Exercise: 20 mins walk/jog & 60 mins walk treadmill

Water: 20 cups

Food: 2215 calories (25% fat, 42% carbs, 30% protein)

Breakfast: 12-grain bread, peanut butter, orange (282)

AM Snack: protein shake, soy nuts (224)

Lunch: lentil soup, smoked back bacon, apple (452)

PM Snack: protein shake, soy nuts (224)

Dinner: baked pasta with meat sauce and cheese, snow peas, butter, salad w/dressing (688)

Late Snack: protein shake, fruit salad, biscotti (347)

So yesterday evening I went over the finances and cashed some of the last of my savings out. (Not retirement savings, they’re untouched.) It will cover my school fees, books, etc. for the first year, and some expenses up to that point. So, then of course, I went out and bought weights. Nah, I’d planned on that. Nice PowerBlock dumbbells that are adjustable and if I ever need more than 50lbs each I can expand them. I don’t think I’ll need more, but who knows. I also bought 2 25lb plates to add to the barbell. That should keep me going for a while. I didn’t even embarass myself carrying the two plates out to the car. The sales guy carried the dumbbells.

Then I started cleaning out the family room, although I will have to continue tomorrow (or the weekend, depending on my time tomorrow). I’m trying to force myself into the spring cleaning mode. It’s not working out that well so far!

brseay - it is nice to control the cravings, instead of letting them control me. And I do hope that it’s the first day of many to come.