Portions

I've been thinking alot about portion control and I think I've racked up some excess calories at dinner due to larger portions and too much paleo, especially since I've added power packed smotthies. So for the next 2 weeks *until weigh-in, I'm going to track these calories more closely. Stay tuned... Meanwhile...

Here's Tracker:

STATS
Journey Day:	318
Today's Calories:	1895
Daily Calorie Goal:	1700
Next Weigh In:	12/17/2014
Days till Weigh-In:	17
Starting Weight:	351
Current Weight:	279
Lost So Far:	72

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Calorie Tracker	Calories
Sunday  11/30/14
BREAKFAST
1c Raisin Bran	280
1/2c 1% milk	65
Breakfast Calories	345
SNACK
Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
LUNCH
2 slices toast w/PB&J	400
Bowl of Organic Greens - no dressing	0
Lunch Calories	400
SNACK
Med. Coffee w/milk & Espresso Choc. Drops	250
Snack Calories	250
Dinner
Sausage, peppers and onions hoggie	750
Dinner Calories	750
Snack
Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
**Miscellaneous Calories:
Exercise
Strength Training (gym / home)	No
Walking - 25 min	Yes
10 Min Stretching (& deep breathing)	Yes
Total Daily Calories:	1895	√
***Daily Caloric Goal:	1700
**Miscellaneous Calories: not reported on yesterday's tracker

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	Daily Avg. Calories
	11/19/2014	1575
	11/20/2014	1700
	11/21/2014	1715
	11/22/2014	1745
	11/23/2014	1920
	11/24/2014	1820
	11/25/2014	1570
	11/26/2014	2025
	11/27/2014	3495
	11/28/2014	3000
	11/29/2014	1620
	11/30/2014	1895
	12/1/2014
	12/2/2014
	12/3/2014
	12/4/2014
	12/5/2014
	12/6/2014
	12/7/2014
	12/8/2014
	12/9/2014
	12/10/2014
	12/11/2014
	12/12/2014
	12/13/2014
	12/14/2014
	12/15/2014
	12/16/2014
	12/17/2014
		2006.66667

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Overall

So calories today are very good. I drove down the average a bit. That's my goal for the next few days - to get my daily average back to goal. I've got 18 more days till weigh-in, which is also within a week of Christmas. So there are parties and luncheons etc. But a fun month overall - very exciting. And of course I'm a big kid when it comes to Christmas - so enough said!  Meanwhile...

Here's Tracker:

STATS
Journey Day:	317
Today's Calories:	1620
Daily Calorie Goal:	1700
Next Weigh In:	12/17/2014
Days till Weigh-In:	18
Starting Weight:	351
Current Weight:	279
Lost So Far:	72

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Calorie Tracker	Calories
Saturday  11/29/14
BREAKFAST
1.5c Raisin Bran	280
3/4c 1% milk	90
Ogranic Red/Green Romain	0
Breakfast Calories	370
SNACK
Snack Calories
LUNCH
Rice/Beans/Ham steak/Jalapeno Bruchetta	400
Lunch Calories	400
SNACK
Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
Dinner
Skirt Steak grilled w/Pasta & Red Sauce	700
Dinner Calories	700
Snack
Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
**Miscellaneous Calories:
Exercise
Strength Training (gym / home)	No
Walking - 25 min	Yes
10 Min Stretching (& deep breathing)	Yes
Total Daily Calories:	1620	√
***Daily Caloric Goal:	1700
**Miscellaneous Calories: not reported on yesterday's tracker

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	Daily Avg. Calories
	11/19/2014	1575
	11/20/2014	1700
	11/21/2014	1715
	11/22/2014	1745
	11/23/2014	1920
	11/24/2014	1820
	11/25/2014	1570
	11/26/2014	2025
	11/27/2014	3495
	11/28/2014	3000
	11/29/2014	1620
	11/30/2014
	12/1/2014
	12/2/2014
	12/3/2014
	12/4/2014
	12/5/2014
	12/6/2014
	12/7/2014
	12/8/2014
	12/9/2014
	12/10/2014
	12/11/2014
	12/12/2014
	12/13/2014
	12/14/2014
	12/15/2014
	12/16/2014
	12/17/2014
		2016.81818
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3000

I'm not going to post the tracker today - just the average which is increased today with a total calorie of 3000.

Okay, tomorrow will be much better. Meanwhile....

	Daily Avg. Calories
	11/19/2014	1575
	11/20/2014	1700
	11/21/2014	1715
	11/22/2014	1745
	11/23/2014	1920
	11/24/2014	1820
	11/25/2014	1570
	11/26/2014	2025
	11/27/2014	3495
	11/28/2014	3000
	11/29/2014
	11/30/2014
	12/1/2014
	12/2/2014
	12/3/2014
	12/4/2014
	12/5/2014
	12/6/2014
	12/7/2014
	12/8/2014
	12/9/2014
	12/10/2014
	12/11/2014
	12/12/2014
	12/13/2014
	12/14/2014
	12/15/2014
	12/16/2014
	12/17/2014
		2056.5

Watershed...

