First Day of Calorie Reduction

Today was the the first day on reduced calories and approved foods.  I have not been hungry, but have had to battle with the munchy/craving issue.  I know that the longer I go without junk food the less I will crave it so I am hanging in there.  It is going to be worth it!  I looked at some of the clothes in my closet that I have not been able to wear for awhile and I am excited to get into them.  It will be like a whole new wardrobe!

Following is a list of what I have been eating today.  On Sunday I usually only eat two meals so I have found that I need to have a little snack before bedtime tonight to make sure I get in 1250 calories.  I had a harder time getting my minimum of 64 oz. of water today due to being at church and a long Sunday nap, but I am going to keep on it until 9:00.

Breakfast
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. raspberries
1/4 c. milk

Snack
1/2 c. grape tomatoes

Lunch/Dinner
5 oz. steak
1 1/2 c. steamed green beans
1 apple

Evening Snack
1/2 c. oatmeal
3 strawberries

Ariix Vitamin and Mineral supplements (These are awesome!)

I also have a pot of cabbage soup simmering on the stove for tomorrow.  It is low-cal and filling, but I haven't made it in years.  I recall liking it fine.  I will have to post an update on the taste tomorrow.  Tomorrow I also need to pick up some walnuts to be sure I am getting some healthy fat.

Cabbage Soup (Old Weight Watcher Recipe)
Place all ingredients in large stock pot and bring to boil.  Simmer for 1 hour.  My calculation on calories is about 900 per pot.  It looks like I have about 8-10 cups of soup.  That would be about 100 calories per cup.

1 head of cabbage, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
4 cups chopped celery
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 28 cans diced tomatoes
1 T. fresh lemon juice
3 tsp. minced garlic
48 fl oz. V8 Vegetable Juice
1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix

For more information on this program go to my website and click on The Science of Skinny. www.arrix.com/product/healthandwealth