Anyone up for a 30 day challenge of eating clean? That means no processed foods or anything that could be considered junk food. Protein bars are included in this "junk food." So anyone want to try with me to eat clean for 30 days? No cheat meals or anything. I need a new goal and a new challenger.

Anyone up for a 30 day challenge of eating clean? That means no processed foods or anything that could be considered junk food. Protein bars are included in this "junk food." So anyone want to try with me to eat clean for 30 days? No cheat meals or anything. I need a new goal and a new challenger.


I’d like to try if I could jump in say after October 8th, Greek Festival night; I have so been looking forward to the baklava, etc... If that’s OK, count me in! :nod:

Yes! This will be the perfect compliment to my other morning cardio/lifting challenge. I had such a crap day yesterday and totally melted down after a week of solid dieting. I ate junk last night, and today I ate a family sized bag of swedish fish (http://caganator11.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/swedishfishes.jpg) :d_eek: . I couldn't help it, something stressful totally knocked me off the wagon.

Ok, so starting the second I push the "Submit" button, I'm clean for a month. [runs to down some cheetos] Alright, I'm ready. Should we post our diets, just so we all have an idea of what we're all eating?

Thanks for the thread, looking forward to going toe-to-toe with you!

Sounds great you guys! Sure, you can jump in on the 8th Carole. O.K. Slush Puppy, say starting tomorrow we start the eating clean for 30 days? I think posting our daily eating would probably be a good idea, would help keep me straight.

Slush, you are my kindred spirit. I love Swedish Fish and could down an entire bag of it also. I wouldn't dare tell you what my binge last Saturday consisted of. O.K. I will. It was 4 Bavarian cream donuts, 5 icecream sandwiches, some peachie-O 's some gummy candies, some fries, a giant cookie, some Taco Bell ( gasp.) Are you sick and bloated yet reading that? What can I say, I don't have to make :lol: weight anytime soon. It was probably a 5,000- 6,000 calorie day.

Anyway, this will be great and just in time to gear up for the binge that will happen after 30 days- around Halloween, perfect timing. :tu:

Anyone else in? Remember, the first 4-5 days are the hardest, when you are detoxing off the sugar and trying to get the severe cravings out of your system.

Anyone else in? Remember, the first 4-5 days are the hardest, when you are detoxing off the sugar and trying to get the severe cravings out of your system.

I'm in. I was hoping someone would start up another challenge. And it just so happens to be something I'm already doing. Wednesday will already be Day 3 for me, but I can make it 33 days I believe.

I was wondering how often to check in: daily, weekly, etc.? I post my daily meals in my journal (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?p=208065), but can post them here as well, depending on what you folks want.

The slush_puppy diet

6:00am
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

9:00am
4 oz chicken breast
1/2 cup oats (dry)

12:00pm
4 oz chicken breast
Mixed greens salad

3:00pm
6 oz tuna
1 tbsp natural peanut butter

6:00pm
6 scrambled eggs (2 yolks)

[Post workout shake after lifting]
2 scoops whey protein
2 scoops dextrose

9:00pm
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese

This with some variation from day to day puts me between 1600-1800 calories per day. I weigh 160 so that's right around where I want to be in calories... I know that from experience as well.

The hardest part is the carbs. This is truly a carb-hatin' diet and the challenge of getting over those first 5 days, just like boxer-in-training said, will be my biggest obstacle for the next 30 days. I'm also looking into replacing the dextrose with some BCAAs, but honestly sometimes the dextrose treat after the workout is what gets me through sometimes.

Can't wait to see the rest of the menus! Good luck all! :tucool:

I'm in. Boxer, this sounds like a great challenge!

Starting stats:
6'1"
178 lbs
BF estimate: 13%

I have made good progress over the course of the last 14 months. However, I am currently struggling with the remaining fat around my mid section. So, hopefully this combined with my current cardio and resistance training will be the icing on the cake (well, maybe not cake in this instance!).

I'm starting now, since my breakfast was bad -- belgian waffle with loads of whip cream and strawberries.

Good luck to all!

Lance

I am not doing a cutting or bulking diet, just a maintenance, something to challenge me. I did the low carb diet for a couple of months to make weight for a fight. It sucked big time. I will keep carbs and protein pretty balanced, but may lean heavier on carbs at time for the energy. I am going to try and keep cals somewhere between 1800-2600. A huge variance I know, but even though I have scaled back my workouts, there will be somedays that I will still train twice a day.

Also, for me, I will post what I ate at the end of the day. I never plan ahead with the diet, it makes me even more obsessive than I already am. :p

Everyone check in when you want. For me, I will try and check in on a daily basis so I can have some accountability. This is soo awesome! So glad you guys are on board.

My stats are:
6"0
142
around 10% bodyfat

Here was my food for today:
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
1 medium apple

6 eggs (2 yolks)

[workout]

1 scoop whey protein
1 medium banana
3/4 cup oats

Calories : 1,400
Carb : 125g
Fat : 37g
Protein : 139g

I could have eaten a bit more today, but I just wasn't hungry. I'm sure I'll be getting more in tomorrow after lifting today.

O.K. Here is mine. I had two packages of Ramen Noodles and washed them down with 2 liters of pepsi. Nah.. :lol: Just seeing if you were still with me.

1 serving shredded wheat with skim milk
1 scoop of whey mixed with water

omelette with tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli
diced potatoes, 2 pieces of WW toast ( post workout meal)

protein shake - 1 scoop of whey mixed with milk
1/2 portion of oatmeal

1/2c. cottage cheese
mixed green salad w/ mushrooms, tomatoes
1/2 plum
1/2 c. red seedless grapes


1 scoop of whey mixed with water
green apple


12 almonds

Had two workouts today. HIIT running this morning and moderate boxing skills training this evening.

Have no idea what my macro breakdown is. :lol:


O.K. another thing I want to add. It might be good to post what your temptations food wise were for the day, and how you got around it.

1 day down, 29 to go :tu:

Good luck guys! I'll be following this one. I'm afraid I can't join up because I'm planning to drink a case of beer this weekend. Who knows what nutritional snafus that's going to lead to... But I'm rooting for you guys! :tucool:

Here was my food for today:
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
1 medium apple

6 eggs (2 yolks)

[workout]

1 scoop whey protein
1 medium banana
3/4 cup oats

Calories : 1,400
Carb : 125g
Fat : 37g
Protein : 139g

I could have eaten a bit more today, but I just wasn't hungry. I'm sure I'll be getting more in tomorrow after lifting today.

Hey Slush, where are the veggies? Are you veggiphobic?

DAY 1 of 30
Sept 28, 2005

Healthy clean eating challenge - COMPLETED 1/1

I'm slowly being able to eat more. Ideally, I'd like to eat around 1700 calories, and stick with it for a week and see what happens. Then adjust accordingly, losing about 1 lb a week.

Today's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk (1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), 1 Large Egg (whole), Wheat Bread (1 slice), Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 459

Chicken Breast Tenders (4 oz), Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup)
Calories - 235

Wheat Bread (2 slices), 1 Large Egg (whole)
Calories - 215

Wheat Bread (1 slice), Tuna (6 oz), Mustard (2 tsp), Horseradish (2 tsp)
Calories - 300

Salmon Steak (6 oz)
Calories - 246

Fresh Broccoli (1 cup), Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 128

Calories - 1583; P/C/F - 51/25/24

My macros are a off, because I'm still experimenting. I'll be incorporating more vegetables/fruit. I just have to go to the grocery store in a few days.

Hey Slush, where are the veggies? Are you veggiphobic?
I'm not veggiephobic, but I'm no veggie lover either. I've got green beans and broccoli in the work fridge, I just didn't eat them today because I just wasn't feeling very veggie today. I did get two pieces of fruit, though! :D That has to cound for something.

BTW, I like your idea about writing down food temptations.

M3kamikaze, your diet looks solid. This is a great challenge.

Food Log - Sept 28th

7 AM - Protein smoothie, Waffle w/ whip cream (bad!)

10 AM - Almonds

12 PM - Protein smoothie, Apple, banana

3 PM - carrots, yogurt

6 PM - w.w. spaghetti, garlic bread, broccoli, skim milk

Plus about 120 oz of water throughout the day.

Lance

lance02, are you a vegetarian?

M3kamikaze, your diet looks solid. This is a great challenge.

Thanks man! I've been coming to JSF for over a year now, reading thread after thread. I'm still experimenting with food alternatives and such, but I feel like I've got a good idea of what I should eat.

I've enjoyed reading a lot of people's journals over here and on SOBF.net. You really get to read about all their trials and tribulations, and it gives you the feeling that everyone goes through their ups and downs. But it's the people that keep trudging through it all that give me the motivation and courgage that I can do it too. That's why I'm glad that I can be in a challenge with some of the people I look up to.

Here was my food for today:
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

3 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
2 cups broccoli :eat:

6 oz tuna
1 tbsp natural peanut butter

6 eggs (2 yolks)
1 medium apple

1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese

Calories : 1,734
Carb : 74g
Fat : 58g
Protein : 187g

Right on target, two days down!

sure not like it's anything new to me anymore :), been eating clean with only 1 cheat meal for 3 month so this might be easy :P

lance02, are you a vegetarian?


No. I love meat, just don't eat as much as I used to.

