Had a KILLER workout today! Feeling strong and ready.....
Please remember that my current diet may not be suitable- it's extremely low fat and low calorie. Make sure you are taking a multivitamin if you are doing this with me- also- add in some high fiber and high protein snacks.

1 small bowl raisin bran with skim milk

3 cups coffee

10 cups water

5 scrambled egg whites with salsa and 3 corn tortillas

1 cup of grapefruit drink (frozen grapefruit, water and a dash of sugar blended)

3 large strawberries

2 handfuls of sunflower seeds (in shell)

slab of veggie pizza (recipe below)

1 salad- greens with fat free Italian dressing

1 piece cantaloupe, 1 piece pineapple

Had to go to the bay area today- long trip- but I packed right- plenty of food!

1 small bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 cup of raw veggies

1 handful of sunflower seeds (in shell)

1 PBJ on whole wheat

1 square of veggie pizza- no cheese (it had a homemade crust- my hubby said it was gross- so I won't be sharing the recipe- just use a Boboli pizza crust, top with tomato sauce, top that with veggies sauteed in spray butter and garlic- bake until hot)

Did some sprints in the rain- soaking wet, but good times!

1 small bowl of Kashi Go Lean with skim milk

2 cups coffee

9 cups water

1 PBJ on whole wheat (light on the P, of course)

1 cup carrots

2 pieces of whole wheat toast with 4 scrambled egg whites (cooked in spray butter)

1 cup blueberry smoothie (frozen blueberries, skim milk, dash of flavored creamer)

Long road trip to Modesto today- didn't pack enough food...

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 small bowl Kashi Go Lean with skim

1 PBJ on whole wheat

1 cup of smoothie- (frozen berries, skim milk and a little sweetener)

2 pieces whole wheat toast with 4 scrambled egg whites

Wednesday- February 24th-

Whoops! Forgot to blog my diet for today. Sorry!

1 small bowl Kashi Go Lean with skim milk

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

1/2 cup bean dip and chips (recipe below)

2 cups veggies

4 hard boiled egg whites and 2 pieces whole wheat toast with spray butter

Long day at work today....

1 bowl Kashi GO Lean with skim milk

1 cup coffee

8 cups water

1 banana

1/2 cup bean dip and chips (recipes below)

1 cup veggies

1 big bowl veggie, chicken udon (recipe below)

Had an excellent double workout- ran for lunch and all kinds of stuff at my mma class and fight club!

1 bowl of Kashi GO lean with skim milk

1 grapefruit

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

1/3 cup bean dip and 8 chips (recipes below)

3 cups raw veggies

1/2 of a chocolate Power Bar

big bowl of veggie, chicken udon (recipe below)

Had a great workout with my friends today- sprints on the track. Also had a nice walk with my dogs.

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

1 orange

large handful of sunflower seeds (in the shell)

4 hard boiled egg whites

2 cups raw veggies

1 bowl of udon noodle (tons of veggies- broccoli, cauliflower, onion, carrot boiled in a little chicken broth, added 2 cubed, cooked chicken breasts and 2 packages udon noodles with seasoning packs the last 3 minutes of cooking- seasoned with pepper and a little soy sauce.) This made for a huge pot of soup (I'll be eating it for days)- you can use any type of noodle, even ramen- just don't use more than 2 packages, because it's mostly veggies.

1 tall strawberry smoothie (1/2 cup frozen strawberries blended with 1 cup of milk and a dash of flavored coffee creamer)

1/2 cup bean dip (large can low fat refried beans, whole jar of salsa, 1 can of chopped jalapenos, 1 big onion chopped, 1 can of corn drained, 1 large tomato chopped- all mixed well- again, I'll be eating this for days...)
with 5 tortilla chips (1 package fat free corn tortillas cut into 1/4s, dipped in water and baked at 450 degrees until crisp)

Warning: I am at 125 but have to lose down to 120 by March 13th for a fight in Denver, Colorado. I will be eating less than normal, so I won't have to cut any water weight the unhealthy way (by not drinking fluids and using the sauna before the fight). I can't use those methods anymore since the kidney failure. So, please feel free to look at my posts prior to today, February 21st, if you want a more accurate idea of a healthy amount of food to eat. I will try to add some calories here and there that YOU could eat. Anyhow- let the dieting begin!!!!

