Lose My Muffin Top Challenge: DAY 1 of 30
Day 1
My Thoughts: Wow I really get to eat A LOT!!
Total Calorie Intake: 1587
Today was great! I spent all day on the 13th preparing my menu for the week (trying to keep it under 1900 calories) I really enjoyed finding filling foods within my calorie range. I think I went to school for the wrong thing. I so should have been a diet menu planner. I LOVE doing this. I haven’t been hungry yet! My energy level is up. I just have an overall good feeling. It’s amazing what exercise and an improved diet will do for ya.
Here’s my schedule
**WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred
Drank 8 oz of water
BREAKFAST= 440 Calories
Baked Spinach & Salsa Omelet and Small Fruit Smoothie
This was VERY filling. I use this recipe with these adjustments ( I adjusted the cooking time. Use 2 eggs, 2 T. soy milk, 1 T flour, 2 T. cheddar cheese, 1 cup chopped baby spinach, 2 T. Salsa, salt & pepper.) I sauteed the spinach first. This was so good. My toddler said it was egg lasagna. Next time I’ll add some fresh garlic. For the smoothie, I blended 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 T. soymilk, 1/2 frozen fruit.
Drank 8 oz of water
SNACK:
Strawberries & Cool Whip = 94 calorie
I ate 9 strawberries with a 1/4 cup of cool whip. I was so hoping I could find that chocolate cool whip, but this was still a good snack and very filling.
Drank 8 oz of water
LUNCH:
Grilled Turkey Avocado Sandwich, Veggie Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie=356 calories
I used whole wheat bread, 2 slices of roasted turkey, slice of tomato, couple slices of avocado, spinach and sliced cheese. 1/2 a serving of veggie chips and only 1 soft batch cookie (toddler at the the other one) This lunch was so good, even though I wasn’t even hungry.
Drank 8 oz of water
SNACK:
Salt Lime Popcorn = 95 calories
I ate half the bag of lime & salt popcorn (mini size). So yummy!
Drank 8 oz of water
DINNER= 502 calories
Grilled Chicken, Tomato Pasta Salad, Green Salad
I was pressed for time so I just threw a plain chicken breast on the Foreman, boiled a half box of angel hair fiber pasta and added a can of salt free Italian seasoned chopped tomatoes to it. Along with some salt, pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese. The side salad had cucumbers, cheese and a couple mists of salad dressing.
Drank 8 oz water
DESSERT
Skinny Cow White Mint Truffle Ice Cream Bar= 100
These were so good and hit the spot.
Drank 8 oz water
***WORKOUT: No More Trouble Zones
Hi Diva:
I am with you as I need to lose my "double" muffin top. Thanks for providing us with the delicious meals you're preparing that are fit for real people (not the carrot sticks, asparagus, and other yucky stuff nobody really wants to eat). I have Jillian's dvds as well and I tried them last year. However, once I did P90X and Insanity the intensity I need for exercising has gone up so I am repeating Insanity right now. But I am right with you for this 30 day challenge and will let you know how much I loose.
Oh wow…thanks so much! I don't think I could hang. lol
yes,I just load a pitcher with a ton of fresh, cut peppers (more cayenne than others) then I fill it with water and a few drops of olive oil. It's gross. I haven't made this in a while, probably need to start back.
You once mentioned that your metabolism stays high because of a pepper drink. Can you please provide a recipe?
Thanks,
Diamond
Hey GG,
Skipping a meal actually does more harm than good. By eating more meals, you are speeding up your metabolism and allowing your body to work off the food faster. Skipping meals makes your body go into starvation mode and store more fat, which will make you end up with a pooch and more fat stored
Everything looks delicious! Amazing job! I especially love the dinner you prepared. Exercise and light eating really is amazing for your energy level and overall living! Wish you luck with your 30 day shred!