There are few things more appreciated than oatmeal is to someone on a cutting diet 
But first, most importantly and excitingly, not only was today carb day, it was also measurement day with my trainer. And though I knew my weight hadn’t gone down too much, just ~0.5lb, my body fat did, and I am now at 9.6%!! I’m really excited to break that 10% barrier and it’s just SO nice and encouraging to see changes each week and know my hard work, and sometimes hunger, is paying off!
So now for the fun stuff.. Yay, it’s carb day! For the last 4 weeks I’ve been carb-cycling in order to cut body fat to prepare for my fitness competition in (now) 5 weeks. The first couple weeks weren’t too bad, but then the monotony and cravings started getting a lil more serious. To say the least, I greatly look forward to carb days! Currently my cycle is:
3 Days Low= 25-30g Carbs, 200g Protein, 1 tbsp coconut oil for added Fat on lifting days
1 Day Moderate= 125g Carbs, 200g Protein, no added fats
On low days I get most of my carbs from Spinach Bars and occasionally a 1/3c of Pumpkin for my Pumpkin Souffle. Moderate days, like today, I get to enjoy the good stuff! For me, like many of you, this means the pleasure of enjoying the amzingness that is OATMEAL! My other acceptable carbs of choice are Sweet Potato and Pumpkin. I’ll also let myself have the tastier protein powders that have a few carbs.
I was sooo looking forward to Breakfast this morning:
Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup Pumpkin
1/2 scoop BSN Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder
Pumpkin spice & Cinnamon
I’m looking forward to adding a lovely nut butter & chocolate post-competition season
My lovely breakfast.. with my beloved red coffee pot
Stack o' Pancakes
Snacks during school and between workouts weren’t quite as interesting. Just chicken breast and a couple protein pancakes I whipped up last night (these were more successful- used Cake Batter Protein Powder from All The Whey and added quite a bit of coconut extract).
But post workout, it was time for my next carby meal!
Cheesy Sweet Potato Tuna Mash
4oz Sweet Potato
2.5-5oz Tuna (depending on how much more protein I’m needing that day)
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (I go for the Lactaid brand)
Zap it in the microwave until the sweet potatoes are warm and the cheesy is just starting to get melty.. Yum yum
Not the prettiest thing.. but tasty for sure!
Finished up the day with a 2nd serving of oats and leftover Coho Salmon from last night.
Just got back from Michael’s, Target and Best Buy with some new toys I’ll explain (and you’ll see tomorrow)! Now for the best TV night, Grey’s Anatomy & Project Runway await.
No school, just work tomorrow for me. Do you have any fun Friday plans?
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Ok, my protein pancakes never turn out that pretty. I’m coming over for breakfast in the morning.
BTW, congrats on your BF…your plan is working it’s magic!
Thanks! And if nothing else comes of this I will be one expert protein pancake maker
Good luck with your contest, and congrats on a great blog. You seem like you are right on track and it’s also great to see you spread the word about a healthy lifestyle.