Enders_Shadow's Group - eating clean & getting lean - FULL (Page 9)

Good morning, my mojo-less co-mentees!  what will YOU do TODAY to get moving and to avoid BAD FOODS!

I plan to run 3.5 miles easy tonight - it's in the mid-50s here so as long as it's not pouring I will do it outside, otherwise i am already packed up for the gym after work.  I am going to try to avoid TV completely tonight - that is when i tend to snack the most.  Last night I must have had a billion Lindor truffles while vegging on the couch.

George - You are right about building the excitement back up!  Part of my problem is feeling a bit burned out from previous years.  I get bored easily when doing the same things over and over, so I'm DEFINITELY excited that my two main races are ones I have never done before.  Plus I will be doing a Spartan race with my son, and I can't let that young wipper snapper show me up!  My biggest friend is having a training plan, so I'll be okay once I get back in the habit. 

Kristen - I can relate to the office stress!  I work in Human Resources at an institution with 750 employees.  There's ALWAYS something going on to cause stress in-between meeting deadlines.  I find it hard to have energy for evening workouts because I feel too sluggish after a stressful day at work.  The more I get up and move around during the day, the better I feel at quitting time, so I try not to sit for long periods of time.

Stress snack?  At work, I destress with tea (usually homemade ginger tea).  My boss knows when I get overwhelmed or stressed, I have to have tea time!  At home it is alcohol, but I am trying to get away from that and drink tea instead.  For a snack I'd say..... fried pickles!  I dip pickles in eggs and rice flour, then fry them in coconut oil.  Satisfies cravings for crunchy/salty.  For something sweet, I put frozen berries in the blender with almond milk and Greek yogurt and a few drops of Stevia, then give it a twirl.  Comes out like a thick strawberry shake!

I ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill last night before Body Pump class.  Body Pump has been kicking my butt and leaving me quite sore.  I didn't realize just how out of shape I've gotten!  I deluded myself into thinking my little sporadic home dumbbell routine was doing anything for my strength.

I missed my morning swim today, but still plan a core workout during lunch hour and spin class after work.

Tim - I'm in for a no-bad-foods day.  I packed a TON of healthy snacks for work, so just need to behave once I get home...

like Maria - I'll make a cup of tea or drink a whole bottle of water.  Sometimes both.  You aren't actually hungry so just find something to keep you distracted.  If I'm actually hungry, citrus is my go to.  I like to peel it, break apart the sections, it takes a while to eat and is just a little sweet.  The work involved is distracting for me.  And I love oranges

I LOVE popcorn so this option is very timely.  I woke up about 2 this morning absolutely starving.  Tried a glass of water but it didn't seem to help.  I grabbed a handful of yogurt raisins and went back to bed.  Trying to get all my ducks in a row so I can go meet my running group tonight.  I may only walk but at least I'm starting again!

I have committed to a friend and family to two races this fall.  One in October in Milwaukee where my son lives and one in Indianapolis where my sister lives.  I get to run races, visit family and save on lodging.  If I'm lucky I can take the train to Milwaukee and save on gas money too!  

I tis snowing HUGE snowflakes right now and I'm thinking about whether it is safe to run with the ice that came first.  I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon for my finger(surgery is probably on the agenda again).  I am going out with my running friends for a "run"tonight.  

I need to replace the battery in my scale so that I can get my weight under control.  I can do it through clothing fit but I am also number obsessed with my weight.  

Today my horse has arrived and I am climbing back on!

How do I import a training plan? I am using one from Training Peaks and want to import it into my calendar.  HELP!!!!!

Me too!  Except for me it will be spin class that starts at 5:30 p.m..  I put my Tri shorts on under my skirt to save time changing clothes and also as a reminder, "NO BACKING OUT!"

I already did a core workout during my lunch hour.

Did my short planned run today.  Tomorrow is bike/strength.

Todays eating was ok, not great. We need to go grocery shopping !

B- 2 eggs, 12 grain toast
L- Leftover chicken, potatoes, carrots
D- 3 pieces French toast with syrup
S- Kashi bar

GOOD MORNING!  Are we committing to a clean eating day - 100% just for today?  And working out - anything - just for today?

I plan to do a "tempo" workout after work on the treadmill.  It might just be an easy 35 minute jog, we'll see.  Regardless, it is happening.
As for food, I am well-equipped with healthy foods at work, more than I can eat today I'm sure.  I want to meet a girlfriend for sushi tonight.  Do we consider sushi clean?  I usually get a few pieces of sashimi - which is obviously clean - and I love a spicy yellowtail roll (which i guess contains mayo) and the bbq eel and avocado roll (which contains the bbq sauce).  Thoughts?

Yes!

B: White fish and sauteed cabbage
L: Spinach/kale w/ red vinegar and egg salad w/ avocado
D: Steak & broccoli
S: Bing cherries

I did core/burpess during lunch yesterday and spin class last night.  This morning, I ran 4.5 miles, and will do another spin class before body pump class tonight.

I can't help with the sushi question because I don't eat rice.  Since I eat mostly meat, veggies, and fat, I see nothing wrong with the mayo, however I would be opposed to the BBQ sauce because it will have some sort of sugar in it.  But everyone's definition of clean eating is different, so you'll have to determine that.  Enjoy your friend!

Yes to both.  Getting on the trainer for an hour bike and doing some strength work after.

Eating my breakfast oatmeal now, lunch salad is made and waiting in the fridge. Thinking fish for dinner.

As for your sushi plans - I would question the rice and the bbq sauce, maybe you can ask them to leave the sauce off?

in general i agree that refined sugar isn't technically clean, but i kind of let small incidental amounts slide - i put about 1 t. of sugar in my coffee in the AM and don't really count that, for example.  but maybe i will just avoid the eel roll...but its SOOOOO GOOOOOOD.  hahahaha....

i don't consider rice to be unclean.  i understand if you are on a low carb or paleo diet, but why would rice not be considered clean?

My reason is different from Andrea's - I don't have a problem with grains at all, as long as they are not processed.  I follow (I use that term loosely) the principles outlined in 'The Eat Clean Diet' books, and Clean Eating Magazine/Oxygen Magazine.  This plan avoids processed foods, including processed white rice, flour and sugar.  The rice in your sushi may be unprocessed brown rice which would be fine, but the sticky rice I've used in sushi rolls was very white and definitely not clean, to me.  It was yummy though.  Of course we all have different ideas of what is 'clean' and a bit of white sticky rice is not nearly as bad as the bag of chips I ate last week.