Had an awesome workout in Sac today- should be good and sore tomorrow!

1 bowl of Kashi Go Lean with fat free yogurt

10 cups water

1 apple

1 orange

1 PBJ on whole wheat

1 piece beef jerky

1 handful El Mero Garbanzos con chili y limon (these dried, spiced beans are fat free)

2 cups of raw veggies

1 steak salad (handful of chopped steak over lettuce, dressing- fat free Italian)

10 fat free Pringles

1 cup cocoa with skim milk

Had a nice relaxing day today- good to give the body a break every once in awhile.

1/2 of Kashi Go Lean, 1/2 cup of fat free vanilla yogurt (I know you must be shocked that is wasn't raisin bran- but I do change my breakfast on occasion..)

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 grapefruit

2 cups raw veggies

1 tuna salad (recipe below) on whole wheat

1 apple

green salad with fat free Italian dressing, grilled chicken breast, 1 piece of garlic bread (french bread with fat free spray butter mixed with minced garlic, parsley and pepper on top, baked at 450 degrees until toasted- not too long)

1 cup cocoa with skim milk

One of my students, who is following the diet, noticed that since she added so much fiber (fruits and veggies) she has been really, painfully gassy. It's a sad truth- fiber, though a great tool for weight loss and cleansing, can make you gassy at times. I've found that Gas X and beano work well. Just be assured that it won't last forever, your body will adjust the the higher fiber intake- and you will be all the healthier for it!

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

1 cup pureed grapefruit

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

I was going to eat my usual- PBJ- but my friend, Dinesh, surprised me with some chicken curry with rice and a whole wheat tortilla that his mom made! I love Indian food- and this was the best I've ever had! So- if you get the chance to experience something new- do it. Go out to eat with your friends, whatever, just choose wisely- no fried foods, no cheese, no fatty/greasy foods, no fatty dressings or mayo.... There are usually plenty of healthy choices on the menu- ask if you're not sure.

1 fridge cookie

1 tuna salad on whole wheat (recipe below)

1 rice cake

1 cup cocoa with skim milk

Had a nice run at lunch- no better way to spend your lunch hour...

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

1 cup coffee

10 cups water

1 grapefruit

2 cups raw veggies (celery, radishes, carrots, bell peppers)

1 PBJ on whole wheat

1 bunch of grilled asparagus, 1 piece of grilled steak

Long day at work- but no complaints here! Glad to have a job!

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

1 cup coffee

8 cups water

1 grapefruit

1 peanut butter and jam on whole wheat

1 apple

1 cup carrots

1 orange

1 fridge cookie

1 tuna salad (tuna, celery, onion, pickle, chopped hard boiled egg whites, mustard) on whole wheat

Here's a tip- people have a hard time eating right because they are always in a hurry. I plan my week out and get some of my meals and snacks ready right at the beginning of the week. My backpack weights like 20 pounds on Monday- between all the fresh fruits and veggies and whatever else I've stocked up on. I never want to have to rely on the vending machine- nothing but crap in there.

I love grapefruit, but it can be an inconvenience to peel and eat- so I came up with this: I peel at least 6 grapefruits, take the seeds out, break it up into sections and add some sweetner- then I blend it up real fine. I pour it into a juice container and try to drink at least a cup a day (pulp and all- it's pretty thick). Try it with any fruit- the problem with juice is there's no fiber- with this- it's fiber galore!

1 bowl raisin bran with skim milk

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

1 small bowl of chicken enchilada (recipe below)

1 cup carrots

1 grapefruit and blueberry smoothie (pureed grapefruit with a handful of frozen blueberries)

1/2 PBJ sandwich on wholewheat

1 can Campbell's Chunky old fashioned vegetable beef soup

MAN- doesn't take much- I gained like 5 pounds since yesterday! I will be on my game today- lots of fruits and veggies. Plus- at least 4 hours of workouts- sucks to be me!

Happy Valentine's Day! Let's just say that I could afford to cheat today (have a fight next month and am almost at weight- can't afford to lose any more). So I ate GOOD today- lot's of tasty stuff! Hubby took me out to eat at the Cozy Diner- you know that's greasy right there.