By the way, your diet looks very good -- keep it up and this challenge will be a piece of cake!

Anyone up for a 30 day challenge of eating clean? That means no processed foods or anything that could be considered junk food. Protein bars are included in this "junk food." So anyone want to try with me to eat clean for 30 days? No cheat meals or anything. I need a new goal and a new challenger.

Could you expand on what you mean by processed food? Obviously I figure something like Hot Pockets would be a good example. What about stuff like Morningstar Farms burgers or veggie dogs?

Food Log - Sept 29th

7 AM - 2 muffins, protein smoothie

10 AM - pear, banana

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

3 PM - apple, yogurt, almonds

5 PM - baked chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes

9 PM - protein drink

Tonight was a lifting night, so after my workout I had a protein/dextrose drink to replenish. Workout was good, but not great. Had shoulder problems (bursitis, I believe) back in July, and am still recovering. Feels much better, but some lifts are still a bit difficult - including the ones I did tonight. Hoping to get out for a run tomorrow morning.

Boxer -- I enjoy your journal -- you are inspirational in seeing you in your boxing pursuit. Congrats on going after this, and good luck at it, and with this challenge.

Lance

I'll join too... but not until oct. 7th. the 6th is my birthday so I'm going to enjoy it!.. I really need this too. I've lost a lot of weight but have struggled for a year trying to lose those last 10 pounds. So hopefully this will help.

I'll join too... but not until oct. 7th. the 6th is my birthday so I'm going to enjoy it!.. I really need this too.
Why wait until then? Jump in now and if you cheat on your birthday, we promise not to hunt you down. ;)

Food Log - Sept 29th

7 AM - 2 muffins, protein smoothie

10 AM - pear, banana

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

3 PM - apple, yogurt, almonds

5 PM - baked chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes

9 PM - protein drink

Tonight was a lifting night, so after my workout I had a protein/dextrose drink to replenish. Workout was good, but not great. Had shoulder problems (bursitis, I believe) back in July, and am still recovering. Feels much better, but some lifts are still a bit difficult - including the ones I did tonight. Hoping to get out for a run tomorrow morning.

Boxer -- I enjoy your journal -- you are inspirational in seeing you in your boxing pursuit. Congrats on going after this, and good luck at it, and with this challenge.

Lance

Thanks Lance! I appreciate it. Your diet looks great. I understand the shoulder bursitis. I had a frozen shoulder and bursitis 4 1/2 years ago. painful. It takes time to strengthen it and heal it. Be patient. You are doing great!

Eating today:

My weight was down a lb. and I felt hungry today

protein pancakes ( 1/2 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. cottage cheese, 3 egg whites) 1 serving of Bran Flakes with skim milk. I was hungry!


Next meal was grilled chicken with rice

Meal #3 steak taco salad with side of pinto beans

Meal #4 1 scoop of whey mixed with water, 1/2 plum, bowl of bran flakes with skim milk, 8 almonds

Meal #5 4 egg whites/ 1 whole egg omelette with 1/3c. of fresh salsa


Today was hard to avoid temptation. Around 5:30 I just felt frustrated and tired of dealing with the kids. I was SOO temped to go to the store and get some pastries. But I remember my challenge and the commitment I made here. Then I just got myself busy and cleaned the bathroom and the grill outside and kept my mind off of things.

Sugar is the one thing that will be the hardest for me. My favorite binge foods are: cheesecake, a custard filled donut/pastry, chocolate chip cookies, candy, and chocolate and icecream. Those are my weaknesses.

Everyone, you are doing great and I am excited for those taking on the challenge!

days of clean eating : 2 with 28 to go!

Could you expand on what you mean by processed food? Obviously I figure something like Hot Pockets would be a good example. What about stuff like Morningstar Farms burgers or veggie dogs?

Hmm, what do the rest of you guys think? yea or nay? I usually go with the "If it doesn't occur naturally, I stay away from it." This could lead to some debate. Are you vegetarian and have a hard time getting protein from other sources?

Hmm, what do the rest of you guys think? yea or nay? I usually go with the "If it doesn't occur naturally, I stay away from it."

Yea, I think it's fine even if they're not vegetarian. Morningstar products are substitutes for meat, which are considered a clean food. Now if its all they eat all day long, then I would have to say nay.

DAY 2 of 30
Sept 29, 2005

Healthy clean eating challenge - COMPLETED 2/2

I upped my calories today. YAY!!! I still need to add some more veggies though. DOH!!!

Temptations today:
Free beer, cola, free pizza, beer, apple juice, beer, ice cream. I know.

Today's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk(1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), 1 Large Egg (whole), Wheat Bread (1 slice)
Calories - 355

Wheat Bread (1 slice), 1 Large Egg (whole), 1 Banana (medium)
Calories - 294

De-boned, de-skinned Chicken Breast (6 oz), 1 Banana (medium)
Calories - 314

Catfish (farmed, 8 oz), Fresh Broccoli (1 cup), Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup)
Calories - 401

Wheat Bread (2 slices), Tuna (6 oz), Mustard (4 tsp)
Calories - 344

Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 104

Calories - 1812; P/C/F - 39.24/38.09/22.68

I'm not a vegitarian, but I do like those products. Ya know what: I'm in anyway. I'm not going to start until Monday though. I think this is just what I'm going to need to keep up my weight loss. :tu:

O.K. - so officially, those that are doing the challenge is:
Me
Slush puppy
misterjingo
M3kamikaze
lance02

Did I miss anyone? So report in pretty regularly. Let's end this challenge by no later than October 30, 2005. Some of us started a few days earlier, so my last day will be the 27th. Great to have the support and the accountability here!

Food Log - Sept 30th

7 AM - 3 eggs, wheat toast, protein smoothie

10 AM - banana, almonds

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

2 PM - carrots, apple, pear

5 PM - hamburger (lean), wheat bun, corn, skim milk

Water for the day = 100 oz's

Had a good run in this morning, went 4.4 miles. Great way to start the day -- excecpt it was cooooooold to start out - 45 degrees. I didn't sweat much this morning! Warmed up nicely here in Wis, and ended up being a beautiful day - too bad I had to work. Sat/Sun are supposed to be the same. Will be nice for watching the kids play their soccer and football games.

Weekends are always the hardest for me in terms of diet - so this will be the real challenge for me the next two days.

Here was my food for today:
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

3 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
1 medium apple

6 oz tuna
1 tbsp natural peanut butter

6 eggs (2 yolks)
1 tbsp natural peanut butter

[workout]

1 scoop whey protein
3/4 cup oats

Calories : 1,843
Carb : 104g
Fat : 63g
Protein : 202g

No temptations at all today, doing great so far. You guys ready to jump into the first weekend of this challenge? These next two days are probably going to be two of the toughest days, let's all stay on track!

No temptations at all today, doing great so far. You guys ready to jump into the first weekend of this challenge? These next two days are probably going to be two of the toughest days, let's all stay on track!

I don't think the weekend will be too bad for me. Mondays and Tuesdays seem to be my weak days when my husband is around more. Slush, you stay away from that bag of potato chips during the RJJ vs. Tarver fight tomorrow - o.k.? ;) Are you going to watch the PPV? Or no? I'm not, my sparring partner is competing tomorrow night, so I will be there cheering him on.

My eating for today:

7 a.m. : 1 serving of Bran Flakes with skim milk
1 scoop of whey with water, 1/2 c. red grapes

11:00 a.m. : Roast beef French dip sandwich and broccoli soup

2:30 p.m. : 1.5 c Kashi Go Lean cereal with 3/4 c. of skim milk

4:30 p.m. : 1 hamburger wrapped in lettuce - 4% fat on the hamburger, and 1/2 of another hamburger with half of a bun, Total around 350 cals

5:00 p.m. : Handful of almonds and raisins

6:45 p.m. : 5 egg whites x 1 whole egg omelette, 1/2 c. salsa, 1 green apple

9:45 p.m.: 1 scoop of whey with water, 1 small nectarine

It still put me at just around 2300-2400 calories for the day.

So, at one of my local grocery stores, they carry frozen hamburger patties- the brand is Moran's - and they are only 4% fat! 150 calories each and 25g of protein. They have the American Heart Society logo on the front of them. :tu: Anyway, I discovered them a few months ago, and yum. Just throw them on the grill and voila!

So what brand of whey is everyone using? I switch different brands and flavors when I run out, just to try something new. Currently I am using Elite Whey Protein by Dymatize Nutrition , berry flavored. It is really good, tastes like strawberry Nestle Quik, even just mixed with water.

No real temptations today either. Thank goodness.

DAY 3 of 30
Sept 30, 2005

Healthy clean eating challenge - COMPLETED 3/3

You guys ready to jump into the first weekend of this challenge? These next two days are probably going to be two of the toughest days, let's all stay on track!
This will be a large challenge for me. I am motivated enough to where I'm not too worried about it, and I know I won't give in, but I'm still nervous. Big birthday kegs party tomorrow for a friend of mine. We made 500 jello shots tonight. It's going to be crazier than last weekend. But as I said in my journal yesterday, I'll have my pint glass with me at all times...............filled with water. I'll even add a lime to it to make me not look out of place and so I won't get all the "why the hell aren't you drinking?" comments.

