Well, I thought I knew a few things about nutrition. I've been on weight watchers, followed the points system, and have success in it. But, I have been in a 3 month limbo, neither gaining, nor losing. Nothing more frustraiting. That is why I decided to join GHF. Get my system burning fat, and really take a look at the quality of my food intake, and how I can improve that.

I decided to use these first few days to see, while staying within my points, where that leaves me for protien, carbs and fat at the end of the day.

What I found out was a suprise.
protien was hit and miss...

The good news is: I DID IT! When I got home yesterday (I don't know where the football boys were, but my track was available) I walked a whole 2 miles! In the heat. I really need to learn to take my water bottle with me.
The bad new is: Internet today is being unbearable, so I wasn't able to do my online exercises. My only other chance today will be if it gets to going & I can do them at noon.
Otherwise it's off to start on a very busy, cram-packed weekend. I do plan on getting to swim some, but doubt I'll do many continuous laps and really get a workout even there. Lots of shopping too, which does mean walking.

Thursday August 28, 2008
Day 4

Nutrition Facts
Calories 1253; Total Fat 37 (Sat Fat 5); Carbs 130g; Fiber 19g; Protein 110g.

Meals
B - HODGSON MILLS Oatmeal with Flax and Soy; 1tsp of Brown Sugar; Whey Protein EAS 1 scoop made with 1 Cup of Water; Coffee 2 cups

S1 - Whole Egg 1/3; Egg White 3; Potatoes OBrian (No oil); Salsa

L - Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 4 oz.; Wild Rice 1/4 Cup Dry; Broccoli 1/2 Cup

S2 - Almonds 1oz.; Baby Carrots 12

D - Shrimp 5oz; Romaine Lettuce 1 Cup; Bell Peppers 1C Chopped; 1 Tomato; 1Tbsp of Olive Oil

Water
Drank 8 Cups of Water

Workouts

Friday August 29, 2008
Day 5

NOTE: I am so excited that this is the last low-carb day for the week. I am looking forward to my higher carb days tomorrow and Sunday. I do have to be careful though because we are going on a little over-nighter on Sunday. We are planning on packing most of our meals, but we will have to eat out a couple of times...I anticipate though that after all the hard work from this week, it will be easier to make wise decisions.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 1211; Total Fat 29 (Sat Fat 9); Carbs 289g; Fiber 22g; Protein 116g.

Meals
B - HODGSON MILLS Oatmeal with Flax and Soy; 1tsp of Brown Sugar; 1/4 Cup Seedless Raisins; Whey Protein EAS 1 scoop made with 1 Cup of Water; Coffee 2 cups (I normally don't eat the raisins, but I was sooooo hungry this morning and it did not seem to throw my nutrition off too badly).

Am I right, or am I right, or am I right...? I was in the grocery store today and saw Halloween candy out! Though, I could have just been extremely aware of the candy in my surroundings, haha. I thought it was awfully early to be putting candy out. Ya never know. I'm a procrastinator, so I buy the candy the night before that way I'm forced to buy all the nasty candys are left and I'm not as tempted to eat it :) I have a mean sweet tooth, so that strategy works well.

Today reached 107! I felt like I was working out all day due to the amounts of sweat rolling off me. Good thing I don't mind sweating :) or today would've been a horrible day.