Two good nights of sleep in a row! I think I am on my way to kickin’ this bronchitis right in the fanny!
Yesterday started at 4:15am. I’m not sure what to do with myself that early since I’m not working out until this bronchitis is gone. I know everyone feels differently about working out while your sick, but I feel like any energy I have should go towards healing. So, no workouts until this is gone.
I decided to check in with myself and count calories yesterday. Justin was keeping track of everything he ate in regards to calories, protein, fat, and carbs, so I thought it would be a good idea if I did that as well. I have definitely gotten off track with my eating and the scale (and my jeans) reflect that.
I didn’t worry about how much fat or protein or carbs, just calories. I just wanted a broad overview of what I was eating in a day.
Meals
Meal #1: 515 Calories
- Chobani Vanilla Yogurt – 1 cup – 170 calories
- Udi’s Gluten Free Granola – 1/2 cup – 240 calories
- Medium Banana – 105 calories
Meal #2: 335 Calories
- Egg whites – 1 cup – 125 calories
- Turkey sausage – 2 patties – 120 calories
- Gluten Free toast – 1 slice – 90 calories
Meal #3: 360 Calories
- Whole O’s Gluten Free Cereal – 2/3 cup – 110 calories
- Panda Puffs Gluten Free Cereal – 3/4 cup – 130 calories
- Dark Chocolate Almond Milk – 1 cup – 120 calories
Meal #4: 280 Calories
- Gluten free pretzles – 1 serving (24) – 140 calories
- Gluten free chicken noodle soup (Kettle Cuisine) – 140 calories
- Coconut Bliss Bar – 170 calories
Meal #5: 600 Calories
- Chicken breast – 110 calories
- Southwest Salad – 1 bag – 490
Total for the day: 2,260 calories.
I would like to keep my calories between 1,500 and 1,800, so each meal needs to be between 300-360 calories. I feel the best when I am in this range.
What I Learned:
- Never eat a bag of Southwest Salad again!
- Cut my yogurt bowl serving in half.
- Eat more veggies in meals 3,4, and 5.
- Eat more protein in meals 3 and 4.
I don’t really like counting calories. Usually I am mindful of how much protein, carbs and fat I am getting in each meal and the rest of the numbers fall into place. I have definitely gotten more relaxed with this, though, and have started to lose track of what I am consuming. I think it’s a good idea to check in once in a while and see where I stand.
Do you ever take a day to count calories?
That's a really good tip! It is tedious to track what you eat (or maybe I'm just a bit lazy? lol)
ReplyDeleteBut you definitely have the right idea about keeping any eye on things. I wear sweats, yoga pants, & other comfy clothes 90% of the time, so it's easy to lose track of how real clothes are fitting!
Glad you are starting to feel better!
I have the same issue with rarely wearing "real" clothes! Jeans are such an eye opener! (especially fresh out of the dryer!)
ReplyDeleteI've never taken a day to count calories....I should definitely try it and see where I stand....
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I actually love counting calories. I plan all my meals the night before and calculate them so I'm on-track. Sometimes I'll calculate Protein, Carbs, Fat, and Fibre, but these days as long as I'm getting a few servings of each, then I just count the calories. Now, whether or not I actually stick to my meal plan the following day is a different story..... lol
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