We're just gonna start over...

Goodies at work...tailgaiting at Jimmy Buffett...steak & shake at 1am... pool party get together at the house... candy pizza (twice), lots of margarita.  Yeah. Um... didn't write it down, and I'm not going to even try. I enjoyed it. It's over. Moving on!

I do realize at least though that, even as much as I enjoy my splurging during special occasions, it does physically make me feel like crap afterwards.  Bloated, constipated ... just crappy.  We all know the feeling. But it does help me during those non-special-occasion moments where I want something junky just because it sounds good, but have no way of justifying it.  I remind me self of that yucky feeling and know the regret that comes after a moment of weakness.  I have to decide if it's worth it or not.  And usually it's not. If it is worth it, great! Enjoy! Move on. 

I'm getting better though.  Even during those special occasions, I still don't do as bad as I used to. Still maybe worse than other people, yes. But I'm not other people, I'm me. 

Back at work tonight, and as much as I wanted to do a fast, I know that I cannot do that while I work. Mentally, it's just not happening. Fasts should be enjoyable (if you don't fast or understand the reasoning behind fasting, that probably sounds crazy to you, I know!), and if you struggle to make it thru your fast, and if feels like torture or punishment, then it's best to not fast. 

One more week and we leave for Kentucky to see my family and my little boy!  He doesn't sound like he is missing me too bad yet. :/ Glad he is having a good time tho!

Ok, time to study BodyPump. Have a great weekend all!!

Super fun weekend...totally worth the extra calories

My Saturday/Sunday eating (ahem...and drinking) was not good, health-wise, but I planned for it to not be good, so I'm ok with it.  Not often do I get a weekend off with no kids whatsoever, and boy did I love every minute of it (and every calorie)!  

Back on track today, feeling good after my 24-hour fast (boy I timed that well didn't I, right after my weekend that I'm off?!), and prepared for another few days of healthy eating (being in a bikini so often also is definitely keeping me motivated!) until I splurge again on Thursday.  BUFFETT!! Yay!  Not that I'm a big Buffett fan or anything, but an entire day of hanging out and drinking with some of my favorite people, (hopefully in the sunshine!), and enjoying life (and again, no kids)!

Kaleb did talk to me on the phone today. He's at Grandma's now, still not homesick. He's been gone a week now and still only talked to me on twice...and today he only talked because I told him I had something exciting to tell him. That we are going to get a dog! It's my friend Courtney's American Bulldog-Shar pei mix, and he is ADORABLE! She is moving to Alaska... Love the dog, but I will miss Courtney dearly! :( (Don't worry Court, we'll take care of Conan! And it means you must visit me every time you're home!)

Anywho, here's my food:


Friday
2am Greek Yogurt/berries/almonds
5am Cliff bar
(Sleep)
Kind bar, EAS Lean whey protein
6pm Panera Steak & Blue Cheese chopped salad
Mixed Fruit, Greek yogurt
Peppers, Hummus

Saturday
8am(PWO)- Ezekiel toast, pb, agave
*BodyPump, BodyCombat*
Muscle Milk Protein
12:30pm Grilled cheese w/Turkey,avocado
***The fun starts now***
(Pre-Indians game:)
1 Strawberry-rita
5:30pm - 2 brats, homemade chips w/ranch
Strawberry shortcake dessert
Vodka
1 beer
M&m's at the game...the BIG bag!
11pm? - Hot Box Pizza & cheese sticks

Sunday
9am(PWO)- Oatmeal, half apple, walnuts
EAS Lean Protein
*BodyCombat, CX Worx*
1pm - Hamburger patty (no bun), kettle chips
***The fun continues!***
On the boat: Vodka, captain morgan
3pm - Spinach artichoke dip & chips, fries w/ranch
6pm Strawberry shortcake, frozen margarita
Start fast 6pm

Monday
*Heavy Lift*: Squats (hit 200lbs today!!), Barbell overhead press, chin-ups, + Abs & 5-minute hover(fasted, BCAA's afterwards)
6pm (broke fast)- 2-egg omelette w/cheese & roast beef, 2 pieces ezekial toast w/homemade jam, OJ
10pm Kind bar
2am - Tilapia, couscous, veggies

Tata for now!

