70 days in, and things are still going well. I worked out more this week, and I did what I said: I planned out my meals a bit better so that I could more healthily during the week.
Did I still indulge in treats on a daily basis? Yes, I did, but despite that, I didn’t gain any weight. In fact, I was down a few ounces at my last weigh-in, so things are still moving in the direction that I desire. However, some more intense workouts are on the agenda for the upcoming week: I want to end the last 30 days of my fitness challenge on a strong note.
As promised, I’m sharing my typical menu with you all. For the most part, I eat this way daily, since it’s easy, affordable, and healthy.
Typical Daily Menu
- Prior to eating: water or hot tea with no sweetener
- To break my fast: Fresh fruit (this week, it was peaches or a small container of berries)
- For lunch: Pre-made salad, frozen entree, couple of bite-sized pieces of candy.
- Snack: Fruit medley or avocado with salt & pepper
- Last meal/Dinner: Homemade soup, pasta with some sort of protein, one or two glasses of wine, ice cream
For my pre-made salads, I usually purchase something from Ready-Pac Bistro. They make a variety of salads, many of which are vegetarian, that have everything you need for a delicious, satisfying and healthy meal. I typically use only half of the enclosed salad dressing, so that I can minimize my sodium intake.
Speaking of sodium, there tends to be a lot of sodium in any sort of pre-made or frozen food items. As a general rule, it isn’t good to rely upon these too heavily, as too much sodium creates a whole other set of problems. However, when time is short, we do what we must, so I will grab a Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice or (my favorite) Amy’s frozen dinner.
Too much salt can cause major issues
I don’t believe in depriving myself, so I am sure to eat as much as my heart desires during my eating window. I just eat a lot of “good” stuff and only have a few treats per day.
That’s it for this week’s update. I’ll be back next week with more info on my journey. Talk to you all tomorrow!
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