A killer lunch week at work...

Weight: 252 (no change)

For those of you that don't know, I get a free lunch at work every day. This is a blessing and a curse. It's great because I don't have to pack anything, but it's hard because, really, most things are pretty good. This has been a banner week though. Monday was fried chicken day, Tuesday was hoagie day, and Wednesday was the best day of all: leftover hoagie day. I am eating very small breakfasts (apple and a Fiber One bar) and making sure I burn some calories so I can eat these lunches.Tomorrow it's back to my usual turkey sandwich.

As far as the beginning of this effort to become a little less fat goes, I've been off to an okay start. I know I need to pick it up a little. I've been trying to eeeeease into it, but I really should just jump right in. I had hoped to exercise on Monday, but ended up meeting a few friends after work instead. I managed the outing pretty well though. I ate a light breakfast, had a manageable lunch (yes, I had the chicken, but I didn't eat the sides, I drank a ton of water, and had a handful of grapes for dessert) and then had two beers (at the bar, not at lunch...) and 4 more glasses of water. I did not eat out at the bar, but waited until I got home and had some of the turkey chili I made on Sunday.  I have to say, it's the first time I've used ground turkey in my chili and I'm pretty pleased with the results.

Tuesday was pretty good and I got a solid 40 minutes in at the gym. I used the elliptical and burned off almost 450 calories. I haven't followed my proposed exercise schedule yet, but I'm getting some exercise in so I'm okay with it. Wednesday Kathy went to zumba so I stayed home, and will get cardio and do a little lifting tomorrow

My next post will be Sunday. That should be interesting as I am playing in a flag football game in the afternoon. I used to play all the time, but haven't played in years. I have to remember to take it a little easy. The last thing I need, aside from a heart attack, is a pulled hamstring or groin. My short term goals for the rest of the week: keep counting calories, drink a lot of water, no snacks after 8:00, and get some more exercise.

I also wanted to let people know that the Kathinator and I registered for the Phillies 5K which is being held on March 31st. It ends with a lap around the warning track at Citizen's Bank Park and with a party in Ashburn Alley. Sign up and join us!!!

One last thing, I don't know if anyone is really reading this or not. If someone is, is there something you'd like me to talk more about? Less about? Or should I just shut up? Let me know how I can improve this blog. Thanks.