Overeating :/

Eating out tonight was a very poor choice. I think the salt levels alone are probably making me sick. So bloated. I probably gained 9 million pounds tonight. (That's a rough estimate, of course.)

I had black bean soup and part of my Mom's nachos. The soup was great (sooooo tasty) but I wish I would have stopped there! I would have saved myself this over-stuffed feeling and about 700 calories. :(

This is one mistake I hope to not make again. I'm starting to realize that I eat every meal as if it will be my last one ever. I can't pass up my favorite foods because I feel like I'll never have them again. Ever. Ever. Ever! Which is totally dumb! And nothing tastes as good as the first bite and the last.

So hear's to smaller portions and if I have to have something, only dishing out a just enough to be satisfied.

I love Samples!

Why are things that are miniature or come in small packages so amusing?

160 Calories of Oatmeal Squares Cereal 

Which I have yet to find in my grocery store :/

Also, well under my calorie limit for the day! Yay!

And I bought a floppy hat today! Sun protection > being super tan!

Well, today was sort of a failure on the calorie-counting front. But now that I'm fully informed, I'm going to get it right tomorrow! #bepositive

This is also a daily total without any movement added in. Today was lazy. (Seems like all my days are lazy lately.) But I have the doctors next week and I know this whole thing will get easier. It will become a habit. 

Stats

Figuring out some math using online calculators and formulas.

Averagely have been consuming 2,500-3,250 calories per day. (No wonder I am fat!) I have no idea about my calorie expenditures, as I have never tracked those before.

Current weight 252.
Current BMI is 39 (Morbidly Obese).

Smoothie

Finally, I can eat! Bring on a delicious smoothie and a sandwich.

For a PB&Banana protein fix, blend:
1 overly ripe banana
1/8 cup peanut butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 Dream Blends Almond, Cashew, and Hazelnut Drink
1 scoop low sugar Vanilla Whey Protein powder
(Sometimes I add a little crushed ice and/or some yogurt. Just depends on my mood!)

322 Calories per pitcher.

Reality Sinks In.

I've set up a doctors appointment in a week or so to make sure that it's okay for me to go ahead and stridently try to lose weight. This is an important step that I think most people overlook. I know that I am sort of a special circumstance--I have a chronic illness--but I think that it is a good idea to make sure everything is running, ticking, and working correctly before jolting your system. And, I know that any kind of cut-back or change is going to spur a huge jolt to my body. I'm stuck in my ways! Sad, but I think we really all are.

For curiosity, I jotted down everything I ate/drank today. (And to be honest with you, I will probably end up mindlessly snacking tonight in front of the television.)