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Busy with life. Have not posted daily. Days getting a bit off as not consuming all five/six meals. Also running short on groceries. My daughter came home this weekend for my older sisters 50th birthday party. Lots of driving but I was glad to have her home and cuddled in her bed. She is such an independent young lady. I love that and hate it all at the same time, haha. This brings conversation to college life. The poor girl has not figured her eating schedule out. She has class from 1:45-7:45 or later each day. Dinner can not happen if she does not take the college transportation into the city to an open restaurant. Her local choice is Starbucks and they do not always have a sandwich available. She has been eating convenience foods and is feeling badly. Why do they not have a cafeteria for these children ??? Nothing like making life difficult ! Four girls share a mini fridge and that is becoming a huge problem. Can't have a leftover container in there..no room. No room in freezer for pre made foods to heat in micro. She cannot always eat dairy so yogurt is not always a good option for her protein. She has been eating way too much peanut butter...it is very stressing !!! College should be about education not about hunting down practical food choices. Worse part is that it is a culinary school ! Her major is nutrition. Talk about being hypocritical to her future advocation. Oh well. I think I need to re group. Thinking of a quick cooler plan to get things rolling again. Weight stuck. I do realize this will be the norm. I want to take off a few more pounds. My goal was 155, I am 157/158 currently. I am smaller but want to actually look smaller ????? Lifting needs to happen ! Only got in a few exercise days last week. Lawn mowing and gardening slowing down and busy schedule limited walking. Did get in some dancing..fun...worked hips as they were sore the next day. Lots of fun. Friday and Monday were travel days, six hours per day. as soon as I got home yesterday I put on sneakers and headed for the local park...did about three miles of hills. Felt good. I would never be able to drive like that all the time. Back and leg began to hurt ! And...a confidence booster for me (yay!). I did the road trip to bring my daughter back to school on my own....big big deal as I have always had husband with me for larger tasks like that. Yes, I have become dependent after twenty eight years. Not always a good thing ! For lunch, picked up a healthy Mexican dish and drove to beach to view the ocean on such a beautiful day. Stretched legs a bit and headed home. Anyways, lots of different things going on. Still waiting on MRI....thanks to insurance company..really ???
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How do you like yours?
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Good Afternoon Everyone!
Wow its been forever since I have logged in yet alone posted a story!
I am starting my eat clean diet journey again with a goal weight of 145lbs. BUT...I am not setting a time limit on it as I don't want to stress myself out like I have done in the past.
I am wondering if anyone has the recipe for the the Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Flax cookies?! I have misplaced my copy.
Also does anyone have any suggestions for fruit smoothies in the morning that do not have protein/whey powder in it?
I am going to try to log in three times a week to keep everyone updated.
ALSO I have a business trip to Portland, Oregon coming up on October 10th. I would like some suggestions as to what to eat while I am there because I will be in conferences from 8am until 10pm and probably not back to my hotel room until 1-2am as I will have a follow up meetings after! Its a busy weekend but its so worth it and I want to make my eating worth it while I am there and do not want to stuff my face with fast food.
Everyone's input is much appreciated!
<3 Dal
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BEER DOES NOT A FLAT STOMACH MAKE!!!!!
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It's time to change up my profile photo...fall cleaning! Note to my fellow Canadian table buddies...this is a guitar that is constructed of pieces of Canadian history. It is called the voyageur! It's beautiful and I hope each of you get to play it or at the very least hold it someday.
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Stop waiting. The perfect time is now.
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I have been told to keep a diary of everything I am doing on this journey. I have so far filled it with my goals, recipies, excercise routine, challenges and motivational tips and quotes. I think this is an extreamly good idea it means I can see my goals in front of me every day! My plan is to also stay up to date and write in it every day!
I have also prepped my main meals today so it's one thing I don't need to stress about everyday! I am still learning about meal prep so any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
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Three weeks from today, I'm doing my first half-marathon.
Lordy.
I honour of the Amanda who will be doing it, I've today begun The Love Fest: Each Day Is a Fresh New Day.
What am I talking about? Well, it's 3 weeks of single days. Single days where I focus on just that day, and eat well, keep active, and exercise, just for that day. It's also 3 weeks of days when I do things that make me happy--wherever I am on that single day.
So, for today I slept in; made spicy shrimp and squash roti, one of my favourite and coincidentally easiest dishes to make; and watched a number of episodes of Dr. Who. :) And right now I'm writing this post, and listening to the rain.
Tomorrow? Well, I know I have to work tomorrow, but other than that, since tomorrow doesn't exist yet, and today is my current focus, I have no idea!
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After being sick for the past ten days I've gotten enough of a kick in the pants to get off my arse and get back to work.
I'm a big fan of the Eat Clean Diet and have experienced great results with it in the past. However, for one reason or another, each time I start making some headway, I slip up and lose track completely. I lie to myself and say that it's really not ME that's making myself gain the weight which has slowly been creeping higher and higher; it clearly MUST be something else! You know, like the magic fairies that come and sew my pants tighter each night or stand on the scale with me to add those extra pounds. Such naughty fairies.
The truth is that I have been lazy and find it easier to grab whatever is closest than plan out and prepare my meals week after week. I'm tired of the results that this sort of lifestyle provides even more than I'm tired of meal prep.
I want to regain the strength I enjoyed when I was younger and spent my evenings in the gym. I want to regain the energy I had when I was active in my youth. The sucky part is that those attributes get harder and harder to have the older I get. That's not to say they're out of reach; far from it! I know I can be everything I want to be, I just need to devote the time and energy to make it happen. The last ten years have been about putting everything else before me but now I think I'm at a place where I can put me first.
Today I will clean out my cupboards and get rid of all of the crap. Today I will create my plan and do my meal prep. Today I will start over and make it happen. I think each day will need to be the "first" day but it is something I can and will do. Even when I don't feel like it.
Too bad those fairies couldn't be bribed to help with the meal prep.
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Hi all- still going on my 6 week challenge. My workout is done for this morning. I got in just over 3 miles on the treadmill and do see improvement. Yesterday was a good weight day and I am feeling it today. I have been able to workout Monday through Friday doing weights, treadmill and either Insanity or Turbo Fire . Saturday is rest day and Sunday I have a riding lessong. You need to feel strong to ride the horse also. It really helps. Packing up my food and trying to make good choices. Boiling up some fresh eggs from my chickens now. I will have one as a snack with some almonds today. Also, remember to drink lots and lots of water.
I have been watching T-25 from Shawn T on tv and really thinking of trying. Has anyone done it yet ? If so what did you think and did you see results ?
Have a great day all ! Oh, yeah it's my anniversary tonight. I am going out to dinner and with a gift certificate. The restaurant has lots of good options like fish , veggies etc so I think I am okay.