I have Declared War with the Scale

Ok, so it has been a while since I posted anything. First, because my schedule has been insane but secondly because I was terribly discouraged. After the 1st week of my new way of eating I lost 4 lbs. After the 2nd week, I gained 3 lbs. So that is just a net of 1 lb lost in two weeks.

I know I shouldn't just rely on the scale and instead focus on how I feel and how my clothes fit but darn it, I want those stupid numbers to come down.

So... Scale, this is war! I dare you to move in the wrong direction. I will not be defeated. I will win!

That being said, here are some samples of what I have been eating and what exercise I have done to begin this battle. Also, I have a great recipe and tip to share with you.

Nutrition: (1712 calories; 87 protein; 247 carbs; 25 fiber)
2 waffles w/ butter and syrup
1 cup of milk
coffee with cream
1/2 Turkey Sandwich w/ hummus, sprouts, tomato, lettuce, cucumber
1/2 cup pineapple
Banana
Special K Chips w/ 2% cottage cheese
Special K Protein Bar
Portobello Pizza

RUN 3.3 miles

Nutrition: (1847 calories; 119 protein; 188 carbs; 25 fiber)
Special K Protein Plus Cereal w/ 1/% milk
2 slices of Toast with Peanut butter and cinnamon
Coffee with Cream
Grilled Chicken sandwich w/ cheese
Apple
Special K chips w/ cottage cheese
4 oz NY Strip Steak
Green beans/broccoli
1/2 baked potato w/ sour cream

Cycle 23 miles

Recipe:
Portobello Pizza (304 calories; 28 protein; 21 carbs; 7 fiber)

Ingredients:
2 Large whole Portobello Mushroom Caps
1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
olive oil

Scoop out the inside of the mushroom caps with a spoon
lightly coat the mushroom caps with olive oil
Bake the caps at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes

Spread the sauce and sprinkle the cheese in each mushroom cap
Return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.


Tip:
To get extra protein; try Special K baked chips and dip in Cottage Cheese. 15 chips = 55 calories and the cottage cheese is 90 calories with 11 grams of protein.


Since my last post I officially started my 12 week training plan for a half-marathon that I am doing on November 27th. I run 3 miles twice a week, 4-5 miles once a week and 6+miles once a week. That is between 15-20 miles each week. Plus, I try to cycle at least once and strength train at least twice. Its a lot to get in but I am going to keep "Triing"

Until next time... Be strong, don't quit and enjoy the ride :)