So what brand of whey is everyone using?
5 lb tub of All The Whey vanilla isolate. Shaken, not stirred (someone else on JSF used this phrase). It's the only whey protein I've had, so I can't really compare it to anything. I like it though.

Temptations today:
none really. I was so not hungry today, and the fact that I had to eat all this damned food made me not think of eating anything else. <sigh> But while typing this post, I thought of a patty melt slathered in so much cheese, butter, & grease you could feel your arteries clogging up. That would be nice.

Today's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk(1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), 1 Egg (1/2 egg white, 1/2 yolk), Wheat Bread (1 slice), Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 430

Chicken Breast (6 oz), 1 Banana (average)
Calories - 314

Egg Whites (2), Horseradish Sauce (A LOT!!! 4 tsp), Tuna (6 oz)
Calories - 290

Wheat Bread (1 slice), 1 Egg (1/2 egg white, 1/2 yolk)
Calories - 344

Catfish (farmed, 8 oz), Canola Oil (1 tbsp), Plum (4.5 oz)
Calories - 497

Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup), Egg White (1), Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 191

Calories - 1838; P/C/F - 44.21/27.04/30.05

Yes, macros are off. I shouldn't have used all that horseradish sauce. I'll use mustard tomorrow. I had a plum today. Where are my veggies? In the freezer and the fridge, still.

Slush, you stay away from that bag of potato chips during the RJJ vs. Tarver fight tomorrow - o.k.? ;) Are you going to watch the PPV?
Nah. Jones and Tarver just doesn't do it for me enough to shell out money. I can wait until next weekend and see it for free.

Now, Corrales/Castillo 2 and Hopkins/Taylor 2... there's $100 already set aside in my budget. Can't wait for those. :D

Here is eating for the day: meal 4 the portions were WAY too big because I went 4 1/2 hours without eating due to some other stuff. But I still stayed o.k. calorie wise for the day.

Meal 1: 1c. Kashi Go Lean Cereal, 1/2 c. skim milk, 5 eggwhites & 1 whole egg. 1/3c. salsa

Meal 2: 1 scoop of whey, 1 c. kashi Go Lean Cereal, 1/2 c. skim milk, 1 pear

Meal 3: 1/2c. cottage cheese, small nectarine, 4 oz. of baby carrots.

Meal 4: 2 roast beef sandwiches and peppers ( too many calories)

Meal 5: 4 oz. baby carrots, 6oz. Dannon Light N'Fit Yogurt ( blueberry :D )


Temptations for the day? Where do I start? I went grocery shopping today with two kids in tow. The bakery was smelling mighty fine today. The bulk candy was looking pretty good also. And lest I forget, the frozen section and the wall of ice cream. Probably the biggest temptation was the donuts. Phew! I made it out of there alive. Even got my my kids each a treat for being good and I didn't have a bite of their gummy bears. :claphigh:

4 Days down, 26 to go. Hope the rest of you are faring well this weekend.

Well, I don't know my totals for the last two days, but it was pretty much the same as my regular days, except my wife and I got to spend the night out when my folks dropped into town. That was nice!! On saturday, I had a filet and lobster dinner :D and an espresso. I sat there and watched while my wife ate bread before dinner and then a whole slice of cheesecake after dinner. :mad: Somehow, I was ok with that, not very tempted. The next morning we had a great breakfast and I had bacon and eggs. When we got back home, I just kicked back into normal eating. I am proud that I resisted all of the side stuff at dinner... no bread, just water to drink, no desert. Then at breakfast I held off on the toast and juice. So I think I succeeded. Anyway, I'm looking forward to starting off the week and getting back into normal day to day eating.

Well, I don't know my totals for the last two days, but it was pretty much the same as my regular days, except my wife and I got to spend the night out when my folks dropped into town. That was nice!! On saturday, I had a filet and lobster dinner :D and an espresso. I sat there and watched while my wife ate bread before dinner and then a whole slice of cheesecake after dinner. :mad: Somehow, I was ok with that, not very tempted. The next morning we had a great breakfast and I had bacon and eggs. When we got back home, I just kicked back into normal eating. I am proud that I resisted all of the side stuff at dinner... no bread, just water to drink, no desert. Then at breakfast I held off on the toast and juice. So I think I succeeded. Anyway, I'm looking forward to starting off the week and getting back into normal day to day eating.

WTG Slush! I am proud of you. Not easy I know.
Today my calories were on, but my macros were off. I think it was more like 20f/15p/65c. I ate a lot of fruit today. apples, nectarine, pears. And kashi cereal as well as oatmeal. I also ate a lot of salads. But not a lot of protein. Just wasn't feeling like it today, which is o.k. I think.

What kind of whey protein do I use? All the Whey chocolate, vanilla, and orange. Only ones I have used, but like them alot.

Well, as slush said, the weekend can be tough -- I agree!

On Saturday, we had soccer and football games for the 3 kids. And we worked in the concession stand at the football games -- talk about temptation -- available food just waiting to be eaten! But I resisted, even though my wife gave me a hard time (she thinks I'm obsessed at times) for not even taking a few pieces of popcorn.

Sunday was easier.

Workout wise - On Sunday, got in a 10 mile run on Sunday morning, and a full body weight workout in the evening.

Food Log - Oct 1st

7 AM - oatmeal, protein smoothie

11 AM - spaghetti, 1/2 lean hamburger, protein smoothie

2 PM - yogurt, banana

6 PM - chicken pizza, milk

8 PM - apple, grapes

Water for the day = 60 oz


Food Log - Oct 2nd
7 AM - pancakes, protein smoothie

11 AM - roast beef sub

2 PM - apple, protein smoothie

5 PM - spaghetti, milk

9 PM - protein drink

Water for the day = 75 oz

Boxer - many thanks for starting this challenge.

Without it, I know my diet would have slipped already -- especially over the weekend. Knowing that I had signed up for this challenge, really made me buckle down over the weekend -- the time when it is most difficult for me. Between working at the concession stand this weekend (see previous post) and freshly made cookies sitting out at home, I would have easily caved into the temptations had I not been signed up here.

Again, THANK YOU making this challenge!

Lance

I'm going to start recording my daily food here now.. I still have my birthday dinner thursday but I'm eating clean until then, then for 30 days after. So this is great! hoping I can finally break ny 175 lbs plateau! ok so breakfast was :

coffee with half and half

6 eggs - 4 whites, 2 whole (292 cals)

meal 2 Turkey sandwich on sprouted grain bread

#3 - 1 cup cooked oats, 1 cup cottage cheese 2%

#4 - Shredded wheat n' bran 1 cup with 1/2 cup 2 % milk

#5 - 1/2 lean ham sandwich on flax brean

#6 - 7 oz. chicken breast with turnip geens

1700 cals for today

Boxer

Can I jump on this train late? Just back from a "vacation from sanity". I really need to eat clean for the next 45 days. I'd really like to join up for the balance of this challenge.

Without it, I know my diet would have slipped already -- especially over the weekend.
Great job! :tucool: That's what makes challenges so great, knowing that a few other people are doing what you're doing. It makes it feel like you're not in it alone. Anyway, good work last weekend!

Here was my food for today:
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

4 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
2 cups broccoli

6 oz tuna
1 tbsp natural peanut butter

4 oz grilled chicken breast
6 eggs (2 yolks)

1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese

Calories : 1,888
Carb : 53g
Fat : 62g
Protein : 231g

First day was yesterday, and I think I did pretty well. I guess I should give a little background first. I'm 6'2" and weight around 280. I'm trying to lose weight and I'm using a spreadsheet I found at this site. My long range goal is to get down below 200 lbs, but right now I'm concentrating on the day to day situation. Ok enough rambling-here is what I ate Monday:

Breakfast:
4 Boca Chicken Patties with cheese

Lunch:
1 small box of frozen broccoli
2 turkey sandwiches (whole wheat bread) with cheese

Snack/Afternoon Meal:
2 turkey sandwiches with cheese

Dinner:
4 Morningstar Farms Philly Cheesesteak Burgers (NOT very tasty)

Total Calories: 2590
Macro Breakdown: 37/28/35

Food Log - Oct 3rd

7 AM - bran flakes, protein smoothie

10 AM - almonds, banana

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

3 PM - apple, yogurt

6 PM - baked chicken, stuffing, broccoli

Water for the day = 150 oz.

I am going to try and remember what I ate yesterday. I am feeling a bit under the weather, but haven't cheated.

meal 1: 1c. kashi Go lean cereal
1/2 c. skim milk
1 scoop whey with water

meal 2: 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 pear

snack: handful of almonds and raisins and some shredded wheat

meal 3: 1/2 c. granola w/skim milk
1 scoop of whey with water

meal 4: protein shake

meal 5: pear
5 egg whites 1 whole egg omelette with salsa
granola, some salad

meal 6: 5x 1 omelette with broccoli, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes

Not much variety in protein, but I was so busy yesterday with teaching etc. that all I had time for was protein shakes at times.

Last night was my temptation night. Man, I SOO wanted to cheat. Long day, tired, feeling sick with a cold. But I didn't and I am glad I stayed strong.
I am glad that you are all doing well on your challenges so far.

My coach wants me to shoot for 200grams of protein a day. :eek: That is a lot for me, I get burned out on protein easily, but I am giving it a try.

Day 6.5 days of clean eating so far.

