weight loss in sight? day 3

Alright, it's only been two days since I've officially started this new thing. So far, I'm doing really well. I've looked at my calorie count as if it's money or something. So yes, for example, I only have 1,250 calories to spend each day. I find it that I'm more cautious and aware of what I put in my mouth these days. Seriously, for example, I don't want to waste 250 calories on junk food. I could spend 250 calories on an actual lunch meal! Just the other day I dreamt that one of my cousins baked some cupcakes. She's not typically a sweets baker, but she attempted to make some cupcakes. In the dream, I found myself downing two whole cupcakes with tons of frosting. Then I realized, OMG... I've just eaten two cupcakes. That's probably like 700 calories... what was I thinking? And now I have to go through the rest of the day w/ 550 calories left and it's only 9 a.m.? OMG!!! Suddenly I woke up and realized it was only a dream... but seriously, this new plan I've set up for myself is really making me aware of the kinds of foods I eat, want to eat and should be eating.

Recently, just these past couple of days, I've noticed that usually towards the end of the day I still have about 100-150 calories left to spend. It's always so tempting to spend it on sweets or junk food. It's still hard for me, but I'm trying to get through it slowly. I think I used my last few extra calories on a small green salad w/ deli meat and some baked cheetos. I know last night I couldn't resist the Neopolitan ice cream sandwich in the freezer. It was seriously calling my name. So with a few calories left to spare, I decided to half it w/ Mark. It was quite good and just satisfied my taste buds.

Well, I hope this is the start of something beautiful... because when I stepped on the scale this morning, it read 106. Let's hope this number sticks for Friday's weigh in. :)

Alright, let's see what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 2 homemade blueberry pancakes - made w/ 1/3 cup fat-free milk instead of water! (200 cal)
- 2 tbsp syrup (105 cal)
- 1 slice turkey bacon (35 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 1 small banana (95 cal)

LUNCH:
- Lean Cuisine Salmon Mediterranean (230 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 2 small plums (60 cal)

DINNER:
- Veggie burger >> 2 oz Gimme Lean ground beef style patty, 1 whole wheat bread, salad greens, cherry tomatoes + ketchup & mustard (150 cal)
- 1 cup salad greens w/ cherry tomatoes, cucumbers + italian dressing (70 cal)
- 1 cup steamed cauliflower (30 cal)
- 3 french fries (35 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 2/3 cup fat-free milk (60 cal)
- 8 pieces of Lays baked cheetos (30 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1190

Updates to come later. :)

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- YES! (1,190 calories)
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- YES! (10,481 steps)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (5.15 miles so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- YES! (did the second one today)
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD (still 1-1/2 to go)
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD (one session so far)