I’m not saying that they’re gone for good, but wow, no real cravings in the grocery store. I had about 200 calories left for the day, and kind of half heartedly looked at a few things. Even thinking if I found something I really wanted I’d consider it even if it put me over. I paused and looked at the Häagen-Dazs raspberry sorbet. Not too bad at 120 / half-cup. Heck, even the entire container wouldn’t put me over by even 300 calories…

I put it back.

I wandered down the aisle with the chips, but other than to pause to consider if we had any tostidos (we take them with homemade chili) didn’t even look at them. I considered the pistachios, but I decided that they were too expensive. And really, I eat soy nuts and almonds, so they would really have been an acceptable purchase.

I saw 100-cal packs of chips and such, but honestly, they’re such a rip off (price-wise). Thought the same about popcorn mini packs. I considered buying popping corn, but just couldn’t be bothered. Even saw those cute looking mini chocolate bars at the checkout.

Nothing, not even tempted.

It’s a mini victory, but a nice one. Late night (usually after work) shopping used to be when I stocked up. And not always on inherently bad thing. Just my own secret little stash of stuff just for me. It doesn’t mean that it won’t happen tomorrow, or the next day, but tonight the demons are in complete control.

(I just came home and finished up my planned evening snack.)

Exercise: 20 mins walk/jog & 60 mins walk treadmill, 30 mins strength training

Water: 20 cups

Food: 2604 calories (30% fat, 37% carbs, 32% protein)

Breakfast: egg white/egg omelet with cheese, pecan cherry bread, jam, orange (471)

AM Snack: almonds (164)

Lunch: curried lamb with apricots, homemade tortilla, apple (527)

PM Snack: protein shake, fruit salad, soy nuts (465)

Dinner: balsamic pork tenderloin, broccoli, snow peas, butter, salad w/dressing (586)

Late Snack: protein shake, fruit salad, biscotti (392)

Nothing much to add tonight.  I’m actually going out to run a few errands in a while.  I know, errands in the middle of the night?  I used to work afternoon shift and one of our local gas stations used to sell cheaper gas late in the evening.  I don’t know why, but they just did.  Since gas is up pretty high I thought if I’m still up I’d just pop over for fun.  I also need flour (whole wheat and white) and onions, so I’d drop by my favourite all night grocery store on the way back.  I really kind of like shopping in the middle of the night, although I will have to avoid buying any of the crap I used to buy. 

The morning was 1 x 20-min interval session and 1 x 30-min walking session on the treadmill. In the afternoon I did a 15-min warm-up on the treadmill, followed by:

Where there is a single number that confirms that I did the number of reps called for. Where there are two numbers the first is the amount of weight I used, followed by reps.

And I followed with another 15 mins on the treadmill. And I bargained with myself the whole 15 minutes. I really wanted off that treadmill. I grabbed the bottle of water (and I never do that) so I could drink a little, and this was probably the hardest 15 minutes so far. I’ve also decided to start putting the pace up on the walks as well. Slowly, but still up a little. Even though I find the 90 minutes each day requires a push, it really has become too comfortable. I know I really just do them to keep active, but I know once they become too easy I’m not getting any real benefit from them. They’re not there yet, but it was time to push it a little.

I’m also pushing the max on the dumbbells as well. I’m going to see how the large sand weights do on the dumbbells, but I really think I’m going to break down and look into a set of Select Tech dumbbells. And then I’ll still have to look for a heavier bar (preferably something I can use the sand filled weights with), and maybe a few extra plates. That’s not quite so urgent, but something I have to think about soon as well. Who would have thought that 75 pounds was going to be too light?