Food Log - Oct 4th

7 AM - 2 eggs, whole wheat toast, protein smoothie

10 AM - almonds, banana

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

2 PM - almonds, apple

4 PM - apple, carrots

6 PM - turkey, potatoes, corn, milk

8 PM - apple

9 PM - protein drink

Water for the day = 150 oz.

meal 1 - 1 c. oats 3 egg whites, 2 whole eggs

meal 2 - 1 cup 2% cottage cheese

meal 3 - lean ham sandwich on sprouted grain bread

meal 4 - 2 bananas

meal 5 - 1 cup shredded wheat n' bran, 1/2 cup 2% milk

meal 6 - 1/2 lean ham sandwich

meal 7 - .5 oz. pecans, 1 cup cottage cheese

2100 calories for today, 40 minutes weights - full body

Well I'm still alive. I've had a busy weekend + a couple days. I didn't get to record what I ate as I was away from the computer, and I forgot exactly what quantities I ate from the days before, but I didn't cheat. I've held true to this challenge. I've eaten all clean meals. And it's been 11 days since I've had any alcohol. Tomorrow I'll post my meals again. Learning from this past weekend, I'll be more prepared.

Wow, that is a serious challenge. The longest I've gone eating clean _including no processed food_, is probably a day or two, tops, in my entire life :o

Day 2 of Clean Eating:

Breakfast-Blackberry smoothie with added tofu

AM Snack-2 tuna sandwiches with cheese

Lunch-Morningstar Farms Chicken Patties

PM Snack-2 roast beef (lean) sandwiches

Dinner-2 frozen tuna steaks from Costco with cheese.

Cals: 2820
Protein: 304.5 g (43%)
Carbs: 248g (35%)
Fat: 69.5 g (22%)

This is going to be much harder than I thought. As I was in the grocery store it was so difficult not to break down and buy crap to eat. I'm hoping that as the challenge progresses it will be easier for me to avoid the bad stuff.

Also, today is my birthday, and hopefully nobody will bring in anything to the office today.

Here was my food for 10/4 :
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

4 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
2 cups broccoli

6 oz tuna

6 eggs (2 yolks)

[workout]

12 oz whole milk
1 scoop ON egg protein
3/4 cup oats

I don't have the software here to figure out the breakdown, but it's a solid day in my book. No temptations, I'm amazed at how long I've gone without craving something junky. I must still have some swedish fish in my system! :lol:

Now tonight is going to be tough. My wife is going over to the doctor today for a , well, not fun visit... and she's requested pizza (really good NY stuff) for dinner, her way of "focusing". The kids are jacked about it of course, and I just have to resist. (sigh) I'll just have to join in with my eggs. Thanks God for the eggs, I love them so I really look forward to that meal, especially during the most dangerous cheating hours of the day... right after work.

Wow, that is a serious challenge.
I'm focusing on the end date of Oct. 30. I may make halloween a big time cheat day in celebration. Or maybe not, maybe I'll just keep on doing this thing into November. I have a feeling, though, that my kids are going to be wondering where all their halloween candy went. ;)

I'm focusing on the end date of Oct. 30. I may make halloween a big time cheat day in celebration. Or maybe not, maybe I'll just keep on doing this thing into November. I have a feeling, though, that my kids are going to be wondering where all their halloween candy went. ;)

:lol: I hear you Slush! My oldest daughter's birthday is October 31st. So Halloween is always a big party day at our house. Lots of treats. I have every intention of eating yummy junk that day.

Hmm, yesterday. Hard day, it was kind of a blur. I got a call yesterday that a dear friend of mine passed away that day. She was a surrogate Grandma to me. I have no family around and my girls and I kind of adopted her and had been visiting her for years. Her husband passed away about 20 years ago and they were never able to have any kids of their own. So she had no family. Everytime my girls and I would go visit her, she would always give us a box of chocolates from the local the chocolatier - the good stuff. Anyway, Julia was 95 and her health went down hill pretty fast in the past 2 months. I know it was her time to go, but it didn't make it any easier. I didn't get much sleep last night as I kept thinking about her. :d_frown: I am going to miss her.

Anyway, so I didn't keep any precise food log yesterday - I guess that is what I am getting to. Thoughts were on something else obviously. You will have an exact food log for today though, when I am done eating.

Keep up the good work everyone, you guys are awesome and I know this is a challenge! :tu:

Sorry for the novel.

Also, today is my birthday, and hopefully nobody will bring in anything to the office today.

Happy Birthday!

Also, today is my birthday, and hopefully nobody will bring in anything to the office today.
Heyy, happy birthday! Aren't you glad you joined in here early? Have a great day and enjoy your day off... just keep your cheats to yourself, I don't want to know :D

Hard day, it was kind of a blur.
Sorry about your loss. I can imagine that was quite a difficult day for you. It makes me happy, though, thinking about how she had someone like you and your daughters to spend time with her through the years.

Thanks guys! Slush, lets just say that I could've cheated much more than I did. :eat:

Boxer, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like she was a great lady.

I'll just have to join in with my eggs. Thanks God for the eggs, I love them so I really look forward to that meal,EGGS!!! I feel you on that. I remember when I posted my meal plans in the intro forum, someone said to eat a lot of egg whites and I called it the egg white diet sarcastically. Well that person was right. I've been eating egg whites like crazy. I got a dozen on sale for $.79 and I go thru 12 in a matter of two days max. Egg whites go well with almost anything and everything. For example, with my toast, tuna, cottage cheese, etc.

Thanks for the sympathies guys...

Eggs, we always buy ours in the 5 dozen flat and go through those in about a week or so. I eat a lot of egg whites also. I don't eat a ton of meat, just some chicken occasionally and some red meat. Raw meat grosses me out. It has to be frozen for me to touch it, or I make my husband prepare it. :lol:

Eggs, we always buy ours in the 5 dozen flat and go through those in about a week or so.Your family eats 5 dozen eggs in a week?!?! And I thought I loved eggs! :D

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Here was my food for today :
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

4 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
2 cups broccoli

6 oz tuna

6 eggs (2 yolks)

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 tbsp peanut butter

Calories : 1,700
Carb : 53g
Fat : 58g
Protein : 196g

Major victory over pizza tonight... :tucool: I was tempted, but not too bad, and it was one good lookin' pizza. Once again, eggs to the rescue!

Your family eats 5 dozen eggs in a week?!?! And I thought I loved eggs! :D



My husband tries to eat pretty well also.. Well at least he started in the last couple of months. So we have a lot of omelettes, mostly egg whites and dump the yolks. Cheap protein. I think I paid like 3.79 for 5 dozen. Not too bad.

Meal 1 1/2c. granola, skim milk, 1/2 c. blueberries, 1 1/2 scoop of whey

1 1/2 scoops of whey, banana

12 almonds, pear

protein smoothie ( whey, skim milk, banana)

1 c. cottage cheese, 1/2c. granola w/milk, blueberries

green salad, omelette 6 eggs ( 5 whites, 1 whole egg)

Boxer - Sorry to hear about your difficult day, and my sympathies to you -- never any easy thing to work through.

misterjingo - a belated Happy Birthday to you! With improved health, I've found that getting older is really getting better!

Food Log - Oct 5th

7 AM - 2 eggs, whole wheat toast, protein smoothie

12 PM - turkey sandwich, protein smoothie

3 PM - apple, banana

7 PM - steak, chicken, carrots, squash, wine

Water for the day = 150 oz

This was a difficult day to eat "clean". I had a breakfast meeting and then a sit down dinner in the evening. I did ok, but over-ate a bit.

Hey guys, just wanted to post up that we are officially 1/3 of the way through the challenge!! If we made it this far we can last until Oct. 30, no problem. The hard part's over. :tucool:

Ok yesterday did not exist. :p Today will be day 3. I'm trying to incorporate more lean meat into my diet besides canned tuna. I've found that frozen chicken still tastes pretty good, and I like the frozen fish that I've tried too.

Food Log - Oct 6th

7 AM - bran flakes, protein smoothie

10 AM - banana

12 PM - turkey sandwich, protein smoothie, almonds

3 PM - carrots, apple, yogurt

4 PM - natural peanut butter (2 spoons)

6 PM - scalloped potatoes and ham, green beans, milk

water for the day = 125 oz.

Here was my food for today :
1 scoop whey protein
2 tbsp heavy cream

4 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup oats

6 oz grilled chicken breast
2 cups broccoli

6 oz tuna
1 medium apple

6 eggs (2 yolks)

[workout]

1 scoop ON egg protein
12 oz whole milk
3/4 cup oats

Calories : 1,965
Carb : 124g
Fat : 60g
Protein : 217g

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Alright, today was HARD! I don't know why, but tonight I was having a major sugar craving. All the junk (and we don't have a lot) was calling to me from inside the cabinets... the kids' fruit roll ups, the frosted cheerios, the pudding pops, all of it. Like I said, we don;t have much junk around, but we do have some stuff that the kids like and I almost ate it all tonight. I just focused on the challenge and downed about 2 liters of water, enough to get me through.

It's funny how a half hour later, that uncontrollable feeling can pass and you wonder why in the world you were wanting to eat that junk. Anyway, victory is mine... at least for tonight.

