It’s day 2 of the Minimize Yo Butt Challenge and as promised I am posting daily my plan between Mon-Fri.
Just a brief post today… really want to go and watch Undercover Boss…
Meal 1 (7am)
- Me – Scottish Rolled Oats and Honey with Hot Semi-Skimmed milk
- Family – Cereal
Meal 2 (11am – straight after 4.5 mile run)
- Me – Frozen Summer Fruits and Strawberry flavoured whey protein blended with Skimmed Milk (This was DIVINE!)
- The Kids – Snack at School/Playgroup – Toast and Milk
Meal 3 (1pm – out and about today so lunch on the go)
- Me – Myoplex Diet Meal Replacement Bar
- The Kids – Packed Lunch
Meal 4 (2.30pm)
- Me – Apple and Yogurt
- The Kids – Fruit
Meal 5 (5pm)
- All of the family – Turkey Mince Spaghetti Bolognese
Meal 6 (9pm)
- Me – Chocolate flavoured Whey Protein blended with Skimmed Milk
- The Kids had their milk at 7pm before bed
Busy day today out and about, so I had a meal replacement bar as I ate at a friend’s house where Dan had a play-date. No Hubby today as he’s away overnight with work.
Hope the challenge is going well for you?
Great job, Jo! Got any favorite smoothie recipes up your sleeve? I’m still experimenting with the protein powder too. I’m not sure I’m a fan yet.
Hi Faith… Without a doubt my favourite is the one I had today. A good handful of frozen summer fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red berries) with strawberry flavoured protein and skim milk. Other alternatives are frozen banana with choc flavoured protein and also vanilla protein with natural yogurt and blueberries. Frozen fruit works a lot better and the chill of the drink makes it more appetising in my opinion. Use skim milk not water, although it has carbs it tastes much better, and the calcium is good for you! Chuck in some ice-cubes for good measure… and I know it’s a bit naughty but for a treat a dollop of icecream creams it up and makes it more luxurious – better than being tempted by a tub of Ben and Jerrys! But once in a while only!!!!!!
Great job, Jo! Got any favorite smoothie recipes up your sleeve? I’m still experimenting with the protein powder too. I’m not sure I’m a fan yet.
Hi Faith… Without a doubt my favourite is the one I had today. A good handful of frozen summer fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red berries) with strawberry flavoured protein and skim milk. Other alternatives are frozen banana with choc flavoured protein and also vanilla protein with natural yogurt and blueberries. Frozen fruit works a lot better and the chill of the drink makes it more appetising in my opinion. Use skim milk not water, although it has carbs it tastes much better, and the calcium is good for you! Chuck in some ice-cubes for good measure… and I know it’s a bit naughty but for a treat a dollop of icecream creams it up and makes it more luxurious – better than being tempted by a tub of Ben and Jerrys! But once in a while only!!!!!!
Great job, Jo! Got any favorite smoothie recipes up your sleeve? I’m still experimenting with the protein powder too. I’m not sure I’m a fan yet.
Hi Faith… Without a doubt my favourite is the one I had today. A good handful of frozen summer fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red berries) with strawberry flavoured protein and skim milk. Other alternatives are frozen banana with choc flavoured protein and also vanilla protein with natural yogurt and blueberries. Frozen fruit works a lot better and the chill of the drink makes it more appetising in my opinion. Use skim milk not water, although it has carbs it tastes much better, and the calcium is good for you! Chuck in some ice-cubes for good measure… and I know it’s a bit naughty but for a treat a dollop of icecream creams it up and makes it more luxurious – better than being tempted by a tub of Ben and Jerrys! But once in a while only!!!!!!
Jo, I am intrigued by your plan. I like the fact that there is lots of calcium and protein in it. One thing I find with regular regimes is that there is a lot of emphasis on low calorie salads and my heads feels constantly fuzzy even when my stomach is full – I just need that protein – but with meat protein there are a lot of calories from the fat in it. Also I am in the early stages of osteoporosis and want to have lots of calcium. Thanks for writing about this new (to me) approach.