Happy First Day of Summer!

Thursday
12:30am broke fast (24 hrs)
Salmon, sweet potato w/cinnamon butter
Peppers & hummus
Grapes, pear
Small handful of TollHouse flatbread minis (tasty!)

7:30am Egg scramble (two scrambled eggs, black beans, bell peppers, onions, salsa), Ezekiel toast w/homemade jam, oj
(sleep)
Protein/berry shake, banana
Clif bar (pwo)
*Heavy lift (160lb deadlift, 100lb bench press, 120lb barbell row*
Peppers, hummus
5:30 tilapia, couscous, veggies
Pear, Grapes
Healthy Choice Steamer meal - Pineapple Chicken


Wow it's been a long day. After I put my food on here, thinking it had been a couple days-worth, I realized it was all only Thursday! 

Definitely tired tonight. I woke up a few hours earlier than I normally would have because I went to lay the pool with a couple of my girl friends, and wanted to get back early enough to get my heavy lifting in (officially started training w/Steve today), and take a nap before work. It all happened except for the nap, but that's ok.  I love, love, LOVE getting to lay by the pool. Closest thing I'm gonna get to a vacation without kids for a while, so I'll take it... a couple hours at a time!

Speaking of the pool, I must say I could definitely tell a difference in my body after not eating any junk or bread, etc the last two days.  Much less bloated! Going strong ... I do plan on treating myself a little this weekend...date night Saturday, boating on Sunday. But do not plan on going overboard (literally and figuratively)! That will be my 10% for the week. Back to work Mon-Wed, which makes it easier to eat well, and then my 10% for next week will be Thursday night...BUFFETT!! Also getting excited about the Mudathlon next Saturday!!!

I miss Kaleb tons, especially since he won't talk to me on the phone so far, but I do enjoy my little break in the summer. Even if only a week or two. I am diggin the third shift more and more, having the days off during the week, and being home during the daytime too. Even if I'm sleeping a good part of it. 

Enough rambling for now.  Good night!  Happy Summer!!!!

Those damn Reese Puffs are back, but it's ok. It's out of my system. Now... It's Time.

So, I'm not beating myself up, but I do admit I've made some extremely poor food choices the last few days. I did regret them afterwards, but I'm moving on. Today is a new day. 

Here it is.

Sunday
Greek Yogurt, berries, almonds
Apple,natural peanut butter
Omelette w/cheese and sausage, bacon, toast w/cinnamon butter, OJ
Grilled cheese w/ Turkey, avocado, honey mustard (yum!)
Pita chips, hummus
Kind bar
Pear
All natural frozen meal - Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese (it was ok)
Goodies at work-2 Soft Batch cookies, 2 Oreos, Nilla wafers (regret... apparently I make bad decisions between 3am-7am!)
I think had my meal choice been better I wouldn't have been "hungry" all night.

Monday
Omelette w/cheese & sausage & peppers/onions, Ezekiel today w/homemade strawerry jam (thanks Steve's mom!!), oj
Turkey/roast beef grilled cheese,avocado
Pita chips, hummus
Banana
*BodyPump*
Homemade Pizza, garlic bread
Reese puffs - just a handful

Tuesday
*2 Pecan Pancakes, 2 slices French toast, bacon, oj
Ezekiel toast, pb, agave and protein milk
*BodyPump*
Chicken, veggies, crescent rolls, butter
Vodka, Reese puffs (lots), honey bun...huge regrets today

Wednesday - Long Fast!
*Practice BodyCombat at home*

Ok so the Pecan pancakes, granted, were at brunch with my Dad, whom I see a few times a year, so it was wonderful to eat at Cracker Barrel with him and see him for a little while.  BUT, knowing that Kaleb wasn't going to eat all of his french toast, I knew better than to still get the pancakes. I should have definitely gone the eggs route. 

