Diet Overview.....

Oh well I know I've been slacking, I think I said updates every week, but really the first few weeks aren't that exciting.  I thought I should give a diet overview though.  I eat 5 to 6 small meals a day, I space them out every 2.5-3 hrs.  I'm never hungry! I feel like I am always eating, and I think that's because I am!  I eat a lot of grilled chicken breast, brocolli and brown rice.  Oh yes lets not forget the protein shakes! I try new recipes often so I don't get bored, but I'm sort of a creature of habit and with food it takes a lot for me to get bored with it.  Somone explained to me once that our metabolism is like a fire.  In order to get the fire started you need some wood or fuel, which is what we refer to as food.  If you want your fire to keep burning throughout the day then you need to add more fuel or your fire will get weaker and eventually burn out.  This is why we need to eat frequently throughout the day, to keep our fires burning strong and consistently. Planning and preparing meals does take a little bit of time, but honestly it saves you time throughout the rest of the week.  You don't find yourself around lunch time thinking "where am I going for lunch today?" You already have it ready to go, and you don't have to waste time driving somewhere.  So really preparing your meals ahead of time will save you time and money, I promise.  I usually cook a big batch of brown rice, sweet potatos, and baked chicken breast to use throughout the week.  I can steam my brocolli in the microwave in 3 minutes. I have a few pics of my meals for you! Please feel free to ask any questions as far as food goes, I know a few things about nutrition, portion size, complex versus simple carbs, etc...... 

The top pic is my egg whites, I eat anywhere from 3-6 egg whites with my first meal, I mixed it with steamed brocolli, bell pepper, tomato and jalapenos.  Getting your veggies is very important they offer so many nuitrients you can't skip them! Served with a 1/2 c. of brown rice, do not avoid carbs! Eating the right type of carbs will give you energy throughout the day, aid in your brain function and help keep you feeling full longer.  The last 2 pics are a typical lunch or dinner meal, of course you've got steamed brocolli, one has brown rice, the other has roasted sweet potatos, both feature baked chicken breast! MMMMMmmmm, happy eating! I do marinate my chicken sometimes, teriayki, garlic, curry, sometimes I just throw some salsa on it, try to stay away from anything too sugary, and avoid high fructose corn syrup, that's a no go!