Today was great – a good recovery day. I think my body knew it had overindulged because it wasn’t really that hungry today. My total calories and net are pretty low, but I’m not worried because of the high numbers yesterday. Tomorrow I’ll get back to my normal goals.
It’s amazing how gross I looked and felt this morning – my eyes were so puffy, I was retaining tons of water (and of course felt really fat although I knew it was just water weight). And I just felt blah! I can’t believe there are people who eat that poorly all. the. time. Poor people!
Thank you ALL for the comments on my post last night. You really helped me remember that it was only one day of the year!!!
Breakfast
We got to the husband’s grandmother’s and made oatmeal pancakes for breakfast. I had to make it with a whole egg instead of whites and it turned out great! I even found some walnuts! Held me at least 4 hours too. Had a cup of coffee too.
We hit the road at 10:00 and stopped into Hot Bagel Co. again for cappuccinos compliments of Aunt Donna, who requested that I tell you all how delicious their bagels are. They ship all over the country!! My cappuccino was great!! I ordered a small with skim milk and sprinkled some chocolate powder on top for the photo.
Lunch
For the car ride we packed turkey sandwiches on Ezekiel bread (that we bought that morning). I added pickle, lettuce and a bit of pumpkin butter to mine. Dee-licious! I ate around 1:00 and tried to let myself get hungry before having it.
Also had an apple, but it was mealy and gross and I only ate about 5 bites before it was recycled to the earth.
Snack + Workout
4 hours later, we got home, unpacked, had a quick snack and went STRAIGHT to the gym! I knew if we waited we wouldn’t end up going so we decided before we even got home that we’d go ASAP. Before I left I had a few graham sticks and a small glass of milk to get some glucose in my blood since I had such a small lunch. These graham sicks aren’t whole wheat, but they are made with all-natural ingredients and are small enough to be able to have just a few. I probably wouldn’t eat more than a half serving (~65 kcal) at a time though.
30 minutes on the elliptical and 15 weights made me feel a lot better! 350 calories burned.
Dinner
After a quick trip to the grocery store, we decided on soup for dinner. Nice and healthy. We brought home this HUGE tub of leftover roasted veggies…
I added a small carton of Pacific brand butternut squash to make a base. We simmered the veggies on low for about 15 minutes.
Then we pureed them with our stick blender – a must if you like soups!!!! The soup was SOOOO good!! The roasted veggies were pretty high in calorie, but overall it was a fine portion.
Kashis on the side:
Total dinner calories: 495.
Total Sunday calories: 1230. Really low, I know. But I just wasn’t that hungry today and felt I shouldn’t eat if I wasn’t feeling it.
This Week
My last full week of work! We have our holiday party on Tuesday night – another dangerous event!! I think I’m going to skip alcohol altogether for 2 reasons
1) It’s a school night and I don’t need a hangover at 4:50 a.m. when I get up to workout.
2) If I have a club soda and lime in my hand, I won’t even miss the wine at an occasion like this.
I’ve got a great lunch packed tomorrow, including a rye bagel from Aunt Donna! Can’t wait to see it.
Night!
Megs says
Hi Kath – I found your blog via a comment on eat like me. I AM ADDICTED NOW!!! I started healthy eating and tunred that into an obsession/disordered eating. I am getting better at balance and normalcy and your blog is amazing! It shows esactley how I strive to eat. You could like real people, too.
Question – do you think the oatmeal panckae could be made and re-heated an hour or so later at work?
