Not So Ethical
Hi kids.
I’m off work today because it’s election day here in NJ (and most other states too). Of course I will be voting, but more importantly, I get a whole day to take care of all that chit that needs done when planning a move.
- call Direct TV
- call media company
- call electric company
- go to the doctor
- vote
- go to the pharmacy
- pack boxes
*phew*
Already tired. Not really. I slept GREAT last night and have loads of energy to tackle this list.
I just finished up a lighter-than-normal lunch. I have realized, of late, that I need to lose a little weight. I have so many clothes in my closet that are a wee bit too tight. And by wee bit, I mean can’t-get-them-over-my-hips-tight.
Too much summer time drinking and parties I guess. :( So I’m back to using Sparkpeople to track my meals, as diligently as I can. I hope to stick with it and not burn out, like times before. Wish me luck.
Lunch!
- spinach salad
- carrot
- maters
- sprinkled goat cheese
- sprinkled chopped pecans
- drizzled with lite raspberry walnut dressing
- toasted slice of whole wheat ciabatta with TJs pumpkin butter
- water to drink
This meal clocks in at less than 200 caloires, if you can believe that! Please refer to the crossed out items on my list above to see what I did between Breks and Lunch.
Breks!
- toasted 2 think slices of whole wheat ciabatta
- 1 slightly over cooked poached egg (organic), sprinkled with red pepper flakes
- half a banana with Artisana pecan butter
- coffee
This meal clocks in at around 270 calories plus a few extra for the creamer in my coffee. I don’t plan to report nutritionals on each meal, but it is good for me to do right now, as I kick-start this new dedication to a smidge of a weight loss program.
Regarding the post name…
Dinner last night was amazeballs. But it wasn’t so ethical. I want to point this out because I don’t want y’all thinking I strive to be a perfect ethical eater. My goal in my ethical eating lifestyle is to simply do my best. Be aware of my choices regarding food sources, and make conscious decisions about them. So when I stopped at Shop Rite last night to pick up this garlic shrimp at their shrimp bar, I was fully aware of the fact that these shrimp aren’t coming from sustainable fisheries. It makes me sad. And I probably shouldn’t have bought them. But at least I’m aware. And please know that I have written to Shop Rite in encouragement of providing shoppers with sustainable fisheries food options!
Anyway, enough of all that.
- homemade vodka sauce liberally sprinkled with red pepper flakes
- garlic shrimp
- sautéed mushrooms
- steamed peas
- garlic whole wheat ciabatta toast
- spinach salad
- small pour of Robert Mondavi sauvignon blanc
After fully enjoying every morsel of this fabulous meal, I decided it was time to recommit to a smidge healthier eating platform. My waistline will be thanking me. 
OK. I have to jet to the doctor now, and then VOTE!
Ciao.
Er
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November 3rd, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Mama Pea says:Don’t beat yourself up over those shrimpies and a little splurge! You always have such a fantastic balance in your life…I wouldn’t mess with that!!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:39 PM
brandi says:I think you’re fab the way you are, but good luck with it and everything else with the move! You can get it done
I would like that breakfast, please!
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:28 PM
katecooks says:yay for election day and NJ teacher’s conventions…the reason why my mommy can visit me this week! good luck with the healthy eating. i know that it can be frustrating when your clothes start getting a little tight, even though you look fantastic! sometimes just little things can really add up
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Lindsay says:I think you look fab just the way you are! Good luck making the changes you want! It’s so frustrating to have clothes even a smidge too tight!
That garlic toast looks amazing!
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:31 PM
janetha says:mmm the meal looks epic. and good luck with your list! moving is a pain in the arse!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:11 PM
coco says:I love your lunch salad, so colorful!
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Kara says:That garlic whole wheat ciabatta toast looks fantastic!!
I hear you on the closet full of too-tight stuff; I’m a good 12-15 lbs. away from fitting into most of my fave stuff :-/
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Lynn (The Actors Diet) says:i grew up near shop rite too - not surprised they don’t have great choices, from what i remember…
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Lauren says:Nah, you are crazy! Cutting back on calories so drastically is not necessarily the answer. Trust me girl, you are HOT and even if you do feel that there may be a tiny bit more love on those handles, it only adds to your gorgeous features.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Christina says:That lunch looks delicious! Salads are seriously the best and most filling low calorie meals.
Mmm pecan butter. I’ve been wanting to try that for so long but don’t have the money to splurge yet. Is it as good as it sounds?
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 PM
kay (eating machine) says:don’t stress about the shrimp-i think if you eat ethically as much as you can (and your budget allows) it’s ok to have some not so great times… and if you tell people about it (like you’re doing on this blog!) that helps it spread to other people, making an even bigger difference.
its about doing the best you can, not perfection
November 4th, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Lara (Thinspired) says:Looks like a wonderful salad meal—I love rounding off a big salad with a nice piece of bread
Good luck with dropping the few extra lbs. I know you will do it in a sensible way
November 4th, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Holly says:perfection is overrated. as long as we strive and continue to try, it’s all good
ummm yum on everything you ate today. salad, pasta, ciabatta…love it! now going to catch up on all the wedding fun!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:16 PM
sue says:good luck with the weight loss and i love the pictures from your sister’s wedding!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Katy says:I second…and third…and so on, what everyone else said! I buy organic, local, sustainable food when I can, and when I can’t — I shrug it off. Every little bit counts.
And good luck on the weight loss — I’m in the same boat and would love to be able to get my pants back over my hips by the holidays!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Madeline (GreensAndJeans) says:There is nothing quite like a giant salad! Moving is among my least favorite things to do- best of luck!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Emily @ The Experimentarian says:Erin–you will be hot no matter what! Don’t let it stress you out. But I wish you luck in getting comfortable again. xoxo
November 10th, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Marianne says:I totally thought that was melty cheese, not pumpkin butter, on the ciabatta with lunch. Probably because I love cheese.
I can understand it would be frustrating to have your clothes not fitting well, but a lunch of 200 calories seems on the low side? Mind you, I don’t know if you also snack on things that aren’t shown on the blog, but if all your meals were in the 200 - 300 calorie range, you just wouldn’t be getting enough calories to fuel your body’s basic processes. Do what feels right for you, for sure, but make sure your body has the energy it needs to perform