Hey all, I just got back from a lunch time walk and I feel great. I was a little bumbed out that I did not get to walk yesterday, it was the first day of classes and I have to adjust to my new schedule. The walk that I took today more than made up for what I missed yesterday. Anyway, I updated my post from yerstday so that you will know what I ended up eating for dinner. Here are my stats so far for the day:
Breakfast: Orange/Cranberry muffin from Panera
Snack: Crackers and Cheese
Lunch: Smartones entree, mixed greens salad
Snack: Nutrisystem Cranberry/Orange pastry (Not sure why I am stuck on the cranberry/orange stuff today)
Dinner: ?
Exercise: 30 minute walk outside.
One thing that I know I need to do is incorporate more fruits and veggies into my daily diet, maybe at snack times. I am not a fan of carrots so those are out but I am sure I can find something. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
***Update***
How serendipitous is it that my co-worker sent me this just after my post..
15 Smart Snacks for the Office
1. Raw veggies, such as celery, green or red bell pepper strips, cauliflower, and broccoli florets. Use hummus or two tablespoons of natural peanut butter for dipping.
2. Cold cuts (turkey, chicken, lean roast beef, boiled ham)
3. Part-skim mozzarella-cheese sticks
4. Nuts (15 almonds, 20 peanuts, or 30 pistachios), but be sure to stick to one serving
5. Cottage cheese (1%, 2%, or fat-free) with salsa or chopped cucumber
6. Dry-roasted or boiled, ready-to-eat edamame (green soybeans)
7. Sunflower seeds (count these toward your daily nut/seed allowance)
8. Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
9. Tomato juice or vegetable-juice cocktail, single-serving cans
10. Water-packed tuna and salmon (individual cans or pouches)
11. Carrot sticks with hummus
12. Whole-grain crackers and reduced-fat cheese
13. A serving of high-fiber whole-grain cereal (a great snack without milk)
14. Dried apricot halves with almonds (seven apricot halves and seven almonds)
15. Microwavable popcorn, individual pack (check the label to make sure it does not contain trans fats)
Well I have my suggestions and I will try them out. Until later!
