On Track Team

Hey all. I am glad to see so many posting on the On Track. I notice a lot of u dont figure out the calories or protein intake each day. I know early out I didnt worry about it but now that I can eat more I really have to watch it or I can go way over pretty easily. I have also notice that many of us miss our breakfast meal of the day and just have a liquid. If you think abou tit our metabolism needs that kick off first thing in the morning to get us going. Maybe you could try a protein shake or something really simple that is protein based if you arent much of a breakfast eater. Anyway.. thats my two cents... Vitamins- done Water- always a work in progress Food B- protein shake 230 cal 35 pro S- Cheese 120 cals 7 pro L- Smoothie from the gym 250 cals 40 pro S- apple- 60 cals 2 pro D- salad with blackened chicken 300 cals 30 pro s- pretzels 100 cals 2 pro totals 1060 cals and 116 protein... Exercise- will do one hour step, one hour pilates, 40 minutes elliptical and 30 minutes with trainer. that should get my metabolism back in gear... Snacking .. had a good day yesterday.. avoided snacking and managed to get to the gym for about 2 1/2 hours of work out... Goal- follow the plan.. hit the gym hard and no snacking....already dropped 2 of the pounds I gained over the weekend ... need to keep that up..

Food: B--1/2 slice whole wheat toast, 1 scrambled egg with cheese, 5 strawberries S--Danon Light & Fit yogurt with 1/8 c. lowfat granola S after gym--banana with peanut butter L--1.50 oz. tuna on 1 slice whole wheat bread, 5 strawberries, 1/2 serving Sun Chips S--Special K Protein Plus cereal with skim milk D--tacos made from ground turkey S after gym--sugar free pudding cup and South Beach cookies Calories: 1419 (wow, good thing I'm going to the gym twice!), 72 grams protein Exercise: Going to the gym this morning for 1 hour of kick-boxing class! Fun! Then I'll go back tonight for my nutrition class and I'll also run on the treadmill for 1-2 miles. Goal: Put on a smiley face, adjust my attitude, and think positive! Deanna

I just had to add ... I went to the gym this morning for my kick-boxing class and the manager of the gym approached me and asked how much weight I've lost. He said that my upper body was looking nicely toned and he could tell I've been working out hard. Made me feel good! Then some dumb girl in kickboxing came up to me after class and told me I was doing one of my moves wrong. Who says that? I would never approach a stranger and tell them that! Anyway, she took the wind out of my sails but I decided not to let her bug me ... maybe next time I'll stand behind her and then tell her she's doing all her moves wrong! Hee, hee! Deanna