Day 44

Whew, what a week so far. Professors are really piling it on as we approach the midpoint of the semester (yay, Spring Break!).

I've been reading quite a bit about the biochemical mechanisms by which fatty acids are stored in adipose tissue. In short, fructose, sucrose, and high fructose corn syrup all exacerbate fat mass gain. Therefore, as a rule of thumb, it's probably best to stay away from refined carbs, stick with complex carbs (whole grains) and vegetable based carbs.

Little bit of dietary insight for the day. For my part, I'll be trying to incorporate more vegetables in my daily diet. Mostly from edamame, spinach, and broccoli, I think.

Anyway, time for bed.

Cheers!

Current Weight: 207.6 lbs
Net Loss: 21.0 lbs.
Workout: 60 minutes weightlifting, 15 minutes HIIT

Meal 1:
1 Medium Naval Orange - 64 calories, 1 from fat, 59 from carbs, 4 from protein.
3/4 Cup of Egg Whites - 90 Calories, 0 from fat, 5 from carbs, 85 from protein.
1/2 Cup of Quaker Oats Oatmeal - 150 calories, 25 from fat, 105 from carbs, 20 from protein
1 Cup of Blueberries - 60 calories, 0 from fat, 60 from carbs, 0 from protein.

Meal 2:
2 Scoops Body Fortress Protein - 270 Calories, 35 from fat, 24 from carbs, 211 from protein.
2 Slices Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread - 100 calories, 18 from fat, 58 from carbs, 24 from protein.
1 Tbsp Skippy's Natural PB - 95 calories, 65 from fat, 15 from carbs, 15 from protein.


Meal 3:
1 Medium Sweet Potato - 130 calories, 0 from fat, 120 from carbs, 10 from protein.
1 Box Green Giant Healthy Weight Vegetables - 180 calories, 50 from fat, 90 from carbs, 40 from protein.

Meal 4:
6 oz Tuna - 180 calories, 27 from fat, 0 from carbs, 153 from protein.
2 Slices Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread - 100 calories, 18 from fat, 58 from carbs, 24 from protein.

Meal 5:
2 oz Whole Wheat Pasta - 210 Calories, 15 from fat, 159 from carbs, 36 from protein.
2/3 oz of Sun Dried Tomatoes - 70 calories, 45 from fat, 21 from carbs, 4 from protein.
1/2 cup Bertoulli's Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce - 80 calories, 22 from fat, 50 from carbs, 8 from protein.

Meal 6:
8 oz Boneless Chicken - 220 calories, 20 from fat, 0 from carbs, 200 from protein.

Additional: At least 1 gallon of water.

Totals: 1999 Calories, 17.06% from fat, 40.82% from carbs, 42.12% from protein.