Carole Shaw's Journal, 29 March 2012

I think I am getting the hang of this dieting. I had heard it before, but it is really true portion size makes a BIG difference. But thing I always thought before was that portions mattered most on the main dishes. But really for me its the calories I don't notice like the calories in a tsp vs. tbsp of butter. Makes a big difference throughout the day. I am recording everything, looking at how it adds up calorie wise and trimming the portions of the stuff that puts my counts over the top. I can choose salsa rather than sour cream on my taco salad. I can slice up 3 olives on my salad instead of having 6 whole olives. Spread around like that the flavor still comes through and I save half the calories!

Also after all I have heard about protein filling you up, I try to make sure I have some frequently. String cheese is a great snack to fight the hungry feeling.

Now my problem is that my body had different ideas. On the record it looks like I am consuming fewer calories than I am expending. BUT my body has decided not to reflect it. What's with that!!! I know we all go through it, but it is so discouraging. I have upped my daily calorie intake a bit to see if maybe I have a stalled metabolism.

I should go out and exercise, but the lovely weather from the weekend is a distant memory now. It is pouring outside. I can hear the wet tires on the roadway not far from where I work and see people walking by with their umbrellas out.

I need a buddy from Australia that I can go visit this time of year. :)


Diet Calendar Entries for 29 March 2012:
1063 kcal Fat: 52.76g | Prot: 49.60g | Carb: 103.51g.   Breakfast: half and half, bacon, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), scrambled eggs. Lunch: romaine, Blue Cheese Dressing, red onion, craisins, sunflower seeds, bacon, egg, feta cheese. Dinner: beef jerky, Wild Rice (Cooked), daves killer bread, peanut butter. Snacks/Other: hersheys syrup, carb smart vanilla, hard candy, banana. more...
1696 kcal Activities & Exercise: Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

     
 

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