awesome blog thank for the ideas and inspiration. 🙂
Nicole says
Hi Kath!! I fell WAY off the wagon today(although it was kind of planned-to "let" myself relax and enjoy a much deserved treat), and I'm actually looking forward to getting on track tomorrow; it's kind of a rebooster?! haha anyway I know you're not technically an "expert" (yet!) but I figured why not get your opinion on things anyway. Our stories are a lot alike- I'm only a few years younger than you, and although I'm a college athlete, I still found it necessary to lose some weight about a year ago. So, I gradually lost 35 lbs and now I'm happier and healthier than ever. And I know that because I made a life style change (my relationship with food, working out like I should/holding myself accountable, and caring about my lifelong health first and scale number second) that I'm in control now. Like you, I think of my "weight" management as a wave with a straight line through it — I slowly lose weight, yet occassions (like today = ) allow me to maintain instead of gain. ANYWAY (I'm so sorry this is long!!) because I'm not totally confident in my calorie counting (especially those burned during exercise) I stick to eating a set number a day. I know that I should be reaching a net total instead and that calories IN should be adjusted according to calories OUT during exercise. In other words, I eat a set number a day even though I may burn more on some days than others according to the type of workout I do. Also, I'm afraid this number is a little too low…and exceptionally low if I were to subtract what's burned during working out. I guess I'm just afraid to up the calories for fear of regaining all of the weight I worked hard to get off, and because weight gain is gradual, I wouldn't be able to catch it?? AND I'm worried that I'll fill the extra hundred calories or so that I eat with poor choices-I feel like I eat well enough now!! I'm not sure what in the world I could possibly ADD to my diet!? Did you ever come across uncertainties or apprehensions like this? Should I be worried as long as I feel fine (energized, etc) since everyone has different caloric needs? I guess I'm just looking for some words of advice from someone who may have it considering your success!! you're such an inspiration!!
Nicole says
yikes!! sorry so long!!
Kath says
Megs,
I think the oatmeal pancake could definitely be re-heated, but I don't think it would be quite as delicious. I think food tastes best when it's fresh off the stove (I hate leftover pizza but some love it!) but that's just my opinion. In a pinch, it would be perfectly fine.
Nicole,
I surely did come across uncertainties and apprehensions, but I think when it comes down to it, you must trust your gut (pun intended!?).
YOU know if you're hungry often or if you're lacking energy. I think the best thing to do is to just try it. Since you've been successful at weight loss, you know exactly what to do if you try something new and put on a pound or two.
Since you're an athlete, you do need to be extra cautious about getting enough fuel. If you're working out everyday – at least at a moderate intensity – for an hour or so, I wouldn't eat less than 1700 calories. Minimum. And that's to lose weight!
The best thing you can do is if you do up your calories, be sure you're using the extra allotment on really healthy, whole foods. Some natural PB on an apple – not an extra bowl of sugary cereal or ice cream after dinner.
I find that the quality of foods I eat influences my body's firmness and how I feel more than the quantity. 200 calories more of an extra half cup of rice, more fruit, an extra yogurt, double your portion of veggies will have a much better outcome than knowing you have 200 more calories to "spend" on treats. Make sense?
Good luck!
K
laura smith says
i also am a student athlete and last year i lost about 15 pds. some of it was muscle and it hurt my strength index. i want to maintain my weight and strength and now eat between 1600-1700 calories, sometimes lower. how many calories do you think i should be eating. i excercise everyday, with basketball practice (4-5:30) and have a strength class for 30mins. i also am kind of afraid? to eat a lot of fat in my diet, i want to start eating peanut butter, right now i eat betterandpeanut butter but i dont like all the stuff thats added. sorry this is long, i just would like some help (i'm 5/10, around 133pds)
Food = Fuel says
Hey everyone! I just wanted to drop by and stress how important it is to properly fuel your body when you are physically active – whether it be through working out at the gym or being an athlete in school.
I know because I took healthy living to the extreme a couple years ago. I was a "poster child" for SELF, Shape magazine, etc. – taking in 1,800 calories a day and working out 6-7 days a week at a good intensity. I ignored my body's cries for rest and more energy via calories. I dipped too low in weight (below an 18.5 BMI) and more importantly lost the ability to menstruate.
Looking at my routine on paper, I would have been applauded, but in reality I was treating my body just the opposite and was actually UNhealthy. I started taking in more calories… and everything was ok! (Yes, it can be fearful!) I felt better and gained some weight back (it was a slow gain, and I didn't blow up overnight!)
I hate to throw out more numbers, since individual calorie needs vary, but I can maintain eating 2,500 calories, and working out 6 days a week (not as intense as before, but still exercising well). I still would like to gain a little more, which will require bumping up my number. (More food – yes!)
And I did see a nutritionist to help me with the initial gaining. I already knew much of what she told me (avid health reader), but I think I just needed reassurance that eating more (a lot more) calories was very much needed by my body. She also helped me lighten up my attitude toward trying to be a perfect little healthy eater – ha, ha.
Moderation and balance are always best!
This was a bit of a lengthy post, but I hate to see others put their bodies through what I did. Listen to your body and treat it well!
Kath says
Thanks for the thoughtful post, Food = Fuel. Very true!