Wednesday, March 24

Morning

- oatmeal with Mona's Granola

- banana

Afternoon

- leftover Mexican rice; two burritos with sriracha hot sauce

- two cups espresso

Evening

- banana

- five Lay's Stax chips

- tea

Tuesday, March 23

Morning

- smoothie with banana, strawberries, pineapple, and ice

- 1 packet oatmeal

Late Afternoon

- banana

- 2 homemade Mexican rice burritos on whole wheat tortillas + 2 servings of rice alone

- Lay's Stax barbecue chips

Evening

- penne pasta with ground turkey in marinara sauce

- banana

My appetite was raring today!

Monday, March 22

Morning

- banana

Afternoon

- Quaker apple oatmeal (2 packets)

- Lay's Stax barbecue chips

- penne pasta with basil sauce

- V8 Fusion Mango & Peach (~ 8 oz)

Evening

- Lay's Stax chips

- Dannon yogurt (strawberry)

- tea

Sunday, March 21

Morning/Afternoon

- toasted bread with poached egg

- 2 demitasse cups of espresso

Evening

- two slices of toast with honey (mm, so good)

- slice of toast with butter

- Yakisoba (without flavor packet), with sriracha hot sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, ground ginger, and broccoli

Saturday, March 20

Morning/Afternoon

- two fried eggs

- small glass chocolate banana smoothie

- small glass apple juice

- mini marshmallows

Evening

- egg-drop soup with spinach dumplings

- fresh artisan bread

- Smart Balance popcorn

- brownie

- 4 mini chocolate chip cookies

Friday, March 19

Morning

- oatmeal with granola and a sliced banana

- apple juice, ~4 oz

Afternoon

- Classic chicken wrap (see: giant ass burrito) and yuca fries from Pollo Tropical, with guava BBQ sauce (ended up not eating most of the tortilla since the overstuffed burrito all fell apart)

- banana

Evening

- broccoli risotto with feta cheese

- small glass apple juice (4 oz)

- tea

Thursday, March 18

Morning

- toast topped with honey and sliced banana

Afternoon

- grande chai tea latte, skim milk

- toasted tuna sandwich

- small glass of apple juice

Evening (Potluck)

- one piece of (deliciously tender) pork

- one serving broccoli

- one serving homemade mashed potatoes

- two tbsp homemade hummus and two mini pitas

- one glass (plastic cup, very classy) of red wine

- three plastic cups soda (2 Dr. Pepper, 1 Diet Coke)

- one serving ambrosia

- banana

- one Greek yogurt, blueberry

Wednesday, March 17

Morning

- one slice homemade bread, toasted and topped with poached egg

- glass of apple juice

Afternoon

- banana

- oatmeal with granola, honey, sugar, and cinnamon

- thin slice toasted bread with honey

Evening

- small glass of apple juice

- bulgur and lentil salad

- tea

Tuesday, March 16

I've often heard about the benefits of food journaling, whether one's goal is to lose/maintain weight or to simply keep track of what's going into the body. As what's known as a "grazer", I thought it would be difficult to record my daily intake, since I eat small things frequently throughout the day. It's just as important for grazers to pay attention to their intake, though, because when it comes down to it, it's not just the frequency but the quality of the food eaten that can make a difference. It's so easy to eat a handful here and there, not noticing how they add up, and if those handfuls are loaded with M&Ms, potato chips, and chocolates, it defeats the purpose. My goal is not to count calories, or become anal about my eating habits. I really have no goal at the moment but to continue my regular eating habits with healthier alterations when needed. I've always liked the idea of a food journal, as it's just another way of holding up a mirror and gaining a more objective view of yourself.

Morning

- 1 demitasse espresso with 3 tsp sugar

- 1 banana

Afternoon

- 2 small glasses of a fresh fruit smoothie (just bananas, strawberries, pineapple chunks and ice)

- leftover ground turkey, green beans and rice (8 oz) mixed with poached egg and sriracha sauce

- 1/4 cup granola

Evening

- penne pasta with basil sauce, topped with 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese

- slice of homemade bread with honey

Interestingly, I feel like I ate a ton today, but that's really not that much! Most of my intake was in the afternoon... probably because I had class all morning and afternoon, so when I got home I was STARVING. I did eat a LOT of pasta tonight, though, which is a pretty bad habit I can't seem to break. For someone who rallies for portion control, I could take a lesson (or twelve) in reducing my pasta portions. *eye roll* I can't recall the last time I ever had leftover pasta.