Month: September 2023

Daily Log: 21 September 2023

FOOD:

  • corn tortillas, refried beans
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • Stuffed collard green (collard green leaf, Smoky Rice, Gardein Ground Be’f), grilled squash (yellow & zucchini, grilled pepper (Anaheim & Bell), steamed onions, steamed bell peppers, Corn & Beans
  • Soup: tomato sauce, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, seasoning blend, Serrano peppers, red pepper flakes, cayenne peppers, onion powder, garlic powder, celery seed, Italian seasoning, sweet potatoes, whole wheat penne, msg

NOTES: It’s warm today, but I was feeling like soup.  I’ve had a richer than normal week, so something a little lower in calorie density felt like the right move.

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Daily Log: 20 September 2023

FOOD:

  • Brussels sprouts, macaroni, unMeat chicken-style chunks, Walden Farms Sweet & Tangy Chicken Dip’N Sauce, Southwestern mustard
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • Stōk Extra Bold Cold Brew Coffee, Elmhurst Maple Walnut Barista Edition Milk, salted caramel syrup
  • Stuffed collard green (collard green leaf, Smoky Rice, Gardein Ground Be’f), grilled squash (yellow & zucchini, grilled pepper (Anaheim & Bell), steamed onions, steamed bell peppers, Corn & Beans
  • 4 small russet potatoes, salsa, collard greens

NOTES: What a fantastic day!  I did 3 miles on the bike, which is so much more than I’ve been able to do lately.  I felt great all day, but I also woke up really early and could not sleep until very late.  Once again, a great burst of energy that I had trouble controlling.  It seems to be getting easier. Continue reading “Daily Log: 20 September 2023”

Daily Log: 18 September 2023

FOOD:

  • 4 small potatoes, enchilada sauce, Southwestern mustard
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • corn tortillas, Walden Farms Sweet & Tangy Chicken Dip’N Sauce, Southwestern mustard
  • salad: iceberg lettuce, cucumber, green bell peppers, unMeat Chicken-style Chunks, pepperoncinis, kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, carrots, kale, Southwestern mustard
  • Stuffed collard green (collard green leaf, Smoky Rice, Gardein Ground Be’f), grilled squash (yellow & zucchini, grilled pepper (Anaheim & Bell), steamed onions, steamed bell peppers, Corn & Beans, 2 small russet potatoes

NOTES:  I weighed-in this morning 373 lbs.  That’s a loss of 47 lbs since I started this plan.  As usual, I spent the two days prior dreading stepping on the scale.  I’m worried that it will stop showing progress at some point, but I need to get over my anxiety with that.  I’m doing the thing. Continue reading “Daily Log: 18 September 2023”

Lots of Groceries!

Maybe this is interesting, maybe not.  It definitely is a way to hold me more accountable.  This is our week of groceries for the week of 11 September–17 September 2023.  We don’t shop every week.  We usually get stuff every two or three weeks, so we only have fresh veggies & whatnot on certain weeks.  When I live closer to stores, I might be more inclined to shop more frequently.

This list is two separate trips to Walmart and a small order from Amazon.  Also, while I am doing an SOS free diet, this is groceries for the house and my roommate is trying to lose weight, but he is not doing a strict program like I am.  He’s just cutting back on processed foods.  That should work for him; he’s not too overweight.

I’m actually still trying to get used to buying for the way I’m eating.  I’m used to buying groceries once a month or so, but now we are buying more often.  Our old food was not fresh, so it’s an adjustment.  With so much only being eaten by myself, I really need to scale down and only buy one or two fresh veggies to enjoy until the next time.  There just aren’t enough people in the house to justify constant variety, unless I get more freezer space. Continue reading “Lots of Groceries!”

Daily Log: 16 September 2023

FOOD:

  • Smoky Rice: jasmine rice, black rice, onion powder, garlic powder, McCormick Tabitha Brown Like Smoky Like Sweet Seasoning, steamed onions, steamed peppers (Anaheim & Green Bell)
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • Smoky Rice, grilled yellow squash, Corn & Beans (yellow corn, black beans, pinto beans, white hominy)

NOTES: Did some batch cooking today.  I hope the meals are good.  I just ate some of the leftover ingredients for my meal today.  I made stuffed collard greens, which I kept referring to as collard green enchiladas, using the Smoky Rice, UnMeat Chick’n & some red enchilada sauce.  The meals also had some of the Corn & Beans, roasted squash & peppers, steamed onions & peppers, and sweet potatoes (for Justin–we only had one can). Continue reading “Daily Log: 16 September 2023”

Daily Log: 15 September 2023

FOOD:

  • penne, Gardein Ground Be’f, stewed tomatoes
  • Salad: iceberg lettuce, yellow onion, kidney beans, Spicy 3-2-1 Sauce
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • jalapeño cornbread, Ranch Style Beans, roasted mustard greens, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted grapes, McCormick Tabitha Brown Like Smoky Like Sweet Seasoning, onion powder, Italian seasoning

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Daily Log: 14 September 2023

FOOD:

  • Giant Salad: iceberg lettuce, Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, green bell pepper, cremini mushrooms, cucumber, spicy hummus, Spicy 3-2-1 Sauce (2 parts balsamic vinegar, 2 parts jalapeño red wine vinegar, 2 parts Southwestern Spicy mustard, 1 part Trees Knees Spicy Maple Syrup)
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • jalapeño cornbread, Ranch Style Beans, roasted mustard greens, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted grapes, McCormick Tabitha Brown Like Smoky Like Sweet Seasoning, onion powder, Italian seasoning

NOTES: Food was excellent today.  Unfortunately, I felt off today.  I had a bit of a headache and slept most of the day.  Not every day can be my peppiest I suppose. Continue reading “Daily Log: 14 September 2023”

Daily Log: 13 September 2023

FOOD:

  • homemade tortilla chips
  • GV SF Lemonade
  • 1 small red potato, 1 gigantic red potato, chili beans, black pepper
  • jalapeño cornbread, Ranch Style Beans, roasted mustard greens, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted grapes, McCormick Tabitha Brown Like Smoky Like Sweet Seasoning, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Vegan Honey Mustard 3-2-1 sauce (3 parts balsamic vinegar, 2 parts yellow mustard, 1 part sugar free vegan honey)

NOTES: Okay, roasted grapes might be my new favorite thing.  They add such great flavor and aren’t quite as sweet as fresh. Continue reading “Daily Log: 13 September 2023”