Saturday, February 14, 2009

:: MJ Meal Plan 02/14-02/20 ::

Saturday, Dinner at Bruce's
Golden-crusted Brussels Sprouts
Baked Carrot Oven Fries

Sunday
Barley and White Bean Salad

Monday
Orzo Soup Recipe

Tuesday
Giant Chipotle White Beans

Wednesday
Miso Soup

Thursday
Winter Gratin of cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rutabaga
Baked Carrot Oven Fries

Friday
A good Soup for the Sick
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Friday, February 13, 2009

:: mug shot ::

I am loooonnnngggg overdue on mugshots but i'm going to get Mikee to take one very soon. What you will notice is that the belly is definitely a problem area!

Here's one full length shot I took in the patagucci (haha!) changing room today. I didn't end up getting the R1 pullover but we did pick up the intercontinental pants for the upcoming south america trek.

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:: Day 41 - 2/13/09 Summary ::

Activities: Doing my long 5.0 mile run today since we're hitting mission peak on Sunday. Would be good to get a rest day in.
5.0 miles treadmill, 56 mins, HRa, HRm,

9am: Didn't get a chance to make the blend since i needed to get in the gym by 7am. Having 1 apple and 1 banana now.

Random snacks: 1 carrot, 1 apple, random seeds and nuts


12pm: Visited Iris today and Jen brought me tofu tempura and jasmine tea!


Main meal @ home
Orange pan-glazed tofu on 4-grain brown rice

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

:: a rabbit ::

While having lunch yesterday at work, I pulled out my little container of carrots and cucumber etc. My coworkers started to make fun of me - "she eats like a rabbit". I immediately tried to defend my eating habits by telling them that I have amazing dinners.

I really don't see why I should be feeling defensive though even though my reflex was to behave that way... I'm the one doing the RIGHT thing. Eating what I need, and eating what is best for me. One of my goals for the future is not to shirk away from what I should really be proud of. If I'm going to be called a rabbit, so be it. Rabbits aren't bad.
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:: Day 40 - 2/12/09 Summary ::

Activities: Thursdays are usually rest days because they are packed. I'll try to do a long run tmrw morning and then hit mission peak this weekend. :)

7am:
Usual blend. I felt a little hungover this morning, even though the closest I got to alcohol was deglazing potatoes in 2-buck-chuck yesterday.

Random snacks for the day
: the usual. and a slice of gouda.


Main meal @ small group
I'm making Ma-Po Tofu on 4-grain Brown Rice
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

:: Day 39 - 2/11/09 Summary ::

Activities: 5pm interval run, 4.0 miles, 44 mins, 564 cal burnt, HRa 172 HRm 183

7am: Usual blend but with rainbow chard instead of kale.


Other snacks: Carrots, cucumber, apple, banana, seeds, nuts


Main meal @ home
Lentil (I used black beans) Almond Stir Fry

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

:: Day 38 - 2/10/09 Summary ::

Activities: Nothing... We're going up to the city today right after work to watch a play that Mikee's coworker is acting in.
But the good news is that Hao is bringing bootcamp back! In winter too! For those in the south bay, join me if you can!!!

Breakfast blend
: The usual ...

Snacks for the day: Dried fruit, seeds, nuts, carrots, cucumber

Main meal @ Ti Couz
I had a ratatouille crepe, we shared a really nice salad and a nutella/banana crepe. This place is pretty awesome!

So turns out that the "play" that we were supposed to watch was really Wicked! Mikee is soooo sneaky! :P

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Monday, February 9, 2009

:: Day 37 - 2/9/09 Summary ::

Activities: Not much. Have a full day of work + a group dinner tonight.

Breakfast: Feeling a little bit constipated today so hubbie made a super-fiber-rich morning blend! It was good! I feel some movement!

Rest of day:
1 carrot, 1/5 english cucumber, almonds, sunflower seeds


Dumpling night at Bruce's
I'm making a healthier version of Ming Tsai's Potsticker Recipe. Will likely cut the butter by alot and use a blend of turkey and pork instead. Will also include some Napa in the filling for some fiber. I do like the dipper recipe though!


And my dessert idea, dumplings filled with nutella and strawberries pan fried in butter

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Sunday, February 8, 2009

:: Day 36 - 2/8/09 Summary ::

Activities: I didn't actually hit the gym last night. Who am I kidding? I'm usually way tired by 9pm! But, I'm heading out for my long run as we speak!!
5.0 miles, 47 mins, 644 cal, HRa 160, HRm 175

Breakfast blend: The usual. I was kinda bummed to not find organic strawberries or loose beets at the farmer's market yesterday. My blend is going to be puke colored all week long.

Snacks all day
: apples, nuts, seeds, carrots

Main meal @ home
Garlicky Greens, Kale on with homemade fried brown rice.
Served with a side of boiled cucumbers dressed in tamari, ume vinegar and sesame oil. Also had some leftover edamame soup.

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