Day 1 of Calorie Counting

Last night I decided I was going to start counting calories. I realized that although I have lost a little weight, it's not significant enough. Now I'm getting ready for my New Orleans trip (Jamaica isn't in the cards this year - not enough vacation time or money!). Granted, I certainly won't be on the beaches of New Orleans and I'm not getting ready for Mardi Gras so there is no reason to lift up my shirt in public. But I still want to be able to stroll down Canal Street in some shorts and a tank top and not get mistaken for an extra in an early Cash Money video (you know, before they had money to hire real video vixens and had to just get homegirls from the neighborhood) . . .

The first day of calorie counting did not go well. Why? I am not sure. I started off with a bowl of gluten-free cereal, with lowfat milk and fresh raspberries. It was great. And I of course forgot to write down how many calories were in a bowl of gluten-free cornflakes with milk and raspberries. But that's okay.

So I get to work and it's time for a snack (remember I have an 1.5 hour commute to work so by the time I get to my desk it's like 2-3 hours after my last meal). I eat a hard boiled egg. I asked my co-worker, "Do you know how many calories in a hard boiled egg?" She says no but that it has 5 grams of fat. Okay, I'm not doing well so far but it's only the morning.

I eat Indian food for lunch. No nutrition label, but it was GREAT. Lot of food too. I snack on a gluten-free power bar, some fruit and these nasty gluten-free lime-cilantro chips I got from Whole Foods. During step practice, I consume another gluten-free power bar which surprisingly does give me a little boost during step practice. I get home around 9pm and am not super hungry, but consider snacking on some green olives and cheese.

I have no idea how many calories I consumed today.

I must do better tomorrow. Stay tuned!