On my morning trail runs I often have encounters with bunnies. No matter where I am in my run I always stop and stand there very quietly just for a moment and exist with it, and try to take a picture on my cell phone before it realized I'm there and runs off. Just as in life, even when you're going full steam ahead, sometimes you need to push forward, and sometimes you need to stop and take a minute to enjoy the scenery. It's all about balance.
Even on a tight caloric diet with lofty goals like a 1000 calorie deficit, I sometimes give myself some leeway-I'll have an extra pudding with dinner, glass of wine (or two) out with a good friend, or some 7 layer chocolate cake for my birthday (which I'm sure the Lord Jesus must have baked himself it was so amazing). When I'm worn and weary I'll cut back every now and then on my workouts. When I go toobing this weekend I'll have a beer or two, although I won't go overboard and eat everything in sight, and I plan to bring healthy snacks to create an environment that will help me preserve my new body (go 135!!!!!!).
The key is to celebrate life, love the sweat, appreciate the peace, know when to sprint, and when to stop and enjoy the view.
Wednesday's Diet:
Breakfast-2 pieces wheat toast with smart balance and sugar free jam, 1 egg with low fat cheddar, coffee with mootopia, 1 piece turkey bacon
Snack-1/2 banana, 1 serving G2, 1/2 cup milk, blueberry yogurt
Lunch-apple, turkey burger, broccoli and light honey mustard dressing
Snack-1/2 banana, cottage cheese
Dinner-out to Carrabas with my best friend for a late birthday dinner, 1.5 slices bread dipped in oil, broccoli, chicken gratella, house salad, 2 glasses red wine
Wednesday's Workouts:
#1-4 mile easy run
#2-shoulder, arms and abs
#3-cardio kickboxing
FINAL BREAKDOWN:
Calories burned- 2574
Calories consumed- 1989
Deficit- 585
Nutrient breakdown: 40C/32P/28F
Tomorrow's adventure: Sweatin' to the skinnies
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