So starting week 3 of the Fit42 challenge with having lost 3 pounds. I wish that number were higher for all the effort I have put into this. But it is a start. And I guess the change is noticeable. Someone told me today "You had two chins. Now you just have one. Keep up the good work." And we wonder why I have issues...
But thanks to the Fit42 Challenge, I am working on being more active and eating better. So here goes for today's digital food log. Breakfast was a Rice Squares cereal. I like this because it only has 2 grams of sugar. Why would I eat Special K which doesn't have all that much more flavor for 7 grams of sugar? Hey, Apple Jacks is something like 12.5 g of sugar. But at least I am learning to have the healthier alternative. So I opted for Rice Squares...
My mother and my sister wanted us to go out for lunch together today. So, of course, I thought ahead last night and looked up my nutrition information on the possibilities. I decided on Applebee's. I like that they have a PDF with ALL their food choices and the amounts of calories, carbs, fats, sodium, etc. It makes it much easier to choose. So I opted for the Asagio Peppercorn Steak. This way I know I was bad, but only moderately, bad not completely wicked. 390 Calories, 14 g of fat, 1520 mg of sodium, 26 g of Carbo, and 43 g of protein. I can work around this and yet enjoy.
So then it was off to Mom's house for a brief visit. Went through a few women's magazines that she had and stole some ideas for future healthy meals. But one interesting thing we saw was taking a slice of bread and making it into a fold over peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then taking that and making french toast out of it. Of course Mom has to make a full two slices of bread sandwich. (You are missing the point) But as we split it down the middle it will be the same thing. But I like this idea. Protein, sugar, and yummy a well balanced dish if you ask me. So of course I had to try a half. This will count towards part of my dinner.
And of course mom believes you need an afternoon snack. I agree; so I grabbed a string cheese. They are low fat and yet a good protein pick me up to keep me going through the rest of the afternoon. But of course as I am sitting there being good eating my cheese stick. What does my mother bring out? Kirkland Belgian Chocolate Cookies. Now here is where the Fit 42 has changed me. So what did I do? Dig in and eat six? Or push the entire tin away throwing a fit like a child? No, I grabbed my smartphone and googled the nutrition information. Serving size is 4 cookies for 170 calories. Okay so I can have two. Of course the longer the box sat in front of me the more attractive they appeared. So two became three. But still this is less than the full serving treat of 4 cookies. So after grabbing the third I snapped my photo for this log, put the lid on the box and pushed them quietly to the other end of the table. I would say I am making progress.
And after logging all my calories I am now aware of what my body has taken in and what it has produced. So to round out tonight's dinner is another Green Tea-Pomegranate and some of the left over chili in a rollup. And so now except for my water, today's eating has come to an end. I would say that I stayed on track even with eating out today. Let's see how I do tomorrow. Wonder if I will be packing a lunch for school or making a lunch here at the apartment? Snow expected but will it be a snowday? lol ;)
But thanks to the Fit42 Challenge, I am working on being more active and eating better. So here goes for today's digital food log. Breakfast was a Rice Squares cereal. I like this because it only has 2 grams of sugar. Why would I eat Special K which doesn't have all that much more flavor for 7 grams of sugar? Hey, Apple Jacks is something like 12.5 g of sugar. But at least I am learning to have the healthier alternative. So I opted for Rice Squares...
And of course mom believes you need an afternoon snack. I agree; so I grabbed a string cheese. They are low fat and yet a good protein pick me up to keep me going through the rest of the afternoon. But of course as I am sitting there being good eating my cheese stick. What does my mother bring out? Kirkland Belgian Chocolate Cookies. Now here is where the Fit 42 has changed me. So what did I do? Dig in and eat six? Or push the entire tin away throwing a fit like a child? No, I grabbed my smartphone and googled the nutrition information. Serving size is 4 cookies for 170 calories. Okay so I can have two. Of course the longer the box sat in front of me the more attractive they appeared. So two became three. But still this is less than the full serving treat of 4 cookies. So after grabbing the third I snapped my photo for this log, put the lid on the box and pushed them quietly to the other end of the table. I would say I am making progress.
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