Day 3: Cravings...such..cravings.

Today was a day of cravings.  ALL. DAY.

BREAKFAST - 630 Calories...woops.

I've never tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks so after receiving the PSL Fan Pass I decided to try it today.  I had no idea how many calories it had and totally regret not ordering a tall with non-fat milk.  That would have made it less destructive to my day.  Nevertheless I did order one and I like it very much.  It is pretty creamy and very sweet.  I think this is the kind of drink I might order twice for the entire season.  I woke up late and not feeling well (I think I had allergies) so I couldn't make breakfast myself since I was too short on time so I ordered the Egg White Delight from McDonald's.  That was my breakfast.  Tasty, but not healthy...or smart.  TOO MUCH SUGAR!  This might have been what started some crazy cravings today!

Lunch - 280 Calories

For lunch I had a turkey avocado sandwich, with spinach, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, salt, pepper and vinegar on wheat bread at Subway.  I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea.  Trying very hard to make up for the morning.

For a snack I had the Nabisco Toasted Chips Sour Cream & Onion Flavor.

Dinner - 262 Calories

For dinner I was so hungry I couldn't wait to prepare anything so I had a can of soup with half an avocado.  It was a Healthy Choice Soup, Thai Style Chicken with Brown Rice.  I added salt so my sodium and sugar count was over board today.  :(

I had cravings all day!!  I was looking at everyone's food like:

DAY 2: Because I started over...

DAY 2

This morning I decided to attempt a copycat recipe of my own.  I searched online to see if there was an existing copycat recipe for the Egg White Parmesan and Turkey Sausage Breakfast bowl that I have been getting at McDonald's and there isn't.  So it is my duty to get one out there!  Therefore, here it is:

BREAKFAST - 309 Calories

Egg White Parmesan and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowl COPYCAT
Ingredients (Serves 1)
2 Turkey Sausage Patties ( I used Jones Dairy Farm, they were really good.)
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cups Fresh Spinach
2 Slices of of a ripe tomato, diced into cubes (About 1/4 cup)
1 Tablespoon Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Liquid Egg Whites
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper

Heat the sausage patties according to package directions.  (I set them in a pan on the stove at medium high heat and cooked each side about 3-4 minutes)  When done, cut the patties into 1/6th pieces (Like a pizza) and place them at the bottom of the bowl you will be serving your dish in.

Using the same pan, add 1tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (You can also replace this with water to save more calories but I do not suggest it with this meal).  Once hot, toss in the diced tomatoes and the spinach.  (I threw it in one handful at a time, but you can put it in all at once.)  Saute the tomatoes and spinach.  Sprinkle garlic, salt and pepper in to taste.  Once wilted and cooked toss this mixture into the bowl with the turkey sausage.

Using the same pan, pour in your egg whites.  Stir these often or they will burn!  Add a little pepper and salt.  Once cooked through, sprinkle a pinch of shaved parmesan over the eggs and let them melt very slightly.  Add the eggs to the serving bowl.  Sprinkle with a little more shaved parmesan and serve hot!

LUNCH - 289 Calories

For lunch I made a pita pocket (ONLY 243 CALORIES!) with the chicken from last night.  (Grilled with salt and pepper).  I used a wheat pita and cut it in half.  I opened it and stuffed it with Arugula, Spinach, sprouts, tomato, grilled chicken and I used the Tahini Avocado salad dressing from the Arugula Goat Cheese salad that I picked up from Vons.  It was so good!  This is a very filling and very low calorie meal so I WILL be making it again.  I ate about 1 cup of watermelon (46 Calories) as well.  And later in the day I had a snack of Ritz Sour Cream and Onion crackers, one serving.

DINNER - Calories Not much...

For dinner I had a cup of leftover Chicken Coconut Lemongrass soup.  It did not have very many calories but I am not sure how many if I had to guess... Maybe 280?  I also ate about two cups of watermelon for desert so... That is that.  I am not really that hungry tonight.  I am tired though!! So I am going to go snuggle with my comforter and pillows now.  Goodnight!

Day.... Uh...BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

So...I am late. lol.  Instead of trying to fill you in on the time gap from my last entry, I am just going to write as though I never stopped.  This blog has been the reason I had such great progress in the first place!  Ever since I stopped telling people about what I was putting in my face, I gained like 5 lbs back.  :(  So here it is, another new beginning. (Because new beginnings are ALWAYS available.)

BREAKFAST - 340 Calories

Today I resorted back to my breakfast special.  The McStar.  Because it is fast, easy, and takes no calorie counting.

I have a NEW trip to look forward to btw, and one that I definitely want to shed a few pounds for.  LONDON!!!!  Yes, I am going to London in December and I want to try all their yummy foods!  So this is even MORE inspiration for me to stay on the wagon.

LUNCH - 374 Calories

I went grocery shopping on my lunch break and snagged my favorite low calorie pre-packed Vons Salad, the Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad.  Plus I added half an avocado.  I always end up pretty hungry after I eat this salad though.  So about 3 hours after eating it I had 17 Rold Gold pretzels (110 calories).

DINNER - 304 Calories

While perusing Pinterest for low calorie meal ideas I came across a recipe for One Pan Parmesan Tuscan Chicken that looked really easy.  So, I made it!  I didn't do a great job teaching how to make it.  I even gave out the wrong measurements for Almond Milk... it is 1 1/2 cups not 1/4... Anyways, use this link if you want the original recipe!

I ruined my otherwise good day with 180 calories of Froyo Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream... That's too much sugar.  But I will do better tomorrow!

This was a boring entry...so here is a little reward for reading: