D:Big bowl of warm brown rice, adzuki beans, tomato, fresh shredded parmesan, and side of broccoli or squash (ca. 550)
That would leave me at a perfect and healthy 1400 calories. This is ideal because, in real life, I have to count up the little chocolate squares or extra bites of cheese, or agave in my coffee - which always puts me at least at 1600, if not 1700!
I'm semi-satisfied with the 16-1700. But would love to simply eat perfectly - perfect nutrients, etc. everyday!
My perfect day of calorie counting doesn't involve specific meals but, rather, types of meals. So, if I manage to eat healthy grains, veggies, lean proteins, and good fat, and if I'm really satisfied (mentally, physically, and in terms of taste) and if my calories fall around 1500-1700 (for losing mode), then I feel successful.
A lousy calorie counting day, by contrast, is when I plan to eat something new, try it, am dissatisfied, but have used up a good chunk of my calories. Then, I'm left looking for more food. I usually cave, and that leaves me with very few calories left. So, I'm usually left hungry and disgruntled because I wasted my calories.
That does look like a good day - super healthy amount of good fats, greens, and protein.
Do you achieve the perfect day often, or do you still have a few small bites holding you back?
I have succeeded a good number of times sticking to a day that is at least -similar- to this one. Usually I'll throw in a yogurt or a cheese stick here and there if I feel extra hungry, or just want a snack. I intentionally made my "perfect day" low carb as well since that's the easiest way for me to control cravings!
Sometimes I overdo it on the "convenience" foods. I may still be well within my calorie range and not starving, but I know I could've eaten "better." A good CC day for me consists of fresh foods that I made myself. Unfortunately, reality just doesn't always allow that
A Perfect Day of CC