I cannot, in good conscience, share my food diary today. I don't want anyone gaining weight and blaming it on me! Enjoy your chocolates in moderation, and you'll do just fine!

Had another awesome workout with my coach in Sac! Sore already! Good times...

2 pieces of whole wheat toast with jam

1 cup coffee

10 cups water

1 orange

1 apple

1 handful of sunflower seeds (in shell)

1 big piece spicy jerky

1 can of Campbell's Chunky soup (sirloin burger)

1 piece whole wheat bread

1 small bowl of chicken enchilada casserole (shred 2 cooked chicken breasts, 1 chopped onion, 1 can drained corn, 1 can olives sliced, 1 jar of salsa- mix all of this, put half in a casserole pan, top with some enchilada sauce, cover with corn tortillas soaked in warm enchilada sauce, another layer of mixture, top with the tortillas and rest of sauce- heat in oven until hot)

1 fridge cookie- recipe below

Had a nice relaxing day with the hubby today- dinner at his parent's house tonight.

2 pieces whole wheat toast

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

lunch out at a Mexican restaurant- 1 chicken taco- no cheese, 1/2 serving of rice, 1/2 service of ranchero beans, ice tea

2 fridge cookies- recipe below

2 cups cantaloupe, 1/2 cup rice, 1 (very) small piece meatloaf

1 cup cocoa with skim milk

These ads crack me up! Here's a tip for ya'- stay hydrated! Drink water at least every other hour. I was getting these weird headaches in the back of my skull- thought I was getting a tumor or something. I was riding my bike with my buddy, Debi, and told her about it. She asked if I had any water lately- I was like, "No- just coffee!" Well- she told me that I was probably dehydrated. Drake some water- and BAM- the headache was gone! I stay hydrated now. You'd think with the kidney failure I'd know better... Oh well.

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

2 cups coffee

10 cups water

2 grapefruits

1 whole wheat sandwich- 1 tbl peanut butter, 2 tbl jam

1 fridge cookie (recipe below somewhere)

10 whole grain crackers (I like All Bran)

1 cup cabbage salad (recipe below)

1 lean hamburger patty

My husband is a house husband, and I love it! He does the shopping and he makes a lot of my meals. I know I'm spoiled. But when I'm dieting, I'm make some of my own. I don't like to waste food, so you'll notice that I will eat leftovers for DAYS! Of course, you don't have to do this- switch it up.

1 bowl of Chocolate Cheerios (low fat, but not much fiber- left me very hungry- I'll stick with raisin bran or shredded wheat from now on) with skim milk

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 orange, 1 apple, 1 grapefruit

1 bowl of salmon soup (salmon, potatoes and onions boiled in some water, seasoned with salt and pepper)

1 fridge cookie

1 bowl of chicken Alfredo (recipe below- see, I TOLD you I'll eat leftovers forever!)

1/2 cup fat free yogurt with blueberries

Had a GREAT run today with my buddy Shay. Nothing like a run and a peanut butter sandwich for lunch! Good times.

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

2 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 peanut butter sandwich (1 tablespoon peanut butter, 2 tbs jam, whole wheat bread)

1 grapefruit

1 handful of sunflower seeds

1 lowfat granola bar

1 cup of cabbage salad (recipe below)

1 hamburger (97% fat free beef, whole wheat bun, veggies, ketchup)

Ahhhh, Monday. Gotta love it. Too tired to put in my diet last night- had to do it this morning.

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

10 cups waters 2 cups coffee

1 grapefruit

1 handful of sunflower seeds (always get them in shell- takes forever to eat- keeps you fat intake of them down)

1 package dried cranberries

2 fridge cookies (see recipe below- bad lunch choice, I know, but I didn't pack one today!)

1 cup of cabbage salad- shredded cabbage, bell pepper, celery, carrot, onion with vinegar

1 bowl of "chicken Alfredo"- recipe below

40 year old fighter

I had pizza last night- didn't want to keep it around to tempt me further (I LOVE pizza more than anything- except brownies). I gave the leftover pizza to a neighbor. Best way to deal with temptation- don't have it in your house.

