4/27/12 Eats

Even though I'm borderline on the gestational diabetes thing (I barely failed the 1 hour and am retaking the 3 hour on Wednesday), I still want to work on eating healthier and limiting my sugar intake. Reading about the effects that high blood sugar levels has on the babies makes me what to do whatever I can to make things easier for them now and throughout their lives. Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes are more likely to be obese and develop type-2 diabetes. It's no secret that I struggled to get my weight in a healthy place and I'll do anything I can to prevent my children from having these issues. I'm going to be tracking what I eat so that 1) I am more accountable for the choices I make and 2) If I do fail, I'll have a diary to show the nutritionist of what foods I've been consuming that cause my blood sugar to be high.

Now last night was a rough night for me and my stomach. I didn't sleep well and made a few bad choices today. These are all things I need to work on!

Breakfast

Bowl of Special K with Skim Milk

Snack

2 small chocolate candies

Lunch

Lentils with salmon, black bean and corn salsa, spinach, and a dallop of plain greek yogurt

Individual sized brie cheese and 6 small pita chips

Snack

Vanilla greek yogurt with almonds and 10 dark chocolate chips

Dinner

This recipe from Pioneer Woman: Brown rice (sub for white) pasta with tomatoes, spinach, and onions in a white wine sauce. The recipe doesn't call for chicken but I'll probably throw some in there because I need the protein. 

OR

This found on Pinterest: Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Parmesan Spaghetti. I'll be subbing a whole grain spaghetti in. 

Back to School

Back to School= Routine (and a packed lunch)

I love the feeling that comes with going back to school. Its a fresh start. I am back on a schedule. I have to be organized. Last night I packed my lunch and I was so excited to be eating healthy again. I've taken a HUGE step back in what I've been eating. I want to get on track now so that I have some routine of what I'm eating when I (hopefully!) become pregnant.

Last night I envisioned making a berry green smoothie this morning plus a bowl of cheerios. I ended up running late and skipped the smoothie and brought the box of cheerios and carton of milk with me to work. Big mistake. Dunkin Doughnuts persuaded me to eat one of their fresh glazed yummies rather than my cheerios. There is always very tempting, unhealthy food circulating around school. I know that I need to come prepared (having already eaten breakfast) to avoid succumbing to these sugary pitfalls!

After my disastrous breakfast, I redeemed myself at snack time with a Trader Joe's Apple Banana Fruit Crusher. Now a little disclaimer- I have avoid the babyfood pouch trend like the plague. I'm not into gogurt or sucking down food like I lost my dentures. BUT I saw these a Trader Joe's and noticed the only ingridents were apples, bananas, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), and citric acid. They didn't contain artificial sugars or colors and the pouch is also VERY convenient. I can toss a few of these in my purse to curb hunger without worry that they'll go bad if I don't eat them like regular fruit would. I'm definitely sticking to these yummies. BTW- They are each only 60 calories.

For lunch I had two low carb wraps each spread with half of a garlic laughing cow cheese, topped with spinach, and left over garlic Parmesan chickin shredded into pieces. Yum! I finished out my lunch with carrots, apples, cucumbers, and an ounce of hummus for dipping.

Yay for a healthier start to the school year!

Anni Eats... and gets fat

Yup that pretty much sums it up recently. I haven't been eating well or exercising. I just haven't cared. I get off schedule and I can't get back on. I'm working really hard to get back on this week. We'll see what happens. I've made empty promises before. Maybe I'll go to a weight watchers meeting tomorrow to kick things off. We'll see how it goes!

So about that running...

I had too much fun at Alive after 5 and unfortunately already messed up one of my goals. In fact, after reading my blog this morning Kathryn actually chuckled at the idea that I would possibly run after alive after 5! At least I thought about it!

I am running today though. My plan is to leave school right away and get in at least two miles before showing and heading to Kenny Chensey!

Yay!

My Day in Food 6/1/11

Breakfast
Rosemary Ham Slices

Snack
Homemade cupcake from a student

Lunch
Spinach salad with ham, bell pepper, honey goat cheese, and cucumber

Dinner
Split two cheesy appetizers & ciabatta at Brio
Steak bruschetta for my meal
Had three sugary martinis and two beers

Goals for June

I have two goals for June

1) Run Everyday- I don't care if its only a mile jog. I am going to run everyday. Even today, when my plan is to go to Live After 5. I'll do at least a mile when I get home. Even if I am a little tipsy!

2) Try New Foods- I've had an overwhelming desire to go to Earthfare and just peruse around the isles finding new foods that I've never tried before. I read today on Mary Clare's Blog about a green called Kohl-Rabi. I want to start cooking with new foods! This weekend seems pretty low key so maybe I'll find the time.


Do you feel the need to set new goals every month? What are your June goals?

My Day in Food 5/31/11

Breakfast
Carrots
Hummus
Trader Joe's Honey Greek Yogurt

Snack
Carrots
Hummus

Lunch
8 Avocado and Salmon Rolls (w/ white rice)

Dinner
1/2 Bag of Trader Joe's Linguine w/ Clam Sauce (btw- this made me feel terrible. Like really upset my stomach. It was really greasy.)

Snacks
6 Trader Joe's Chocolate and Shortbread Cookies
2 Small Glasses of Sparking White Wine