WHAT I EAT IN A DAY, SELF ISOLATION EDITION
WELLNESS
WHAT I EAT IN A DAY, self isolation edition
Here it is, as requested on instagram, My ‘what I eat in a day’ self isolation edition.
if you watched the video, here are the links to the recipes:
I am a creature of habit so creating a healthy routine I can stick to is crucial for me.
My goal for the month of May has been to get back on track with my eating regime and to continue to fine tune it (March and April were a bit of a free-for-all, am I right?). With the whole ‘stay at home’ situation and following our wedding and our honeymoon I had slipped into a few old bad habits (grabbing a few too many handfuls of Nick’s reserve of Costco mixed nuts.) so I decided it was time for a reset.
I joined weight watchers again because I love their program and it always helps me stay on track. It’s so easy to use and monitor your choices to ensure you’re not messing up your day with something small and insignificant. I thought it was critical to be on it during this time so I didn’t head in the wrong direction, which is so easy to do.
I began setting up scheduled eating times to avoid mindless snacking. I was able to pin-point the times I would start to get hungry and I scheduled a healthy snack for about 20 minutes before.
Without further adieu this is what has been working for me:
Morning
7:30 am — The first thing I do when I wake up is drink my first of four large glasses of water (2 1/2 cups at a time). My goal is 10 meausring cups per day. I take my vitamins at the same time (vitamin C, biotin (for hair, skin and nails), and a multivitamin) I also want to start ordering seed probiotics to start the day on the right foot. I’ve been reading so much about the importance of gut health lately.
9:00 am — I make myself my morning latte. I use my Nespresso Maker and alternate between vanilla custard and caramel cookie, they are my personal favourites. I froth skim milk in my milk frother. I fill it to the minimum amount line (about 1/3 cup - 1/2 cup) and add a drop of almond extract. I sprinkle a bit of cinnamon (so many nutritional benefits) on top and sip it until about 11-11:30am. I usually add in a scoop of TruMarine collagen powder as well but have been meaning to order their coconut creamer version as I think it will taste better.
Afternoon
11-12pm — I strive to eat my first meal of the day between 11am and 12pm. On busy days it might get pushed until 1 or 2pm but that’s really rare. I always drink my second glass of water with lunch (2 1/2 cups worth, which brings me to 5/10 cups for the day). I have been making my fav chocolate peppermint smoothie bowl (leaving out the almonds right now and adding a scoop of TruMarine collagen powder as I’ve been avoiding it in my morning latte lately or my favourite egg scramble with spicy blistered tomatoes, green onions and spinach. Both are really great on the weight watchers program and leave a lot of wiggle room for my dinner. To keep me full I have one slice of homemade whole wheat bread, lightly toasted with 1 tsp of honey drizzled on top.
3pm — I start getting hungry again around 3pm so I pour myself a large glass of sparkling water or make a cup of tea. If I am still hungry, I have a granny smith apple and if I am really hungry, I add 1 tbsp of almond butter. I switch it up by having a grapefruit on the odd day instead of an apple. On days when I know we’re having a heavier dinner, I skip the peanut butter and lean on fresh fruit and veggies.
Evening
5pm — If I am feeling peckish I will have a small bowl of pineapple, watermelon or a bowl of fresh berries whichever we have around the house and another glass of water (2 1/2 cups worth, bringing me to 7 1/2/10 for the day).
6-7:30pm — I have my last of the four glasses of water with dinner. For dinner we’ve been focusing on lean protein meals with lots of salad or BBQ veggies and very limited starches. Here are a few combos we’ve been having:
A family favourite and one we have often, especially when we want something waistline friendly is my mom’s famous Greek Salad paired with grilled chicken (seasoned with Montreal chicken seasoning).
Roasted Mushroom, baby kale and arugula salad with truffle oil drizzle paired with Eyeswoon’s seared scallops with lemon-caper salsa verde. I had a large bowl of salad, 6 scallops and a small slice of ciabatta bread with this meal to fill me up.
Roasted Mushroom, baby kale and arugula salad with truffle oil drizzle paired with Backyard BBQ Burgers. This is more of a splurge meal for me. So I prep for it during the day by skipping the almond butter snack. I have a larger portion of salad and am really selective with the bun I used. I had a really thin slice of cheese on the burger. Sometimes I eliminate the bun and cheese entirely too. I stick with veggie toppings, ketchup, mustard and skipped the mayo. (This is a meal we would make once or twice a month on a Friday instead of ordering in).
We love making this watermelon and berry salad (leaving out the almonds as of late) and pairing it with grilled chicken (seasoned with Montreal chicken seasoning). This is a staple meal for us these days.
We swap out the watermelon salad for this Berry and spinach salad with blood orange and apricot vinaigrette. We pair it grilled chicken (seasoned with Montreal chicken seasoning) or BBQ’d pork tenderloin.
We also have been making two different halibut dishes with BBQ’d asparagus and rice. My personal favourite is this Halibut with barbequed lemon and caper dressing. I am working on getting the other recipe up for you. I have a bigger piece of halibut, lots of asparagus and about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of rice.
Dessert/Late Evening
To curb cravings I have another latte at night after dinner (Just like the one I made in the morning). We’ve been making one after dinner and taking it down to the dock to watch the sunset each night. If I have a bit of a sweet tooth later in the evening I’ll have a bowl of fresh fruit.
For a special treat we’ll make a bowl of air-popped popcorn with melted butter but this always sets me back a pound so I try not to have it very often. We might do this once every two or three weeks.
If I get hungry later on I have another glass of water to fill me up before bed.
That pretty much sums up my current routine. This has been a great jumping off point for me as I transition into my ideal eating routine. I’ve lost 5lbs since I started following this routine.
With that said, I am super health conscious and I know there are still some areas I can improve upon which I will be tweaking as I go. I want to live the healthiest life I can that allows me to feel my best and I want the same for you.
If you have any questions or tips, please share them below in the comments.
I’ll be sharing how I’ve been staying active these last few months as well in another post, to come soon.
Take care and talk soon xoxo
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