SmarterFitter Daily

This is my attempt to keep a daily food and fitness diary. This isn't Pulitzer-winning writing; these are spontaneous, often hastily written rambles of what I eat, do and learn in my ongoing effort to feel awesome all the time. It may not always be pretty, but at least it's honest. You can find more stories and recipes at SmarterFitter.com.

Chana Dal with Spinach

Channa Dal

Adapted from this simple dal recipe, using chana dal (split chickpeas) instead of lentils and a couple whole fresh tomatoes instead of tinned tomatoes. I also blended up some of the chickpeas after they cooked to make a sort of gravy.

 

Chermoula aubergine with yogurt and bulgar

Chermoula aubergine with yogurt and bulgar

Round two of Ottolenghi's recipe, with added chickpeas. Basically the ultimate in lunch leftovers.

Day 96

Sourdough buckwheat pancakes with Apple Blackberry Compote

Salad with chickpeas, roast beatroot, cumin and feta

Open face omelet concept

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Energy in:

  • BreakfastSourdough Buckwheat Pancakes with blackberry apple compote, yogurt and walnuts; decaf coffee to drink
  • Lunch: Salad with roasted beetroot, chickpeas, toasted cumin seeds, feta and cilantro
  • Snack: Banana protein smoothie
  • Dinner: A sort of open-faced omlelet with broccoli, yello pepper, red onion, tomato, herbs de provance, parmesan - this is what you do when you want your omelet with more veggies than the egg will permit. Served with sourdough toast and avocado as usual.
  • Dessert: Pear, yogurt and chamomile & vanilla tea.

Energy out:
  • A bit of running but left ankle was sore. A lot of free weights and giving my knee a push with some squats. Fairly sore as a result.
  • Foraging: In lieu of my usual stroll, I spent a fair bit of time picking crab apples and sloe for a guy in London. Not only is he paying me, but these goods will be used by a top tier chef in London. I like the sound of that.   

Day 89

Porridge & Pear

Fagioli all Uccelletto with cavolo nero

Grilled mackerel with coleslaw

Day 87

In the mood for scrambled eggs

Fagioli all Uccelletto with cavolo nero

Grilled mackerel with fennel slaw

Day 85

DIY toasted muesli

Lunch for the awesome

TLT(A)