Day #4 - Thirsty Thursday

Day #4

WOW. It’s already Thursday. (I usually find myself saying this.  Sometimes it feels like I blink and the week is almost over.) Thursdays are typically a very busy day! Lots of great things I get to do. Work, Play (run children all over tar-nation) and go to Bible Study!

Thirsty Thursday? I haven’t mentioned much about water…Water is so vital to our bodies. Did you know water COMPLETES the fat burning process? Well it does!! Water carries the fat out of our bodies though our sweat and urine. Caffeinated beverages dehydrate (remove water) from our bodies. So, for every caffeinated beverage I drink (ie. Coffee with cream) I try to match with a glass of water! That way, I’m continuing to re-hydrate and flush the fat from my body!  

My total calorie consumption for today was 1244. I taught a 55 minute ZUMBA class, so I get to count that as my exercise! YAY for ZUMBA!

Name	Type	Quantity	Units	Calories
Cream,	Breakfast	2	Tablespoons	40
Fit Frappe	Breakfast	1	Scoop	60
Peanut Fudge Granola Bar	Breakfast	1	Each	210
Chicken Fillets (Mesquite)	Lunch	3	Ounces	110
Baby Spring Mix	Lunch	3	Cups	15
Egg Whites, Large, Ckd	Lunch	1	Each	25
Balsamic Vinaigrette - Light	Lunch	2	Tablespoons	45
Swiss Cheese	Dinner	1	Serving	80
Ground Beef, 90% Lean	Dinner	0.25	Pound	246
Beans, Green	Dinner	1	Cup	34
Guacamole, Spicy	Dinner	2	Tablespoons	54
Bacon, Cooked	Dinner	1	Piece	43
Baby Spring Mix	Dinner	3	Cups	15
Bacon, Cooked	Snacks	0.5	Piece	22
Pickle- Dill spear	Snacks	2	Servings	0
Peanut Butter, Natural, Creamy	Snacks	1	Tablespoon	95
Almonds, Coco Roast	Snacks	1	Ounce	150

I had one of those delicious leftover hamburgers for dinner! In case you can’t tell by all the ingredients…It was a cheesy, bacon, guacamole burger! (My mouth re-waters as I type that out!)  I ate extra early because I have a ladies bible study in the evening (which is absolutely fantastic) but I had to make sure I wasn’t the slightest bit hungry or I might have broken down and eaten a “treat!” With the current diet program, I’m trying to stick as closely to primal/ketogenic as possible; meaning no carbohydrates (unless they are mostly green veggies and nuts), no sugar, no grains, etc.  Which brings me to conversations I usually end up being a part of:  “It doesn't matter-just eat this tiny bit” or “You aren't allowed to?”, or “It’s just one piece of cake, cookie, etc.” I am often reminded of the bible verse “Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 Of course I’m allowed to eat whatever I want. I’m just choosing to eat in this manner, for this time frame! Would one measly nibble of “—insert sweet product here—“ ruin me? No probably not.  But when you eat just one nibble, your judgment can often get skewed and so can your self-control.

There are so many dietary programs I recommend. One’s that are WAY less strict! I’m not wanting to lose a ton of “weight”, (although this can definitely do that) I’m wanting to strip away body fat! I will go over other diets that I like or recommend in upcoming days. (I've got to have something to talk about the next 43 days, don’t I?)

Can you guess what that is in my purse?

This is a little motivator I use. Something real and tangible. I'll fill you in tomorrow!

Is anyone on Day #1 yet? Motivated to make a small change? Sometimes the best way to start is to get in the habit of writing down your food. I’d love to hear your feedback!