Day 5 - Thursday, January 31, 2013

Brrr... It's freezing outside. Tonight would be a great night to just stay home in front of the fireplace and read a good book. Maybe a cup of hot chocolate.... That sounds really good right now. Let's see if I can fit it in into my calorie budget for the day.

Here is the breakdown for today:

Breakfast:
Strawberry banana mango overnight oats - 170 calories

Lunch:
Vegetable Lo Mein (minus the soy ginger wonton strips) - 280 calories

Snack: 
Earl Grey Tea with Splenda and creamer - 10 Calories

Dinner:

3 Black Bean Tacos - 419 Calories

Snack:
Hot Chocolate - 110 calories

Total: 989 Calories

Day 4 - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

I thought I would try to change it up this morning. I liked the earl grey tea I made yesterday so much that I made a cup this morning. Can't believe it's already the middle of the week. I can't wait for the weekend! I have lots of things on my to-do list and I hope to knock off a few.

Breakfast:
Banana - 90 Calories
Earl Grey Tea with Splenda and creamer - 10 Calories

Lunch:
Moroccan chickpea tagine & couscous - 212 calories

Dinner:
Rava Upma with carrots and peas - 240 calories
Sour Cream - 80 calories
Pickles - 20 calories

Snack:
Milk - 110 calories

Total: 762 Calories

Day 3 - Tuesday, January 29, 2013

I am pretty happy with my progress for the first couple days. But this counting calories business takes a lot of time and planning. I am hoping I can keep this progress going on for a while.

Here is the breakdown for today:

Breakfast:
Strawberry banana mango overnight oats - 170 calories

Lunch:
Moroccan chickpea tagine & couscous - 212 calories

Snack: 
Carrot sticks - 15 Calories
English Cheddar - 110 Calories
Earl Grey Tea with Splenda and creamer - 10 Calories

Dinner:

Vegetable Lo Mein  - 312 calories

Snack:
Milk - 110 calories

Total: 939 Calories

Day 2 - Monday, January 28, 2013

This is what I woke up to this morning. The parking lot was just one big icicle. At least the temps were fairly low at 31F. That's warm for January in Minnesota. 

Breakfast:
Strawberry banana mango overnight oats - 170 calories

Lunch:
Moroccan chickpea tagine & couscous - 212 calories

Snack: 
Carrot sticks - 15 calories
Cherry tomatoes - 15 calories

Sour cream with ranch seasoning - 45 calories

Kiwi - 25 calories

Dinner:
Rava Upma with carrots and peas - 240 calories
Sour Cream - 80 calories
Pickles - 20 calories

Snack:
Milk - 110 calories

Total: 922 Calories

Day 1 - Sunday, January 27, 2013

I'm trying to get back on the diet ladder. Maybe blogging my meals and their calories will help.

Breakfast:
Honey bunches of oats - 130 calories
Milk - 110 calories

Lunch:
Instant thai noodles - 170 calories
Ginger ale - 70 calories

Snack:
Crackers - 100 calories

Dinner:
Moroccan chickpea tagine and couscous - 212 calories
Chocolate fudgesicle - 40 calories
8oz milk - 110 calories

Total: 942 calories