Day 45

Lots of fish today! Good thing because today's dietary schedule is meant to be a bit higher in fat.

I find that it's easier to be complacent about my body as I begin to notice physical changes - especially as my body hits weight loss plateaus that are all too common when attempting to lose a substantial amount of weight. Luckily, I have an iron will and tons of support from those of you who read this blog.

I find some of the best sources of continuing inspiration from my faith. My understanding is that Christ calls us to distance ourselves from societal norms and follow His lead. He treated His body as a temple and asks us to do the same. Especially as we are charged with The Great Commission. I'm not typically very vocal in my faith, but I do wear a cross daily now. The responsibility that comes with that symbol is to live my life in a way that reflects the love and care I've been shown by my Lord. We are to be Christ for others and let his love shine through us. I am never of clearer mind and never more mentally sound and cognitively balanced than when I am living a healthy lifestyle. Though temptation to deviate comes daily, I hope that I can maintain this lifestyle consistently for the rest of my life.

Only a week 'til Spring Break!! Cheers.

Current Weight: 206.8 lbs
Net Loss: 21.8 lbs.
Workout: 23 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.
1 Slices Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread - 50 calories, 9 from fat, 29 from carbs, 12 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:
8 oz Tuna - 240 calories, 36 from fat, 0 from carbs, 204 from protein.
1 Slices Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread - 50 calories, 9 from fat, 29 from carbs, 12 from protein.
1 oz Almonds - 160 calories, 130 from fat, 6 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 Salmon - 200 calories, 48 from fat, 0 from carbs, 152 from protein.

Additional: At least 1 gallon of water.

Totals: 2099 Calories, 23.34% from fat, 36.78% from carbs, 39.88% from protein.