E-PHIT: Meal Challenge 3
This visit was VERY productive. Not only did I have a meal challenge, but we worked in my second bone density scan, a meeting with Ali (the dietician -- I guess I've actually been meeting with a nutritionist technically when I met with Whitney) and did my exit paperwork.
So first I'll talk about my meal challenge. Basically this meal somewhat mirrored my very first challenge, so my food consisted of: half a croissant with sausage, egg and cheese, 3 sausage patties, half a honeybun, and half a cup of water. I think the hardest part for me is getting through all of that salty sausage. Thankfully the croissant breaks some of that up, as does the honeybun.
Sadly, this would be my last visit with Eric. Boo to no more cute boys. But it went well and everything ran smoothly all throughout my blood draws and I even got another compliment on my veins. Kristy (a woman from another study) was talking about how excited she gets when she sees someone with good veins and Eric piped up, "I've got the best one over here. I bet I could throw a dart from across the room and hit hers." Again, you take the compliments where you can get them so I just beamed proudly. HAHA
While I was waiting in between draws, Ali showed up and had brought a lot of materials for me to look over and gave me lots of tips. DURING the study, you aren't actively supposed to be pursuing losing weight. Even though I DID lose, it wasn't intentional. So now that I am practically done, she shared some wisdom and I have a really cool site I'm using called MyFitnessPal. There is even a free app that syncs to the web version so if I am out eating somewhere and enter my food, it's updated on my site as well! I pretty much love it already. Some foods aren't in there, but they have a HUGE database and if you have the pertinent information you can even add to it. Sometimes it's been a bit tricky when you eat out but I think there are ways around it once I get more familiar with it. I can gush about this in a separate post if you guys want to know more about it. (They also have a place to input physical activity and water intake, which usually motivates me to do both of those things). I also told her I've had quite the engaged audience since I started the study and she was pleased that I was relaying information to you guys...so thanks for your questions!! Technically she's not even supposed to be available to me through this particular study so it was really great of her to meet with me both times and also she told me if I have questions in the future, I am welcome to reach out to her. Have I mentioned lately that I really love the people involved with this study?
Bone Density Scan -- the good news is...my bone density is great! YAY!!! I was really happy to hear this because I don't really consume that much dairy since I am selectively lactose intolerant. Also, my granny had osteoporosis and so I'm paranoid of getting it. Also, since I had fractured my pelvis before I just assumed I was susceptible to having fragile bones. Thankfully that's the only bone I've broken but I think only a broken clavicle would have been more painful. LOL
I go tomorrow morning for my last meal challenge with Nick, so I'll make another post regarding how things go with that! I will be happy to share any information that you guys show interest in so just shout up if you have questions. : )
There are actually 2 new entries under the cut because they were able to input my current food log into the system while I was there on Wednesday! Included in this little bundle were some great breakfast recipes that I can also share with you guys if you are interested.
Goal:
~2039 Calories Daily (as estimated from the Harris Benedict Equation for Women) -- that's for you Charlie and mustangcandi
18% intake from protein
30% intake from fat
52% intake from carbohydrate
Now here are my numbers:
Week 1
1938 Calories
9.8% from protein
42.6% from fat
47.5% from carbohydrates
Week 2
1809 Calories
11.5% from protein
26.3% from fat
62.0% from carbohydrates
Week 3
1447 Calories
20.0% from protein
37.4% from fat
40.9% from carbohydrates
Week 4
1780 Calories
18.28% from protein
36.90% from fat
44.85% from carbohydrates
Week 5
1556 Calories
15.37% from protein
23.66% from fat
60.93% from carbohydrates
Week 6
1708 Calories
17.43% from protein
31.67% from fat
50.89% from carbohydrates
Week 7
1687 Calories
17.81% from protein
34.21% from fat
47.91% from carbohydrates
So first I'll talk about my meal challenge. Basically this meal somewhat mirrored my very first challenge, so my food consisted of: half a croissant with sausage, egg and cheese, 3 sausage patties, half a honeybun, and half a cup of water. I think the hardest part for me is getting through all of that salty sausage. Thankfully the croissant breaks some of that up, as does the honeybun.
Sadly, this would be my last visit with Eric. Boo to no more cute boys. But it went well and everything ran smoothly all throughout my blood draws and I even got another compliment on my veins. Kristy (a woman from another study) was talking about how excited she gets when she sees someone with good veins and Eric piped up, "I've got the best one over here. I bet I could throw a dart from across the room and hit hers." Again, you take the compliments where you can get them so I just beamed proudly. HAHA
While I was waiting in between draws, Ali showed up and had brought a lot of materials for me to look over and gave me lots of tips. DURING the study, you aren't actively supposed to be pursuing losing weight. Even though I DID lose, it wasn't intentional. So now that I am practically done, she shared some wisdom and I have a really cool site I'm using called MyFitnessPal. There is even a free app that syncs to the web version so if I am out eating somewhere and enter my food, it's updated on my site as well! I pretty much love it already. Some foods aren't in there, but they have a HUGE database and if you have the pertinent information you can even add to it. Sometimes it's been a bit tricky when you eat out but I think there are ways around it once I get more familiar with it. I can gush about this in a separate post if you guys want to know more about it. (They also have a place to input physical activity and water intake, which usually motivates me to do both of those things). I also told her I've had quite the engaged audience since I started the study and she was pleased that I was relaying information to you guys...so thanks for your questions!! Technically she's not even supposed to be available to me through this particular study so it was really great of her to meet with me both times and also she told me if I have questions in the future, I am welcome to reach out to her. Have I mentioned lately that I really love the people involved with this study?
Bone Density Scan -- the good news is...my bone density is great! YAY!!! I was really happy to hear this because I don't really consume that much dairy since I am selectively lactose intolerant. Also, my granny had osteoporosis and so I'm paranoid of getting it. Also, since I had fractured my pelvis before I just assumed I was susceptible to having fragile bones. Thankfully that's the only bone I've broken but I think only a broken clavicle would have been more painful. LOL
I go tomorrow morning for my last meal challenge with Nick, so I'll make another post regarding how things go with that! I will be happy to share any information that you guys show interest in so just shout up if you have questions. : )
There are actually 2 new entries under the cut because they were able to input my current food log into the system while I was there on Wednesday! Included in this little bundle were some great breakfast recipes that I can also share with you guys if you are interested.
Goal:
~2039 Calories Daily (as estimated from the Harris Benedict Equation for Women) -- that's for you Charlie and mustangcandi
18% intake from protein
30% intake from fat
52% intake from carbohydrate
Now here are my numbers:
Week 1
1938 Calories
9.8% from protein
42.6% from fat
47.5% from carbohydrates
Week 2
1809 Calories
11.5% from protein
26.3% from fat
62.0% from carbohydrates
Week 3
1447 Calories
20.0% from protein
37.4% from fat
40.9% from carbohydrates
Week 4
1780 Calories
18.28% from protein
36.90% from fat
44.85% from carbohydrates
Week 5
1556 Calories
15.37% from protein
23.66% from fat
60.93% from carbohydrates
Week 6
1708 Calories
17.43% from protein
31.67% from fat
50.89% from carbohydrates
Week 7
1687 Calories
17.81% from protein
34.21% from fat
47.91% from carbohydrates