When I started counting calories 50 lbs ago, I had a higher allowance. Now, as I creep toward my actual goal (I can almost feel it with the very tip of my fingers…), the count is much lower that it started; in fact, it is only 1000 calories/day. How do I do that and still enjoy the kitchen? Count everything…
#eatlessmovemoreprayalot
The harsh reality for me is that I have to exercise. And y’all, I hate it. I also have to plan our meals. Planning is the key. If I have a plan, I actually stick to it. And finally, I do intermittent fasting. It sounds complicated, but it actually is not terrible. I just don’t eat (or have a cocktail) for 12 hours of the day. I set my 12 hour window from 9 – 9. I still have my black coffee with collagen to wake up; it counts at 30 calories for 10 ounces with the collagen. I skip the Starbucks latte until after 9 am. I stop eating (and drinking) at 9 pm. That usually means I go to bed at 9:01 pm, but we are sticking to the plan.
- Exercise
- Plan Meals
- Intermittent Fast – 12 hours
#eatlessmovemoreprayalot
It’s a lot of balancing. So, here is one of my daily meal plans:
Breakfast: Apple (116 cal large), Peach (68 calories), or bunch of grapes (106 calories). This meal is usually on the run, so I bring it to the desk in the office or at the home office and basically watch the clock until 9:00. Other option is a Tall Nonfat Latte from Starbucks (100 Calories). Running Total: 146 calories => 854 calories remaining.
Lunch: This meal is usually at a restaurant because I am a sales person. Stick to the salad menu, and ALWAYS order the dressing on the side. I like to pick spinach based salads at the restaurants but I’m not always that picky. Also, I order shrimp or chicken as the protein. 2 cups of spinach (12 calories), 4 oz chicken (187 calories) or Shrimp (14 calories each), dressing (120 cal/ tbsp). Drink Water! 320 calories => 534 calories remaining.
Dinner: Give yourself a little room, and go outside for 30 minutes when you get home from work. Get a glass of water or unsweet tea and enjoy a little bit of free time. Have 4-5 oz or chicken or steak (187-225 cal) with a salad (125 cal) and a cup of asparagus or Brussels sprouts or green beans or spinach (60 cal). Have one glass of wine to round out the day. (125 cal) => 1 calorie remaining
That is how I finish.
EAT MOVE PRAY
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