***side note...that's basically the Paleo diet, which I thought I wasn't really going to be able to do, but it's how I've eaten for about a week now, & things have been fine. A source of protein & veggies (salad or sauteed) at lunch, & the same at dinner with 1/2 of a sweet potato. I think it's interesting that in the latest issue of the Clean Eating magazine, Tosca Reno admits that she's cut out all grains from her diet (due to a gluten sensitivity)...so basically, the founder of the Eat Clean Diet, without really saying it, has admitted that she's actually gone over the the Paleo way of eating. I'm doing a blend of the two, I guess... I'm not so strict on the "No Dairy" thing (greek yogurt, etc) & I'm more conscious about making sure my protein choices are lean.
Anyway, back to the salmon...
I took a can of the Wild Pink Salmon & mixed it with about 1/4 finely chopped green onions, 2 (big) cloves of garlic (I LOVE garlic), 1 tsp Whole Grain Dijon mustard & 1/2 TBSP Light Miracle Whip. Mixed it all up with a little freshly ground pepper & divided into 2 portions (one for lunch & one for a snack later). I also had leftover veggies from last night's dinner (broccoli, cauliflower & beets) & it was really good! The whole thing was only 261 calories. I love experimenting with new things & new flavors & I've been trying to buy one new vegetable each week... Speaking of which, does anyone know how to prepare an eggplant?
Despite eating super clean (I wasn't eating this clean when I was in the competition), I've gained a few ounces each day & I'm getting very discouraged. I don't understand it... I daily calorie intake is really good & I've been working out A LOT... I just don't get it. I don't think I've had too much sodium... I just don't know...Any ideas?
Anyway, I'm going to keep plugging along... It'll have to work sooner or later :)
Hi Kelly! You asked in your post why you might be gaining weight even though you're cutting your calories. Perhaps this article might help: http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/fewer-calories-stalls-metabolism.aspx
ReplyDeletePS - for eggplant, just salt it, let it sit for an hour or more, then rinse, pat dry and prepare. (i.e. grill, etc.) The salting helps remove the bitterness.
ReplyDeleteI found the same thing, when I exercised a lot regardless of my calories I would always gain weight. For me, I just slowed down on my exercises. Took more of a moderate route rather than hard core. I lessened my strength workouts to three times a week and walked six times a week.
ReplyDeleteWith the focus primarily on water and my daily calories; weightloss has been way easier. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal (on both comments) I was wondering if that might be it... I haven't been super strict about writing down everything, so I might be eating less than I should be, especially since I'm nursing. That's another reason I'm getting frustrated is because everyone says nursing helps you lose weight, but I haven't found that at all! Anyway...will try your tip for the eggplant tonight!
ReplyDeleteKellie, I've got another great idea for fish. I mix salsa and hummus together with tuna and it tastes great!
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