Week #2 has come and gone…and all is great on the diet front. It was another successful week of staying true to the plan. I’ll admit that there were a couple of late afternoon challenges to my willpower as far as dinner plans go – but, I resisted. I also noted that those challenges came on days when my morning and afternoon caloric intake was unusually low in comparison to normal days. Lesson? Eat on schedule and don’t skimp – it helps keep temptations at bay and it helps keep your willpower in check!!!
On the soda front, not a sip. Once again, all drinks this week were in the form of either water or milk (in cereal, protein shakes, and smoothies). As for the Diet Cokes remaining in the fridge, they’re being relocated to the fridge in the garage to use for guests.
Now, to the numbers:
Average Daily Calories Consumed: 2,143
Macronutrient Ratios for the Week: 47% Carbohydrate, 24% Protein, 29% Fat
Average Daily Sodium Intake: 3,509mg
Average Daily Fiber Intake: 40g
Weight Loss for the Week: 2.6 pounds
Average Weekly Weight Loss: 3.3 pounds
Weight Loss Since 1/1/2012: 6.6 pounds
So, weight loss wasn’t as high this week (2.6 pounds versus 4.0 pounds last week)…but it’s also Week 2, and my daily caloric intake was actually a little higher compared to last week. I can’t complain. I typically follow a 25% reduction from “maintenance level” in determining my daily calorie requirements; however, if I see a weight loss on the scale Sunday morning, I eat at “maintenance level” for the day. It allows for a few hundred extra calories.
Game on for Week 3!!!
