1st Step - Keeping a Food Journal

[smiling jack]

The purpose of this thread is to log a daily food journal for two weeks, only. The start is Sunday, March 4th through Saturday, March 17th.

This is a suggestion through the book, Potatoes, not Prozac. I want to identify obvious sweets and sugars in my diet, as well as other unhealthy eating I may do.

Please join me, if you can, as I need the experience, strength and hope of others on this thread.

Thanks.

[Nina Kay]

Wow Jack, I think that this is very brave of you and I'm glad that you're doing it. I can sure see how it would help. I'm sorry that I can't join you on it right now, for several reasons, but I'm sure that others will. Or at least I hope they do. I would like to follow your progress when I can. You are really working on your recovery. That is so impressive.

[Pony]

Hey Jack, thanks for the reminder. I just started back keeping a food/exercise journal today. I write down the food and what time I am eating it and keeping track of my exercise activity. I am keeping track of the times because of my erratic schedule. I am hoping that it will help me to remember to eat or at least plan to eat more during the day. I get caught up with working and I don't eat all day long and then I eat all night long. So maybe this will help me to consciously think about making me a lunch to take with me. Then I won't overeat at night.

[smiling jack]

I'm thinking with my fingers, but I'm going to try to post a template to make it easy to fill in:

Date:

BF Time: 8-9
Food: oatmeal smoothie
Bev: tea

SNK Time:
Food:
Bev:

Lunch Time:
Food:
Bev:

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time:
Food:
Bev:

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

[Pony]

They can copy and paste yours and then fill in their own info. I just did that.
Then could do the same throughout the day if they wanted to or post it all at once at the end of the day.

Date: 3-4-07

BF Time: 8:00 am
Food: 2 eggs; 1/2 cup hash brown potatoes (both cooked using cooking spay not oil)
Bev: coffee

SNK Time:
Food:
Bev:

Lunch Time:
Food:
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Snack Time:
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Dinner Time:
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[smiling jack]

That's great, Pony! We'll see how it works for 2 weeks!

Date: 3-4-07 Wt 166

Breakfast Time: 8-9 AM
Food: oatmeal smoothie: in 6 c blender: 1 c. water, 1 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. whey protein powder, 1 banana, 2 c. mixed fruit, 1/4 c almonds, 1/4 c. soy milk
Bev: tea

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev: tea/coffee

Lunch Time: 0
Food:
Bev: water

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time:
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Snack Time:
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[smiling jack]

Date: 3-4-07 Wt 166

Breakfast Time: 8-9 AM
Food: oatmeal smoothie: in 6 c blender: 1 c. water, 1 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. whey protein powder, 1 banana, 2 c. mixed fruit, 1/4 c almonds, 1/4 c. soy milk
Bev: tea

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev: tea/coffee

Lunch Time: 0
Food:
Bev: water

Snack Time: 3PM
Food:1/2 Turkey Pastrami sandwich
Bev: water

Dinner Time: 6PM
Food: Leftover chickin - saffron rice - peas - fish - dinner from night before
Bev: water

Snack Time: 0
Food:
Bev:

[smiling jack]

Date: 3-5-07
Breakfast Time: 7AM
Food: oatmeal smoothie:
Bev: tea

Snack Time: 11AM
Food: 1/2 turkey pastrami on wheat
Bev: coffee

Lunch Time: 2PM
Food: 1/2 turkey pastrami on wheat
Bev: water

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time:
Food:
Bev:

Snack Time:
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[Pony]

Date: 3-4-07

BF Time: 8:00 am
Food: 2 eggs; 1/2 cup hash brown potatoes (both cooked using cooking spay not oil)
Bev: coffee

SNK Time:
Food:
Bev:

Lunch Time:
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Dinner Time: 3:00 pm
Food: Chineese Food buffet....
Bev: Pepsi 3 1/2 glasses... eek!

