Yum in my Tum
Posted in My Weight-Loss Journey by RachelFigures I’d be the only person at the Yankee Swap to pull a food-related gift! My boss put together a ‘naughty’ and ‘nice’ gift set including a bag of Cheetos and a jar of hot salsa serving as ‘naughty’ and a Tide Pen and hand sanitizer serving as ‘nice’. It made for a greatly creative gift, but overall, it was severely lacking (or maybe I’m just a bitch?).
I was totally set on ordering the chicken and subbing those sour cream mashed potatoes for a plain baked potato or a side salad, but I changed my mind at the last possible minute and decided to split the Beer and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese and Native Sea Scallops with Janice. No reason to go Plain Jane if I have the calories for it, right? Right! I had one cup of mac and cheese which was easily around 415 calories. I added in two slices of thick-sliced bacon to account for the bacon that accompanied my mac and cheese and sat atop my scallops. I doubt the small bits of bacon added up to two full slices, but it’s always a good idea to over-estimate when you dine out. One must expect hidden calories whenever a dining experience is had. I put myself down for two 2″ scallops even though Janice and I split three right down the middle. I also had a small piece of baguette (no butter) which was easily 160 calories. In total, my meal came out to be 730 calories, but it was well worth it. I spent the remainder of my calories on a cup of dry Kix before bed. At 88 cals, it can’t be beat.
Off to the gym in t-minus nine minutes for a healthy dose of cardio…
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Monica says:
Girl! Cardio is killing me! I dont know how youve done it but I think of you every time I think of quitting. I love that you pulled a food gift, thats hysterical!
Anna says:
Been following you on twitter and was finally able to check out your blog. Congrats, you look amazing!
Maria says:
The headphone thing sounds really scary, but on race day it really is amazing to hear the crowds, and be in the whole race scene…you may miss them a little, but being in the moment is awesome!
Rachel says:
As much as I’d hate to admit it…you do have a point.
Dr. Mo ( @FootDr69 ) says:
OMG!!!! This Post was so intertaining!!! Congrats on the LONG RUN!!! Kudos to you and the props from”Vin”!!! Its always great to know people are noticing your hard work!!! I am Noticing and You Inspore the Heck outta me….. And make me laugh!!! (I love to laugh) Keep up the GREAT Work!!!
Love Ya Lots
Monique