THIRTYTONORMAL

not sure how good of an idea this is …

2012
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Somewhere out in the blog world I found a recipe for breakfast cake.

Lest you think it’s off plan, it’s actually not.

Lest you think if it’s on plan, then it’s probably not that great.  It actually is.

To the point that I’m kind of concerned that I might overdo it.

OTOH, it actually keeps me full for hours.

Which I definitely couldn’t say about regular cake (unless I ate so much that I was sick to my stomach).

Here’s the recipe:

  • 1 scoop protein powder (I use Primal Fuel of which I could have two scoops a day and still stay on plan)
  • 1 Tbsp dark cocoa (the baking kind with no sugar in it)
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • I add a drip of peppermint occasionally.

Place all ingredients in small bowl and mix together.  Place in microwave for 60 to 70 seconds.

I was actually surprised that it was tasty … not as good as chocolate/chocolate cupcakes (but then seriously what is), but it feels indulgent and I like it better than drinking a protein drink.

I don’t plan on having it very often … I’m afraid I could definitely over indulge.  And I’m not putting any toppings on it, although YMMV.  I hope I can keep it around, but as with all things, I’ll see if it’s an asset or not.

BTW, I’ve never had protein powder before, but with all the traveling we did over the holidays (four weeks’ worth) I decided it would be a good alternative for those days when we didn’t stop for something to eat.  And it worked out really well.  I’ll probably keep some around the house … it’s great for those days when I leave first thing in the morning and don’t get back until the middle of the afternoon.

Kid things are still on-going.  It’s pretty funny to see the family phone-tree.  Kid A calls B who calls C who double-checks with A and then calls D&E who call F&G … and then it all starts over again with multiple calls from multiple people to Mac and I.  I’m resigned about it at this point.

And my resignation means I’m still in the zen zone.  I am keeping track of my carbs and protein right now because I feel like I might be a little light on the protein.  Yesterday I decided to have a couple of slices of turkey (that I’d roasted myself … I never have been able to stomach deli meat) to up the protein count.  Carbs meanwhile are well below the maximum I set for myself which is what happens when you are eating a lot of vegetables and no fruit.

And I love, love, love the spark people app for the IPad … the interface suits me perfectly.  Which is kind of surprising since I was vaguely irritated by desktop interface.  Plus it was free.  And since it’s on my IPad I don’t have to wear my reading glasses to see it I can update it in the evening when I’m catching up with TIVO and drinking my herbal tea.

 

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Happy New Year!

2012
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We had an awesome Christmas.  Lots of fun with all the kids and grandkids.  Eating was perfect until Christmas Day when one of my daughters gave me some peppermint taffy that was locally made the day before so was perfectly delicious and fresh.  I had one piece and I was a goner.  I have no idea how many pieces were in that bag because I was too busy unwrapping and shoving them in my mouth to count them.  Then another daughter gave me a dark chocolate Lindt Santa … it was also demolished in no time at all.  Luckily for me those were the only two things I loved so were the limit of my temptations.  Also luckily for me they didn’t lead to days of sugar … once those candies were gone I was done.

I did have some fresh rolls on Christmas day … the only grains I indulged in.  I didn’t have any physical problems from the grains or the sugar … I suspect that I’m a person for whom the inflammation builds up over time.  Again I was able to have two rolls and be done.

So my weight pretty much stayed the same … which of course I was hoping I would lose some, especially since I wasn’t overindulging on a daily basis.  But whatever.  We all have to start at some weight and I’m starting the new year with 40 pounds to lose to get to a normal BMI.

I know I say this every year, but I really, really, really want to be done with this weight.  I’ve literally been playing around with the same 5 pounds for the last 18 months … not good.  And I believe I’m in a good place for it the last of the weight loss to happen.  I know what I need to do food-wise and have been doing it … fresh vegetables and protein, limited dairy and fruits, no grains, sugar or legumes.  It’s an easy, doable plan for me.  I do need to get back to being consistent on the exercise … that’s the part that has been missing the last couple of months.

No trips scheduled until the middle of February, so that gives me a good foundation to get going on the exercise part of it.  Weather has been mild here … in the high 20′s and low 30′s, but we head back to the frigid north next week when the highs have only been in the teens.  This actually works to my advantage because exercise is one way for me to warm up.

I’m looking forward to a great 2012 …

 

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victory is mine

2011
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at least for the past couple of days.  :)

The sugar “thoughts” pretty much disappeared by the time I finished posting my entry.  AND I started up with 30 DS level 2 and decided I most definitely will conquer it.  It’s all about planks, but those are what strengthen the core and heaven knows my core needs strengthening.

I haven’t been counting carbs the last couple of days … just too much going on to stop and use the computer.  I’m pretty comfortable with not counting though because I’m not having anything but vegetables and protein most days.

I am finding that I’m increasing the amount of water I drink … in my mind I finally connected it to my gut needing a certain amount to function correctly.  (Isn’t that an awesomely polite way of talking about TMI stuff????)

I do need to make another batch of chocolate coins today … we had a party over the week-end and they were gone in a flash.  I have to be purposeful if I eat one, so they are pretty easy to avoid (unlike chips and things like that that you reach for and are in your mouth before you think about it).    I don’t usually eat at my own parties … too busy hostessing and refilling trays and talking, so it was a total success food-wise for me.    One of the benefits of being a solitary eater.  (Of course one of the disadvantages of being a solitary eater is that you get in this mind-set that if nobody sees you eating it, then you didn’t eat it.   I’m not currently in that mindset, but it is one of the thought processes I have to be on guard against.)

Hope everybody is staying warm … we have a foot of snow and more on the way.

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