Snack Time: 11:00 pm
Food: Orange slices
Bev: water

[Pony]

Date: 3-5-07

BF Time: 8:45 am
Food: Ham and Cheese crossant
Bev: coffee

SNK Time:
Food:
Bev: Iced Tea

Lunch Time: 12:45- 1:15
Food: 3 small beef ribs.... very lean (they were a good buy)
Bev: water

Snack Time: 2:30 - 2:45 pm
Food: friut... either an orange or plum
Bev: water

Dinner Time:
Food:
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Snack Time:
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[Neagrm]

Thank you for this good idea, Jack.

Date: Mar 5, 07

BF Time: 8
Food: 1 slice oatbread toast w cr cheese and strawberry jam(fruit only)
Bev: lemon-ginger green tea

SNK Time: (not feeling well, nap, maybe overdid yesterday activities)
Food:
Bev:

Lunch Time:
Food: mint hershey kisses (several), 1 peanut butter GS cookie
Bev: water

Snack Time: 2pm late lunch
Food: 1/2 chicken teriyaki sandwich
Bev: Sobe carrot juice drink, 1/2 bottle

Dinner Time:
Food:
Bev:

Snack Time:
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[smiling jack]

Date: 3-5-07
Breakfast Time: 7AM
Food: oatmeal smoothie:
Bev: tea

Snack Time: 11AM
Food: 1/2 turkey pastrami on wheat
Bev: coffee

Lunch Time: 2PM
Food: 1/2 turkey pastrami on wheat
Bev: water

Snack Time: 4PM
Food: too many almonds
Bev:

Dinner Time: 7PM
Food: Baked chicken mixed with saltines and mashed potatoes
Bev: Milk

Snack Time:9PM
Food: Almonds
Bev:Water

[Pony]

Date: 3-5-07

BF Time: 8:45 am
Food: Ham and Cheese crossant
Bev: coffee

SNK Time:
Food:
Bev: Iced Tea

Lunch Time: 12:45- 1:15
Food: 3 small beef ribs.... very lean (they were a good buy)
Bev: water

Snack Time: 2:30 - 2:45 pm
Food: friut... either an orange or plum
Bev: water

Dinner Time: 9 pm
Food: Grilled steak taquitos 2; 1 bean/cheese burrito, small (Taco Bell)
Bev: pepsi

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

[Biscuits]

Thank you for setting this up Jack, i have used a food plan from day one of my recovery, for me i do it when i have quiet time with HP in the morning when i am not thinking about food (I find this safe).

Date: 6.3.07

BF Time: 8-9
Food: Bowl Porridge, banana
Bev: coffee

SNK Time: (Don't eat snacks) 11.15
Food:
Bev: Herbal Tea

Lunch Time: 12.30
Food: Jacket Potato with Tuna and Mayo
Bev: Water

Snack Time: (Don't snack)
Food:
Bev: Coffee

Dinner Time: 5.30
Food: Chicken with roasted vegetables (carrots, parsnips and onions)
Bev: Sugar free cordial

Snack Time: (Don't snack)
Food:
Bev:

[Wino40]

Hi all

I do not know how to copy and paste. Computers are really pretty much greek to me. Any help would be appreciated.

March 6 1907

BF---10
food--meal replacement drink with extra fiber plus powder.
drink--coffee

Thanks

Ray

[Neagrm]

Hi W40, glad to see you here.

When I copy and paste I click and hold the cursor and run it over what I want to copy (so it selects/darkens it), let go then click <control 'c'>, go to my post, click the cursor so I can see in the box, then click <control 'v'>.

Don't know if that's clear or not.

S-Jack, when you make your smoothies with the oats, do you put in already cooked oatmeal or is it just raw oats? Sounds like a very good smoothie. I haven't made them before but am thinking I will try making some smoothies. I do like bananas and that would be good in one.

Thanks.

[Wino40]

Date:

BF Time:10
Food:breakfast drink
Bev:coffee

SNK Time:none
Food:
Bev:

Lunch Time:1
Food:salad
Bev:water w/lemon

Snack Time:None
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time: 6
Food:2 hamburgers at Sonic (sinful)
Bev:Water

Snack Time:10
Food:meal replacement
Bev:

Yes the burgers were off diet. I feel I probably broke even for the day because I worked at the Gym extra.

Do the burgers count as a slip in the 100 day sugar deal?

