Thursday's All-Inclusive Sum Up:

I noticed a considerable difference in my diet, particularly after I had the turkey sandwich for lunch. :) I felt incredibly engaged and felt my energy was focused. I did manage to get 6 hours of sleep last night so that extra hour, for me, makes a huge difference. So I love food. :) I sacrificed (but am ok with it) mayo on my sandwich, cookies at the cookie bar, pita at the pita bar, a longer workout on the treadmill. I'm noticing how to control my sugar and salt intake.

Meal 1: 8:10am

Large tea with 1% milk, hazelnut flavoring and three sugars

I'm going to start bringing my tea to work to have the non-fat and zero calorie sweetener. You will be proud of me soon.

Meal 2: 9:30am

1 cup of Irish Oatmeal with 1 pkg of zero calorie sweetener

This actually sustained as a solid breakfast. Great way to start the day.

Meal 3: 12:00pm

1 can of Fanta Zero. Turkey sandwich on whole wheat with muenster cheese, lettuce tomato and spicy mustard. Romaine and mixed lettuce side salad with broccoli, corn, carrots, cranberries and a tsp of olive oil and vinegar.

My trainer also loved this combo. I felt so much energy after having the turkey sandwich and substituting mustard for mayo.

Meal 4: 2:40pm

1 Quart of water. Greek yogurt with strawberries
(2% - lowfat). 1 orange

This is the last of the 2%. I've purchased a bunch of the fat free greek yogurt which now that it's not a huge fad, is much more affordable price wise. Also, I was thirsty. :)

Meal 5: 5:00pm

Two Dark Chocolate and Oat Granola Bar

I thought this was a good snack but was advised it was still a sugary treat. Though one or two single pieces of dark chocolate and some nuts would be a better choice.

Meal 6: 8:00pm

1 small bottle of diet pepsi, 2 protein soy dogs in (1) 100 calorie tortilla, 1 can of green beans flavored with chili powder and tumerac, (5) zero transfat cheesy poofs. :) (1) 90 calorie fiber filled chocolate bar for dessert.

Trainer was also very happy with this meal except for the chocolate bar as the sugar adds up.


Today's Workout Summary:

20 min. on treadmill running/fast paced walking (burned 113 calories)

100 crunches @ 30 lb weights

3 sets of 10 calf extensions @ 50 lbs

Rowing Machine - 3 sets of 10 @ 40 lbs

Incidentally, if you haven't played the Fish game on the rowing machine, it's awesome! I think I scored a 780 today.