Even though I’m bringing back the “What I Ate Yesterday” segments of the podcast (by popular demand), you guys feel these “What I Ate Wednesday” posts are helpful so I want to make sure to fit them in more often!
During the summer I had gotten away from bulletproof coffee in favor of cold brew just because I preferred cold coffee in the am. But, now that the weather is chilly, bulletproof is back! I spiced it up a bit this morning with raw cacao powder and a raw egg yolk. No, you can’t taste the egg. (If you have questions about BP coffee or MCT oil, I’ve written or podcasted about it here, here and here).
I worked out around 8:30AM and today’s rowing & airdyne work totally kicked my tail. It took me a while to feel like eating after that. When I was ready, I wanted to keep it simple since I was in my full work-swing. I stuffed half an avocado with about a half cup of kimchee. Kimchee (sometimes spelled kimchi) is wonderful for bacterial balance and I happen to think it tastes great, too! Gotta eat those foods I love that love me back! Another reason I like kimchee is because I try to ensure that I eat some of my cruciferous veggies raw each day.
Without totally geeking out (though I love that), cruciferous veggies have a super powerful component called isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are cellular super-heroes and they are formed by an enzyme called myrosinase. Unfortunately, the myrosinase activity can be significantly reduced during the cooking process. Since I knew I would be cooking my brussels sprouts at dinner, I wanted to fit in some kimchee during the day.
One of the other ways I enjoy my veggies raw is my favorite fat loss brunch – my massive bowl of cabbage, eggs, bacon & avocado.
If you feel like diving into why cruciferous veggies rock for health & fat loss, you can read more about it here.
I started dinner earlier than normal & it was a pretty big meal! I had a big plate of brussels sprouts and a bowl of my homemade chicken bone broth. I shared the benefits of bone broth & the recipe on the blog earlier this week so don’t miss that!
If I’m super hungry after dinner sometimes I’ll have a handful of walnuts or a spoonful of almond butter but more often than not I remind myself that my body doesn’t need more fuel & sip on hot tea and get to bed early. For me, sleep is magical. Like a unicorn, but way better. 😉
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Hey, Elizabeth –
I’ve been a big fan of bulletproof coffee since you introduced it to me via your podcast. I’ve made my own modifications that work for my body and tastes. Since I generally like some kind of cream in my coffee, I add a little heavy cream, dial back the amounts of grass fed butter and MCT oil or coconut oil. This morning I tried the egg yolk for the first time – and to my surprise — it tastes no different! I’m going to keep this little addition every now and then.
Just wanted to say thank you for all that you do. I’ve gotten a little behind on podcasts and blogposts since I started my new role at my job but I’m rocking 2016 — down 12 pounds and doing crossfit 3 days a week and walking the other 4 (some days it feels like crawling after those workouts!!)
You ROCK!!
Hi Dave! Yeah, I was super nervous about adding the egg but it didn’t change the flavor at all! Glad you liked it! Congrats on your AMAZING progress!!! That’s fantastic, especially when taking on more at work! Freakin’ fantastic! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the podcast. Please stay in touch & never hesitate to reach out if you have questions or suggestions! xo
Hi Elizabeth,
Do you make your own Kimchee? if so can you share a recipe?
Hi Lisa! Nope, I haven’t yet. There’s a local juice shop near me that sells wonderful kimchee. If I decide to try my own, I’ll absolutely let you guys know!
That’s all you eat in one day? It seems like very low calorie? I switched from calorie counting to a high fat, low carb diet and I have gained some weight, so I’m still trying to figure out how to trouble shoot.
Hey Stephanie! I’m with you – I’ve never been a calorie counter. I eat whole foods focusing on veggies first, then fat, then protein and I eat according to my hormonal biofeedback (things like energy, hunger, cravings & mood). I pay close attention to my results (waist & hip circumference) and workout performance. To answer your question “that’s all you eat in one day” – that’s all I ate on ONE day. If I’m hungry, I eat more. I’m a HUGE fan (and talk on most podcast episodes) about the importance of tracking. Not counting calories but writing down what you eat, how much, how it makes you feel and monitoring what happens to your body. Hope that makes sense. Just because this is what I ate on one day doesn’t mean it’s all I eat every day. At the end of most podcast episodes I share “what I ate yesterday”. But, I find that when I lead with veggies, then fat, then protein, I’m incredibly satisfied and my body responds well.
Hi! I am listening to the episode on golden rules for carbs and have been making my way through parts of your website. I was wondering what you suggest as I do intermittent fasting, workout, and then have my first meal around 11-12 pm. Forgive me if you have addressed this in a podcast episode (still getting through those too!), but is it okay to eat carbs at my first meal of the day? Even if it might be a few hours between my workout and my first meal? Thanks!
If your goal is fat loss, I definitely recommend carbs at night UNLESS your workout intensity or style requires them for recovery. This isn’t the case for the recreational athlete, but your body will tell you.