I do know that pretty much any time I eat a lot of bread/white flour products I always feel like crap afterwards.  Check-in day (bodyfat %) is in 11 days. Time to crack down.  

I don't say that because of the crap I ate.  I'm just saying, it's time. 



I've been reading the most wonderful blogs and even a book by Nia Shanks.  You can check out her stuff on www.niashanks.com or www.beautifullbadass.com . Good stuff. I like her a lot. Not just because she is from Kentucky! ;)

I said before that if I really wanted to crack down, I would, it just hasn't been a priority. I want it to be.  Cut the crap. Eat real food 90% of the time (eat what I want the other 10%, which comes to about 2-3 meals a week).  Eat when I'm hungry (I need to retrain my brain to remember). Stop when I'm full (always been a struggle, but I will slow down when I eat and pay attention). I will focus mainly on lean protein and fruits and veggies.  Instead of bread I will eat Ezekial bread (no flour).  

Not that these are new concepts or anything. But they are all things I've done, I just haven't stuck to it. I am challenging myself, not making a vow to be perfect. If I slip, I'll get back on.  I even hired Steve as my personal trainer for my heavy lifting at home (following the training programs in the Beautiful Badass book also). I want to feel better. And look better. And continue to get healthier and more fit.  So what have I got to lose (besides fat)?!

Now, just keep in mind that the Jimmy Buffett concert next Thursday WILL be in my 10%. Holla!!  (Thanks Ang, you got me saying it now!)

Laters 

This post took an unexpected turn...

I've had a really great last couple of days.  I know I talk mostly about food-related issues on here, but I just have to say that I am so happy that Kaleb is riding his bike finally!!  Those of you who know me personally, and know Kaleb, may know this is a huge deal!  He typically does NOT like going outside at all, but he did it! And he is a pro already! He had the biggest smile on his face every time he rode past me. :) I even went out and bought myself a bike (which I've wanted to for a long time) and we went on two bike rides yesterday.  AND he got in the pool with Anna and Nathan too ... he said he LIKES being outside now! Haha.  Very excited. 

He has been off his ADHD meds now for two weeks!  And he is so much more "himself" now.  He is happier, and definitely much less irritable. Only a few minor incidents of him getting upset at all, so much much improved.  I guess I'm so excited just that we can, for the first time really, go out and do more outdoors-y stuff and him actually enjoy it. Steve is bringing bikes home from his parents' house too so we can all go on family bike rides. Yay!  Between everything going on in our life right now, me working third shift, teaching our classes, doc appointments, Steve's crazy schedule, only having his kiddos during the daytime most days ... we just don't really get a lot of family time, so yes, a family bike ride is exciting to me! Or just getting to spend mommy-kaleb time doing something more enjoyable than playing xbox, beyblades, or legos! And to get to spend time OUTSIDE, that isn't walking to/from a vehicle...priceless!

Ok, just wanted to share that!

