So I am heading back toward being a pescatarian.....

So, I have been heading this way unconsciously, but an FB post by a favorite Hautemama really got me thinking about what I have actually been eating etc... and I've noticed that while on occasion I will want good steak, I am good and sick of chicken, and I already don't eat pork. I find that I FEEL my best when I eat less meat.

The last time I had given up everything except seafood aside, I a) was supa-dupa-fly and b) had to end it during law school because I found a diet of french fries and tuna-fish wasn't really working for me.... I was eating like crap and have a really hard time keeping my protein up, so I was TIRED, and since I was signing promissory notes, I couldn't stick to my eating plan at the expense of my edumacation!

Fast forward 12 years and I think I have found some really yummy options that may make this much easier for me this time around. Non-meat protein options abound, but some of them can give you, as B would say "gases"! But I have found some options that seem to keep me gastrointestinally peaceful....

1. 1MIX Protein drinks @ Whole Foods. In a word YUM! About 15 grams of protein a serving with only 240 calories. Great with breakfast, or on the way to the gym for a good workout, or given my latest obsession, a kickin' Zumba class! Several yummy flavors. Hey I just discovered Vitamin Shoppe on line has 4 packs.

2. Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Latte, Mocha Cappuccino, Purely Chocolate & Chai Tea Latte. Also yummy, although a bit more protein and a bit more calories per bottle (about 19 gr protein, 375 calories) Just yummy. I tend to get mine at Whole Foods, but my local Treasure Island has them as well.

3. Isopure - Fruit Punch. So these come in several flavors, but I like the Fruit punch, and these give you a whopping 40 gr of protein (equal to 2 chicken breasts) in one 160 cal bottle. One of these over ice with a salad is a complete meal! I buy this by the case from Vitamin Shoppe. If I have a salad with shrimp, a half bottle does the trick.

4. I have these other protein "shots" that quite honestly taste kinda gross (overly sweet) but they are 42gr of protein in about 4 oz. I have been known to drink half of one and grab a salad, especially when its hot and I don't feel like eating much. I'll post the name late... it escapes me.

5. Not a big fan of protein shakes - usually too gritty, but the Trader Joe's private label is not so bad. I also have some samples of an egg white protein shake mix. I'll post when I try them. So...we'll see. I am not, however, swearing off Harp's on the grill barbecue boneless chicken thighs, or the right to have an occasional steak, but I think I am going back to the fish.....

Naomi Campbell Accused of Losing Temper Again - NYTimes.com

Naomi Campbell Accused of Losing Temper Again - NYTimes.com


Naomi, Naomi, Naomi .... still hitting folk who won't turn around and kick your ass....

Desiree Rogers may have improved Washington's look. Washington may not have noticed. - washingtonpost.com

Letting the Des thing go after this, but I can't for the life of me understand why people go to the FASHION Column, and then complain that fashion has no value, is dumb etc... if you don't dig fashion, skip the Style section, damn.....


Desiree Rogers may have improved Washington's look. Washington may not have noticed. - washingtonpost.com