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Alright, today was HARD! I don't know why, but tonight I was having a major sugar craving. All the junk (and we don't have a lot) was calling to me from inside the cabinets... the kids' fruit roll ups, the frosted cheerios, the pudding pops, all of it. Like I said, we don;t have much junk around, but we do have some stuff that the kids like and I almost ate it all tonight. I just focused on the challenge and downed about 2 liters of water, enough to get me through.

It's funny how a half hour later, that uncontrollable feeling can pass and you wonder why in the world you were wanting to eat that junk. Anyway, victory is mine... at least for tonight.

I hear you. Donuts were calling my name. Bismark donuts. I so wanted to cheat today, but didn't.

Today's meals:

meal 1: rice/chicken/ green salad

meal 2: lean hamburger/bun/ green salad

meal 3: 1 scoop of whey/ pear/ 1/2c. granola/ 1/3 c. blueberries/ milk

meal 4: 1 scoop of whey/ 1/2c. granola/ 1/3c. of blueberries/ milk


My first meal wasn't even until noon today. I woke up this morning with an upset stomach and just didn't feel like eating anything. by the time I got in and got a decent workout in and a shower, I was starting to feel a little better. But still didn't think I could handle any food. about 2 hours after working out, I finally felt good enough to eat something, and that did the trick.
I never miss breakfast, but did today.

Hi guys.

I'm going to join this challenge. I'm pretty new to the idea of eating clean all week with just one cheat meal so I hope I'm not "biting off more than I can chew"....uh hmmm. Anyway, this sounds like a very challenging challenge...so i'm in.

Rod

Anyway, this sounds like a very challenging challenge...so i'm in.
Yes, after 11 days, I can tell you that it is challenging! BTW, we're going for all clean, no cheats through Oct. 30.

ah!!! I see. I thought it was 30 clean eating and you can jump in when you like....hmm...seems like a good idea for a new challenge.

I think what he meant was "no cheat days". Not that you couldn't join in

Oh yeah, I'm sorry rsilvestri if you got the wrong idea, you're more than welcome to join. You just mentioned a cheat a week, and we're going for no cheats, just like John Jones said.

So join in if you're up for it... I can see a good difference in my waistline since we started. :cool:

By the way, this challenge has been really cool, I'm definitely planning on doing a second one of these for the month of November (with the exception of Thanksgiving, of course). I like the idea of a full month of no cheats and then you get the last day of the month completely to yourself.

BTW, rsilvestri, that is a really nice web site you have for yourself there. Very impressive!!

Oh yeah, I'm sorry rsilvestri if you got the wrong idea, you're more than welcome to join. You just mentioned a cheat a week, and we're going for no cheats, just like John Jones said.


A cheat a week is what I'm doing now. I'm ready to eliminate all cheats for one week. I think the confusion lies with whether or not the start and end times are specific....which i'm think now (and originally) that they are not. :p

Because of circumstances beyond my control I will not be able to start until probobly Monday.

Thanks for the props on my site!!!

BTW, I like your avatar. Is it from the story, "where the wild things are"? I read that story to my daughter often.

BTW, I like your avatar. Is it from the story, "where the wild things are"?
Yeah, Max... I read it to my son, we llike him.

The only solid date in this challenge is the end date, which is October 30.

Yes, after 11 days, it is really hard - for sure. But it is nice being at day 11 now instead of day one. It challenges you mentally, that is for sure.

I think I am going to start another formal challenge the day after Thanksgiving that lasts until the 18th or so - ( when I go on vacation. BWAHAHA) ONly a three week challenge that time, but still effective.

SLush, glad to hear that you are getting so much out of this challenge. The only difference I have noticed in my waistline is that I put on an inch. But that is all good. I needed to put on some weight, which I have. LOL

So glad to be eating clean.......

1) 1 c. oats 5 egg whites

2) can of salmon

3) can of salmon

4) 1 c. 2% cottage cheese, 2 slices of turkey breast

5) 6 egg whites + 2 whole eggs

1450 calories for today

Today's Food Log :D

1.) 6 eggs ( 5 whites, 1 whole egg)
1/4c. of salsa
1/2 c. granola
1/2 c. skim milk
2/3 c. frozen blueberries

2.) 1 1/2 scoops of whey mixed with water
banana

3.) 3 c. of salad - just lettuce
2 lean hamburgers with pickles
1 hamburger bun

4.) 6 eggs ( 5 whites, 1 whole) 1/3c. salsa
1/2 of small plum, handful of grapes
2 pieces of healthy, homemade corn bread *
2 baby carrotts

5.) 1c. skim milk, mixed with scoop of whey
1 piece of corn bread


Total calories for the day: 2245

Probably more than I should have taken in, considering I only got in one workout this morning. :o

So I took one of my cornbread recipes and modified it. Though next time, I would like to cut the oil in half and put some applesauce or something in it.

Here is the recipe I came up with:

2 eggs ( next time substitute with 4 egg whites)
1 3/4c. of non fat milk
1/4 c. of white distilled vinegar
1 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. of baking soda
1 c. of Splenda
2 c. of whole wheat flour
1 c. of canola oil ( next time I am going to halve this and put applesauce in it or something.)
1 tsp. of salt

Mix. Bake in a 9x13pan that has been "oiled" with a non stick spray. Bake at 400 Farenheit for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Totally calories for the entire pan is aaproximately 3566 calories. If you divide it into 20 equal pieces, each piece is roughly 175 calories. And like I said, if you substitute egg whites and cut the oil in half, you can cut the calories down a bit.

Anyway, it tasted GREAT. It isn't that lovely shade of yellow because of the whole wheat flour. More like a light tan. But it sure does taste like cornbread.

Onward and Upward...

feeling real good... my big problem is when I try to eat to little ..then I get all bingeeee and stuff!

1- 7 egg whites 1 and 1/4 c. shredded wheat and bran

2- turkey sandwich on whole grain bread

3- chicken breast with stir fried veggies (in olive oil)

4- can of salmon w/1 tablespoon of olive oil

5- 1 tablespoon peanut butter

6- protien shake (soymilk,banana, scoop of whey)

7- chicken breast, flax and fiber cereal, 1/2 cup of milk, beet greens

Ok here is my day 5 food so far:

1) 3/4 c. oats with 1/2 cup blueberrys mixed in (one of my favorite breakfasts) 1 cup 2 % cottage cheese

2) lean ham sandwich on flax bread

3) 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 c. cottage cheese

4) 2 turkey burgers, 2 tbls. peanut butter

5) 1 cup cottage cheese

6) 4 oz. flank steak, spinach

Wow, this weekend was way harder than last weekend. I did ok but I was one cranky @#$&%... anyway, I survived and I'm happy to be getting back to work where I can run my diet schedule so much easier. It's just tough when the rest of the family's around and eating stuff and the kitchen's always there.

Hope you all did ok, too. I didn't log or keep track of anything. Getting through was enough work on it's own for me, thanks.

Wow, this weekend was way harder than last weekend. I did ok but I was one cranky @#$&%... anyway, I survived and I'm happy to be getting back to work where I can run my diet schedule so much easier. It's just tough when the rest of the family's around and eating stuff and the kitchen's always there.

Hope you all did ok, too. I didn't log or keep track of anything. Getting through was enough work on it's own for me, thanks.

Amen Slush! I don't keep really accurate records on the weekend, it drives me nuts. I was a grouch also! Although not as grouchy as when I was low carbing it and trying to make weight. :mad:

here's to the start of another week! keep it up everyone!

I didn't log or keep track of anything. Getting through was enough work on it's own for me, thanks.

I TOTALLY agree with that.

Anyways, I've kind of stopped keeping track of what I've been eating for the past week or so. I eat pretty much the same clean foods and meals everyday, so it's not like I don't know how many calories, macro whatevers I have.

Sunday was Day 15 for me, and it's getting easier. There are still a lot of temptations, but I just won't give in. I think of it this way, if I give in to any tiny minscule amount of non clean food or alcohol, then it will wipe away 15 consecutive days of pure dedication. I wouldn't want that. And so, I continue to eat and drink clean.

Starting Monday, I'll start logging my foods again and possibly post in here more.

Tough weekend here also.

Afraid my eating wasn't that clean -- let's see, I remember a beer, a small ice cream, and a piece of apple pie.

I'm back on track now. Week days are definitely easier for me. Today has been very good so far.

Lance

Tough weekend here also.

Afraid my eating wasn't that clean -- let's see, I remember a beer, a small ice cream, and a piece of apple pie.

I'm back on track now. Week days are definitely easier for me. Today has been very good so far.

Lance

WHAT!?!?! You cheated?!?! :eek: No, I am just giving you a hard time. ;) It happens. Get back on track and regroup, refocus! It usually helps to focus on what led you to the meltdown. Thenyou can figure out how to overcome it next time.

Tough weekend here also.

Afraid my eating wasn't that clean -- let's see, I remember a beer, a small ice cream, and a piece of apple pie.

I'm back on track now. Week days are definitely easier for me. Today has been very good so far.

Lance

I like the word "a" in this case rather than numbers. Weekdays are so much easier since there is somewhat of structure. Weekends are hard for me because I don't know where I'll be, where I'll have to go, how long I'll be there for, how much or if I can take food with me, etc. I'm sure all of us have this problem to a certain extent. Good luck

Just checking in, not going to post the diet, but I was right on target, same as my other days. It's nice to be away from the kitchen all day. :D

I'm really excited because I quit my current job today (which was ok, but not ideal). Anyway, I was offered my "holy grail" of jobs... software architect for a great company. And one of the best parts is that it's only ten minutes from my house, you can't beat that. My old job took me about 30-45 minutes to drive to depending on traffic. So anyway, it was a very good day altogether here. Now I'm just going to have to explain my strange eating habits to a whole new set of people.

