So, my “I don’t care about dieting” phase didn’t last very long… Now I’m more determined than ever to lose the rest of this darn weight! However, it’s more for health reasons than anything else.
Since yesterday I have been writing down absolutely everything I eat and am doing four 350-calorie meals per day, with the first two meals of the day focusing on healthy fiber-filled whole grains and fruit, and the last two meals protein and veggies. Here’s today’s menu:
Breakfast- Very small bowl of post shredded wheat, 1 can iced coffee – 300
Lunch- 1 serving of organic whole wheat pasta w/cheese sauce, 1 nondairy ice bar – 300
Meal 3- 5 oz grilled chicken breast (235 cals), low sodium organic tomato soup (110), Brussels sprouts (50) – 395
Meal 4 – Large mixed spinach/romaine salad w/ff dressing, 1 ounce of sharp cheddar, omelet w red peppers/mushrooms – 260
Before bed – one serving of handful of raw sunflower seeds- 160
Total: 1415
Some of the calorie totals might seem incorrect, but I made sure to measure everything out precisely!
Also, I walked along the river for about a half hour today… it was so beautiful out this afternoon.
It has occurred to me that the only way I will ever permanently lose weight is to do it gradually, so my goals are to exercise at least 30 minutes for five days a week, plus stick to 1200-1500 calories per day. 1500 calories with exercise will allow me to lose at least one pound per week (if not more), and although that is such a tiny amount, it will add up over time, and that is what’s important. My “drastic” plans never last more than a few days, and my body always overcompensates by making me extremely hungry, therefore, I usually gain the weight back.
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