So I’ve decided to post my daily menus for a month or two. I probably won’t post my meals every single day, but I am going to try to post them often. You’re probably wondering why would I do such a thing. Well, first, I am always interested in what other people eat, especially when they eat clean. I don’t know why I have this fascination with other people’s diets, but I do. I could spend all day going around the ‘net just reading what other people are eating. Sick, I know. 
Secondly, I want to lose these last few pounds by the time swim season hits, and while my eating has been really, really good, I feel that I can do better, especially if I’m held accountable to you, our readers. I also think by journaling what I’m eating, I can maybe help some of you who are struggling to come up with simple ways to eat clean (because my diet is very, very simple). I can also use these daily menu entries to kind of see where I maybe need to make adjustments. So here goes…
Monday, April 27, 2009
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast: 1 4-oz low-fat yogurt and a large banana
9:30 a.m. – Mid-morning Snack: 1 orange and a handful of almonds
12:30 p.m. – Lunch: Greens salad with 4 oz. tuna, bell peppers, onions, radishes, celery, carrots, and a vinaigrette. Protein smoothie with protein powder, milk, and 1/4 cup blackberries.
3:30 p.m. – Afternoon Snack: Chopped raw veggies (carrots, celery, and cauliflower).
6:30 p.m. – Dinner: 2 cups vegetable soup (homemade using a mix of food we canned and venison) and a side salad.
8:30 p.m. – Protein shake with 1/4 cup blackberries.
According to Fitday, my caloric intake is about 1,500 calories, and since I am under the weather and not very active right now (i.e., barely moving), 1,500 calories is about right for my activity level.
Great job with the clean eating! Your menu looks quite well balanced. I would recommend that you try adding more protein, especially with your 3:30 and 6:30 meals. All the best
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for commenting! Actually, I keep a journal at Fitday, and for Monday, even without the side salad, I had 141 grams of protein throughout the entire day, with nearly 40 grams of that being eaten at dinner (venison is very high in protein) and my before bed snack of a protein shake contains 31 grams of protein in total. My macronutrient breakdown for the day was 34/39/27. With not working out at all due to being sick, I think 141 grams or protein was probably more than enough…lol.
wow! fantastico website I’m always trying to get details on what fitness guru’s eat also since no one really teaches you this stuff, all I see are taco bell commercials. Love the reviews and menu ideas! You probably already are aware but oxygen magazine usually has a few new clean recipes each month a few can also be found on oxygen’s website, Jamie Eason’s new website also has a couple of her special recipes that sound great haven’t tried them out yet thou.
oops! my apologies Jennifer. I didn’t see the venison or register in my brain the fact that a protein shake contains protein lol. I must have been half asleep, my mistake.
Oh, no need to apologize Caroline! I’m glad you left a comment and I had a chance to respond because I’m not sure many people realize the protein power of venison. Thanks!
This looks very good. However, where are your starches? you may want to add some Ezikel bread, whole grains, and whole grain rice (:
What kind of protein powder do you use????