Diary of a Compulsive Overeater - Day 17

so yesterday was actually a really good day! i woke up happy, and was looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead and went into the day full of optimism. i had meetings all morning, and one went right through snack, so i kindof overdid it at lunch, but i made up for it later in the day. here is how it all broke down:

breakfast:
1 cup kashi
1 cup skim milk
1 banana

snack:
about 10 almonds. big whoop.

lunch:
bacon cheeseburger from the keg. it was fantastic. well worth the 3 hour wait through our morning
meeting.
french fries with little bit of ketchup
1/4 brownie sundae (shared with the girls. normally i would have ordered one just for myself)
few bites of creme brulee.

supper:
huge tossed salad with 2 tbsp. homemade olive oil vinaigrette, with tomatoes and cukes
6 oz. roasted pork loin
1 large potato, mashed with 1 tsp. becel and skim milk
1/4 red pepper, roasted
1 cup skim milk

so i went over my calories for the day, but not by that much. i also walked at a moderate pace to and from work for 30 minutes total, and also walked for 53 minutes at a brisk pace after work (5K... not too shabby).

i was thiking about signing up for a half marathon with the ultra fit girls from work on june 8th. i started having second thoughts because of the short time to get ready, and also the large expense. well i paid for it yesterday. 80 bucks! i'm committed, now. i went for a 5k walk yesterday, and it felt good, although the last kilometer was uphill and i thought my legs were going to fall off, i defintiely think the 22k is acheivable. i have 4.5 weeks left to train, so i'm going to try really hard. i'm sore today, but it more of a tired-sore than a sore sore. you know you walked alot when you added 700 calories to your daily intake lol.

so today i am feeling good. there is an office party today, and they are bringing in sushi for everyone, but i brought my own lunch so i can monitor what i am eating. also i'm not the biggest sushi fan. here is the plan for today:

breakfast:
1 cup oatmeal
1 banana
20 almonds

snack:
22 almonds
mini carrots
small yogurt

lunch:
small tossed slad with 2 tbsp. homemade olive oil vinaigrette, with tomatoes and cukes
4oz. roasted pork loin
1 large potato, mashed with 1 tsp. becel and skim milk'
1/4 red pepper, roasted

snack:
1 orange
sliced cukes
granola bar (if hungry)

supper:
steak, rice and gravy

exercise:
walking 30 minutes total to and from work
30 minute walk before supper, moderate pace

i've been working long hours lately so i am really tired in the evenings, so the temptation not to cook has been strong. however, going to the marathon (in a different town) is going to cost alot with travel and hotels so i need to watch my money. makes it easy not to eat out.

mini goals for today:
not to fall asleep at my desk
follow my meal plan
go for a short, easy walk even though i'm tired and sore
not binge after work
not to use the weekend as an excuse to overeat.

here is to today!