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Day 72, and it's been a pretty good weekend. I went back home to California and did an early birthday celebration with the parents, my sister and brother in law, and my two lovely and absolutely adorable nieces. I stayed under calories, but it certainly didn't help that there was a lot of Starbucks involved and I wasn't able to hit the gym. I need to hit it hard this week so I can actually not count calories on my birthday dinner.
Counting calories is exhausting, I have to say. I'd like just one meal to not care. But, I do care! I sit and calculate in my head if I don't already know. It's like a math game; what can I eat that will be healthy and fill me up the most for the smaller number of calories/sodium and is high in good fat/protein/fiber? Man, it's a challenge.
This weekend was full of driving, it was exhausting! 5 1/2 hours each way. I consider it exercise, haha. I was able to hit the gym today, and it felt great. The treadmill has become my friend, even if I can't run like the crazy woman next to me. I'll get there. I've already noticed a huge difference in the strength of my legs and lungs from starting to jog the last three weeks or so. I like how this is going.
I clocked in at 232 this morning. My dad, who is dieting and getting back into nutrition and fitness as well, told me that I can expect a drop after a cheat meal because it bumps up your body's metabolism a bit. Not bad at all. I hope it will stay low for this week's official weigh in.
Diet Calendar Entries for 12 March 2012:
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1123 kcal
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Fat: 31.45g | Prot: 69.50g | Carb: 149.92g.
Breakfast: Tapatio, Ketchup, Whipped Cream Cheese, Oroweat sandwich thins, Egg White, Omega-3 All Natural Eggs, Milk (Nonfat). Lunch: Original Crust CA Veggie Pizza Slice (large), Original Crust Pepperoni Slice (Large). Dinner: Reduced Sodium Black Beans, Smart & Delicious 100 Calorie Tortillas, Grilled Chicken (Skin Not Eaten), Taco Sauce, Light Sour Cream. Snacks/Other: Snack pack Pudding, Pop Up Bowl - Smart Pop. more...
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2924 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 20 minutes, Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 12 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 10 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 18 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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