Back to food and exercise!  LOL

For those of you still wondering why I'm doing this (posting my every bite) ... there are a few different reasons.  I have had a lot of girls ask me "what do you eat?".  Well, here it is!  It is also my own food log. No point in keeping a separate log somewhere. Accountability is a big one.  Because my food struggles are in my head, it's a psychological thing. Knowing that I'm going to post it later, and someone may read it, HAS prevented me from eating things that I would have later regretted. For some people, "weight loss", "fat loss", "healthy living", "eating clean" - whatever you want to call it - is "simple". Eat real foods, avoiding processed food, eat lean meats, fruits & veggies, whole grains. Eat slower, listen to your body-stop when you're full..... Yes, the concept is simple. The reality of applying it, for some, is not always so simple. We all have our own different struggles. What's easy for some is not easy for others.  It doesn't mean we don't understand the concept of WHAT to do to achieve what we want to achieve.  However, it doesn't meant that we can't or won't achieve it either.  It just means we may use different tools.  For me, being visible and accountable helps me.  Because I am FULLY capable of eating the entire dozen cookies by myself.  But would be HORRIFIED if I did, and someone knew about it.  Not everyone can understand what it's like to have a food addiction. To, for whatever reason, eat junk food to EXCESS in private when no one is looking.  To eat, and eat, and eat candy bars, cookies, cake ... whatever is there...even if it isn't the best tasting thing in the world... just eating it because it's sweet and no one is looking.  To raid the kids' halloween candy when people are sleeping. To raid the fridge/cabinets for any sweet that can be found...or if there is nothing, find an excuse to run to the store/gas station because I "NEED" something sweet. I know it sounds rediculous...to some. To others, you may think, HOLY CRAP I'VE BEEN THERE!  For those people ... that's my biggest reason for posting.  It is an addiction.  One that I am beating.  I can't "fix" my addictive personality. But I'm learning how to be stronger than it. 

So please don't misinterpret my "good food/bad" food comments or anything along those lines as "beating myself up" for treating myself.  I'm not giving advice on how others should eat. I make the decision for everything I put in my mouth.  I enjoy my girls nights desserts & drinks. And my cinnamon rolls with Kaleb.  And yeah, I may eat more than what is "normal" for most other people...but I'm not eating the whole dozen.  And I'm not bingeing when no one is looking....because now I never know who is looking.  I vowed to post every bite, and I do. Not that this blog is the sole purpose I don't binge. But it helps. It's one of my tools.  And even though it's a tool for ME, that doesn't mean that others can't relate to it.

So wow, I didn't intend for this post to totally expose the severity of my addiction, but hey, there it is.

My initial intention was just to post my food...hahaha. So here ya go!


Thursday
PWO: Oatmeal, berries, banana, milk
Noon BodyPump (#1) 
Protein/berry shake, 1/4 of Kaleb's leftover burger
PWO: WG English muffin/pb/agave, milk
5:30 BodyCombat, 6:30pm BodyPump (#2)
9pm Chicken, couscous, veggies
Girls night! Yummy pudding/strawberry/angel food cake dessert, chocolate chip cookies (lost count), Vodka

Friday
McD's Egg white delight, yogurt parfait, Half cinnamon melt* (Kaleb and I shared one, love when we get to have breakfast out together, and we always get a cinnamon roll!)
1:30pm Burger, a few potato chips
PWO: Clif bar
5:30pm BodyCombat, CXWorx
8:30pm Pizza King pizza and cheese bread (did much better than usual, stopped when full, and not waaay overful...progress)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (4, counting the one unbaked=600 cals). Now I know why I don't keep this stuff at home!

Saturday
PWO: WG english muffin/pb/agave, milk
9:30 BodyPump, 10:30 BodyCombat
Protein milk
12:30 Tuna (no bread), a few tortilla chips w/ salsa
6pm Panera Steak and Blue cheese chopped salad - YUM!!(no baguette)
Pear

Here's the last few days' log. I'm going to start including my workouts too. I've talked myself out of home workouts before so might as well make myself accountable for those too! 

MondayBroke my fast at 6pm (27 hrs)

*Rest day*
6pm Leftover sushi + protein/berry shake
2am Tenderloin sandwich, fries w/ranch (so so so good!)

Tuesday2pm Turkey sandwich
Clif bar + protein milk

*BodyPump*
Pretzels & peanut butter

1am Grilled chicken, couscous, steamed veggies
Peanut M&Ms...moment of weakness. Worth it. 

