Somewhere along the way I think I was planning on doing some cardio. Oops. I had originally planned for a rest day but with next week being complicated I was going to do some walking today. The soup took up the morning and then in the afternoon I decided to go and vote at the advanced polls. I have a test on election day and there’s just no way I’m going to work in a trip back to town to vote. So I added grocery shopping and a trip to Super Cuts - and that was a good part of my afternoon shot.

For the next two weeks I’m planning to lift on Wed/Sun only. Tuesday’s I have evening tests, which means I’ll not be able to get home in the afternoon to do any workouts. I’ll probably do cardio on Thurs/Sat. Depending on how prepared I feel for the tests I might try and get some in on Tuesday as well (at the college). I have a feeling that my schedule is going to have to be very flexible while I’m at school.

Food for the day:

Total: 2009 (29% fat, 36% carbs, 32% protein)

Breakfast: egg white omelet with cheese, zucchini bread, jam, fruit salad (339)
AM Snack: chocolate zucchini cake (78)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, spicy turkey meatloaf, salsa, cheese, apple (577)
Snacks: carrots, hummus (178)
Dinner: szechwan beef with stir-fry veg, salad w/dressing (585)
Late Snack: protein shake, plums (251)

This is meant as a lunchtime soup. I’d take it probably on its own, or with a small piece of bread. Although knowing me I’m more likely to drop the bread and take some fruit afterwards.

~ (depends on servings) for 1-1/2 cups (12oz by weight actually) were - 253 cals (22g protein, 10g fat, 18g carbs, 3g fiber)

A Recipe for Weight Loss: Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup <– Recipe here