Well,it's been an interesting day. A lot of personal stuff that has added a new layer of temporary stress onto my life, but surprising to say that food hasn't been the homing beacon that I'm used to. It did cross my mind today to just skip out on the lunch I packed and bury it all in a greasy cheeseburger, but I was able to stay focused on my goals.
Like I said, I'm an emotional eater so when things are stressful, it makes me venerable. But in the past, I didn't have a structured system to protect me when I was at my weakest like I have created now so old actions are now reviewed under the lens of making a sound decision. It's one thing to cheat on yourself, it's a whole different story to cheat on everyone!
Eating yesterday went pretty darn well. No real issues to report other than I got hungry late last night and that my stomach is still wondering where all of the junk it's used to processing has gone. It may decide to revolt on my later, but I'll just deal with it when (and if) it happens.
Here's Wednesday's recap:
Breakfast:
Kashi Cinnamon Harvest Cereal with Skim Milk (300 cal)
Coffee with sugar free creamer and Splenda (50 cal)
Snack:
Just water
Lunch:
Lean Cuisine Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (290 cal)
String Cheese (60 cal)
Side Salad with fat free Italian Dressing (75 cal)
1 12 oz Diet Pepsi
Water
Snack:
Fiber One protein bar (150 cal)
32 oz water
Dinner:
Salmon with lemon pepper seasoning (190 cal)
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain mushroom rice pilaf (190 cal)
3 small carrot sticks with 1 TBSP Ranch dipping (70 cal)
Cooked green beans (40 cal)
1 glass water
1 glass Crystal Light Lemonade
Snack:
1/2 cup popcorn (30 cal)
water
Total calories for the day is 1445!
I do feel pretty good but deciphering hunger vs. thirst is a bit of a new mystery. I haven't been a very good water drinker before this and now I'm not really sure where that line is drawn. I'm erring on the side of just being thirsty.
No exercise yet - a lot of great advice about different programs or training to undertake. I'm wanting to get through this first month before I commit to the next big step.
I'm very impressed with food log and everything! Way to go! I am on day four of clean, healthy eating and am looking forward to when it just comes naturally and isn't such a chore!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteOh...the salmon sounds so good... (and Kashi rocks...I could eat it for every meal!).
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. Logging food is huge for me...it makes you think twice before you grab for something out of habit, boredom, or - like you mentioned - stress. This is a rock-solid start. You should be proud of yourself.
It will revolt...trust me! It sucks but it is well worth it!
ReplyDelete@ Maher's - Thanks! I'm hoping that the day will come soon without having to write everything down. But until that habit is set, I've got to do it.
ReplyDelete@ Hilary- It was pretty good. My wife prepared it on a soaked cedar plank in the oven. Very tender and tasty (and I'm not really a fish guy). Thanks for the kudos!
ReplyDelete@ Shannon - yeah, there are times when breaking down doesn't seem all that bad of a thing to do. But I'm liking how I'm feeling already. Mainly from that I don't feel so bloated in the last few days. Amazing. Thanks for posting!
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