Wednesday7am Omelette (cheese & sausage), two slices WG toast w/butter, OJ
Clif bar, Banana

*HIIT - 4 Tabata sets*:

  - Warmup: Butt kicks, Jumping Jacks, High knees, Tuck Jumps

  - Set 1: Plyo lunges, Pushup jacks

  - Set 2: Squat Jumps, heavy overhead push press

  - Abs: Medicine ball - Upper/lower, Obliques

6pm Pulled pork sandwich w/cheese, baked beans

Greek Yogurt w/berries

Two BodyPumps and BodyCombat tomorrow...wish me luck! But then Girls Night!!!

More about me

I guess if you've been reading my blogs and don't really know much about me (besides everything that I eat!), then I understand why I may just seem like some weirdo posting all the crap I eat and not really understanding the why behind it!

I'm 32. I work a full-time 3rd shift job on a 2-week rotating schedule (12-hour shifts 7p-7a: Work 2, off 2, Work 2.5, Off 2, Work 2.5, off 2, repeat).  I also teach Les Mills group fitness classes at 4 different gyms 4-5 days a week. I teach BodyCombat, BodyPump, BodyAttack, and CXWorx (see www.lesmills.com for more info). On top of the time spent teaching, I also put a lot of unpaid hours in learning chorey and practicing, but it's worth it. They are amazing classes, and the members ROCK! I've also made some freakin-awesome friends thru these classes (not to mention my 'better-half'!). Since I've taken this job, I am not teaching/taking as many classes as I used to, so I also try to get some HIIT intervals and heavy lifting in at home a couple times a week.

I am also a mom of an emotionally-challenged 9-year old boy. Doc appointments, therapy appointments, etc, hence the third shift job. I also have my own issues with iron-deficiency, so I have my own appointments for doctor & infusions. It just makes it easier to have those couple days off during the week to be able to schedule appointments without having to miss work. Third shift also make for great choreography-study time!

So I'm crazy busy, but consistently busy, so I can be organized and schedulistic still. But I am not complaining though, by any means. There are people out there a lot busier and dealing with a lot worse. Plus I have an amazing man who is awesome with taking care of the cooking, kids (together we have three kids), cleaning, laundry, vehicles, all the outdoor stuff too...he really is amazing! We are happy and healthy and we make it work! I just have to be very organized with my time!

I am in good shape, and I get lots of comments all the time from people about how great I look etc, and people are usually surprised to find out that I once weighed 208 lbs (pregnant), and lost 80 pounds after having my son.  I think a lot of people think (because they've told me) that I'm one of those people who can eat whatever I want, OR that I eat perfectly.  I am neither of those people.  I struggle tremendously when it comes to food. 

I am a self-professed junk-food addict and an overeater in general. I eat fast, and I eat a LOT. I don't have concrete-specific goals, but in a perfect world, my goal would be to get to close to 15-16% body fat, which would put me around 140. (Currently 151 and 19%).  It's not about numbers though, so I consider it an 'ideal' goal, but if you have read previous posts of mine, you obviously know it's not a hugh priority for me right now of making that "goal" happen. I know enough to know that to get to my "perfect body", I would have to give up a lot of things that I love, and I'm just not willing to do that, completely, yet. 

Honestly right now I'm trying to at least maintain, ideally create a weekly deficit and move down the scale rather than up, but right now I'm in this cycle where I always navigate back to 150. When I crack down on my eating and cut the crap (junk food, desserts, fast foot, white carbs especially), I drop pounds, then life happens and back I go. 

I love food. I love drinking and hanging out with frinds. I love sharing a dessert with my little boy (although we end up fighting and probably looks like sword fighting with our spoons!). I just need to get out of the habit of eating all that as often as I do. And the embarrassment, or whatever you wanna call it (I'm not really embarrassed, I own my faults), of being completely transparent makes it easier for me to stick to eating healthier (I don't like the work Diet). I know people look up to me for fitness and nutrition and advise, so I don't want to pretend like I'm a big health-nut, always "eating clean", and then someone see me eating Cinnamon Melts dripping icing on my shirt while driving down the road!
I do know my faults. I know what to do. And what not to do. I know how to lose weight. I know what works for ME. The problem isn't a lack of knowledge about fitness and nutrition. My biggest problem is my head.  Maybe one day I'll overcome my obstacles and have my idea of my own "perfect body".  Maybe I'll continue this never-ending cycle...doubt it. Maybe I'll just say screw it, I like myself no matter how I look...doubt it. Maybe I'll balloon to 400 pounds...um, no. Either way, for right now, it is a daily battle that I will continue to fight. Even if no one is reading about it.

