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A “Good Idea” Pudding(s)

jennincat — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:47:52 +0000

This is not a recipe I made up. It’s more of an “idea” that I’ve heard buff fitness people make. The few times I’ve been eating my protein pudding outside of my home people have asked me what I’m eating. When I tell them they almost always say, “Oh that’s a good idea.” Which is why I’m calling it A “Good Idea” pudding, in honor of whoever the first person was to throw these ingredients into a blender. I eat A “Good Idea” protein pudding when I’m in a hurry, when I’m feeling sort of lazy, or when I’m crave-ish, which happens to be 7-10 days every month. Unfortunately.

A “Good Idea” Pudding
1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop of whey protein powder (I prefer chocolate.)
1 tsp agave nectar or other natural sweetener (optional)

That’s it. Put it in a blender (I use a little Cuisinart rip-off machine) and blend until smooth. I personally think this tastes delicious and I don’t use any extra sweetener. But I haven’t had refined sugar in 9 months so I’m not too hard to please right now! But be assured, I did give a bite to my husband and he said it was good! And he is a food snob. No offense love!

If you are a total WHOLE FOODIST and the idea of whey protein makes you want to gag and your stomach muscles cramp then try Another “Good Idea” Pudding.

Another “Good Idea” Pudding
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 banana
1 tsp agave nectar or other natural sweetener (optional)

Once again put it all in a blender and give it a whirl. Top it with some crushed walnuts and you make be able to trick yourself into thinking you’re eating a fancy dessert.

A “Good Idea” Pudding – Approximately 265 Cal, 10 g carbs, 30 g protein, 11 g fat (these totally depend on the protein powder you use.)

Another “Good Idea” Pudding – Approximately 150 Cal, 19 g carbs, 15 g Protein, 2 g fat

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What I eat???

jennincat — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:06:12 +0000

In case you are wondering. I thought I’d share a basic overview of what I eat. First of all, I eat 5-6 meals a day. It’s true. All those articles you’ve read in US about celebrities eating 5-6 small meals a day really DO work. AS LONG as they consist of the right foods. What are the right foods? The right foods are whole foods that haven’t been ruined by people. Things like oatmeal, whole wheat, brown rice, some dairy, chicken, fish, healthy fats, veggies (duh), and fruit. Try to stay away from foods that come in a box with a long list of ingredients that would take a scientist to decipher the names. In general, I try to fill my plate with 1/4 protein, 1/4 starchy carbs (like rice, beans, or fruit) and 1/2 veggies. Another way to look at is is the old “palm portions”. A palm-sized portion of protein, a palm-sized portion of carbs, and as many GREEN veggies as you’d like, as long as they are not drowning in high-fat ranch. Instead use a moderate amount of a flax or olive oil based dressing. Most people would easily stay at a healthy weight if they followed these simple guidelines. Add the right exercise into the mix and you’ll have a lean fit body in no time.

For the competition, I’ve taken my diet one step farther and eat my food at specific times and in specific ratios. Here is an example of my meals for the day. I don’t eat this particular “menu” everyday but it gives you a general idea, in case, you’re curious. But remember this is not a everyday diet. As soon as the competition is over I’ll return to the above guidelines.

Meal 1 – 6 egg whites and 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon
Meal 2 – chicken and an apple
Meal 3 – Chicken and Salad (some days I will also have a starchy carb like fruit or brown rice)
Meal 4 – Tuna and raw green beans (I LOVE raw green beans)
Meal 5 – Ground turkey taco salad. (No chips or sour cream!)
Meal 6 – 3-4 Hard boiled egg whites (Honestly, I don’t usually eat meal 6, although I should.)

If you notice the big difference between what I consider an everyday diet and my competition diet is that, most days, I eat all my starchy carbs in the first 1-3 meals. Also, I’m not eating dairy anymore. For the first few months I did eat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for protein sources but now that I’m 8 weeks out I’ve decided to cut them from my diet. Sometimes I play around with my diet to keep my metabolism guessing by having higher carb days than normal or ultra low-carb days or a free meal (when I eat WHATEVER I want.) I also take some supplements.

I didn’t say much about fats but contrary to what you might believe YOU NEED THEM. The goods ones like fish oil, flax oil, olive oil, avocado, etc. and in moderation. I wouldn’t go out and eat 4 avocados a day unless if was a “free day” and that’s what I wanted to eat. I’ll go more into these sort of specifics another time. But the above is a good example of my typical day-to-day “competition” or “cutting” diet. I know this may look really strict but honestly IT’S NOT THAT BAD!!! Sure, I have really hard days. And sometimes I fail and eat half a jar of peanut butter (good fat but not moderation!) but most days it’s okay because I know my body is being nourished and I feel GREAT! And seeing The Abbey’s again doesn’t hurt.

Wait! What do I drink? Beer. I keep a full keg by my desk. I brew it myself and it’s organic. Not really! I drink WATER. A lot of water. A gallon or more a day. I also drink a cup of coffee in the morning and a few cups of tea daily. I drink mostly green tea but also love black, white, earl grey, chamomile, blueberry and a bunch of other blends. Yep, I spend a lot of time in the bathroom. That’s the downside. But there are upsides! Water helps me lose weight, my skin stays “plump” (seriously I have more visible lines when I don’t get my gallon in), and I feel good knowing toxins are being flushed from my body. Occasionally, on a free day or meal, I’ll have wine or beer. And since, I’m not perfect a few times a year I’ll have a soda. But that is rare b/c it hurts my stomach and immediately upon drinking it I imagine all my cells are corrupting. I know I’m a freak.

xoxo
j

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“Italian Stallion” Salad Dressing

jennincat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:45:24 +0000

This is really good and even better, it’s really good for you! It will have you looking as lean as the original Italian Stallion in no time!

4 tbs of olive oil
4 tbs of fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 tbs of raw-unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 tbs of dry mustard
1 tbs of Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves (minced)

Put all of this in a bowl or bottle and shake!

Serve on top of grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, and baby tomatoes.

Makes approximately 6 servings each about 85 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbs and 0 grams of protein.

And just because I can’t help it!

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