Day 1

Hello!

Well, I took full advantage of my last night of freedom yesterday. I didn't get home until almost 10:30 and I went to my parents' house for a delicious pork chop meal :) I didn't make it to the grocery store to stock up on enough healthy food to last me through today until after 9. Can you believe mothers bring their small children grocery store on a weeknight after 9 PM?! I had no idea. On my way home I stopped by the Marine recruiting office to see my husband for the first time with his eyes open all week. My poor dog was absolutely crossing his legs by the time I got home. Good thing I gave him a pig hide bone to make up for being the worst dog mom ever. I really was planning to get home by 7:30....and this is why I made this my bad habit to change.

I woke up and chugged some water. Then I spent about 10 precious morning minutes planning for my small "meals" of the day. Here is what I ate for breakfast:

 

Turns out, the Greek plain 1% yogurt is nasty. It has no flavor whatsoever. I added a dash of honey and it was actually not bad! My table spoon of peanut butter was my healthy fat. My whole grain toast was my carb. Protein-carb-healthy fat- DONE and DONE! On my way to work I picked up an Americano at Starbucks because I knew I couldn't get through an entire day of meetings on a Friday without some caffeine. The barista was so accommodating when I asked her to just put a dash of skim milk and some agave nectar in it to sweeten it. I later learned whatever I put in my coffee is my extra 100 calories of whatever I want. Darn.
At the grocery store last night, I  found these nifty little snack packs that have extremely small portions. So my second meal consisted of carrots, hummus, and sunflower seeds. I then had some celery as a snack (the only snack allowed) later on when THIS table of tempting goodness was making me crazy:

 

Seriously?! This is what I walked into after I was feeling so proud of myself for being motivated.

Panera, you did not get the best of me! I just drank my water every time I wanted something from the table. By the end of our long day of meetings, I had drank a whole liter by 3:30. I realize I have 2 more to go. I figure I will go for a run when I get home and then I'll be thirsty enough I will WANT to drink water. That way I won't drown either.

I just finished my 3rd meal which was apples, a little bit of yogurt, and a tiny bit of granola. It's 5:00 now and I'm heading home (on time yippee)! I have two more meals to go and 2 liters to drink before bed. I have communicated with my team and I have done my good habit by reflecting on here.  Good news: I can sleep in tomorrow and my dog will love me again. Bad news: tonight will not be a Friday Wine and Pizza Night ;(