Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
1/2 roasted turkey on rye with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
macaroni salad 1/2 cup
Long walk today
Snack:
Cherries and watermelon
Fudge bar 100 calories
Skipped a meal today, tip from Beatty's post. Lost 1/2 lb.
Down one size.
Breakfast:
Buckwheat pancake with light honey and blueberries.
Cup of blueberry coffee 1/4 cup
chocolate fudge bar 100 calories. Water.
Note: Sauce from Jenna's recipe below. Delicious and creamy. See roux recipe June 12,
Lunch:
Bowl homemade vegetable soup, 4 small seeded crackers.
Glass of carrot juice.
Note: Feeling so much better each day, more energy, less stress feeling, body is feeling healthier, not sluggish after a meal, no bloating, clothes loose, more patient with everyone, hot flashes subsided, no stress eating.
Breakfast:
One slice avocado toast with green olives.
Cup blueberry cobbler coffee, splash light cream
Mon : meat free
Tues : two meals only (skip dinner)
Wed : light breaky, salad or soup meals only. Had veg soup for lunch, pumpkin soup snack, salmon & veg soup for dinner.
Thurs : not sure yet... need inspiration here.
Fri : fruit. Only fruit all day. Felt great after doing this last week so will repeat.
Sat : wine & eat whatever!
Sun : two meals (skip lunch)
Exercise : Mon, Tues, Thurs yoga. Tues, Fri & Sun brisk walking. Sat off.
It's kind of obsessive but there's no room to back out if today is X so I do X.
Grilled turkey burger, butter lettuce on a toasted whole grain roll. Water
Energy level good. walking every day, able to walk longer without fatigue.
Breakfast:
Whole Grain Oatmeal with banana, raisons, cherries and almond milk 1/2 cup
Breakfast:
Energy level is great, up at 4:30 am, not tired and feel refreshed this morning.
This morning breakfast was a treat. This works for me, 90% healthy 10% whatever I want for a day or two ( one meal, though) and within reason.
One scrambled egg, rye toast with small amount natural peanut butter, few cherries, cup of blueberry cobbler coffee with a splash of light cream.
3 small slices of green pepper pizza, light cheese. debated, but decided to go for it. Did not enjoy the pizza as previous. More conscious of what I consume,
Lunch
Turkey burger no roll with Dijon Mustard, Riced Cauliflower Stuffing with carrots, dried cranberries, onion and celery. Trader Joe's product. Water infused with fresh orange.
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal and 1/4 sliced banana
glass of grapefruit juice
1st time for a long time feel like exercising, we shall see.
Lunch: Energy level good
Plant-based burger, tomato and avocado on a toasted whole grain seeded roll. Water.
Breakfast
Energy level is good, skin looks smoother, leg cramps gone, loose fitting clothes.
Whole grain buckwheat pancake, blueberries, small amount Vermont maple syrup
Small glad carrot juice.
Baked salmon with lemon and ginger root, sweet potatoes, summer squash, zucchini and green peas.
Fresh fruit. Water with lemon wedge.
Breakfast:
Spinach Egg White Frittatas 70 calories, sliced tomatoes.
Fresh fruit.
Glass carrot juice
I make a dish you might like. Recipe from Joel Fuhrman, M. D.
Tuscan Tofu Scramble
3 whole scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 med tomato chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 cups firm tofu, drained, and crumbled
no salt seasoning blend, adjust to taste; or 1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's MatoZest
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon Braggs Liquid Aminos I omit this ingredient
Freshly ground pepper to taste. I use the regular
Large skillet over medium heat, sauté scallions, red pepper, tomato, and garlic in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes
add remaining ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes.
I serve this dish with a little ketchup on the side.
Calories 164, Protein 12g
Riced Cauliflower Bowl with tahini sauce, marinated chickpeas, sweet potatoes, baked tofu and roasted onions. Trader Joe's product 280 calories, Fudge bar 100 calories, glass of carrot juice. More energy this afternoon,