A wonderful Thanksgiving Day -- but now let the cleansing begin...

STATS
Journey Day:	315
Today's Calories:	3495
Daily Calorie Goal:	1700
Next Weigh In:	12/17/2014
Days till Weigh-In:	20
Starting Weight:	351
Current Weight:	279
Lost So Far:	72

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Calorie Tracker	Calories
Thanksgiving  11/27/14
BREAKFAST
1.5c Raisin Bran	280
3/4c 1% milk	90
Ogranic Red/Green Romain	0
Breakfast Calories	370
SNACK
Ninja Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
LUNCH
Lunch Calories	0
SNACK
Med Coffee w/milk	50
Snack Calories
Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatotes, 4 sm. Rolls w/butter, mac & cheese, piece of apple pie	3000
(guesstimation)  Dinner Calories	3000
Snack
Snack Calories
**Miscellaneous Calories:
Exercise
Strength Training (gym / home)	Yes
Walking - 25 min	No
10 Min Stretching (& deep breathing)	Yes
Total Daily Calories:	3495	√
***Daily Caloric Goal:	1700
**Miscellaneous Calories: not reported on yesterday's tracker

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	Daily Avg. Calories
	11/19/2014	1575
	11/20/2014	1700
	11/21/2014	1715
	11/22/2014	1745
	11/23/2014	1920
	11/24/2014	1820
	11/25/2014	1570
	11/26/2014	2025
	11/27/2014	3495
	11/28/2014
	11/29/2014
	11/30/2014
	12/1/2014
	12/2/2014
	12/3/2014
	12/4/2014
	12/5/2014
	12/6/2014
	12/7/2014
	12/8/2014
	12/9/2014
	12/10/2014
	12/11/2014
	12/12/2014
	12/13/2014
	12/14/2014
	12/15/2014
	12/16/2014
	12/17/2014
		1951.66667

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Doin' It My Way...

 For the past few weeks I’ve frequently allowed my calorie counts to exceed my daily goal, and in some cases by more than 100. This has been happening because I’ve allowed my focus to stray. In other words, I’ve allowed life to interfere with the most important pursuit which is my health. And so now, the day before Thanksgiving I am once again taking the train and placing it gently back on the Healthy Evolution Tracks. I will be monitoring myself closely. I will be updating my tracker and maintaining my daily posting as well as Healthy Evolution postings.

I consider this all part of the journey – learning how to deal with life in all of its many forms and learning to maintain my goals in spite of it all. I cannot allow 'busy' to side track my efforts. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I was not born and raised into a healthy environment. This is all new to me, I’m teaching myself and learning as I go – “Doin' it my way”. This process is lifelong and the road is winding. I learn from every day, week and month that goes by. And I can say this with absolute certainty - this is such an exciting journey.

For now, I’m wishing everyone a Wonderful and Healthy Thanksgiving. Enjoy!!

 

Here’s Tracker:

STATS
Journey Day:	314
Today's Calories:	1825
Daily Calorie Goal:	1700
Next Weigh In:	12/17/2014
Days till Weigh-In:	21
Starting Weight:	351
Current Weight:	279
Lost So Far:	72

Calorie Tracker	Calories
WEDNESDAY  11/26/14
BREAKFAST
1.5c Raisin Bran	280
3/4c 1% milk	90
Ogranic Red/Green Romain	0
Breakfast Calories	370
SNACK
Ninja Nutra Blast Smoothie	75
Snack Calories	75
LUNCH
PB&J Sandwich	350
Doritos (yikes-->)	480
Lunch Calories	830
SNACK
Snack Calories
DINNER
Rice & Beans	400
Dinner Calories	400
Snack
Ninja Nutra Blast Smoothie (fully loaded)	150
Snack Calories	150
**Miscellaneous Calories:	200
Exercise
Strength Training (gym / home)	Yes
Walking - 25 min	No
10 Min Stretching (& deep breathing)	Yes
Total Daily Calories:	2025	√
***Daily Caloric Goal:	1700
**Miscellaneous Calories: not reported on yesterday's tracker

	Daily Avg. Calories
	11/19/2014	1575
	11/20/2014	1700
	11/21/2014	1715
	11/22/2014	1745
	11/23/2014	1920
	11/24/2014	1820
	11/25/2014	1570
	11/26/2014	2025
	11/27/2014
	11/28/2014
	11/29/2014
	11/30/2014
	12/1/2014
	12/2/2014
	12/3/2014
	12/4/2014
	12/5/2014
	12/6/2014
	12/7/2014
	12/8/2014
	12/9/2014
	12/10/2014
	12/11/2014
	12/12/2014
	12/13/2014
	12/14/2014
	12/15/2014
	12/16/2014
	12/17/2014
		1758.75