Chamois Time (In Spin Mode) and Food?

Put my chamois in the saddle tonight for 1:30 on the trainer. Funny thing was I was looking forward to this all day. Nice to have my legs going in circles rather that up and down on the Stairway to Nowhere. There will be enough of that in the coming days since the weather is looking very, how can I say this politely... shity.

Adam over at Epic Rides has put the "Watcha Eatin'" call out to his readers. I posted over there but didn't want to hog up the comments box.

I dig this topic, since I love food, healthy white trash cooking, and finding foods that help me perform well and maintain my manly figure (that's a joke of course).

Here's my low down:

BREAKFASTS:

Coffee of course. Fried egg whites, with low fat u.s. cheese, a slice or two of Healthy Choice Ham for some taste, dash o' salt/pepper and some whole wheat toast with spritz butter.

Or some whole wheat/grain cereal, or granola with fruit, skim milk and a scoop of GNC Vanilla Soy Protein 95®. I also dig whole wheat toast with low fat peanut butter, and honey or jelly and a cup of low fat yogurt.

I'm also pretty into smoothies with bananas, Soy Protein, skim milk, fruits, PB, etc.

A.M. SNACK:

Usually one item from the following list:
• Granola bar,
• Cup of Yogurt,
• PBJ or PB-Honey on whole wheat bread
• Nutra Grain Cereal Bar
• Granny Smith Apple (even though they rip my colon up)

LUNCH:

Lunch is usually a condensed version of the the night befores dinner (also known as "left-overs") if none are around I might go with turkey, spinach, and low fat cheese on wheat- with a no fat salad dressing instead of mayo. Usualy have a small bag of pretzels with it too. . Sometimes I go take a Lean Cuisine but also pack some extra frozen vegetables like peas or carrots to add more fiber and nutrition to it.

P.M. SNACK:

Usually one item from the following list:
• Small Bag of Pretzels
• Granola Bar,
• Cup of Yogurt
• Balance Bar
• Nutra Grain Cereal Bar
• Fruit- raisins, figs, strawberries, apples, etc., etc.,
• Serving or two of Peanuts, almonds or mixed nuts. Beware though,
high in calories and fat even though it mostly unsaturated "good fat"


DINNER:

Some of my standards are low(er) fat Mexican and Italian Faves. Some of the stuff I utilize most often for various dinners are:

• Boneless Chicken Breasts, for fajita bake, fajitas, sandwiches, baked or grilled NEVER fried.
• Turkey Sausage (usualy Hot Italian for pasta bakes, or cut ground added to red sauce pasta for spice)
• Lean Ground Meat in moderation. (look for 85% lean or better ground chuck, round, etc.)
• Potatoes (cubed for my special baked oven fries, baked, etc. NEVER fried.
• Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Chili Beans, for my special "Dutch Oven" trick.
• Diced Tomatoes. Reg., with Garlic, or Green chilis for Mexican.
• Salsa HOT or a hot Medium. Mild... why bother? Next you'll want a lite beer. YUK!
• Fresh garlic, onions, green/red peppers, broccoli, SPINACH (for sanchwiches, pestos, pasta bakes)
• Albacore Tuna (in water) with low fat mayo/salad dressing, for tuna salad sandwiches
• Bags and bags of Whole Wheat Pasta. I've been hording my favorite brand. It's "spongeworthy"
• Low fat or no fat Mexican or Mozerella cheese (usully for pasta bakes, pestos, and Italian dishes)

This was probably WAY more info than anybody cared to read about. Maybe I'm bored. or maybe I just like food too much. Just remember this-

• Learn to cook your own meals, or be a slave to your cooks tastes or bad habits.
• Learn to read lables. Look for high fiber, low saturated fat, high protein, carbs, etc.
• Not all fat is bad. i.e. Olive Oils, nuts, etc.
• Carbohydrates still RULE for athletes and that rocks, 'cause I dig'em the most.
• All work and no play sucks. Treat yourself to some pizza, beer etc. one in a while or go nutz.

Now go cook something then ride your bike or vice versa.

Later.