Most of you might have noticed my recent (last 20 years) struggle with a few extra pounds. I have officially went to war against my abdominal excess. Actually I am packing extra pounds in the entire thoracic region.
Here is my game face. I mean business this time. A change in my priorities....and willingness to ask for help. A few of my fellow school teachers and I are having a little caloric competition in hopes of a better quality of life. Besides eating better I plan on walking and moving my body more. Richie has kept me busy around the yard with new projects and gardening. Lynne is going on walks with me. Grandma and the rest of the crew is helping me count calories and prepare food. Counting calories has really helped me realize the energy density of some foods. Needless to say the whole family is helping me.I will post my results from time to time just in case some of you are interested. Week one I lost..... 15 pounds. Yes its the truth... I could not believe it.
Wish me luck! Rich
Monday June 7
Breakfast
1 cup 1% milk, 110
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
Snack
1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 50
1 cup carrots, 60
Lunch
1 Slice Bread, 100
1 egg, 70
1 sting cheese, 80
Snack
Yogurt, 80
Dinner
Tin foil dinner, 400
Treat
smoothy 110
Total Calories 1220
Tues. June 8th
Breakfast
1 cup skim milk, 80
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
Lunch
Open face ham, cheese, lettuce, 290
1/2 cup grapes, 31
Yogurt, 80
Snack
Corn nuts, 100
Snack
Cottage cheese, 180
Dinner
Chicken Enchilada,450
Salad, 100
Snack
Popcorn, 100
Total Calories 1571
Wednesday June 9th
Breakfast
2 cup skim milk, 160
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
Snack
1 banana, 105
Lunch
1 apple, 100
1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 50
4 oz of catfish, 175
Snack
Can of beans, 75
1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 100
Snack
1/2 cup cottage cheese, 80
Dinner
Omelet with grits, 500
Snack
Popcorn,100
Total 1605
Thursday June 10th
Breakfast
1 cup skim milk, 80
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
Snack
cottage cheese, 100
Lunch
open face sandwich with chicken and onion, 300
and salad
Snack
apple, 100
Dinner
Lemon Herb Chicken with Rosemary and Pasta, 375
Snack
Popcorn, 100
Smoothy 150
Total, 1365
Friday June 11
Breakfast
1 cup skim milk, 80
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
Lunch
Open faced sandwich ham etc., 375
Snack
1 slice Wheat bread, 120
little dab of smart balance, 35
Dinner
Catfish, 250
Stir Fried Vegetables, 125
Snack
Cantalope 200
Total 1345
Sat. June 12
Breakfast
1 1/2 cup skim milk, 140
2 shredded wheat biscuits, 160
blue berries, 35
Snack
None
Lunch
Two open faced sandwiches with tuna
and a salad, 520
Snack
little cookies, 100
Dinner
Green Tuna Salad 260
rice 210
Snack
Popcorn 100
jello 20
Total 1545
Wish me luck! Rich
Thanks Aunt Lynne. Yes, I was pregnant while in Utah. I would have shared the news but didn't know I was quite as far along as I am. I haven't been that sick which is nice.
ReplyDeleteAs for you Boogie Man, I am so proud of you! 15 pounds in a week is amazing. I'll probably gain 15 in the next week. Love you and getting good ideas from your menu.
That is truly amazing that you lost that much in a week! Your dedication is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow- 15 in one week huh? With that rate you're going to be as skinny as Richie when I get there ;)
ReplyDeleteLove you dad!! Keep it up.
On a side note-- Happy Fathers Day. I love you more than I could ever express. Hugs & Kisses.
I'll see you soon!!! :)
Keep it up dad! You're doing awesome, and you're looking great ;)
ReplyDeleteLove you