Just checking in, not going to post the diet, but I was right on target, same as my other days. It's nice to be away from the kitchen all day. :D

I'm really excited because I quit my current job today (which was ok, but not ideal). Anyway, I was offered my "holy grail" of jobs... software architect for a great company. And one of the best parts is that it's only ten minutes from my house, you can't beat that. My old job took me about 30-45 minutes to drive to depending on traffic. So anyway, it was a very good day altogether here. Now I'm just going to have to explain my strange eating habits to a whole new set of people.

Congratulations on the new job! :gl: What does a software architect do? BTW, my father is an architect. He and another guy own their own architectural firm. Not too large - around 15 employees, but they stay fairly busy. WTG on eating clean also.

My diet for the day:

1.) 1 scoop of whey, serving of shredded wheat, skim milk

2.)5x1 omelette, apple, almonds

3.)PWO protein shake (whey, milk, fruit)

4. protein pancakes, carrotts

5.) hamburger and some salad

6. PWO protein shake

Boxer/M3kamikaze - Thanks for the words of encouragement! I am back on track...

Diet yesterday was right on, except I could have drank a bit more water. I am re-committed and ready to finish out this challenge. For me the challenge will be ending next Friday (21st) as I'll be leaving for vacation for a week. Going to Disneyworld, first time for my family. We'll be there a week. Going to camp to save on costs. But, I think because of that I should be able to eat cleaner than if I were in a hotel. Will be taking "good" foods along, but I "am" on vacation, so will also indulge a bit.

All that said, my goal is that for the next 10 days, I eat completely clean. My reward will be not only having a few treats on vacation, but also the satisfaction in knowing that I have done this challenge successfully (minus by badddddd weekend a couple of days ago!).

Continued good luck and success to the rest of you!

Slush - Congratulations on your new job! Have fun and it...

Going to camp to save on costs.
Is that at Fort Wilderness? My family just went down about a month ago for four days and we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge across the lake. We had a great time. $$$$ for the trip and all my 4 yr old son talks about was the air hockey game in the hotel game room. :lol: But it was great riding Splash Mountain and Space Mountain with my daughter. Good times!

Is that at Fort Wilderness? My family just went down about a month ago for four days and we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge across the lake. We had a great time. $$$$ for the trip and all my 4 yr old son talks about was the air hockey game in the hotel game room. :lol: But it was great riding Splash Mountain and Space Mountain with my daughter. Good times!

Yes, Fort Wilderness. Looking forward to it, leave on 10/21, and come back on 10/30. A much needed vacation. It's teacher convention time here in WI, so kids will only miss a couple of days of school.

Have fun down at DisneyWorld. My husband and I went there for our honeymoon like 11 years ago and coincidentally stayed at the Wilderness lodge. It was pretty brand new when we were there. We had a ball and were there for 8 nights. Yeah, eating clean there would be a bit of a challenge. Way too much good food. Especially in Epcot Center.

1- soymilk/banana/whey shake

2- cottage cheese/banana

3- turkey sandwich/ apple

4- peanut butter sandwich

5- flank steak with veggies

this is good. Hopefully I'll start seeing that scale go down.

I didn't really have any "temptations" yesterday, but I had this very strong "oh, what's the point" urge, like I just felt like giving up. Sometimes it's hard to see progress even when it's there and sometimes it just feels like I'm swimming as hard as I can against a current that's too strong. I really felt like pulling the rip cord last night. This was before my workout. :d_frown:

But, fortunately, I didn't let it get to me and I pushed through, got a great workout in and stayed right on course... no cheats, not even clean cheats. It's funny, because this morning I have this other feeling of "what was I thinking???" and I'm so glad I didn't cave in. :tucool:

Its good to see everyone is staying on track. Unfortunately I didn't do so well. I basically fell off the wagon, so to speak. Friday my wife had a suprise birthday party for me so of course I had some cake and a few beers. That wasn't so bad.

The next night we had an anniversary party for my in-laws. So we headed over to Costco and bought a bunch of crap food. You know the type: mini-quiches, chips, dip, typical hors d'oeuvres. So of course I went nuts and basically ate it that night for dinner. Plus more cake. If that was all there was then I would've just blown it off and started new the next day. But no-there had to be leftovers. No one would take them so I felt obligated to eat them over the next two days. :mad: I figured we spent quite a bit of money for this food so it was a shame to throw it away. ugh!

Then yesterday I had my little voice in my head tell me to eat more crap-that it was ok b/c I would just start again today. It was almost like I was on auto-pilot. I feel like there is a little devil inside me that I need to fight at all times to do what I need to do.

So last night and this morning I've been really pissed at myself. I made myself get up early and do cardio before going to work. I've always known that I'm a huge procrastinator, and its affecting everything I do-from work, to eating right, to just living my life. I've decided that I'm not going to do that anymore!! So I'm starting over this challenge. My family is going on a cruise starting November 18th. One of my goals is to eat clean until that day. Dammit I WILL do this!!

Slush - way to go, avoiding temptation -- that's will power!

misterjingo - I can relate as this past weekend was difficult for me as well. You've got the right attitude -- get back on that horse, eat clean, and you'll be ready to enjoy your trip in a month.

Clean eating yesterday, including tilapia for dinner. I love tilapia! And with tuna for lunch, I guess it was fish day!

On the workout front, my 10 year old son has decided to try running with me. We've been at it for the last 1.5 weeks. He is doing really good, up to 4 miles. We are planning for both of us to enter a Thanksgiving 5k run, and my wife and other kids are planning to volunteer at the event. Should be fun, the 10 year old is excited, and it helps to give him something to train for. He's normally not a morning person, but has been getting up at 5:30 am to run, usually has to wake me to get going. It's cool to see when your good habits rub off on your kids. I suppose the same is true for bad habits, so that's a good reason to do the "right" things!

How's everyone doing with the eating clean? I have had a sinus cold for the past few days, so feel like crap and haven't been eating much of anything. Blech!

That is cool that you are running with your son lance!

I won't list everything but I'll be around 2200 calories of good clean food today.....I definetly be in for a november challenge...except thanksgiving!

I won't list everything but I'll be around 2200 calories of good clean food today.....I definetly be in for a november challenge...except thanksgiving!


Keep up the good work!

I'm sneezy, dopey, tired, feel icky.

Here is my food for the day... not much

1 scoop of whey with water
apple

plum

stir fry chicken with some vegetables

protein shake


I have tried to stay well hydrated though. I don't know what my calories were today. 1,000 or so. I hate colds, not much appetite.

Boxer - Get better quick -- no fun being sick.

Diet yestderday was right on.

7 AM - oatmeal, protein smoothie

10 AM - almonds, apple

12 PM - tuna sandwich, protein smoothie

2 PM - yogurt, apple

3 PM - carrots

6 PM - spaghetti (whole wheat noodles), broccoli, milk

9 PM - protein drink (after strength training)

Water for the day = 125 oz.

Weekend is quickly approaching. I WILL do better this weekend. Continued success to the rest of you!

I didn't really have any "temptations" yesterday, but I had this very strong "oh, what's the point" urge, like I just felt like giving up.

MAN, you hit it right on the spot. I feel like that for a couple minutes out of each day, but then I sit down for a few minutes, gather my thoughts, remind myself of my goals, and then proceed onwards in the correct direction. It really does take a lot of motivation and dedication, but I find that taking a little me time when I have bad food thoughts really makes me not give in.

Clean eating yesterday, including tilapia for dinner. I love tilapia! And with tuna for lunch, I guess it was fish day!
I like tilapia as well. I'm not so much a tuna fan, but I manage to spice it up with some homemade salsa and egg whites. I eat A LOT of fish. Most nights its either fresh catfish (favorite), salmon steak, regular salmon, tilapia, cod, croaker, etc. Fish goes well especially since I steam chicken breasts every day.

How's everyone doing with the eating clean? I have had a sinus cold for the past few days, so feel like crap and haven't been eating much of anything. Blech!
Hope you feel better in the next few days.

I'm still eating clean. Today was a little high on the fat since I had already had some PB earlier and then I grilled salmon steak (w/ olive oil).

Today's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk(1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1)
Calories - 337

Chicken Breast (6 oz; boneless, skinless), Tuna (6 oz), Egg White (1), Homemade Salsa
Calories - 362

Egg White (1), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Peanut Butter (2 tbsp)
Calories - 317

Broccoli (1 cup), Salmon Steak (6 oz), Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
Calories - 395

Whey Protein (1 oz), Banana (1 medium)
Calories - 253

Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup)
Calories - 70

Calories - 1734; P/C/F - 42.39/29.38/29.88

I had this very strong "oh, what's the point" urge, like I just felt like giving up.

I feel like that a lot lately. I know what you mean! Working out is the easy part. But you have to think about food a lot during the day! Good for you for being strong.

Me, today.... low grade fever, lots of sneezing, congestion. I did get in one workout however.

Eating for today:
breakfast: shredded wheat /skim milk/ scoop of whey with water.

