Shelley: Day 2 - Step Away From the Bag!!!

This is what I had for dinner tonight.  This is an actual photo and it tasted even better than it looked for a mere 390 calories!!!

I generally get my best recipes from two sources:  Everyday Food Light and Weight Watchers in 20 Minutes.

The food is more interesting in Everyday Food Light but the Weight Watcher recipes are usually quicker.  They are both full of good things.  With the Weight Watchers book I usually end up adjusting the seasoning.  For the purposes of making them simple the recipes don't usually call for much seasoning but I am a seasoning magician and since it doesn't cost me anything in the calorie department, I make small changes.

I usually cook enough for dinner and lunch the next day.  That way, I get yummy food to look forward to for lunch so I'm not tempted to stray into undesirable foods.

Below is today's breakdown:

Budget 1,399 Food 1,441 Exercise -1,024 Net 417 Under 982

Breakfast: 253 Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich 1 1/8 Servings 225 Orange Juice, No Pulp 1/4 Serving 28 Lunch: 380 Wendy's Chicken Nuggests - 4 Piece 4 Pieces 180 Wendy's Side Salad - No Dressing 1 Serving 20 Wendy's Small Chili - No Sour Cream 1 Serving 180 Dinner: 390 Seared Steak Fajitas 1 Serving 390 Snacks: 418 Random Snitching 6 Servings 300 Popcorn, Butter, Smart Pop, 100 Cal, Mini Bag, Microwave 7 Cups 118 Exercise: 1024 Weight Lifting Light/moderate 45 Min 142 Elliptical Moderate 1 Hour 20 Min 882

Since I use a heart rate monitor to determine how many calories I burn while exercising I just fiddle with the minutes until I get the right minutes.  So I actually worked out for only 1.5 hrs total today (30 minutes were spent in Will's school class celebrating his B-Day).  I usually try to put in at least two hours.  Also, I'll probably have a snack tonight so just assume my intake is off by around 200 calories.  Also, my kids love Wendy's so don't judge.  It's just a fact of life!;)

BMR CALC: (1,678.7+1,024)-(1,441+200 for a snack I will likely have)=1,061 Calorie Deficit (3,800 Calories = 1 Lb)

TODAY'S TIP:  Step Away From the Bag!!!  This is one of the easiest tips I have.  Essentially, never eat directly from the source.  Whether it's a box, a bag, or a pan, always measure out your portion before you start snarfing.  If I were to eat Skinny Pop directly from the bag, I could easily finish the bag.  So instead, I measure it out and enjoy my bowl slowly.  I do the same thing with pretty much everything, including dinner.  Tonight, I measured my meat, created my portion and then enjoyed my meal.  This simple strategy can keep you from over-indulging.  If I have to go back to the Skinny Pop bag for example, I start feeling like I'm snacking too much.  In essence, it just keeps you aware of exactly what you're eating.  So before you chow. . .set aside your portion. 

I'm still waiting to see your blog entries ladies!!!  

Until tomorrow. . .