That's me in a nutshell :)

Afterthought: CRAP! I gotta blog that!

I really think if I would blog every day or two, that I would do better.  I don't know how many times in the last week I've eaten crap "in the moment" and completely forgotten about my vow of accountability/visibility.  Well, here it is... 

Wednesday into Thursday
(Fasted all of Wed til 1am Thur)
1am Salmon, veggies
Kind bar
Pear

Greek Yogurt w/berries/almonds

Thursday
7am Leftover pecan pancakes, eggs**
Kind bar, Protein Shake (pre-workout)
6pm Omelette, toast (before work)
Pear
1am Bbq pork calzone (at work)
Greek yogurt w/berries, almonds

Friday
7am Bacon Egg Cheese biscuit, cinnamon melts (yes, McDonald's)**

6pm Turkey sandwich
Pear
11pm Salad
Banana bread

Saturday
8am WG English muffin/PB/Agave, protein milk
1pm Arbys Turkey Ranch Bacon sandwich, two cheese sticks
Steve's mom's homemade Apple cake... holy crap amazing (2.5 pieces)
Steve's 20-year Reunion:
Strawberry Shortcake Vodka
"Down-On-One-Knee" wow
7pm? Pulled pork
Pasta salad
Cheese ball, crackers
Cupcakes (I was drunk, lost count of how many. At least 3).

Sunday
8am Clif bar, banana, chocolate milk (pre-workout)
2pm Sushi
Banana bread
Fasting 3pm - still going...

Ok, so I learned some more this week. I need to tell about those pancakes. I definitely did not eat enough after my 26-hour fast. Even though I snack every few hours or so at work that night/morning, I was STAAAAAARRRRVING by the time I got off work at 7am.  It didn't help that probably around 3am I thought of the Le Peep leftover pecan pancakes that were sitting in my fridge!  I think I drove 55mph home on Pennsylvania Ave. I grabbed the pancakes out of the fridge, ripped the lid off and threw them in the microwave, scrambled two eggs in like 30 seconds, and couldn't get the syrup (all-natural at least) into the microwave fast enough.  Poured my OJ, and by 7:15 was going to town on those fabulous flapjacks! They were still even a little cold. I didn't care.  If anyone had seen me or videotaped the incident, I would ... I don't know, it would have been hilarious!  Thank God Steve wasn't awake to witness it. It may not have been safe for anyone to be in that kitchen. Ok....we don't mention this ever again.

The next morning when I got off work at 7am was not much better actually.  I knew we were out of eggs (see story above). And again I was STARVING, so I passed my road and proceeded to Arby's.  Even checking out their breakfast menu on the way there so I could order immediately upon arrival at the window.  Apparently the Arbys at 96th & Meridian does not serve breakfast!  Accross the road to McDonald's, knowing I would not be able to resist the Cinnamon Melts.  Bacon Egg and Cheese biscuit it is. How often do I eat Mickey-D's breakfast? Not very.  Sold.  Ate half the melts on the way home, dripping that amazing cinnamon-laden icing on my shirt in the process.  Rediculous.  

