Hi,
So, a mixed bag for me this week on results.
Weight is up .8 lbs. to 112.4. I'm not unhappy with the number, just not readily correlating an upswing with my "compliance" this week. Anyway, not obsessed about fractions of a pound and am just keeping on.
On the positive side, have loved and continued to do AM walks. With a bit nastier weather, had to do one on the treadmill - and happily made it for an hour by listening to podcasts. The other six walks were for over an hour and were truly loved. (Gosh, I wish I lived somewhere warmer year round... )
Also, ate out twice - once at WFM and once at a dive type of bar/restaurant. Had compliant meals at both and maximized veggies. The dive bar had a decent (if boring) salad and I ate a potato when I got home.
Standard meals - I am looking to slowly but surely decrease calorie density by adding more veggies. Made and loved the Tomato, Corn & Bean Salad from this McD newsletter - recipe by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. I didn't have enough fresh tomatoes so subbed out 1/2 c. of salsa for 1/2 c. tomatoes. Also made with black beans (will definitely try white). Did not add salt.
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2005nl ... ecipes.htm Standard breakfast is still the waffle potato and a few T. of beans / bean salad. Some days I also have fruit - like melon or berries.
Lunch is usually red lentil chili which I have to think that I'll never get sick of (ever). Then, I add another fruit (usually melon) and a couple of raw veggies (lots of tomatoes, bell peppers - but also try to add variety).
Dinner has been split pea soup or potato or rice with roasted or raw or a combo of veggies.
I bring raw fruit / veggies to work to snack on (as / if needed). I also keep McD beans / rice cup in my desk for emergencies. Have only had 2 other emergencies this year -- but had one this week. Not sure why hungry, but just cooked it up and ate it.
Quote of the Day:
"Don't give up
'cos you have friends
don't give up
you're not beaten yet
don't give up
I know you can make it good" - Peter Gabriel