I am feeling like I just lost a long tough fight. ALL muscles hurt. Ibuprophen helps a little. Oxycontin would do the trick but I REALLY do not need another addiction to deal with. I am content the machines at the Gym are exercising muscles that have lain dormant since childhood.

I do about 20 different machines three sets of fifteen reps. I am not using very heavy weights since we are dealing with an old inactive geezer that would like to condition himself, not induce a coronary. I made a mile and a half on the treadmill and came home and mowed the lawn. (No I did NOT use the riding mower) :>)

The cut and -aste worked---thanks Neagrm.

Later

Ray

[smiling jack]

Neagrm - Quaker Oats out of the box...I think it's probably the same oats a horse eats! Welcome Wino40...I'm grateful...because your presense makes this 2 week exercise more real for me!

Date: 3-6-07
Breakfast Time: 7AM
Food: oatmeal smoothie:
Bev: tea

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev: coffee

Lunch Time: 2PM
Food: Subway 6" meatball on wheat w/veggies
Bev: water

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time: 6PM
Food: 16oz steak with salad w/sun tomatoe dressing
Bev: Milk

Snack Time: 11PM
Food: Wheat toast w/ whipped cream cheese
Bev:Water

[mina86]

This would probably be a good exercise for me to join in on to see how much I eat a day, fom an undereating view.

But, first, I also wanted to tell everyone I'm reading everyone's posts on here and it looks like everyone is doing a great job for the most part!

A big congratulations to everyone!! This is a good step to be taking. Good to put it in writing and be aware of what you've done for the day.

I'm hoping that the things I read that you guys are eating will inspire me to explore new foods/meals because I am suuuuper picky!

Date: 3-6-07

BF Time:9 am
Food: Plain Bagel w/ cream cheese
Bev: Orange Juice

SNK Time: None.
Food:
Bev: Water

Lunch Time: 1 pm
Food: Turkey/Cheese sandwich w/ chips (Ruffles Light).
Bev: Water

Snack Time: None.
Food:
Bev: Water

Dinner Time: 6:45 pm
Food: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
Bev: Apple Juice

Snack Time: 8pm - 10 pm
Food: Grapes, Goldfish crackers, small amount of ice cream, Apple.
Bev: Water, water, water.

I have to eat a lot before I go to sleep to make sure I stay full enough to sleep throughout the night. Ugh. Does it sound like I ate enough like a normal person, cause it looks like I ate like a regular person but I still have no appetite or get too hungry.

[smiling jack]

Does it sound like I ate enough like a normal person I'd eat that, except for the goldfish and the ice cream...but that's just me.

[mina86]

But does it sound like enough food? Or am I still undereating?

[Biscuits]

Date: 7.3.07

BF Time: 8-9
Food: Bowl Porridge, banana
Bev: coffee

SNK Time: (Don't eat snacks) 11.15
Food:
Bev: Herbal Tea

Lunch Time: 12.30
Food: Jacket Potato with Tuna and Mayo
Bev: Water

Snack Time: (Don't snack)
Food:
Bev: Coffee

Dinner Time: 5.30
Food: Granary baguette with egg mayonnaise and salad
Bev: Sugar free cordial

Snack Time: (Don't snack)
Food:
Bev:

[Wino40]

Date:March 7


Bfast time:8
food:meal replacement w/water instead of milk.
bev:coffee

Lunch Time:
Food:
Bev: water

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:

Dinner Time:
Food:
Bev:

Snack Time:
Food:
Bev:Water

Ray

[mina86]

Twice slices of bread, turkey, cheese, mayo. No lettuce or tomato (yuck). I don't eat the crusts of the bread.

The chicken w/ dinner was like 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs. (Normally I only eat breasts, but the breasts come out a little dry when we BBQ them in the oven, so we use thighs.)

Oh yeah, and I eat Jello in the morning when I first wake up. It helps me get used to having food in my mouth and kick start me in the morning for my day. I eat it and check my e-mail and check the responses on here. Thank you, by the way.

[smiling jack]

Originally Posted by Earthmaiden

It sounds normal Mina unless you're only eating half of a sandwich or something. Other wise it seems nomal.

Mina, I meant to say it sounds like enough to me, also.