Monday, May 17 -- Week 20, Day 2

This is my first week of creating my own menu, using the WW cookbook as a template. Our day had an unexpected interruption, so lunch went a little awry, but I still did my best to stick within the diet and chose a healthy lunch.

I apologize for the lack of photos today. I know that's a favorite feature, but it was an extremely hectic day. I'm lucky I got a chance to EAT, much less take pictures.

BREAKFAST:

• 1 over easy egg
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 slice wheat toast
• 1 tsp. margarine
• 1/4 cup skim milk

LUNCH:

• Sheetz grilled chicken salad with fat free Italian dressing

(This was supposed to be chicken on lettuce with mayo and tomato, bread, jello, and milk, but we ran out the door rather quickly right at lunch time, so I had to make do. My salad was only 168 calories, and it was REALLY good!)

DINNER:

• 3.5 oz sautéed haddock
• 1/8 of a large cast-iron skillet of grated potatoes & rutabagas
• 1 slice wheat bread
• 1 tsp. margarine
• 1/2 cup green beans

SNACKS:

• sugar-free jello
• banana

I just added up my calories for the day, and I realize that I'm only at about 839. Surprisingly, I'm not hungry, but I just ran 3 miles, which burned 400 calories. That leaves me with only 439 to get me through the rest of my day. I think I'm at a bit of a deficit. I'm contemplating eating something else before I go to bed. Part of me says, "839 is not enough. Eat something!" A bigger part of me is saying, "But you're not hungry. No need to eat anything." Time will tell which side will win, but I'm rooting for the "Don't eat" side.

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Guess which side won.... I just ate 2 graham crackers, for an additional 140 calories. Good night.