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WIAW: Instagrammed

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I always feel like it’s somewhat cheating or boring because if you follow me on instagram, I normally post these shots and so it’s like you are seeing the same thing..over and over again…but alas I don’t think anyone is really that concerned with it. 

With that I will dump some of instagram eats on you blog readers and commentary (per usual).  

 

When I go out to eat I get omelettes…because I can’t make them.  (stuffed with crab and mozerella…topped with mushrooms and feta cheese)

I like raw fish (Sashimi).

Giant 1.1 pound steaks…Recovery food of champions.

Protein smoothies have tickled my fancy lately

and no day is complete without my love for coffee.

 

Question for you: What have you been eating and loving lately? 

 

Q&A Post

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I haven’t had a Q and A post in a while and I’ve honestly had about 100 Q&A questions…well not 100 because I don’t have that many friends but like 10.

1.       How many calories of cream do you add in your coffee?

I honestly don’t know.  Probably about ½ cup and that isn’t a joke.  So maybe 100-200 per 24 ounces?  There are some things in my life that are worth it.  Being lethargic after cream of coffee is one of them.

Cream with a side of coffee

2.       Do people think you are as funny in real life as on your blog?

Um, well I think so.  I’m not anyone different on my blog then in real life…I really don’t try and hide anything from anyone in “real life” or become a different person online.  Many real life friends (shoutout to you guys…comment away if you want) have found my blog and I love it.

3.       You mentioned you suffer from social anxiety…what do you mean by that?

Though this isn’t something that comes up a lot but I do not like to be around a lot of people at once.  I have had panic attacks (not in the last couple of years) from being in extremely crowded places.  I can’t control them and it’s obviously not every time or even half the time.  I know when one is building and I just remove myself from the situation so it becomes not a big deal.

Think of social chlaustrophia.  Very crowded places for too long or being around a group of people for several hours can trigger them.  It doesn’t really hinder me from living life-however I will say during the start of a few road races, I have felt really panicky.  (Another reason I enjoy smaller races).

4.       When do you think you’ll start biking and doing Triathalons?

IF I start biking, it will be after I have expelled all my energy to running and have grown tired of it.

5.       Dogs or Cats?

I’m not a dog person.  At all.  I just don’t care for dogs and when I’m on my own I will not be getting one.  (I guess unless my future husband wants one…granted I find a future husband) but enough rambles I like cats.

and this is my cat.

6.       Will you add more photos on your blog posts?

Sure.  I just haven’t really had any relevant ones.  I have a fancy camera, but it’s big and I hate to lug it everywhere.  I think I’ll start taking more photos of my iphone and adding them to posts.  I know wordy posts are boring.

Here is a photo of me and beans. I won said can of beans in game of BINGO in nutrition class.

7.       Will you do more of your life posts, you seem to have an exciting life and I would love to hear about day to day musings.

Yes, I can do that. I really don’t have that thrilling of a life (I promise).  It’s mostly just laced with sarcasm.  I have literally just been working, driving, running and sleeping.  I’ll get on my real life posts.

8.       Why don’t you work during the school year?

I work my booty off during the summer so I didn’t have to work during the school year.  As much as you probably don’t believe me, I’m pretty good at sticking to my budget.  I buy a lot of specialty food online then just buy the rest at the grocery store. I have a pretty strict budget with clothing and stuff,  I just choose to explode your tweet feed when I do decide to go shopping.  I was a full time student and with being a varsity athlete as well, if I threw a job on there it would be instafail.  Don’t get me wrong, my parents helped me out as during college but I did not rely on them like in high school.

9.       Would you ever pace someone in a race?

Yes.  I pace my younger kids in their road races but I would pace someone older too.

10.   Do you still eat a high protein diet?  I haven’t seen any posts about it in the last few weeks?

Yes, my apologies.  I’ve been busy with work and life and everything to write up so more decent posts.

I still enjoy my steak.

As always you can ask me a question on formspring, email or comment and ask…. 

Question for you:  Tell me something random about yourself. 

WIAW: Lowering those Carbs

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As promised for WIAW, here is a post (I believe last Thursday) of everything that I ate.  This was a pretty optimal day for me, I got in a lot of protein and fat, and minimal carbohydrates.  On this particular day, I also didn’t eat any ice-cream or sweets (which I do maybe every other day…every two days).  With that being said here is what I had that particular day. 

And to answer you r question Chuck, I do infact know how many carbohydrates I have daily.  I have an entire spreadsheet devoted to them to email back and forth to my nutritionist.

For breakfast I had peanut flour pancakes.  Peanut flour has saved me from ever having protein powder again (and for having pancakes).  I have pancakes and have my protein+fat+a few carbs.  I honestly don’t know what I would do without it…actually on days I don’t-I normally have eggs.

Who would take a guess that these had 42 grams of protein.

