Day 54: It’s all happening

So sad to hear California is under fire. Worries me cause I plan to move there in a few years. My sister lives in the Bay area and she’s wearing face masks. So scary, my thoughts go out to everyone affected by this.

What I ate:

Breakfast: weight control oatmeal (300 cal)

Lunch: Amy’s Indian Mattar Paneer (370 cal)

Dinner: Amy’s Thai Pad Thai (400 cal), malibu coconut rum (114 cal), Ocean Spray Cran-pineapple juice (100 cal)

Total calories for the day: 1284

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Day 53: The Right Track

I started the week off on the right track after somewhat falling off the wagon last week. Sunday’s morning weight showed a increase of 1.8 pounds. I tried really hard to keep my calories low on Sunday and this morning, Monday, I was down 2-1/2 pounds to 289. Now I just need to lose 1 more pound by this upcoming Sunday. I forgot to record my food journal yesterday:

What I ate:

Breakfast: weight control oatmeal (300 cal)

Lunch: Saffron Road Enchiladas Al Chipotle with black beans and rice (440 cal)

Dinner: Amy’s Bowls Santa Fe Enchilada (350cal), Malibu coconut rum (114 cal), 1 cup f cran-pineapple juice (100 cal)

Total calories : 1,304

Day 52: Not the best diet week

This hasn’t been the best diet week. I’ve gone over my calories on several days. Today I was more hungry than normal so I ate a extra meal, which put me over my calories.

Breakfast: Fruit Naturals Yellow Cling Oeaches chunks (100 cal), protein oatmeal (380 cal)

Lunch: lemon poppy seed complete cookie (400 cal)

Dinner: Chinese Noodles & veggies in a cashew cream sauce (480 cal)

Meal 4: Meatless Pepperoni Mac & Cheese (490 cal)

Snack: grapefruit (90 cal)

Total calories today: 1940  (goal was 1,770 according to my Fitness Pal)

Day 51 – Body pain

I slept till after noon today, then went in to work for a few hours, My feet and legs hurt from standing for only 4 hours. I’m worried my body can’t handle this job much longer. I wish that losing weight would make it easier on my legs and feet. I can’t afford to lose this job.

What I ate today:

Breakfast: Fruit Naturals Cherry Mixed Fruit (100 cal), protein oatmeal (380 cal)

Lunch: Enchiladas Al Chipotle with black beans and rice (440 cal)

Dinner: Garden Lites Veggie Chili & Cornbread (340 cal)

Snack: So Delicious Cashewmilk Dipped Salted Caramel frozen dessert (180 cal)

Total calories today: 1,440

Day 50: High calorie

My calories have been pretty high this week, I need to get them back down to the 1600 range. I’ve just been having dessert and of course that pushes my calories up. I have to reel it in.

Breakfast: pineapple, peach and mango in coconut water (60 cal), weight control oatmeal (300 cal)

Lunch: avocado, tomato cheese sandwich (418 cal), sour cream and onion chips (160 cal), fudge pecan pie (512 cal), water

Dinner: Rock & Roll sushi (460 cal)

Total calories today: 1910

Day 49: No weight

I’m on my period this week, so I’m not weighing myself, because I retain water and am bloated and the weight won’t be accurate. Have I mentioned how well I’m doing in school. My grades are awesome so far. I went out with my meetup group tonight and we went to a BBQ place. I ate dessert and veggies.

What I ate today:

Breakfast: apple & cherry sauce (80 cal), weight control oatmeal (300 cal)

Lunch: Amy’s Chinese Noodles & Veggies in a Cashew cream sauce (480 cal)

Dinner: creamed corn (171 cal), potato salad (358 cal), peach cobbler (318), zinfandel (135 cal)

Snack: zucchini Banana Chocolate chip muffins (120 cal)

Total calories today: 1,962

Day 48: Therapy

Today I went to school, then I came home and read Essence magazine and then went to therapy. Life is going so well. Have I mentioned that I’ve lost 20 pounds so far?

What I ate today:

Breakfast: Peaches, Pears & Cherries (120 cal), protein oatmeal (380 cal)

Lunch: Leftover Saag Aloo (354 calories), small piece of garlic naan (90 cal)

Dinner: Amy’s Chili Mac (420 cal)

Snack: Pumpkin Spice Skinny from Smoothie King (250 cal)

Total Calories: 1,620