Day 9 brings more changes and more structure to meals. We start talking about protein (build muscle), fats (increases satiety), carbs (provides energy), and how they all have a place in your diet. These diet changes are for days 9-27.
**16oz of water before each meal**
Breakfast: Carb + Fat + Fruit + Protein
Snack: Protein + Fat
Lunch: Protein + Carb + Veggie
Snack: Protein + Fruit + Veggie
Dinner: Protein + Fat + Veggies
Snack: Protein + Fat
I'm going to have my hands full with this and it's going to take time to master. I notice it's heavy on protein and veggies.
How I did today:
I drank water at every meal, but didn't aim for 16oz before the meal.
Breakfast was eggs (protein), veggies, bacon (fat?? He he), plus oatmeal with brown sugar and cranberries.
I later had a piece of fruit for a snack.
Lunch was jambalaya (sausage plus rice and spices).
Afternoon snack was Greek yogurt and a piece of fruit.
Dinner was a protein bar, some cheese slices, and carrots. I was completely lazy today.
I indeed have work to do and its going to be rough. I wish I would've planned a bit better this weekend for this. Ahh well. I'll just try to fix one meal at a time until I master them all.
I feel a bit cranky. I tried to run outside this morning and only succeeded in overheating my dog. We didn't make it far and I realized that I'm going to have to get up super early, hit the gym, and then walk the dog. Sigh. I'm mad that I have to make a big overhaul to my schedule, but its either that or skip workouts. I can't skip anymore. I need that outlet! My sleep is going to suffer, but eventually I'll just pass out from being tired.
Gotta roll up them sleeves and get to work!
Just got caught up. You are amazing!! Ok now my revelations from last week.
ReplyDeleteFirst, the intern in our group convinced me into drinking black coffee! YES GIRL!! Yes you eventually acquire the taste and it has am amazing effect on me, it kills my taste buds so that I don't want to snack. It's great! I do decaf though, can't do the caffeine and it's a placebo effect for me to get energized. Something warm feels great to me I guess that's my equation. Second, I did 3 sessions of yoga last week and I felt awesome!!!! Even though it's a DVD, Tara Lee Air & Flow yoga voted best workout DVD for 2014 and it's only $10.99 on Amazon. It not only helped with my stress but I felt like I was doing a plank for twenty min!!!! So a little sore but my MIND felt better. My soul felt better and as a result. I made better choices. I only had 2 glasses of wine and 2 KY bourbon ales last week which is crazy cause I oh through a 1.5 liter of wine and maybe 2 4-packs!? Don't judge but my job is crazy. But with the black coffee and the yoga, I lost 4 pounds and didn't really follow any eating regime. I usually eat healthy and save my calories for my libations.
So keep it up! You continue to inspire me as I reinvent myself daily. We will wear our bracelets!! Onederland here we come!!!
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