One Day Menu - Post 1

Breakfast

Quinoa w/strawberries, bananas, flax, cinnamon, fiber powerder and two tbsp. of milk.

Snacks

2 cups of fruit (any kind)
1 apple with almond butter
V-8 juice

Lunch

Plate of raw fruits and vegetables: broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, cantelope, grapes, kiwi (pick your own combo)

Dinner

Grilled chicken, corn on the cob (rolled in butter w/garlic salt and pepper - unlike most diets, I don't have a problem with butter), steamed (sliced) zuchinni and squash, and tomato slices with Italian seasonings - sauted in olive oil

Water

12 cups per day + 2 cups for every cup of coffee, 2 cups during exercise, & 2 cups when outside in the heat

Discussion:

1. I choose healthy snacks. I should juice my own vegetables, but I don't have a Vita-Mix (it's on the wish list), so I stick with V-8 - it's the best I can do at this time.
2. Raw vegies and fruits are easy to prepare and easy to carry to work. Chop, chop and throw in plastic baggies or bowls. If you need some protein add a couple of boiled eggs, some almond butter or peanut butter, or a protein shake. If I have dinner leftovers, I always start there.
3. About butter. Have you read "The Swarzbein Principle"? http://www.schwarzbeinprinciple.com/ I have come to the conclusion that real butter and cream is not bad for you. I've lost weight while eating it. I have serious concerns about eating fake, chemical filled butter. I realize this is a hard one to buy, but visit Dr. Schwarzbein's website and read her book. She says you can have real mayo too, but I think she means the stuff you buy at the health food store, and it just doesn't look right to me, so I'll skip the mayo.
4. The cup of water on the hour, every waking hour works! In fact, I'm drinking about 16 cups a day.