For the past few weeks, my goal has been to focus on protein and water intake. I have done so well with protein that I have neglected fats and carbs, routinely consuming a lot less than I should. Last week, my goal was to focus on protein, fats, and carbs, making sure I was hitting my numbers. I wish I knew why I started this on Tuesday, which seems rather random. Also, the app I am using wants to change the calorie budget each day. I have looked at how to set that to be the same each day and cannot find how. I am trying to keep the calorie intake each day to 2500.
TUESDAY
This was my first day really attempting to hit all of the numbers. The protein goal has become rather easy, but the fats and carbs needed a little more to them.
WEDNESDAY
Way better with the overall numbers and still had room for the fats. In the past, it was so easy to overload on fats, so I don’t know why it has been a struggle to add more.
THURSDAY
Not only did I feel better about the food today, but I felt better in my clothes than I have in a while. I even was brave enough to take progress photos, something I have avoided for a while, primarily as seeing me in just boxers triggers my gag reflex. I also went to the church gym at lunch and did some running intervals. Well, closer to a jog, but not walking the entire time. I managed to do :30/:30 for about 20 minutes and really enjoyed it.
FRIDAY
Another good day. I have been flexible with this. By that, I mean I have not been eating the same meals every single day. I have some variation here, which I like because I do not get bored but also because it helps me think through the meals more.
SATURDAY
The weekends are where I normally fall apart. The numbers today were off for a different reason. One of our RISE athletes had signed up to do his first 5K and did not want to do it alone, so I volunteered to run it with him. I had to get up WAY too early and packed some food to eat prior to the run. It wasn’t a full meal because I figured I would be eating afterward. I didn’t plan on going right from the 5K over to the gym to coach. I ended up getting home around 12:30 that afternoon and was famished. Later that night, the family wanted Olive Garden, so I figured it would be a cheat meal night. I actually logged several meals before ordering to see which one I could enjoy without absolutely destroying my numbers. I was WAY over on carbs and fats and also under on protein, but given how the day was structured, I am not mad about it.
SUNDAY
Man, I don’t know. I think I was just worn out. We ended up eating Mexican for dinner, and I made better decisions than I would have in the past, ordering a meal with more chicken and veggies over something loaded with beef and cheese. The fam wanted ice cream afterwards, and I went, but did not order anything. I actually felt pretty good about that. Not too long ago, I would have a cheat meal AND dessert, which messed up my stomach too much. The numbers were not ideal today, but there were better decisions made throughout the day, so I felt good.
OVERALL
I think this was a solid week of eating. I found a lot of areas where I can improve and areas where I did well and feel accomplished. I am still hammering water and have all but worked out my desire to pound Diet Cokes when we go out to eat.