Wednesday Food and Thursday's Update

After the pool last night, Michael and I went to The Ram restaurant for dinner. It was pretty busy so we waited at the bar with drinks. I had a Riesling because beer just didn't appeal to me.

I wasn't too impressed with the menu selections (it kind of felt like a Red Robin) and didn't really see much that I could order. Michael and I ended up splitting a burger with onion rings. I like splitting entrees at restaurants because the portion sizes are always huge.

After dinner, Michael confessed that he hadn't wanted to split the entree but after eating it he was really glad we did. I was too. I felt way too full all night. It was too much food--evening splitting it!! I don't think I broke my "bank" calorie wise though.

This morning I was running late so I had a quick breakfast of toast with peanut butter and a protein shake, with a little iced tea to take my vitamins.

I'm glad the sun is out and I'm anxious to get out there and enjoy it. I think I'll go for a walk at lunch today.

Junk Food and Monday's Run

Something I wanted to address was "junk food." I'm not necessarily speaking of Cheetohs or Oreos, more like a cheeseburger. Yesterday, Michael and I went to Five Guy's for burgers for dinner. I don't feel guilty because I was way under my calories for the day and could "afford" it.

I think it's a good thing to have a "cheat day". I work out REALLY hard all week in order to splurge once in awhile. The secret of "cheating", however, is to still make good decisions with what you're eating. The Five Guy's "Little Bacon Cheeseburger" I ate was 630 calories. I did not get fries and I had a diet soda. Michael got the regular Bacon Cheeseburger at 1,000 calories. My burger tasted just as great as his, and less calories. I'd had a fantastic week calorie-wise! I rewarded myself with a cheeseburger. :)

The problem with a "cheat day" is that it implies you're on a diet and not allowing yourself to eat real food. That's not healthy and as soon as you're "denying" yourself things you'll want them more! What you have to do is eat food you want to eat in moderation. Michael loves pizza and could seriously eat pizza every day. He explained to me that he goes to places where he can get 1 slice. That's the way to "cheat"--having something you love but not over-eating.

The secret to "Cheat Day" is to not undo EVERYTHING you accomplished the rest of the week!

I read a lot of other food blogs and noticed that they are more concerned with eating healthy and organic food. That's excellent. But for me, since the beginning, my concern is eating what I like to eat IN MODERATION. It's all about portion control. I don't have time to cook elaborate food with all organic items. I pay attention to calories and portions. It works for me.

Yesterday we also went to the Nike outlet and I got some new running shoes! I can't wait to try them out. I really hope these are better than the Addidas. :( I got the Nike Air Insight IV Running shoes.

Today I'm a little sore from Saturday's bike ride, but it's bike muscles that are sore. I hope that means today's run won't be excruciating! Today is going to be the only nice day in Portland, followed by 10 days of rain, I have to take advantage of it!

Question: What is your "splurge food" on Cheat Day? And can you eat it in moderation?