Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
It's kind of funny, I am loving reading everyone's comments on yesterday's food post. Now, I may or may not take every single person's advice, but I just love hearing everyone's opinions. So, feel free, to tell me what you think!
Someone asked about Oikos. Yes, love Oikos, also like Chobani and Fage.
Several commented maybe I didn't eat enough. I am seriously considering that. Right now I do weigh and measure my food and track on Sparkpeople, so I know how many calories I am eating, and the nutrient content. When I go to those online calculators it says I should eat more calories, but when I do, I don't lose weight. I stay the same. Yesterday I wore my heart rate monitor all day and it says I burn less calories than those calculators suggest too. My resting heart rate is much lower since I'm more fit now. Maybe that is part of it? I am very confused about all this right now. Hrmmm. Would love to hear thoughts on that.
OK, onto the food.
Breakfast:
Someone asked about Oikos. Yes, love Oikos, also like Chobani and Fage.
Several commented maybe I didn't eat enough. I am seriously considering that. Right now I do weigh and measure my food and track on Sparkpeople, so I know how many calories I am eating, and the nutrient content. When I go to those online calculators it says I should eat more calories, but when I do, I don't lose weight. I stay the same. Yesterday I wore my heart rate monitor all day and it says I burn less calories than those calculators suggest too. My resting heart rate is much lower since I'm more fit now. Maybe that is part of it? I am very confused about all this right now. Hrmmm. Would love to hear thoughts on that.
OK, onto the food.
Breakfast:
It was a 2 cup morning. Each with 2 Tblsp Half and Half. Eep, I know.
3/4 cup(pre-cooked measure) Oatmeal with a sprinkle of Cinnamon.
Midmorning while grocery shopping:
Mmmm, Skinny Caramel Macchiato.
Snack:
1 stalk of Celery cut in half with 1 Tblsp Peanut Butter with Flax.
I found this natural peanut butter with flaxseed while shopping today...and was a little obsessed with it, hence, Lunch:
Peanut Butter Sandwich on Earthgrains Thin Bun with a Gala Apple.
Snack:
My 5 a Day Smoothie (made without whey protein because I didn't get any when I went shopping, yeesh). Has Frozen Strawberries and lots of Fresh Spinach. Recipe under my recipe tab.
Dinner:
3/4 cup All Whites with 1 Roma Tomato and 1/4 Cup Mozarella.
Dessert:
1/2 cup Sliced Strawberries with Vanilla Chobani. YUM.
My total calories for the day 1363.
I think we all need to figure out what we can eat and how much we need to exercise to still make the progress we want. I know that when I used an online calculator to figure my calories burned during exercise they were much higher numbers than what my heart rate monitor said. My husband's new treadmill clearly disclaimed that the calorie count is not accurate and can only be used as a comparison over time! Go with what you know:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day of eating! Everyone's bodies are so different I think those charts are just an idea. Listen to your body.
ReplyDeletei dont think that a thing online, or people reading your blog are probably too qualified to say if you're eating too little/much/etc food. sometimes eating more speeds up your metabolism. but do whatever's best for you. ive had earth balance before, but almond butter since im allergic to peanuts. yummy.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate. I am doing WW and I can't even get my daily points in let alone the extra weekly and exercise points. My metabolism is built different then any one else's so I eat the points I need not what is expected.
ReplyDeleteWow you eat so balanced... you inspire me. My day would never look so clean and healthy. Time to get back to basics.
ReplyDeleteI am addicted to the thin buns. they would GREAT for vegburgers as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd by "Would" I mean "work"... sigh.... I know.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a healthy day of eating!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good eating day! Thanks for sharing! I would never remember to take pictures of everything I eat during the day!
ReplyDeletesorry i havent commented in awhile just getting a chance to catch up today
ReplyDeletelooks like you are doing great
keep up the good work