 

Lunch (my lunch is normally exactly at 11…I can’t wait past that..I’m starved!) was this pretend omelette I made.  Pretend because my omelette flipping stinks so it becomes scrambled eggs with vegetables and cheese in it.  I really like to have a lot of eggs daily, this post might not show it but for me eggs are like liquid gold.

Topped with some red pepper and ketchup (duh)

Snack was Chobani Greek yogurt+2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

I should have put the peanut butter at the top so you would know I wasn’t a dirty liar.

I liked it so much, I had a bonus round again 2 hours later.  (You can refer to the photo above for ease…)

For 5pm Dinner, my mom was making crock pot chicken (my absolute favorite).  I opted for the nonrice and bread version and as I explained in a previous carby post I added kale+mushrooms+garlic gloves+egg plant (why not?).

For 8pm dinner (why not?) I just found some left over steak and corn and ate it with ketchup.  Because who doesn’t love a bulging protein belly at 8:30pm?

I hope that entertained you as much as it did for me.  ;)  If you have any more requests, feel free to email me at lolzthatswim at gmail

Questions for you: Do you eat at night?  What time do you eat dinner? 

Carbohydrate Questions Answered

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As promised, here is to answering all of ya’ll’s questions about lowering my carbohydrates for me.

Did you go through a lethargic period?

Yes, I answered this last week as well but it is so important.  For a few days, I couldn’t even get 1500 calories (when running 10+ miles daily) to sit well in my stomach.  I fully expected that.  I did not force more food down my throat.  I ate 1500 calories, ran, still felt full and moved on with the day.  (Under calories by a lot) Then 3-4 days later, it’s like my body just 100% adjusted and I became hungry.  So hungry.  In the fact that I ate probably over 4000 calories (So over calories by a lot).  I was just eating, eating, eating.  I didn’t ignore that either.  Then finally after a week of crazed eating, my body adjusted and I eat about 2500 calories daily.

Did you go cold turkey, (meaning straight to 150 grams in one day?)

I slowly eased into it.  So my body wouldn’t feel shocked.

I know you said you didn’t lose any weight, but do you think it’s possible to lose weight doing a high protein/low carbohydrate diet?

I know a lot of people that have lost a lot of weight eating high protein/low carbohydrate.  I think the key is getting a lot of fats and staying full.  I personally eat more calorie dense foods, but there are plenty of ways to cut calories and stay full while eating high protein.  There are plenty of ways to cut calories with a “normal diet” too…whatever that is.

Will you be doing a daily eats post? 

Yes, on Wednesday-it’s all typed out.   :)

Were you nervous about putting it on the blog?

So nervous.

Honestly, I could have been yes.  I’ve gotten countless emails that I’m underweight and should eat this or that (I’m not underweight and eat enough to fuel myself).  I also hate talking about food/weight in general because everyone is different and what works for me will not work for everyone else.

Do you think this is something you could maintain on the off season?

I’m not sure when my actual off season will be (HA! ;)   But I do know that the majority of people that eat a low carbohydrate/high protein and fat diet are not athletes so yes.  I might even be able to lower my carbohydrates even more!

Does your family approve?

Well, I’m 21 years old.  My family is always supportive of me, I don’t know why they wouldn’t be.  I normally eat family meals with them.  Instead of having noodles and chicken, I’ll have more chicken over vegetables.  It’s actually really easy to make swaps and not call so much attention.

Perfect example…steak and kale…

If you have more questions ask away, feel free to email me at lolzthatswim at gmail.  Or ask privately here.

Question for you:  Does your family approve of your food choices?  (I thought that was an interesting question.)

Friday Favs!

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Happy Friday yall.   Have you ever noticed all the fun things start with F?  Food.  Fashion.  Fun.  Fork…

I like to save all my eats (or a few of them for Fridays).  Anyways, in theme with last week I have continued to keep my carbohydrates high and my protein lower (well lower than it has been in a while).  It has been working out well for me and who doesn’t like carbs?

This week has been pretty boring for me up here.  Just doing work and trying to get ready for Thanksgiving Break.  I’m pretty jealous of those on Trimesters who get out now.

Favorite noms of the week: (and yes they are only my favorites because I remembered to take a photo or ten).

I have been in a fruity pancake mood the last couple of days.

Blueberry Pancakes

 

Pomegranate Cakes

Broccali with cheese has become a favorite snack staple of mine

Never enough cheese (or salt for that matter).

Some random dinners for the week

Steak Salad

 

Fish+Potato+Kale

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Friday fun facts:

  1. In one month I’ll be home for Christmas break for an entire month.
  2. I took glassblowing class two summers ago and loved it.

Question for you:

What are you doing this weekend? 

I’m running a prediction run tomorrow that is roughly 7M.  I can’t wear a watch or listen to music.  Sounds like quite the adventure.