I finally got my hair done! It was looking a little washed out from all the summer sun, and I needed my fall colors highlighted in. Cut as well. Haircuts are so frustrating when you're trying to grow your hair out. I want it to look healthy and well-shaped but even cutting off the split ends feels like negative progress. So, yay to new hair color, boo (a little) to new hair cut.
I celebrated getting my hair did with a Cookout milkshakes with Reeces cups. Also joining in the celebration, boyfriend and two friends, because I'm the best girlfriend/friend in the world and treated them to shakes as well. Sooo good, but I'll admit to missing my standard Oreo or Banana Pudding shake.
Day four - Friday, October 29, 2010
Breakfast: coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup, banana
Lunch: vegetarian chili, fun-size PayDay
Hair appointment snack: two glasses of red wine
Dinner: chicken, brown rice and broccolini
Dessert: Cookout Reeces cups milkshake
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Not So Fruity
Day Three - Thursday, October 28, 2011
Breakfast: coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup, yogurt
Lunch: half of a spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, mini Butterfinger
Dinner: marinated chicken with half a sweet potato as oven baked fries
Dessert: kettle corn from the State Fair, 3 pieces of Finnish candy
Three days doing a food journal and the obvious conclusion is: a) I have a massive sweet tooth, and Halloween is approaching and b) I don't eat much fruit.
Candy is EVERYWHERE right now, but being gluten-free has hardly held me back. The only candy I'm missing is a KitKat. I'm glad there is candy all over the office because it's keeping me from missing cookies and cupcakes. And doughnuts. And processed carby goodness.
I'm not eating anything when I get home from work now, where as before I might have grabbed some little snack like a tortilla or some graham crackers. I'm starving by dinner but I guess that's better than being full THEN eating dinner.
Part of my "prescription" from Dr. Delaney was not to exercise yet. With the amount of energy I've gained so far, I'm getting "exercise guilt." You know that feeling when you know you should work out, but you don't for whatever reason? I feel like since I have a little energy I should be using it to burn calories and get in shape. I'm expecting some weight loss being gluten-free, even with the candy-palooza that is happening. Keeping the carbs lower is supposed to keep my blood sugar from spiking and causing my body to store calories as fat. We'll see!
As to my fruity dilemma, I'm making myself eat a banana tomorrow. Ok, so I'm out of yogurt for breakfast and the banana is my only other option without going to the store. I love vegetables and preparing them, but I never seem to want to prepare fruit. I don't like a lot of different things, and isn't fruit more of a seasonal thing anyway? I guess pears and apples are in season, though I don't like making the mess and taking the time to peel them. I'd like to try to eat fruit every day, but every other day might be a more realistic goal for me.
Breakfast: coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup, yogurt
Lunch: half of a spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, mini Butterfinger
Dinner: marinated chicken with half a sweet potato as oven baked fries
Dessert: kettle corn from the State Fair, 3 pieces of Finnish candy
Three days doing a food journal and the obvious conclusion is: a) I have a massive sweet tooth, and Halloween is approaching and b) I don't eat much fruit.
Candy is EVERYWHERE right now, but being gluten-free has hardly held me back. The only candy I'm missing is a KitKat. I'm glad there is candy all over the office because it's keeping me from missing cookies and cupcakes. And doughnuts. And processed carby goodness.
I'm not eating anything when I get home from work now, where as before I might have grabbed some little snack like a tortilla or some graham crackers. I'm starving by dinner but I guess that's better than being full THEN eating dinner.
Part of my "prescription" from Dr. Delaney was not to exercise yet. With the amount of energy I've gained so far, I'm getting "exercise guilt." You know that feeling when you know you should work out, but you don't for whatever reason? I feel like since I have a little energy I should be using it to burn calories and get in shape. I'm expecting some weight loss being gluten-free, even with the candy-palooza that is happening. Keeping the carbs lower is supposed to keep my blood sugar from spiking and causing my body to store calories as fat. We'll see!
As to my fruity dilemma, I'm making myself eat a banana tomorrow. Ok, so I'm out of yogurt for breakfast and the banana is my only other option without going to the store. I love vegetables and preparing them, but I never seem to want to prepare fruit. I don't like a lot of different things, and isn't fruit more of a seasonal thing anyway? I guess pears and apples are in season, though I don't like making the mess and taking the time to peel them. I'd like to try to eat fruit every day, but every other day might be a more realistic goal for me.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Good, but not as good as advertised...
