Let’s face it — I’m a fat tub o’lard. This is not because I particularly want to be that way, more so because it’s often been the path of least resistance. However, I’ve resolved to do better. Last week, I visited my doctor for a physical and, while examining me, she asked if I’d like to see a nutritionist. “Sure,” I said, “I can do that.” Prior to my appointment next month I agreed to chart what I eat for an entire week. Here’s what I’ve had so far:
Monday
One large mug of coffee, sweetened with honey
One cup of oatmeal (half plain, half Cinnamon Swirl) made with 2% milk, sprinkled with assorted nuts on top
Two cups of coffee before lunch, one at lunch
One order of Parmesan Chicken from Coco’s (chicken, spaghetti with sauce, a crock of tortilla soup, small Caesar salad)
Half of a frozen pizza (California Kitchen, chicken & pesto)
Leftover mashed potatoes & gravy (Boston Market)
Tuesday
Morning coffee, no honey
A handful of assorted nuts
Lunch at Sizzler (salad bar, a plate of spaghetti & meatballs, grilled chicken, plate of salad with Ranch dressing, taco, cheese toast, Sprite)
A glass of cranberry juice
Dinner at Cafe Yulong in downtown Mt. View (seasoned green beans, Manchurian chicken, viniger beef, bowl of white rice, fortune cookie, glass of water)
Wednesday
Morning coffee with honey
One bananna & a handful of assorted nuts
Chile Colorado lunch at Mexacali Grill (beef, sauce, back beans, Spanish rice, basket of chips, water)
A glass of cranberry juice
One Macaroni & Beef frozen dinner (Safeway brand)
Mug of water
Thursday
One cup of oatmeal (half plain, half Cinnamon Swirl) made with 2% milk, sprinkled with assorted nuts on top
Beriani at Dish Dash (beef, rice, yogurt sauce)
A can of Sprite
Marie Calendar’s Frozen dinner (turkey w/stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans)
A glass of grapefruit juice
20 slices of low fat salami
Friday
Morning coffee with honey
Another cup of coffee, two toasted bagels with low fat cream cheese, orange juice
Super, wet beef burrito, two medium root beers
One liter Calistoga mineral water
Frozen dinner (?)
Salami
Saturday
Cup of 2% milk
Frozen dinner, beef tip & noodles
Frozen dinner, breaded chicken, potatoes, corn, green beans, carrots
Salami
Frozen dinner, chicken parmesan
Canned chicken soup with noodles
Jar of grapefruit slices
Sunday
One box of Hamburger Helper (Italian Sausage) made with 1/2 pound ground turkey
Glass of mixed fruit juice (Dole strawberry & bananna)
Green salad with Caesar dressing
Two turkey sandwiches, Colby cheese, mustard, lettuce, mayo