomato with cheese

Calories 230

Carbs 16 g

Fat 10.5 g

Protein 17.05 g

Lunch

Mexican quinoa bowl

This lunch is definitely going on the ‘must repeat’ list! 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup black beans, 2/5 avocado, small tomato, onions, green peppers, cilantro and a dollop of Fage 0% plain Greek yogurt. Topped with Pace.

Mexican quinoa bowl with salsa

Calories 518.5

Carbs 77.49 g

Fat 14.03 g

Protein 23.08 g

Snack #1

honeycrisp apple and Wild Squirrel Peanut Butter Pretzel Pizazz

Honeycrisp Apple dipped in 2 Tbsp of Wild Squirrel Peanut Butter Pretzel Pizazz. It’s really so good. I wanted you to believe me, so I had another taste-tester give it a try…

Koda loves Wild Squirrel Nut Butter

Oh yeah…. Koda approves! Sooooo good…

Koda really loves Wild Squirrel Pretzel Pizazz

Calories 270

Carbs 29 g

Fat 17 g

Protein 8 g

Snack #2

peppermint clif bar

There are no words! :)

Calories 240

Carbs 44 g

Fat 5 g

Protein 9 g

WOG

wog

Two days in a row? Ye-ah shawdy. I’m loving this Couch to 10k. Yesterday (Week 4 Day 2) consisted on running for 2 minutes and walking for 3 for a total of 52 minutes.  They day before was 62 minutes.  I like that it is getting me used to being out for longer periods of time. And it has me feeling strong! Love it.

Dinner

homemade buffalo chicken salad

Romaine, carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, tomato, 2 Tbsp bleu cheese crumbles, baked chicken, Texas Pete Wing Sauce… drizzled with (about 3 Tbsp) ranch :)

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Calories 524.4 g

Carbs 17.81 g

Fat 36.41 g

Protein 30.94 g

Bedtime Snack

Vegan Apple pecan cake

Oh yes, a piece of Vegan Apple Pecan Cake. I swear it gets better after a day or two.

Calories 335.43

Carbs 63.56 g

Fat 10.21 g

Protein 3.38 g

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Grand Totals

Calories 2118.33

Carbs 247.86g

Fat 93.15g

Protein 91.45g

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1460? HA! I blew by that.  I told you guys it would be a little trial and error. It turns out ‘they’ know what they are talking about. I’m going to add in 500 extra calories to account for breastfeeding, making my new total 1960 calories to aim for.

I think on days I do my wog (it averages 60 minutes long), I might be hungrier, so I’ll eat more if I am.

Like I’ve said before, I’d like these 6lbs (or as of this morning, 5.5lbs!) to come off, but not at the expense of my baby’s food supply or my sanity. So here’s to sticking with eating healthy and letting my body do it’s thang.

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving and safe travels to all those traveling in planes, trains and automobiles… and if you haven’t seen that move, check it out- it’s a classic. Right Hubbs? ;)

WIAW: Return of the Calorie Count

by Brittany on October 12, 2011 · 29 comments

For the past month or so I haven’t paid much attention to what I’ve eaten.  That doesn’t mean it was unhealthy because I truly enjoy eating natural foods that energize me. However, in my attempts to keep up with Hailey, my meals have been a bit more ‘grab what you can when you can’, meaning more carb heavy.  I haven’t thought much about it, but now that she will be one month old tomorrow and I’m closer to feeling normal (though I’m not healed yet), I want to really start focusing on my post baby body goals.

Today I decided to bring back the calorie count version of WIAW- out of curiosity.  Does this mean I’m going to count calories everyday? Heck no.  I don’t have time for that.  But I am going to try and be more conscious about balancing out my carbs with those other nutrients and making sure vegetables appear more often in my meals.

The good news is I’m clearly doing OK, because Hailey isn’t having any problem packing on the ounces… just look at those cheeks!

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Here we go…

Breakfast

cup of coffee

A hot cup of decaf with 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Spice Creamer.

veggie eggs on bagel

With 1/2 whole wheat bagel topped with 1 Tbsp chive and onion cream cheese (redued fat), 1 1/2 eggs (3 eggs, split with mom!) with mushrooms, peppers, onions and spinach.

Calories 327

Carbs 41.42

Fat 11

Protein 16

Snack

spinach, quinoa, kidney beans and goat cheese

I’ve been loving this combo lately, even though it may sound odd! A bed of spinach topped with 1/2 cup quinoa (I made a big batch on Sunday to eat all week) and 1/2 cup kidney beans. Microwave for one minute, then top with goat cheese and a drizzle of Newman’s Own Lightened Up Balsamic Vinaigrette. Me likey!

Calories 352

Carbs 46.2

Fat 9.95

Protein 17.95

Lunch? Another Snack :)

chobani, raspberries and chia seeds

A honey Chobani with 2 tsp chia seeds and raspberries.

Calories 213.97

Carbs 28.02

Fat 3.6

Protein18.51

Snack

turkey on wheat

I quickly grabbed 1/2 a turkey sandwich… downed it… and proceeded to make another half. So, 1 turkey sandwich with mustard on wheat.

Calories 277

Carbs 42

Fat 2.5

Protein 23

Dinner

broccoli with nutritional yeast

Steamed (in the microwave!) broccoli, topped with nutritional yeast.

stuffed shells

And stuffed shells from my make-ahead-and-freeze meal. They were great!

Calories 420

Carbs 60.9

Fat 11.2

Protein 24.65

Dessert

icecream and chocolate drops

A scoop of delicious ice cream (it’s 1/2 vanilla and 1/2 caramel in the same  container!!) topped with supersized dark chocolate chips.

I also ate my (unpictured) Juice Plus gummies!

Calories 256

Carbs 32

Fat 12.5

Protein 4

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Daily Total

Calories 1845.97

Carbs 250.54

Fat 50.75

Protein 104.11

Thoughts: I’m happy with the amount of whole foods I got in yesterday.  I must be honest and say that it hasn’t been like that everyday (usually a bit more Kashi GoLean Crunch and turkey sandwiches and apples sneak in- you know, basics).

What is your favorite grab ‘n go healthy food?

I’m always looking for new, easy ideas!

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