Back to business-

1 cup of fat free yogurt with 1 cup of blueberries

3 cups coffee

8 cups water

2 pieces of whole wheat toast with spray butter

1 can of Campbell's Chunky vegetable beef soup

1 fridge cookie (recipe from the 1930's- boil 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter- I use fat free spray butter, 1/2 cup skim milk. Add 4 tbs cocoa, 3/4 cup peanut butter, 4 cups uncooked oatmeal, 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper- keep in fridge- don't cook)
For about a tablespoon of treat- you get fiber, satisfy your sweet tooth and get some protein for less fat and calories than most cereal bars.

1 cup of chicken Alfredo- (shred a cooked chicken breast, add a can of cream of mushroom soup and a half can of skim milk, add a bunch of cooked, chopped broccoli, add a half package of cooked No Yolks egg noodles, season with salt and pepper, mix well- top with some Parmesan cheese if you want)

Had an excellent workout in Sac today! I earned me some pizza! Hey, nobody's good all the time. It's ok the cheat here and there- just not excessively, and not every day!

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

1 cup coffee

12 cups water (I sweated a ton- had to replenish throughout the day)

1 grapefruit

1 apple

1 whole wheat sandwich with 2 tablespoons jam and 2 teaspoons peanut butter

1 bowl of chicken chow mien (chicken, veggies, fat free Chinese noodles, soy sauce, hot sauce)

-here's the splurge- 2 pieces Papa Murphy's Chicago stuffed crust pizza-

Had a good run and a bike ride during lunch.

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

3 cups coffee

10 cups water

1 cup of grilled veggies, 1 small piece of steak

1 apple

1 mocha with skim milk, no whip cream

1 grapefruit

1 popcorn rice cake

1 bowl of chicken chow mien (fat free Chinese noodles with chicken, peppers, onions, soy sauce, chili sauce)

There's nothing like running in the rain- you start out cold and dry but end up hot and drenched! You are not made of sugar. Don't let the rain stop you from getting out there and walking or running or riding your bike. One more thing- stay hydrated. I kept getting a nagging headache when I was running, and my buddy Debi told me I was most likely dehydrated. She was right! I got back to my office and downed some water, and the headache went away almost instantly. 8-10 cups a day- shoot for it.

1 bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

3 cups coffee

10 cups water

1 grapefruit

1 orange

1 chicken, pepper, onion burrito on low fat/high fiber tortilla

1 small, low fat granola bar

bunch of grilled veggies (squash and asparagus), small piece of steak, 1 piece of whole wheat bread

1/2 cup fat free yogurt with a handful of raspberries

Fiber is the key to weight loss- I am convinced! I'm down 5 pounds. Try to get at LEAST 2 cups of raw veggies and 2 fresh fruits into your diet every day. Eat only whole grain cereals. It works, guys.

1 bowl of shredded wheat with skim milk and some vanilla creamer to sweeten

3 cups coffee

8 cups water

1 banana

1 apple

1 bowl of steel cut oatmeal with skim milk

1 cup radishes

2 cups celery

1 chocolate powerbar

1 chicken, pepper, onion burrito (low fat, high fiber tortilla)

I had a student tell me that I like grapefruit WAY too much. It's true- I got through stages where I'll eat the same fruit, veggie, cereal for days on end. He hates grapefruit and wanted to know if he could sub in another fruit. YES- sub in any other fruit (fresh preferably) or vegetable or whole grain cereal (try to pick from raisin bran, shredded wheat, grape nuts or oatmeal) or low calorie/low fat meal.

1 bowl shredded wheat with skim milk and vanilla creamer to taste

1 banana

3 cups coffee

8 cups water

Thai food! Spicy basil chicken- Thai hot- (chicken and veggies stir fried with steamed rice)

1 cup radishes

1 burrito (chicken, peppers and onion sauteed on a low fat, high fiber flour tortilla)

1/2 cup fat free yogurt with handful of raspberries

1 orange

Forgot my lunch again-

1 bowl shredded wheat with skim milk and a little vanilla creamer to flavor

3 cups coffee

10 cups water

1 power bar (crappy lunch)

1 cup radishes

2 cups carrots

1 bowl shrimp spaghetti (recipe below)

2 pieces whole wheat bread

1 grapefruit