Hi Jo H 🙂 There will be a post Saturday with the principles of the plan I follow in a summary but I wanted to respond specifically to you. I don’t actually like salad! Well not a lot of salad. Protein is a sure fire way of feeling full, it’s proven. However I don’t eliminate ny food group. So there is a lot of protein, but probably an equal amount (if not more) overall of carbs. With regard dairy and calcium, unless dairy intolerant, I’d never suggest anyone remove it from their diet. Milk, Cheese etc can contain a lot of fat, so it is best for overall weight loss to stick to the lower fat varieties. I do quite a bit of reading etc regarding food and nutrition, and one thing that has popped up of late is that although dairy contains fat it also acts as a vehicle to remove fat from the body naturally through what is excreted. I’ll try and find the specific info and include on Saturday. Calcium is very important, particularly for us ladies. Sorry to hear about the onset of the osteo – but with a good diet and exercise (particularly strength training) I’m sure you will be able to combat the effects!
Jo – Meant to say – Whey Protein is a very efficient way of having your protein without the need to eat a huge amount of meat and others food types. I’m not a massive meat eater, so I find it very convenient. I’ve had some very odd conversations with people about it being something that bodybuilders do and about getting huge muscles! Thinking is changing, as it becomes more mainstream more women will get the benefits of incorporating it into their diet when trying to shape up.
Jo, I am intrigued by your plan. I like the fact that there is lots of calcium and protein in it. One thing I find with regular regimes is that there is a lot of emphasis on low calorie salads and my heads feels constantly fuzzy even when my stomach is full – I just need that protein – but with meat protein there are a lot of calories from the fat in it. Also I am in the early stages of osteoporosis and want to have lots of calcium. Thanks for writing about this new (to me) approach.
Hi Jo H 🙂 There will be a post Saturday with the principles of the plan I follow in a summary but I wanted to respond specifically to you. I don’t actually like salad! Well not a lot of salad. Protein is a sure fire way of feeling full, it’s proven. However I don’t eliminate ny food group. So there is a lot of protein, but probably an equal amount (if not more) overall of carbs. With regard dairy and calcium, unless dairy intolerant, I’d never suggest anyone remove it from their diet. Milk, Cheese etc can contain a lot of fat, so it is best for overall weight loss to stick to the lower fat varieties. I do quite a bit of reading etc regarding food and nutrition, and one thing that has popped up of late is that although dairy contains fat it also acts as a vehicle to remove fat from the body naturally through what is excreted. I’ll try and find the specific info and include on Saturday. Calcium is very important, particularly for us ladies. Sorry to hear about the onset of the osteo – but with a good diet and exercise (particularly strength training) I’m sure you will be able to combat the effects!
Jo – Meant to say – Whey Protein is a very efficient way of having your protein without the need to eat a huge amount of meat and others food types. I’m not a massive meat eater, so I find it very convenient. I’ve had some very odd conversations with people about it being something that bodybuilders do and about getting huge muscles! Thinking is changing, as it becomes more mainstream more women will get the benefits of incorporating it into their diet when trying to shape up.
Jo, I am intrigued by your plan. I like the fact that there is lots of calcium and protein in it. One thing I find with regular regimes is that there is a lot of emphasis on low calorie salads and my heads feels constantly fuzzy even when my stomach is full – I just need that protein – but with meat protein there are a lot of calories from the fat in it. Also I am in the early stages of osteoporosis and want to have lots of calcium. Thanks for writing about this new (to me) approach.
Hi Jo H 🙂 There will be a post Saturday with the principles of the plan I follow in a summary but I wanted to respond specifically to you. I don’t actually like salad! Well not a lot of salad. Protein is a sure fire way of feeling full, it’s proven. However I don’t eliminate ny food group. So there is a lot of protein, but probably an equal amount (if not more) overall of carbs. With regard dairy and calcium, unless dairy intolerant, I’d never suggest anyone remove it from their diet. Milk, Cheese etc can contain a lot of fat, so it is best for overall weight loss to stick to the lower fat varieties. I do quite a bit of reading etc regarding food and nutrition, and one thing that has popped up of late is that although dairy contains fat it also acts as a vehicle to remove fat from the body naturally through what is excreted. I’ll try and find the specific info and include on Saturday. Calcium is very important, particularly for us ladies. Sorry to hear about the onset of the osteo – but with a good diet and exercise (particularly strength training) I’m sure you will be able to combat the effects!
Jo – Meant to say – Whey Protein is a very efficient way of having your protein without the need to eat a huge amount of meat and others food types. I’m not a massive meat eater, so I find it very convenient. I’ve had some very odd conversations with people about it being something that bodybuilders do and about getting huge muscles! Thinking is changing, as it becomes more mainstream more women will get the benefits of incorporating it into their diet when trying to shape up.