Exercise: planned rest day

Water: 20 cups

Food: 2183 calories (31% fat, 36% carbs, 32% protein)

Breakfast: protein shake, pecan cherry bread, jam, fruit salad (337)

AM Snack: almonds (164)

Lunch: curried lamb with apricots, homemade tortilla, apple (446)

PM Snack: protein shake, cheese spread and rice crackers (315)

Dinner: sirloin steak, broccoli, butter, salad w/dressing, soy nuts (529)

Late Snack: protein shake, fruit salad, biscotti (393)

I made the tortillas today. From oat flour, which was an odd choice. I was thinking 1/2 oat flour and 1/2 whole wheat but we’re out of whole wheat. I should really have broken down and used white flour, but I forged ahead. They didn’t turn out too badly (I only made 5). I’ll have one more maybe Tuesday at lunch, and turn the rest into baked chips… with a not so subtle oat taste. The one I had today went well with the crockpot lamb curry that we’ll have tomorrow for dinner. I’m thinking overall that the bought ones (whole wheat tortillas) aren’t such a bad choice overall.

I’ve got some lamb stock as well now, and a couple of ounces of meat from the bones. So I’m thinking with some lentils that I’ve got the makings of a decent soup as well.

Debbie - yes, it is a lifelong plan.  It seems like I’ve found something I can stick with, so that’s good. 

See, I jinxed myself by talking about how consistent the weight loss had been the last 5 weeks.  Today’s weigh-in brings me to 317.0 which is 0.6 pounds less than last week.  If I’d used Wednesday’s weight it would have been under 316, but that’s just how it goes.  It’s more about how much or how little I lose each week.  It’s about sticking to the plans and goals I’ve set for myself.  It’s been more than 3 months since I went off track (my birthday in Jan and New Year’s Eve).  So maybe that’s something I need to remind myself of each week when I weigh in.  Just did the math and that’s 93 days on plan.

And on plan isn’t even the best way to say it.  This is how I will be for the rest of my life.  I’m eating foods I like, loving the strength training, and yes, even the treadmill.  For now though, I’ll use the term on plan.  It’s just an easier way to express myself.  Here’s to 100 days next week!