Alright...Round 2. I know this logging my eating is important so I am making a committment right here, right now to keep this journal up - no matter how much of a pain it is! Fresh start...
Thursday, September 2nd:
8 a.m. 1/2 peanut butter sandwich 180 calories
2 p.m. Ham & cheese wrap on wheat tortilla 210 calories
Pear 80 calories
Dr. Pepper 200 calories
4 p.m. Cheese & crackers 320 calories
7 p.m. Chicken 200 calories
Salad w/ 1 tbsp dressing 40 calories
2 small rolls w/butter 250 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1480 calories
I'm blaming that mouse for causing me to give in to the need for a Dr. Pepper today!
Wednesday, September 1st:
9 a.m. Canteloupe 100 calories
12 pm Protein Shake w/ banana 250 calories
2 p.m. String Cheese 80 calories
Ritz Crackers 140 calories
5 p.m. Trail mix 300 calories - but I take out the M&M's & cashews
11 p.m. Pizza 350 calories
TOTAL CALORIES 1320 calories
Not really a stellar day for me...Getting back into the swing of school and fitting things in, it seems I've been forgetting about food til the last minute and not making the best choices...
Tuesday, August 31st:
Missed breakfast : (
12 p.m. - Subway turkey & ham sandwich 350 calories
Baked lays 140 calories
2 p.m. Trail mix 300 calories
4 p.m. Beef jerky 140 calories
6 p.m. Spagetti w/ meat sauce 350 calories
French bread w/ butter 200 calories
9 p.m. Beef jerky 140 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1620 Calories
Monday, August 30th:
9 a.m Protein shake with banana 250 calories
12 p.m. Yogurt with granola 300 calories
2 p.m. Trail mix 300 calories
4 p.m. Peanut butter & crackers 400 calories
7 p.m. Chinese food a zillion calories
Total calories a zillion calories + 1250
Seriously. Why do I do this to myself. Why do I put making dinner off til the last minute and give in to buying delicious, high caloried, not good for you, take-out Chinese food. Mmmmm. It was so gooood. :) I'll be better tomorrow!
Okay - this food journal is a hot mess but it will suffice. I apologize for not having a pretty chart or excel spreadsheet but it works... And I realize I'm not the best eater so be gentle with your comments. It's a work in progress as always...
Day 6: Sunday, August 15
10 a.m. Protein Shake with half a banana 250 calories
1 p.m. Salad with berries 100 calories
dressing 50 calories
lemonade 50 calories
4 to 6 p.m. Goldfish crackers 150 calories
Swedish fish 300 calories
7 p.m. Dutch oven chicken & potatoes 400 calories (best guess)
salad with berries 100 calories
dressing 50 calories
roll 100 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1550
We spent the afternoon and evening up at a lake with some friends. We had a great day and I couldn't resist the treats around me. I didn't go crazy but definitely went outside my eating guidelines... What's a girl to do... :) I'll buckle down this week!
Day 5: Saturday, August 14
7 a.m. 1/2 pb sandwich 170 calories
10 a.m. Protein shake with 1/2 banana 250 calories
6 p.m. Chicken Enchilada 500 calories(best guess)
Cherry Coke 200 calories
Chips and Salsa 200 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1320
Fell off the soda wagon today. We went out with friends for dinner and couldn't resist drinking half of my husband's cherry coke. This was also my 12 mile run day so I justified. :) I searched for restaurant chicken enchilada calories and this was about the median. I only ate 3/4 of one so I'm thinking it's about right. It was way good!
Day 4: Friday, August 13
9 a.m. Protein shake with 1/2 banana 250 calories
12 p.m. Yogurt with granola 350 calories
6 p.m. 2 svgs french baguette 300 calories
2 cups mixed fruit 200 calories
String cheese 300 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1400
Not a good eating day for me. I tried to redeem myself at dinner. I was getting my hair done that afternoon - the works - so I was gone for 3 hours and then went to a movie after, so that was the best I could do.
Day 3: Thursday, August 12
8 a.m. 1/2 pb sandwich 170 calories
12 p.m. Chicken 130 calories
1/2 apple 40 calories
2 p.m. 1 cup watermelon 50 calories
4 p.m. Protein shake with 1/2 banana 250 calories
6 p.m. apple 80 calories
7 p.m. 2 hamburger patties 360 calories
broccoli 30 calories
9 p.m. 1/2 Blender Bottle smoothie 150 calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 1260
Pretty good day actually. Could have done without the smoothie so late but it was a fun treat!
Day 2: Wednesday, August 11
So here it is:
10 a.m. Protein Shake with half a banana 250 calories
12:30 p.m. Ham sandwich on wheat 260 calories
apple 80 calories
blue tortilla chips 140 calories
4:15 p.m. Greek yogurt 130 calories
Granola 120 calories
5:30 p.m. Beef Jerky 80 calories
6:30 p.m. 2 C Romaine salad 40 calories
2 tbsp dressing 40 calories
1 serving chicken 130 calories
Total Calories: 1270
A little better than yesterday. Can't be perfect all at once! It's crazy to be so aware of everything that goes into your mouth...
Day 1: Tuesday, August 10
So I put the challenge out and I am already a miserable example of healthy eating. But we're here to be honest, see what our mistakes are and figure out how to be better. With that said, here's Tuesday's log...
7 a.m. - Half peanut-butter sandwich on white bread 85+90
1 p.m. - 2 cups cantaloupe 100 calories
1 medium peach 60 calories
2 servings beef jerky 150 calories
3:30 p.m. - Ham sandwich on wheat bread, only mustard, lettuce,
and pickle 180+60+5+15
Blue tortilla chips 150 calories
7:00 p.m. - 1/2 serving Digouno pepperoni pizza 170 calories
Total Calories: 1065
I know, I know. Pathetic. I promise I'll do better today!
