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Friday at work I had some time to read my Biggest Loser diet book that I got a couple years ago. Based on their recomendations on how many servings of fruits/veggies, protein, and whole grains, I planned out a menu for the week (should be easy to stick with since Joel will be gone most of the week). Based on their recomendations, I have about 150-300 calories extra each day for healthy snacks like additional fruits or if I need to splurge on a sweet treat (or a nice cold acoholic beverage). It was much easier to make a shopping list knowing what I will eat for each meal all week. Bought most of my stuff at Sprouts today, have a few items that I know are less expensive at my regular grocery store to buy tonight. I did buy some new things, figured since I'll be cooking for 1 most of the week I will have time to experiment with new things, I'm most scared of substituting brown rice instead of white rice in a chicken dish I like. Normally not a fan of brown rice, but hopefully the spices in this dish will make it better!
Yesterday was a bad day as far as healthy eating is concerned. We woke up so late and dragged our feet so long that we didn't have breakfast and actually never made it to lunch until later in the afternoon. I had a nice salad at Quiznos though. Later I burned some calories playing at Katie's house with the kids! Again, we didn't end up eating dinner til late, but I tried the "under 550 calories" menu at applebees and surprised to find the meal I picked had nearly 400 calories according to their website (and mine may have had less since I did not have cheese on mine). I didn't intend for my day to include so few calories, but it did give me an excuse to drink a couple more beers than usual! All that and still fell below my usual 1500! Beer probably isn't the best way to get calories though. Today we still ate later in the day, but atleast got to include a small breakfast, even though it was fruit salad and didn't have any protein or grains. I was very happy on the scale today. Hoping a week of new, healthy meal planning, with the addition of a scale to keep better track of my portions will also help me come weigh-in time. Going to use this week to try to find time to get some excersize in also. No work on Tuesday and I work late tomorrow so I can get some in during the morning hours before it gets hot!
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1659 kcal
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Fat: 68.43g | Prot: 103.40g | Carbs: 166.67g.
Breakfast: Pineapple, Grapes, Strawberries, Frozen Cantaloupe (Balls). Lunch: California Turkey Sandwich. Dinner: Ranch Salad Dressing, Mixed Salad Greens, White Sweet Corn (Kernels On Cob, Frozen), Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Lowfat Peanut Butter Cup Frozen Yogurt, Chocolate Chip Cookie. more...
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