PWO shake

taco salad, lots of salsa. no sour cream or guacomole or dressing, or chips though. :D

cottage cheese, bowl of granola with blueberries and milk

yogurt


appetite is still down, but that is not a bad thing. I can't really taste anything, because nose is stuffed up, so I don't have any wicked cravings.

Ok.... I'm still having trouble with controlling my appetite.... I come home from work and boom! I sometimes don't even put my backpack down..I'm in the refridgerator!... I'm eating peanut butter, whole grain bread, cottage cheese.....All clean food...but to much.... then I start feeling guilty ...start looking on the web for new succesful diet schemes..... is this an eating disorder?...I guess it is... I never thought I'd have one... But I've decided that maybe all the carbs in my diet are causing my cravings to go up. So as of today (unless I convince my self other wise say around 7 or 8 tonight) I'm going to do low carb..but clean low carb...no bacon and cheese fests ;) then I add a refeed meal of carbs every 3 days or something. Your input is very welcome!

Jason

20 for 20 on clean eating. So it's about 110 meals with no cheats. these football games today were nuts

Day 20 - Today's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk(1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1)
Calories - 337

Chicken Breast (6 oz; boneless, skinless), Banana (1 medium)
Calories - 314

Egg Whites (3), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Peanut Butter (1 tbsp), Tuna (6 oz), Homemade Salsa
Calories - 436

Broccoli (2 cups), Tilapia Fillets (8 oz ~2 fillets), Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
Calories - 373

Banana (1 medium)
Calories - 149

Whey Protein (1 oz)
Calories - 104

Calories - 1713; P/C/F - 43.10/37.74/22.25

21 for 21 on clean eating. Being so close to 30 days, I'm pretty much on cruise control from here till then.

I didn't eat much yesterday. I was in a rush to get somewhere and didn't have a chance to make food or eat before I left. Then I got home and it was late. It really is hard to take meals on the go especially when you don't know when you'll get to eat them, if at all. Or maybe I'm just not good at it yet.

Day 21 - Yesterday's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk(1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1)
Calories - 337

Whey Protein (1 oz), Egg White (1), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice)
Calories - 231

Egg White (2), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, ~12 oz)
Calories - 364

Calories - 932; P/C/F - 50.21/31.42/20.28

Ok.... I'm still having trouble with controlling my appetite.... I come home from work and boom! I sometimes don't even put my backpack down..I'm in the refridgerator!
How long are you at work for? Can you or do you take meals with you while you're at work? It's not bad that in you're in the fridge right after work as long as it's been 3-4 hours since your last meal.

... I'm eating peanut butter, whole grain bread, cottage cheese.....All clean food...but to much....
Are you sure it's too much? Are you tired of no variety? Do you have your meals planned out for you ahead of time? Do you eat at the same time every day?

After I finish eating a meal I'm satisfied. Not overly full or stuffed, but I don't want to eat anymore, because I know I'll have to eat in a few hours. My meals are usually 300 calories or so. Also, do you measure your food with a scale or measuring cup? If you have these handy, you'll use them and you'll know how much you can allow yourself to eat during any given day.

then I start feeling guilty
you have to take things slow. i allowed myself two weeks when i started to get into a habit of eating clean. i didn't concentrate on cardio, weight lifting or anything else. i would mess up but then i would correct myself and learn from the experience.

...start looking on the web for new succesful diet schemes.....
you won't find any successful diet schemes that don't say you have to have a healthy diet and excercise regularly. for something to be successful, YOU must to be successful. YOU are the motivator. YOU want to change. YOU have to have to stick with a plan. YOU are the only one that matters in that equation. You have to hold yourself accountable, and we can help.

is this an eating disorder?...I guess it is... I never thought I'd have one...
It's not an eating disorder. You just have to reorder the way you think about things. You need to make a plan and stick with it. STICK WITH IT being the key phrase. This will build up your confidence. In the worst case scenario, you won't see a change physically. BUT, you'll feel a change mentally. You'll know that you persevered through it and it'll change the way you feel and think about yourself forever.

Weekend was pretty good. Ate clean, but didn't drink enough water. Exercise was so-so, had a good workout last night.

Back and feeling a little better. Been using Zycam and it seems to work some. ALthough I also have a fever blister on my lip... lovely :rolleyes: SO hopefully the Abreva will speed up healing for that one.

Anyway, did pretty good for the weekend, but not perfect. Don't flog me please. I had 2 little caramels without even thinking about it. Was chatting with someone, and STUCK THEM IN MY MOUTH! Without even thinking about it. Man, oh man. When I was done. I thought " What have I just done!" Guilt, beyond guilt.

Anyway, rest of the weekend went a bit better.

Hope you guys did better than I did. It sounds like lance and M3kamakaze are doing pretty good... and Jason also!

And slush - where you at? haven't heard from you in a few days. Pull your head out of the bag of Swedish Fish. ( just kidding) ;)

How long are you at work for? Can you or do you take meals with you while you're at work? It's not bad that in you're in the fridge right after work as long as it's been 3-4 hours since your last meal.


Are you sure it's too much? Are you tired of no variety? Do you have your meals planned out for you ahead of time? Do you eat at the same time every day?

After I finish eating a meal I'm satisfied. Not overly full or stuffed, but I don't want to eat anymore, because I know I'll have to eat in a few hours. My meals are usually 300 calories or so. Also, do you measure your food with a scale or measuring cup? If you have these handy, you'll use them and you'll know how much you can allow yourself to eat during any given day.


you have to take things slow. i allowed myself two weeks when i started to get into a habit of eating clean. i didn't concentrate on cardio, weight lifting or anything else. i would mess up but then i would correct myself and learn from the experience.


you won't find any successful diet schemes that don't say you have to have a healthy diet and excercise regularly. for something to be successful, YOU must to be successful. YOU are the motivator. YOU want to change. YOU have to have to stick with a plan. YOU are the only one that matters in that equation. You have to hold yourself accountable, and we can help.


It's not an eating disorder. You just have to reorder the way you think about things. You need to make a plan and stick with it. STICK WITH IT being the key phrase. This will build up your confidence. In the worst case scenario, you won't see a change physically. BUT, you'll feel a change mentally. You'll know that you persevered through it and it'll change the way you feel and think about yourself forever.


M3kamikaze - Thanks for your reply... What you had to say was very true... my big thing has been sticking with it... I was pretty succesful initially...losing about 40 lbs ... I'm trying to get to 10% bodyfat...currently about 14%. I do not do well cutting my calories to low... I find my self in the refridgerator all the time.... anyway been low carbing it for 3 days now.... it's doable... tomorrow is a carb day so I'll eat some oatmeal. Thanks again.

Jason

M3kamikaze - Thanks for your reply...anyway been low carbing it for 3 days now.... it's doable... tomorrow is a carb day so I'll eat some oatmeal. Thanks again.

We're all in this together. You're doing a good job. I hope to be at your bf% in a few months; as long as I stick with it. Long-term stuff isn't my thing usually, so I might need someone to speak up about me later.

The last meal was larger than it needed to be, but after my so-called dinner of fish, I left the house full as all hell around 8:30PM and didn't get back till 2:15AM. Poker as usual.

I got my calories back up to a normal amount. I'm trying to lose at a slower rate b/c it's been -3 lbs each week, which ain't no good. Ideally this is how much I should be eating everyday in order to lose 1-2/week.

Starting Weight - 168
Yesterday's Weight - 159

Day 22 - Yesterday's Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk (1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1)
Calories - 337

Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 6 oz)
Calories 165

Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1)
Calories - 127

Tuna (6 oz), Egg White (1)
Calories - 324

Salmon Steak (6 oz), Broccoli (1.5 cups)
Calories - 282

Banana (1 medium)
Calories - 149

Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1), Peanut Butter (1 tbsp), Banana (1 medium), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 6 oz)
Calories - 536

Calories - 1793; P/C/F - 40.77/39.56/21.99
(I know that's like 102%, but that's what the spreadsheet says).

diet was great today!... feel pretty good too.... had a great leg workout! very tired after that..... how is everyone doing?

diet was great today!... feel pretty good too.... had a great leg workout! very tired after that..... how is everyone doing?

Keep up the good work!

Diet today:

1 scoop whey, 1 serving granola with skim milk

PWO protein shake

ham and bean soup with veggies

chicken breast, brown rice, green salad

5x1 omelette, salsa, pear

Not a good day today in terms of eating all my meals. I woke up REALLY late since I couldn't go to bed and didn't get in the rhythm I'm usually in. Still clean food, but not nearly enough of it. I'd also like to say that I don't crave for alcohol as much as I did last week and the weeks before that. I MIGHT do this clean eating/drinking no cheating challenge for longer than a month, but we'll see. Halloween is coming up...

Boxer-in-training, I hope you're 100% now.
jasoncurry29, good to hear you're doing well.

Day 23 - 10/18/05 Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk (1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets)
Calories - 210

Broccoli (1 cup), Fresh Tilapia (MMMMM GOOD, 8 oz), Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
Calories - 365

Egg White (1), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Peanut Butter (1 tbsp), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 8 oz)
Calories - 442

Calories - 1017; P/C/F - 42.88/23.76/34.77

Diet has been really good the last couple of days.

Had tilapia last night. Tuna for lunch the last couple of days.

