Eating On The Road

Yesterday presented one of the most difficult things I deal with on a regular basis.  Eating on the road.  With my job, I travel a lot, and am always presented with the difficult decision of how to eat while still remaining healthy.  Yesterday was breakfast only, as I had to leave early to get some local work done.  I have found that what works for me as the best breakfast on the road is actually McDonald's. Sausage McMuffin and a small orange juice.  The sandwich is 370 calories and has 14 grams of protein.  I know that eating at a fast food restaurant is not really what people would think of as smart when dieting, but this has always worked for me.  It's all about balancing it out.  When I'm on the road, eating breakfast at McDonalds, I always have salad for lunch.  And if you ask McDonald's for a large ice water, they'll give you a 32 oz cup for water, typically for $.25.

Day 1--I don't do giving up

I'm not a big fan of giving up things I like.  But really, who is.  And really, if I didn't mind giving up yummy foods and stuff, I probably wouldn't be in the position I am, right?!?!  BUUTTT....When I lost a bunch of weight last year, I had a ton of success with not giving up my favorite foods.  Just having less, or finding ways to modify them so that they were still yummy, but not so much bad for me.  So that is my focus this time around too.  But man....once you fall off the wagon, and boy, did I ever!  It is so hard to get back on.....baby steps.....

Breakfast day one.....2 slices of french toast made with high fiber bread.  I always use skim milk and fresh, farm grown eggs.  French toast isn't my favorite, but it's a simple breakfast, filling, and with skim milk, isn't highly bad calorically.

Back to writing down everything I eat....knowing I have to account for it sure takes the fun out of eating naught stuff!!!

The Final Breaking Point

The final breaking point came.  It didn't come because of a big ordeal, or an episode, or because of something that happened.  It came because there comes a point when you have to make a change.  It doesn't matter how long you say you want something.  If you'er not willing to make the changes needed, then you're never gonna get what you want.  I'm sick of saying that I want to lose weight, I want to be healthier, I want to look better.  Doesn't do any good until I step up.  Today's the day to step to the plate.

Goodbye to the past, and hello to the first of about 10,000 baby steps into my new future!