The premise is simple: you enter your postal code, number of household members, and any dietary restrictions (say, no porc or vegetarian).  Then, every week SOS Cuisine will send you a customized meal plan, grocery list, and “action plan,” taking into account not only your preferences but also what’s seasonal and on sale at your local supermarkets!  How cool is that!

I just signed up this week, and I’ve just gotten my first menu.  It is very nifty.

Oh, and did I mention that it’s free?

Cheers,
Julie

Starting today, I’ll be working the “late shift” at work on day a week (Thursdays), which runs from 12:00 to 8:30.  My question for anyone on a similar schedule is, when do you eat your meals?  I had breakfast around 8, and normally I’d have lunch around 1:30.  That seems too soon after getting in to work.  Do I have something small before I leave (around 11) and have a meal in the late afternoon?  Do I stick with my normal 1:30 and 7:00 meals and take two “lunch” breaks?  Or what?

Many thanks!
Julie

Does this mean that you don’t eat or drink anything in the evening after your 12 hours is up? I can manage the no eating bit but I do like to have a cup of coffee in the evening.

“Cocoa Beach™ granola is a sweet escape from the ordinary — seven whole grain clusters infused with natural cocoa and mixed with coconut and crunchy almonds for a heavenly retreat you’ll always come back to.”—Kashi web site

This is good stuff. I was coerced to try it by a funny review I spotted on the web. But it’s 230 calories per half-cup, not exactly low calorie, even though it’s got omega-3’s and fiber going for it. So I opted for a compromise, mixing it 1:2 with:

** Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs

“We think you’ll appreciate the distinctive taste and heartier texture of our puffs!”—Kashi web site

Utter nonsense. This stuff tastes like it’s something you’d pack delicate medical equipment in for shipping. Sure, it’s got good whole grains and is only 70 calories per cup… per dry tasteless cup.

The mix, however, is something palatable and worthwhile. I used a dot of fat free half and half. Made a custom ‘meal’ in DailyPlate for this combo.

Anyone else a breakfast mixologist?

So, what I’m thinking is breaking the day up into 3 sections and only allowing 500 calories per section. This way I will use my “extra” calories where they are needed and have a good breakfast and not “save” calories for a larger dinner or afternoon snack.

I’ve been doing this the last couple of days, and I feel more balanced. And if i want that splurge, I just have to keep it to under my 500 calorie limit in that section of the day.

My day is broke up like this
Section 1: breakfast, morning snack
Section 2: lunch, afternoon snack
Section 3: supper, evening snack

I don’t always have a morning or an evening snack.

What do you guys think? Does it make sense, or am I just better off sticking with my journal?

Bree

I have to admit I am not a fan of party-driven sales; they always create obligations to buy, often things we don’t really need, to ‘help out’ our friends. So I’m glad one can buy these online now. Here’s a photo of the translucent one:

http://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Crystalwave-Soup-Mug-Cosmos/dp/B0002LGQ8W/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_b

It has SO encouraged me to have fresh steamed veggies practically every day. I do also eat the veggies raw, but I find that the hot, crisp-tender ones feel more like a substantial home cooked meal to me. I’m going to order a few of these as litttle gifties for friends who are trying to eat healthier. Oh, and they’re also great for heating soup.

Pass on your best tips and Ideas so we can pass on all the stuff Scott has taught us.