I Cheated Today!

I bet that got your attention.  Yes, i admit, i cheated today.......but it's ok, it was a good cheat.  Let me explain.  I thought i was soo organized last night, getting all my meals ready but what i was cooking for my lunch wasn't done in time and i had to finish cooking it tonight!  So at the last minute, i had to through together a tuna and spinach salad for my lunch (no dressing) and i also didn't have enough snacks ready.  So heres the cheat!  I had a protein drink for my midmorning snack with a few almonds.

It's all right to have protein drinks but don't go for those nutrislim ones.  Go to a Health Food store and talk to the people there.  I can't really recommend one as i have a lot of allergies so i buy a special one from a doctor here in vancouver. But there are many good ones out there.  Most will have Whey as the protein or egg (both i am allergic to).  Other good alternatives are Soy protein or Hemp.  So when you are caught without a snack, a protein drink will fit the bill!  I keep a small container in my back pack at all times along with a small bag of almonds.

Since i am not able to suggest every meal or snack for you here on a daily basis, i highly recommend checking out Tosca Reno's web site www.eatclean.com ! I look at it on a regular basis and also receive her newsletter!  She is an amazing inspiration as she is 52 and in phenomenal shape.  I only hope i look that good at her age.........she rocks!

Well, i made it to the gym tonight........treadmill for 30 minutes then 20 minutes on the punching bag practicing my jab/cross and kicks.  Yup, i probably over did it and won't be able to move tomorrow......oh well, live and learn!

A friend sent me an email today asking me if her meal plan for the day was ok.  Here is her email and my response.

EMAIL

Robyn here is what I ate today tell me what you think....
Oatmeal, apple, 1 TBSP Penutbutter
celery sticks almonds and corn chips with flax
Asian chicken rice noodle bowl
cottage cheese, strawberries
Banana, almonds a few chips, chicken slice
Asian noodle bowl, mango
So an I on the right track or overdoing something. 

My Answer

Everything sounds pretty good but i think you are eating to many nuts. Only once a day is a better idea, you are adding too many calories. I also would not eat the chips 2x a day. They are a treat to be eaten only once or twice a week. Also, i would cut out one of the fruit servings and add way more veggies! Steamed or raw in a salad is best. Again, there is a lot of calories in fruit!

Hope all this helps :-)

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