Today's breakfast included a protein smoothie and an omelet.

Water intake has been very good, about 150 oz/day.

Starting to pack for Disney...hoping the hurricane takes a more southerly route. We leave this Friday, should arrive in Orlando late Sat afternoon.

So, this challenge is just about done for me. I'll be in it until we leave, on Friday afternoon.

Where is everyone? :eek:

Wednesday and Thursday were just like Tuesday...not eating much. Still clean foods when I eat. Today is different, I'm on track with my meals today and not playing catch up. Since tracking my intake, I've noticed that when I dip way below my target calories for cutting, I won't lose any weight. But when I get my calories higher and on target, the weight comes off. It makes sense if you think about your metabolism. The only good side effect of these past few days is that I'm losing weight at a slower pace.

Day 24 - 10/19/05 Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk (1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice), Egg White (1), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 6 oz)
Calories - 502

Whole Wheat Bread (2 slices), Egg Whites (2), Peanut Butter (1 tbsp), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless 6 oz)
Calories - 514

Calories - 1016; P/C/F - 38.19/37.17/26.13

Day 25 - 10/20/05 Meals consisted of:

Quick Oats (1/2 cup), 2% Milk (1/2 cup), Sugar Substitute (2 packets), Whole Wheat Bread (2 slices), Egg Whites (2), Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 6 oz)
Calories - 629

Fresh Tilapia (16 oz), Broccoli (1 cup)
Calories - 456

Calories - 1085; P/C/F - 54.72/28.09/16.10

In the homestretch now!

Food yesterday

6 whites, 1 whole egg, salsa, shredded wheat, skim milk

PWO protein shake

5 whitesx 1 whole egg, salsa, kiwi, spaghetti squash

protein shake mixed with skim milk

6 whites x 1 whole egg, salsa, parmesan cheese, apple


Lance: have a great time on vacation, and thanks for joining the challenge!


M3kamikaze: You're doing GREAT! I love those times of refeeding also. When you can add a few more calories and it jump starts the metabolism again.

I am feeling a lot better. Still trying to get rid of this fever blister on my lip! :rolleyes:

I finished strong!

Thanks for the challenge Boxer! It has been fun, but "challenging"!

I'm officially signing out of the challenge, and am off on vacation!

Continued success and good luck to everyone...

Lance

I finished strong!

Thanks for the challenge Boxer! It has been fun, but "challenging"!

I'm officially signing out of the challenge, and am off on vacation!

Continued success and good luck to everyone...

Lance

Have a GREAT vacation!

Well like I said earlier today, I was back on track with my meals today. I ran out of oats yesterday, so I decided I'd indulge in lots of eggs WITH YOLK. I haven't eaten the yolk in like 3 weeks! In a few days, I'm going to get rid of some of the bread, because I think it's too much, so I'll probably switch over to brown rice. And I'll add back cottage cheese and still I need more veggies/fruit/stuff.

Hopefully Lance will have a good vacation and not get messed up by the hurricane.
As for fever blisters......:spaz:

Saturday morning I'll have some of my first cardio in a long while. I get to help a friend load a large lot of scaffolding that he sold on eBay. Should take nearly all day. It was either that or go to to the Ole Miss/Kentucky game. Too many temptations down in Oxford, MS.


Day 25 - 10/21/05 Meals consisted of:

Eggs (4 whole), Parsley (here and there), Whole Wheat Bread, Egg White (1), Banana (1 medium)
Calories - 576

Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 6 oz), Chicken Flavor Buillion (1 tsp)
Calories - 170

Smoked Herring (1 oz)
Calories - 60

Tilapia Filets (8 oz raw, ~2 fillets), Cut Leaf Spinach (1 cup), Whole Wheat Bread (2 slices), Peanut Butter (1 tbsp), Egg Whites (2)
Calories - 584

Banana (1 medium), Egg Whites (2)
Calories - 183

Calories - 1787; P/C/F - 43.32/32.28/22.81

...and then there were three. I think we lost Slush along the way. I will contribute it to the stress of him starting a new job. Anyway, eating for today.

shredded wheat/skim milk/ whey with water

apple/ whey with water

ham sandwich on ww bread with tons of veggies

lean ground beef soft taco

7 egg omelette with salsa ( 6 egg whites/ on whole egg)

yep, that about covers it.

well Im TOTALY in because for the last 2 weeks I have been cheating WAY too much and have to smarten up so im starting now.
Sunday october 23rd. :D Good luck all :tucool:

I think i'll definetely cheat on Halloween.... i probably won't be alone... but things have gone well... I started upping my cardio from basically nothing to 5 days a week... so hopefully by next monday I'll see something... my diets been good... I increased my fruits.... well anyway ........... :cool:

I think i'll definetely cheat on Halloween.... i probably won't be alone... but things have gone well... I started upping my cardio from basically nothing to 5 days a week... so hopefully by next monday I'll see something... my diets been good... I increased my fruits.... well anyway ........... :cool:

yeah, my challenge is ending soon. Halloween will be a nice cheat day for sure. I have upped my calories and my ratios have been up. More carbs than protein and I have put on some weight. But that is o.k. as I needed to. Now I just need to reign it back in, so I don't put on anymore. i really don't want to buy new clothes. LOL

i've been sick for the past two days. it's getting worse...ugh

been sleeping alot. not eating anything. soup sounds good right now.

oct 27 is my 31st day. i don't know what i'll do after that.

halloween is just another day.

i'd like to know if any of you folks want to continue the challenge after halloween?

i've been sick for the past two days. it's getting worse...ugh

been sleeping alot. not eating anything. soup sounds good right now.

oct 27 is my 31st day. i don't know what i'll do after that.

halloween is just another day.

i'd like to know if any of you folks want to continue the challenge after halloween?

Sorry, I didn't mean to send the cold germs to you over the internet. :lol: Being sick sucks big time. Hope you feel better soon.

Are you thinking about another 30 day challenge or what? To go until Thanksgiving. That might work. We could start a new thread. Man, let me think about it though. It takes a lot of work mentally, that is for sure!

At least this challenge..believe it or not has helped me focus less on when my next cheat meal will be.... I just kind of eat clean...and don't worry about it.... so I'm in ...if we do it

Are you thinking about another 30 day challenge or what? To go until Thanksgiving.

I was thinking about it. :whistle: I'm going to wait till after Halloween before I give an answer. I was just throwing the idea up in the air. We still have a few more days left, so keep up the good work everyone.

I was thinking about it. :whistle: I'm going to wait till after Halloween before I give an answer. I was just throwing the idea up in the air. We still have a few more days left, so keep up the good work everyone.
:lol: I may just go back to doing a cheat once a week instead of going a whole month. It is easy for me to focus and eat super clean when I have to make weight for a fight. But when I have nothing coming up, it is a lot harder mentally, that is for sure.

Even when eating clean this challenge, my portions at times have been larger than they should be. :whistle:

With that said, here is yeterday's eating:

1 scoop whey with water, healthy zucchini bread

protein shake

protein shake

ham sandwich and veggies

broccoli soup

Can you tell that I needed to go shopping? LOL

:lol: I may just go back to doing a cheat once a week instead of going a whole month. It is easy for me to focus and eat super clean when I have to make weight for a fight. But when I have nothing coming up, it is a lot harder mentally, that is for sure.

Tuesday, Day 30 for me. I'm DONE!!! :claphigh: I don't know what I'm going to do with myself now. :confused: I've gotten a lot of rest these past few days, so I'm feeling about 80% right now. Hopefully tomorrow, it won't be so cold and the temperature will quit fluctuating, which really agitates my nose.

Wednesday, I'm going to have a couple beers, play in a poker tourney, and go bowling. I'm not really craving any unclean food, but I might as well :whistle: eat something bad to make the day worthwhile.

I think I'll just do the one cheat per week (cheat meal? or cheat day? hmm..) thing as well so I stay sane. Thanks for starting this challenge! It really held me accountable and I got to know some of you a tiny bit. I'll be following those journals. I lost 8 lbs the past thirty days and formed a clean eating habit. I'll check back in here tomorrow to see how the rest of you are doing.

:gl:

Tuesday, Day 30 for me. I'm DONE!!! :claphigh: I don't know what I'm going to do with myself now. :confused: I've gotten a lot of rest these past few days, so I'm feeling about 80% right now. Hopefully tomorrow, it won't be so cold and the temperature will quit fluctuating, which really agitates my nose.

Wednesday, I'm going to have a couple beers, play in a poker tourney, and go bowling. I'm not really craving any unclean food, but I might as well :whistle: eat something bad to make the day worthwhile.

I think I'll just do the one cheat per week (cheat meal? or cheat day? hmm..) thing as well so I stay sane. Thanks for starting this challenge! It really held me accountable and I got to know some of you a tiny bit. I'll be following those journals. I lost 8 lbs the past thirty days and formed a clean eating habit. I'll check back in here tomorrow to see how the rest of you are doing.

:gl:

Awesome stuff! You lost 8lbs. that is great! As for me, I put on about 4-5 lbs. :D But I needed to. I was too skinny.

What an inspiration! Glad to hear you did well with it. I will end my challenge tomorrow. Look out Halloween candy, here I come... well, in moderation. ;)

And this girl is done as well! Thanks for all that participated. ( now give me some candy!) :D