Day two and going strong!! I really couldn't (or rather wouldn't) do this without you!! Knowing there are others who are trying and cheering really motivates me to make good choices. I sound kind of like an alcoholic; and in some ways, I am a food addict. I have definitely been guilty of feeding my feelings at times. So, I guess what I'm really saying is, thanks for being my sponsors!
I didn't get to the gym today thanks to two eye appointments for my 3 yr olds (I hate it when they dilate them, it just takes FOREVER). But no worries, I already have my nursery time reserved for a two hour butting kicking tomorrow, Thursday and Friday!
I just realized my heart rate monitor is dead, so I'll need to order a new one soon. It's my favorite way to keep track of just how hard I work during my workout.
Here's what I was up to today:
BMR CALC: 1760-1,199= 561 Calorie Deficit Today (3,500 cals = 1 Lb) but I will be having some kind of 50-100 cal snack tonight. I'll probably grab a cup or two of my favorite smart pop popcorn or some veg without dressing.
Eating out, not eating up!:
This is one of my favorite tips. When you eat out and there's no calorie info (not usually an issue for our CA friends) remove what you know is calorie expensive. In Utah, we have this amazing and diet murdering restaurant called Cafe Rio. However, instead of ordering a big 'ol buritto or calorie heavy salad (they are tasty though) I order the Chicken Tortilla soup. Clear broth soups are always a safe bet. Then instead of adding the tortilla chips, I ask for extra pico and cilantro. Roughage is filling, but not calorie expensive. I also ask for the cheese to be put on the side so I can add one teaspoon (all I need to enjoy the flavor) instead of the 1/4 cup and 150 calories it would add. I also nix the tortilla that comes on the side before they give it to me (if they give it to me, I have some feeling of obligation to eat it). When I'm all done, instead of 500 calories of cheesy, chip stuffed soup, I have a light and very healthy, and very satisfying soup. I've learned over the years to modify before it ever gets to me. Katie is a pro at ordering wisely. She and I have mastered the whole look it up before you go thing. Hopefully, Utah will get with the program soon and start requiring nutritional info soon!
Keep up the awesome work and blogging everyone!! It's so great to hear how well everyone is doing. You may be wondering about the tickers. To update, just click on it and then enter your password (see Katie for what yours is) update and viola! Suddenly, your awesome work gets demarcated on the blog!
Until tomorrow!
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