So we need to have a discussion about olive oil.
As I have said before, Best Friend Debbie is my olive oil dealer (there's a good store in Fredericksburg that carries oil and vinegar). She picked some up for me this week, and in trying to figure out how to use hers, came across this article that basically says you're wasting your time (and calories) with olive oil, and can get the same benefits from non-fatty plants. Uh oh. I did more research (God bless you, internets), and found similar articles, including a recent one in The Washington Post. So I'm taking the "healthy oils" out of the equation until someone else convinces me otherwise.
Food labeling has come a long way, but still has a long way to go. It's frustrating to think you're eating healthy, only to discover that salad you just had is more fat and calorie laden than a burger. Basically I have figured out that:
All Natural = We're trying to sound healthy (Rattlesnake venom is "all natural" but you wouldn't eat that)
Low fat = Sometimes secret code for Full of Chemicals and/or Sugar
Multi Grain/9 Grain/Wheat = We're trying to pretend like we are whole grain
Breakfast was a half cup of skim milk and a cup of Heritage Bites (Whole Foods' version of Crispix). Mmmm, delicious heritage. Also a tangerine and two cups of water. Total: 4 points
Lunch was a leftover chicken empanada, a cup of lettuce, a half cup of tomatoes, another tangerine, and a teaspoon of salad dressing. Also two cups of water. Total: 9 points
Snack was one cup of water and a tablespoon of chocolate chips. Total: 2 points
Dinner was leftover chili, ten whole wheat crackers, a cup of milk, and a cup of water. Dessert was eight pieces of delicious candy corn. Total: 11 points
I had yoga planned last night, but I skipped it. I also passed on the walk I had scheduled. All day I was freezing cold and tired. Blech. But that's the first exercise day off I have taken this week, so I'm not too worried about it.
Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 4/2
Whole Grains: yes, whole grain cereal and crackers
Exercise: nope
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 6/49 for the week.
Steps: 11,000 (2,000 on the pedometer, 5000 for veggies, 4000 for water)
Overall, we'll give it a Sophia in a hot mess of a hat.
As I have said before, Best Friend Debbie is my olive oil dealer (there's a good store in Fredericksburg that carries oil and vinegar). She picked some up for me this week, and in trying to figure out how to use hers, came across this article that basically says you're wasting your time (and calories) with olive oil, and can get the same benefits from non-fatty plants. Uh oh. I did more research (God bless you, internets), and found similar articles, including a recent one in The Washington Post. So I'm taking the "healthy oils" out of the equation until someone else convinces me otherwise.
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| Things that make you go hmmmm..... |
All Natural = We're trying to sound healthy (Rattlesnake venom is "all natural" but you wouldn't eat that)
Low fat = Sometimes secret code for Full of Chemicals and/or Sugar
Multi Grain/9 Grain/Wheat = We're trying to pretend like we are whole grain
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| All natural! |
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| Mmmm, tastes like grandma! |
Snack was one cup of water and a tablespoon of chocolate chips. Total: 2 points
Dinner was leftover chili, ten whole wheat crackers, a cup of milk, and a cup of water. Dessert was eight pieces of delicious candy corn. Total: 11 points
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| Oh look--a brooch to go with my necklace and ring and bracelet! |
Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 4/2
Whole Grains: yes, whole grain cereal and crackers
Exercise: nope
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 6/49 for the week.
Steps: 11,000 (2,000 on the pedometer, 5000 for veggies, 4000 for water)
Overall, we'll give it a Sophia in a hot mess of a hat.
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| Meh. |