Full Disclosure: Entry #15 (Saturday 3/26/2011)

Day #15....Two Weeks are in the books and the end of the line is approaching.  The most noticeable differences I have seen over the past fortnight include: more energy, lighter feeling, better focus, less guilt and desire to keep going.  By keeping track of my food consumption and nutritional standards, it has become obvious why losing weight has been so difficult.  The simple fact that I stuffed myself full of food that was more emotionally and psychologically satisfying, as opposed to, truly and purely necessary for physical activity and health, has become much more apparent.  Even though I knew all the information about healthy eating, the lack of focus and direction I chose to employ in my life was crippling me in my ability to make a real change.  Perspective is an incredible thing and whenever you get the slightest reminder of how important it is in your life, it is a game changer.  I look forward to completing the final 6 days of this trial and then incorporating what I have gained into a more consistent and lifelong choice!    

Food Log:

Breakfast: Thomas' Everything Bagel, 2 Egg Whites, 1/8 cup of Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz. Orange Juice. (458 calories, 7 fat, 3 sat. fat, 22.5 protein, 3 fiber )

Lunch: 1-97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dog, 4 oz. 93/7 Hamburger, 2 Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls, 1 Lite Whole Wheat Hot Dog Bun, Grilled Onions, 3 tbsp. of Homemade Slaw, Vegetarian Chili, Fresh Tomato and Romaine.  (554 calories, 12.85 fat, 3 sat. fat, 45.55 protein, 12.6 fiber)

Dinner: 6 oz. Whole Wheat Spaghetti, 1 cup Lite Ragu No Sugar Added Tomato and Basil Sauce, 3 rolls, Salad (Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli, Green Peppers, Carrots, Fat Free French Dressing). (1043 calories, 10 fat, 0 sat. fat, 33.5 protein, 32 fiber)

Snacks: 1/2 cup Breyers Fat Free Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Cone. (105 calories, 0 fat, 0 sat. fat, 3 protein, 3 fiber)

Total Nutritional Data: 2160 calories, 29.85 fat, 6 sat. fat, 124.4 protein, 50.6 fiber

Water: 92 oz.

Exercise: Arc Trainer (30 mins./2 miles @ 3 resistance), Stationary Bike (30 mins./7 miles @ Level 10), Lower Body Weights Workout (quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes).

Wrap Up:  Even though I went over my calories by a little, I feel good about the day.  I had a great workout and am beginning to push myself a little more on the aerobic machines, including using more resistance and working at higher levels.  I also am glad that I have begun incorporating weights into my workouts.  It is nice feeling like I am really working my body and I look forward to seeing the results of turning the fat in my body to more lean muscle.  Feeling strong physically is also helping me feel strong mentally and emotionally.