Hi Cathe! "Mini-meals" question

TarHeelMom

TarHeelMom

Cathlete
Hi little cutie! It's nice to see you around here these days!

I know you don't endorse or really like to get into much specific info re: any sort of diet, but I'm wondering if you can share a few ideas. I've been having some success this year so far in following the "5 to 6 smaller meals" eating schedule. Where I find I'm weakest is those quick mini-meals. I'm on the go so much, and I find that even with a lot of pre-planning it's tough to get those little "mealettes" done right. I'm especially struggling with adding enough protein. Experience has definitely taught me that if I haven't already cooked it or bought it pre-cooked, I'm not gonna cook it (and mess up the whole kitchen) for a mealette.

May I ask what kinds of stuff (especially protein) you bring in to the studio or have on hand (there or at home) for putting together one of those quickies in between the three main meals?

Thanks so much, Cath!!! And I am SO looking forward to HC, even though it's going to be a few weeks before I can (literally) jump in. I'm still in an ankle brace --- AARRGGH! (I fell off my step doing Circuit Max, I am mortified to admit!)

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-003.gif Kathy S. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-001.gif
[font color=green]2005 Worked Out With Cathe Days 15/32/365 (Still nursing injured ankle x()
 
RE: Hi Cathe!

I am so not Cathe:) but I've been doing some research on the same subject. I need to lower my BF% and have been reading up on how I should be eating. Here's what I'm doing and it seems to be working for me:

Meal 1 6:00 a.m. at home - 1/4 cup oatmeal (measured dry) and 1/2 cup egg beaters, scrambled
Meal 2 - 9:00 a.m. at work - 1 slice of turkey sausage/egg white "pie" and 1 medium apple. I make this pie myself with Italian turkey sausage, grated zucchini, egg whites, onion, peppers and a little bit of part-skim mozzarella. I prepare it in a pie plate and cut it into about 8 slices, then bag up the slices and put them in the freezer.
Meal 3 12:00 at work - 3 cups romaine and 3 oz. chicken - I buy the pre-prepared chicken breast slices. Southwestern is my favorite:p
Meal 4 3:00 at work - 1/4 cup prepared quinoa and 3 oz. chicken (again, I make the quinoa on the weekend and put it in a container with the chicken to take to work).
Meal 5 - 6:00 or 6:30 at home - Grilled chicken or fish, 2 cups green veggies.

I've only been doing this for 3 days and have lost 2 lbs. HTH

Julia
 
Hi Julia!

I like your plan a lot, and my breakfast/lunch/dinner sound similar to yours. Could you share a more specific recipe for the 9:00 a.m. "pie" which sounds great? And can I ask you where you find quinoa (isn't it a grain?) and how do you fix it?

Thanks SO much!

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-003.gif Kathy S. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-001.gif
[font color=green]2005 Worked Out With Cathe Days 15/32/365 (Still nursing an injured ankle!x()
 
RE: Hi Cathe!

You might want to check out Oxygen Magazine's ABS edition out on the magazine stands now. They have a whole week of mini meal menus. Example: Day One - Meal 1: oatmeal, berries, egg whites, whole grain bread; Meal 2: pepper strips, chicken breast strips; Meal 3: mixed greens, chicken breast strips, whole grain wrap, apple; Meal 4: whey protein shake, apple; Meal 5: chicken breast, sweet potato, green beans, asparagus spears; Meal 6: handful of nuts, apple. The menus give specific amounts. This is just a general idea. But it is a nice outline especially if you are trying to eat clean, too.
 
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