Chickadee, I did Couch to 5K over the summer, and highly recommend the program... I was the farthest thing from a "runner" before I started but can run for at least 45 minutes at a time now. I'm just really s.l.ow, so now I'm working on my speed.

Plan for 3/20:

B: Fiber bar 130
S: Banana, yogurt 170
L: Turkey club, pretzels 335
S: 2 light Babybels, popcorn 200
D: White chicken chili 550
S: Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich 140

Total: 1525
Exercise: Run 30 min.

Bumblebee: I'm so glad you like it! A new haircut can make you feel completely different - in a good way.

Bac0s: I just started C25K! I think that's why I'm suddenly so impressed with runners. I've always been impressed, but now that I realize I can barely run ("jog" would be more accurate) eight 60 second intervals I'm REALLY impressed, lol. Did you enjoy the running when you started last summer, or did you dislike it? I'm hoping I might like it more as time goes along... but right now I'm getting through it primarily by refusing to give up.


Saturday, March 19
90 2 5 Fiber One bar
110 0 3 Baby carrots and ranch yogurt dip
170 3.5 3.5 Half multigrain flatbread with tomato-basil hummus and grilled chicken
160 1 0 Venti Skinny Caramel Macchiatto
108 10.3 2.3 Salad greens and bok choy with vinegar and sesame oil dressing
182 6.9 2.2 Five pieces spicy tuna sushi (5/8 of a roll)
202 2.3 0 Nine shrimp with spicy bbq-like sauce
100 2.5 3 Skinny cow ice cream bar
158 8.7 2.5 Half banana with 1 T. peanut butter

1280 37.2 21.5 26.16%

Exercise: W1D3 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking

What a crummy night. Took my husband to the ER because he has either shingles or MRSA (3 doctors have seen him, and they aren't sure which) and instead of getting better since he began taking the anti-viral and antibiotic on Friday, it seems to be getting worse. Poor guy. We just got home; I'm exhausted and headed to bed, hoping I make it up in time for my meeting later this morning.

Sunday, March 20
240 5 5 Cliff bar
170 3.5 3.5 Half multigrain flatbread with tomato-basil hummus and grilled chicken
158 4.5 5.5 Whole wheat pita with salmon, broccoli slaw, tzatziki and green onions (half)
180 0 2 Butternut squash souffle
430 19 5 Simple and fit omelette with mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes + fruit and turkey bacon
200 8 5 Larabar

1378 40 26 26.12%

I havenīt posted in a while because Iīve been very busy. But I have been sticking to my plan more or less!
Today:
Cheerios with fat-free plain yoghurt: 250 cal.
Small salad with chicken breast(no dressing): 150 cal.
low-fat chocolate milk: 125 cal.
Organic no-dairy bean burrito: 300 cal.
2 crispbreads with hummus: 150 cal.
cheerios with fat-free plain yoghurt: 250 cal.
organic tofu, tomato and bean burrito: 270 cal.
1 crisp bread with tuna: 80 cal.
Total:
1575 cal.
exercise: 1 spin class

Btw I just noticed that I almost never eat any fruit :/ Definitely going to try and work on that, itīs just that fruits in Iceland are really expensive and taste bad because they are all imported from far away and arenīt really fresh.. When Iīm traveling I really love fruit and am surprised at how good it tastes (especially in Spain)

Today was horrendous nutrition-wise. I eat so much more poorly on days when I'm not on my regular work schedule, because then I don't plan. Today was extra bad: by 7pm, all I'd had to eat was the Fiber One bar.

Monday, March 21
90 2 5 Fiber One bar
384 9 1.8 Mixed grill bowl (rice, chicken, steak, onions, peppers, lettuce, scallions, cilantro, scallions)
230 12 4 Larabar
260 6 5 Lemon chicken with whole wheat orzo and veg
120 0 0 Fage yogurt with blueberry acai
140 0 1.1 Dried mango

1224 29 16.9 21.32%

Exercise: strength training (abs, upper body, lower body)

Today I ate:
Organic whole-wheat bean burrito: 300 cal.
nuts and dried fruit: 170 cal.
3 very small reeseīs cup: 130 cal. (A planned treat!) .
4 crispbreads with tuna and cottage cheese: 300 cal
popcorn: 300 cal.
nuts and dried fruit: 170 cal.
more nuts and dried fruit: 350 cal.

Total: 1720 cal.

Ate over my calorie plan today, probably because of TOM and just feeling bad emotionally and physically. Ate WAY too much nuts and dried fruit (organic, unsalted), but thankfully all measured out so it wasnīt too terrible (at least thatīs what I tell myself)

Today was a really satisfying day food-wise. I was pleased I found a reasonable choice while out at a restaurant for lunch (had them hold the cheese and the dressing), and was happy with myself for finally doing some actual cooking tonight. It's been tough to find a good block of time for it due to studying, but I was much happier not eating a low-cal but otherwise cummy and nutritionally bereft convenience food. Cooking came at the expense of exercising today though, so I've got to rectify that tomorrow. I am, as usual, scared because it will be a C25K day.

Tuesday, March 22
90 2 5 Fiber One bar
70 0.5 0 Grande Skinny Caramel Macchiatto (half)
105 0.4 3.1 Banana
424 12 12.5 Flatbread with artichokes, eggplant, mushrooms, red peppers, greens and hummus
389 7.8 8.9 Whole wheat pasta with turkey bolognese
50 1 3 Sauteed spinach with garlic and parmesean
160 11 2 TJs Happy Trekking trail mix (1/4 cup)

1288 34.7 34.5 24.25%

3/23

B: Fiber bar 130
S: Banana, cottage cheese 200
L: PB&J, baby pretzels 300
S: Vitatop, yogurt 210
D: Chinese chicken salad 500
S: Skinny Cow ice cream 200

Total: 1540
Exercise: Run 2 miles

Today I ate:
Cheerios with fat-free Yoghurt: 250 cal.
Sugar-free granola bar: 210 cal.
Tofu and bean burrito: 270 cal.
chicken and vegetable rolls: 270 cal.
nuts and dried fruit: 180 cal.
Cheerios with fat-free yoghurt:250 cal.
salmon and vegetables: 300 cal.
little piece of dark chocolate: 85 cal.
total: 1815 cal.

I did 2 hours of marathon spinning today so I was staaaarving! Last time I ate at my calorie plan (1500 cal.) and went to marathon spinning I couldnīt fall asleep because I felt so light-headed from hunger. So I have decided to stick to 1800 cal. on the days I go to a double spin class.

Breakfast:
Yogurt & Granola - 196

Lunch:
Organic Beef Hamburger -408
with Mustard, Lettuce, and Tomato
Side side with Balsamic Vinegar

Dinner: -418
Raviolis with Parmesean
Lettuce w/ Balsamic

Post Work-out Snack:
Protein Shake -280


Total Calories: 1374


Doing a 4 mile run today, and in the morning I have Bikrahm....yay!