This week went pretty good. Of course I had two friends with birthdays this week....the first week of my meal plan. (I don't like to use the word diet) and what is always the focus of any celebration? That's right, FOOD. Thursday we went to Cheddars. Cheddars does not release their nutritional information which makes it very difficult to make a healthy choice. I passed on the spinach and artichoke dip and margaritas. I went with instead, blackened catfish, green beans, and a dry baked potato. I ate only one piece of fish and finished off the green beans and potato. I know I took in enough sodium for a week and who knows what else. The green beans were delicious, so my guess is they have something like butter on them. Oh well, I tried. Unfortunately, when I get close to competition date there will be know guessing. If I don't know exactly what I am eating then I don't eat it. Last night was another birthday celebration. This time I ate a small portion of whole wheat pasta with turkey spaghetti sauce, a tiny piece of bread, and a salad with Walden Farms dressing. I did great. I Passed on the alcohol then gave in to cake and ice cream. Not feeling too guilty today. All in all I am pretty pleased with how this week went. Not too worried about this weekend because I will be home.
New Snack Finds: I went grocery shopping this week and was starving by the time I got home. I picked up Great Value's Lean Cafe Chicken Club Panini. With only 330 cal 9g fat 20g protein and 4g fiber it was a better choice in one of those I need something quick moments. You know the one where you are about to take in any and all food you see. I wouldn't necessarily make this a normal part of my diet. It is processed and I couldn't pronounce half the ingredients. But, it can work for you occasionally.
  I also made a delicious sandwich using 1) English muffin 2.) 1tbsp miracle whip light mixed with Walden Farms 1 tsp of thousand island dressing. I loaded it with turkey, cucumbers, onions, banana peppers. It was really good and allowed me to stay on my meal plan. Weigh in tomorrow.