And then there was the trip to Rensselaer for the reunion. Anytime we go to his parents' house there are (usually homemade) goodies.  The apple cake was totally worth it.  Yes, all two-and-a-half pieces.  The reunion speaks for itself, except the Down On One Knees.  Holy Crap.  So I've been hearing about this drink for almost 4 years now.  Four alcohols (Everclear and whiskey I know....not sure what else) and four juices.  Tastes like Tang.  DANGEROUS! Knowing what I knew already from stories I've heard, I knew to take it easy (and I have a decent tolerance thanks to my love of Tequila). I had only had one glass so far of my vodka/7-up, so I only asked for a half a glass of DOOK. I was about halfway done with my half-glass and it hit me.  What in the world is in this stuff!  By the end of the night I had another 3/4-full glass, and drank about half my bottle of vodka.  I was feeling pretty good...a little too good for having to teach BodyCombat/CX the next morning. Got to his mom's at @ 2am, slept til 7am, and the majority of the 1.5-hour drive home the next morning. He dropped me off at Gold's Gym at 9:30am, and since class wasn't til 10:30am, I rolled up a mat as a pillow, set my alarm, and slept on the stage til 10am. Made it through tho!  I actually felt pretty damn during class...considering.... lol

So yes, I'm on another 24-hour fast today. Since 3pm yesterday, but will probably keep going until dinner at 6pm.  Feeling pretty good.

So, what I learned.  On my long shift work days, I MUST eat an actual meal before work, and during my shift (instead of just snacks).  I need to skip having a meal at the  typical lunch-time at home, and have my three meals be my 6pm  "Breakfast", 12am "Dinner", and 7am "Dinner/Breakfast" . I will also eat a 3pm pre-workout snack when I wake up.   

I also learned that I need to NOT forget that I'm going to blog everything I eat!  So my goal is to blog every 1-2 days.  if nothing else, I will post my food log, and write more when I have more time.    

Thanks all!  Feel free to comment. I can take it. ;)

Eat Stop Eat

I completely had this blog completely typed, saved, and published, and then accidentally DELETED it!  Grr.... so here goes again!

This week hasn't been the best or the worst, but more good than bad ;)

Friday
Grilled cheese w/roast beef slices/avocado/tomato (w/butter) YUM!
WG English muffin/PB/agave/cinnamon + protein milk
Yummy steak, baked potato w/plain greek yogurt, cheese, butter
Ice cream cookie sandwich (see, not great, but worth it!)

Saturday
Oatmeal w/banana & walnuts + Protein milk
Steak & Shake Frisco + cheese fries (REALLY not good!)
Protein shake
Greek yogurt/half banana/almonds
Salmon, veggies
Kind bar
Ritz crackers

Sunday
2 NutriGrain blueberry waffles/pb/agave/cinnamon, milk
Protein shake, banana
Two brats on buns
Nuts/dark chocolate mix
Vanilla Greek yogurt/berries/almonds
2 chocolate chip cookies (gave in at work) + apple slices/carmel
Crackers

Monday
Chicken & Ranch Mcwrap/2 nuggets
Nut mix & kind bar
Panera salad (turkey fugi apple!) + baguette
Cookies & milk
Smirnoff (2)

Tuesday
Pecan pancakes/eggs/bacon/OJ (brunch with Kaleb at LePeep!)
English muffin/pb/agave/cinnamon + protein milk
Spaghetti w/grilled chicken breast, garlic bread, milk
Cheese, tortilla chips, 1 beer

Wednesday
24+ hour fast (water/black coffee)

I did it!  26+ hour fast (30+ hours between actual meals). And I broke my fast at 1am this morning with a salmon filet & veggies, greek yogurt and berries. Was much easier to do than I thought (the last 6 hours was at work).  I used to do daily 16/85 fasts most weekdays, but with my new work & workout schedule, it made that nearly impossible. So I am instead going to follow the Eat Stop Eat lifestyle (1 or 2 24-hour fasts per week). Anyone considering intermittent fasting or wanting to know about it, the "Eat Stop Eat" book (by Brad Pilon) is the Bible of I.F. I really do think I'll like this approach better than the daily fasts, so I'm pretty excited about it!  (Me, excited about NOT eating?!!)

Anywho, feeling good about this week!  I'm not weighing in until Saturday (which is the day of Steve's 20-year high school reunion!). 

Ta ta for now! :)