Last night's culinary adventure led me to spaghetti squash. I've read on many a blog how delicious it is and how it tastes just like spaghetti. Sorry, folks. FALSE! I may just be obsessed with pasta, making me hyper-sensitive to how it should taste. Not saying that it was bad, though. It was pretty good, but not my classic spaghetti.
I cut the massive squash in half, scooped the seeds, drizzled a bit of olive oil on it and set it face down on a baking sheet to cook for 40 minutes at 400 degrees. The best part of my meal was forking out the spaghetti strands.
Day Two - Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Breakfast: coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup, yogurt
Lunch: leftover chicken with peppers, onions and broccoli on rice with salsa and cheese, little lollipop
Dinner: half of a spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, some butternut squash, a forkful of babagnouj (thanks, Will), the rest of the candy corn pumpkins (there were only 5 left!)
Dessert: Skinny Cow chocolate ice cream bar.
I miss my gluten! I guess the first days are the hardest. I think my energy level has already gone up a little and my concentration has improved. Looking forward to more benefits!
I cut the massive squash in half, scooped the seeds, drizzled a bit of olive oil on it and set it face down on a baking sheet to cook for 40 minutes at 400 degrees. The best part of my meal was forking out the spaghetti strands.
Day Two - Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Breakfast: coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup, yogurt
Lunch: leftover chicken with peppers, onions and broccoli on rice with salsa and cheese, little lollipop
Dinner: half of a spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, some butternut squash, a forkful of babagnouj (thanks, Will), the rest of the candy corn pumpkins (there were only 5 left!)
Dessert: Skinny Cow chocolate ice cream bar.
I miss my gluten! I guess the first days are the hardest. I think my energy level has already gone up a little and my concentration has improved. Looking forward to more benefits!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
You can't eat what?!?!
So, what can't I eat? Meat, eggs, and pork: are suspected to give me headaches. Soy and shrimp: make me sick. And the latest, and possibly most deliciously craved, GLUTEN.
That's right, the cupcake queen has gone gluten-free. And I don't think it'll be too pretty.
Why gluten-free? As modern medicine continues to be baffled by my recurring symptoms (headaches, exhaustion, dizziness, tummy troubles, etc) I went back to the naturopathic doctor, Dr. Susan Delaney, I saw a few years ago who cleared up my issues before. After going over my symptoms, diet and medications, she pointed out that many people who suffer from what is ailing me are gluten-intolerant. But I was tested for celiac disease! Apparently the sensitivity to gluten does not show up as the same as a gluten allergy. This might even explain why I developed my allergies to beef, pork and eggs.
So after kissing pizza and beer goodbye (my last "gluten" meal included Lilly's pizza and Punkin Ale), I have begun my gluten-free life style. Or at least my 3 week trial period. The kitchen is loaded with vegetables and proteins, and I'm ready to eat!
Day One - Tuesday, October 26, 2011
Breakfast: Yogurt, coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup
Lunch: chicken salad on a salad, mini Butterfinger
Dinner: chicken with onions, peppers, and broccoli on rice with salsa and cheese, candy corn pumpkins (I may have gone overboard with these!)
*Inspired by my recent interest in healthy living blogs and growing dietary restrictions, I decided to start a blog. Thanks for stopping by!*
That's right, the cupcake queen has gone gluten-free. And I don't think it'll be too pretty.
Why gluten-free? As modern medicine continues to be baffled by my recurring symptoms (headaches, exhaustion, dizziness, tummy troubles, etc) I went back to the naturopathic doctor, Dr. Susan Delaney, I saw a few years ago who cleared up my issues before. After going over my symptoms, diet and medications, she pointed out that many people who suffer from what is ailing me are gluten-intolerant. But I was tested for celiac disease! Apparently the sensitivity to gluten does not show up as the same as a gluten allergy. This might even explain why I developed my allergies to beef, pork and eggs.
So after kissing pizza and beer goodbye (my last "gluten" meal included Lilly's pizza and Punkin Ale), I have begun my gluten-free life style. Or at least my 3 week trial period. The kitchen is loaded with vegetables and proteins, and I'm ready to eat!
Day One - Tuesday, October 26, 2011
Breakfast: Yogurt, coffee with skim milk and chocolate syrup
Lunch: chicken salad on a salad, mini Butterfinger
Dinner: chicken with onions, peppers, and broccoli on rice with salsa and cheese, candy corn pumpkins (I may have gone overboard with these!)
*Inspired by my recent interest in healthy living blogs and growing dietary restrictions, I decided to start a blog. Thanks for stopping by!*
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