Meal Swap
The pasta is killing me. I’ve lost an appetite for it and somehow I’m getting tired of the ground beef… Yes, I know, something’s wrong with me. Still addicted to the moo juice, just not the moo meat. Also, I know that pasta causes a more full/bloated appearance. The occasional pasta meal is good, but I need to find something else for a while. The other good option is brown rice or sweet potatoes. Now, I’ve got a fantastic recipe for sweet potato casserole that is easy to portion out and best yet I find its good served cold so in a rush I don’t have to find something to heat it first. Unfortunately, it takes over an hour from start to finish by the time the potatoes are cut, boiled, etc. So its nice once in a while, but just takes some work. As for the rice, I don’t have a lot of good recipes with it. Especially since brown rice doesn’t keep as well. So, I have another idea. I’m contracting the services of a chef. His name Joe. Tokyo Joe.
Yes, I’m cheating and bringing in some "fast food" and resorting to stocking up on Tokyo Joe’s Oyako Bowl. Its nutritional profile actually isn’t bad at all in terms of macronutrient ratios. If I really need extra for bulk, like on a Leg day, I can go Big Size. Plus, at least I can fill up the punch cards for free ones quicker, too. So this will replace my beef/pasta meals on lifting days. Everything else will stay the same.
May 15, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Trader Joe’s has frozen Organic Brown Rice that heats up in 3 minutes that’s pretty darn perfect!! It’s portioned for 2 cups each serving, so one packet is good for one whole day for me… always a great thing since I manage to burn rice when I cook it.
May 15, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Have you thought about beans or lentils for carbs? I put them in everything… They might make you bloat too, though, if you’re not used to all that fiber!
May 16, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I’ve been using beans too. Mix it with ground turkey, lettuce, tomatoes and some cheddar cheese….taco salad! Ok, without the taco part but it’s pretty good.