The Diet: Week 2
This week was a little easier to get through than last week. I’m more used to this schedule and my body is getting used to eating just this amount and no more or less. The really cool thing is that I’ve managed to stick to water and juice pretty much the entire week. Today a friend is bringing by a crapload of 2L Colas for the party, and when I drain some of that today, it will be the first Carbonated drink I’ve had in over 12 days. Amazing, eh?
This week when I get paid, I’m going to add a little more variety to the diet, and also pick up some other things. Steve (my trainer) suggested that I pick up Yams instead of potatoes, and add a lot more protein into my diet. I agree with him the protein so I’m going to get more steaks, more fish and more chicken for evening meals. Let’s just say the George Forman grill is going to do some major OT this week…
But here is the food I’ve had over the last seven days. Steve agrees that keeping a listing of all I’m eating is a good thing, and I like posting here for easy access. Everyone have a good weekend and I’ll be around. But for now, I’ve got some major cleaning to do!
Peter
Diet For Workout Week #2:
Monday:
Breakfast:
– 1 bowl of Rice Crispies w/ Milk
– 2 English Crumpets
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Lunch:
– 1 Sandwich (Ham/Cheese)
– Crackers and 1 Can Sardines
– 10 oz of h2o
Snack:
– 1 Apple
Dinner:
– 1 Garden Salad w/ fat free Italian Dressing
– 8 oz of fruit juice
Tuesday:
Breakfast:
– 2 Crossants
– 10 oz of Water
Lunch:
– 1 bowl Italian Wedding Soup
– 5 oz of Five Alive
Dinner:
– 1 Grilled Chicken Breast
– Garden Salad w/ fat free Italian Dressing
– 5 oz of Five Alive
Wednesday:
Breakfast:
– 1 bowl of Rice Crispies w/ Milk
– 2 English Crumpets
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Snack:
– 1 Banana
– 10 oz of Water
Lunch:
– 1 Sandwich (Ham & Pepperoni)
– 1 Can of Sardines w/ Crackers
– 5 oz. of Juice
Snack:
– 1 Apple
Dinner:
– 1 Bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Crackers
– 8 oz of Fruit Punch
Thursday:
Breakfast:
– 2 Slices of Toast w/ Jam
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Lunch:
– 1 Sandwich (Ham/Cheese)
– Crackers and 1 Can Sardines
– 1 Banana
– 8 oz of Water
Dinner:
– 2 Pieces of Grilled Salmon
– 1 Garden Salad w/ fat free Italian Dressing
– 5 oz of Fruit Punch
Snack:
– 1/2 bowl of unsweetened Apple Sauce
Friday:
Breakfast:
– 1 bowl of Rice Crispies w/ Milk
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Snack:
– 1 Banana
– 10 oz of Water
Lunch:
– 2 Sandwiches (Egg Salad)
– 8 oz of Water
Snack:
– 1 Apple
Dinner:
– 1 Bowl of Clam Chowder w/ Crackers
– 10 oz Pepsi
Saturday:
Breakfast:
– 1 Toasted Bagel
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Snack:
– 1 Banana
– 10 oz of Water
Lunch:
– 2 Sanwiches (Ham/Pepperoni)
– 10 oz of Water
Dinner:
– Meatballs in BBQ Sauce
– 1 Apple
– 10 oz of Water
Sunday:
Breakfast:
– 1 Toasted Bagel
– 5 oz of Apple Juice
Lunch:
– 1 Sandwich (Ham/Cheese)
– 10 oz of Water
Dinner:
– Chicken & Veggie Stir fry w/ White Rice
– Diet Cola
Snack w/ Wrestlemania:
– Nachos w/ Mozza Cheese, Salsa & Fat Free Sour Cream
– Diet Cola
How can you go on just 5 oz. of juice for breakfast? The first thing I always do when I get up is chug a crap load of milk or water. I would get cotton mouth on your diet.
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I haven’t had Five Alive in ages. Good for you sticking with this. Are you seeing any results? I would imagine so.
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Why not just give up the colas completely? I used to be a major soda addict, and then one day they just seemed too sweet to me anymore, and I bet I haven’t had 24 cans of cola in the last 30 years. Soda is just empty calories, even diet sodas. Most of them have caffeine, which is a bad habit as well.
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You don’t eat very much! How much weight do you want to lose?
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Hi Peter, I saw your note on OS’s diary and came over. Have you read South Beach Diet? My husband and I have been doing it and he’s been having great success. It’s a really good diet that can be a lifestyle. It’s really good for people with your body type. I think you will find it easy to do and healthy. Not so sure your diet here is all that healthy. If you have a chance to read SBD, it’s
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very informative about good nutrition. I joined a Yahoo groups that has helped me a lot with day to day things. My husband lost 19 pounds in phase 1 (2 weeks) and in Phase 2, he’s lost another 10 so far. He has about 70 pounds in total to lose. Like you, he’s working out too and that is really great you are doing that. Just though I’d recommend SBD to you, I absolutely love it. Good luck!!
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I agree with the yams sub. Potatoes are good, but yams have a nice natural flavor, plus you can’t beat that beta carotine! Sardines are a good idea. Omega-3’s! All in all I like it. I just can’t deal with rice krispies though, too empty for me. How about cheerios?
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Good luck with your new eating plan!
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hi peter I drifted away fro a while… I am a life time member of weight watchers and I have to say, eating more protien and keeping the carbies and bread to the end of the day nit the start works for me. Also mine shredded whieat with fruit on it and using splenda is a great break fast.
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One thing that might help with the diet (and I’m sorry if you’re getting bombarded with unwanted advice, it’s just helped me a lot so I share the info) is to add a high fiber cereal to your breakfast. Rice Krispies has no fiber and very little protein.. and it burns really fast in your system like refined sugar. Raisin Bran or Fiber One or Oatmeal (or for an even bigger calorie bang for your buck
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Oat and wheat bran (as a hot cereal) will keep you full much longer. I have 1/3 cup oat bran, 1/3 cup wheat bran and heat it up with milk, cinnamon and when it’s done I add flax meal and splenda or stevia for sweetner. It comes out to around 200 calories and I’m full all morning.
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