Weight Loss Challenge - Week 2, Day 2 - Handling Stress Better

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I was really happy with myself today. Some of the reports on the tracker weren’t working because of the server problems last week and I was working like a you-know-what to get them all working again. (I hate it when something’s not working right on the site.) I’m happy because I actually stopped and had a snack, instead of just plowing right through the afternoon and forgetting to eat. I made a conscious choice to eat a healthy snack. That’s a huge improvement for me! I guess this old dog can learn a new trick! Ha!

Had another great day, and I’m feeling great! If you’ve made changes to your diet and exercise habits recently, now’s a good time to make sure you’re feeling good. Good nutrition and exercise will leave you feeling energized. If you’re feeling tired or weak, then you’re not eating enough or overtraining (or both). I can’t stress enough that going super low on the calories is not a healthy way to lose weight…

Here’s what I ate:

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. Your mileage may vary…

Food Item	Amount	Cals	Carbs	Prot.	Fat	Mono Poly Sat
Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A (fat free or skim)	1 cup	83	12.15	8.26	0.20	0.12 0.02 0.29
Protein Powder - Wheat Isolate	0.5 serving	50	1.50	10.00	0.50	0.00 0.00 0.00
Scrambled Eggs (egg, egg white, spinach)	1 serving	158	2.43	17.62	7.57	2.91 1.36 2.26
Bread - Country Harvest	0.5 serving	125	19.50	6.00	2.50	0.75 1.25 0.50
Bananas, raw	1 small (6″ to 6-7/8″ long)	90	23.07	1.10	0.33	0.03 0.07 0.11
SoYummi Mouse - Dark Chocolate (125g)	1 serving	140	22.00	4.00	1.00	0.00 0.00 0.00
Bread - Country Harvest	0.5 serving	125	19.50	6.00	2.50	0.75 1.25 0.50
Mayonnaise, reduced-calorie or diet, cholesterol-free	1 tbsp	49	0.98	0.13	4.86	1.13 2.85 0.67
Spinach, raw	0.5 cup	3	0.55	0.43	0.06	0.00 0.02 0.01
LOUIS RICH, Turkey Breast and White Turkey (oven roasted)	2 serving	55	1.82	9.58	1.12	0.34 0.22 0.26
Soy Nuts (1/4 cup)	1 serving	190	13.00	15.00	9.00	0.00 0.00 0.00
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted	1 cup, chopped or diced	231	0.00	43.43	5.00	1.74 1.08 1.41
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt	1 cup, chopped	55	11.20	3.71	0.64	0.06 0.27 0.12
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red	1 glass (3.5 fl oz)	74	1.75	0.21	0.00	0.00 0.00 0.00
Tea, 1 sugar and low fat milk	3 serving	111	21.72	6.18	0.15	0.09 0.00 0.21
SoYummi GoLite - Soy Mousse (Black Cherry)	1 serving	100	15.00	3.00	3.00	0.00 0.00 0.00
		1640	166.17	134.65	38.43	7.92 8.39 6.34

Workouts
Had a great Cardio Coach workout on the elliptical; pushed myself a bit more. Feeling strong and energized after my workouts! Didn’t do any extra activities — my legs were feeling a bit sore from the bike ride on Monday. I definitely don’t want to overdo it!

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