Work was crazy. I had to take lunch an hour late, orders were incorrect, and I was cold all day. I chose fixing my computer, and backing everything up over the gym tonight. Not the best decision, but I'm glad I fixed my computer.
My eating started off great! I had things planned out and I stayed satisfied well beyond lunch. They took a turn for the worse after I offered to make dinner for mom...she wanted a burger from the local restrauant. I treated her and had a burger too. Their menu is slim pickings for healthy fare unless you want a salad. I did pass up handcut french fries so I am proud of that!
The burger was delicious, but I could have easily made one similar at home for atleast half the points and half the cost.
Here is my burger budget breakdown:
1 Dove Burger: $5.50, 18 points VS 1 Homemade: $1.66, 8 points
- $1.00 for ground beef(4oz)
- $0.13 for whole wheat bun(1)
- $0.19 for 2% cheese slice(1)
- $0.19 for bacon slices(2)
- $0.15 for toppings
The restrauant burger after tax and tip was $6.90. I could make 4 healthy burgers for $6.64.
Not only is eating out expensive for the wallet, but also for your points budget. I could have made four burgers for what the one restrauant one cost after tax and tip! I would have saved 10 points by making my own burger.
I thought about this exact scenario Saturday after work. I was craving a burger and thought, "I'll get a Whopper Jr." My healthy habits clicked in my brain, and I opted for purchasing 2 Laura's Lean Beef premade patties for $2.45 and cooking them at home. Two Whopper Jrs would have cost me $2.96...plus I would have been tempted to order other junk.
Tomorrow is a new day! I will focus on meeting all of the healthy guidelines.
| Day 2 in Week | Target | 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Points | Count |
| 1 Banana | -1 | 22 |
| 1tsp Canola Oil | -1 | 21 |
| 1 egg | -2 | 19 |
| 1 Thomas Light Multigrain Muffin | -1 | 18 |
| 3c Salad | 0 | 18 |
| 1tbs Lite Italian | -1 | 17 |
| 3oz Chicken Breast | -2.5 | 14.5 |
| 1 Large Orange | -1 | 13.5 |
| 1 Bacon Cheeseburger from The Dove | -18 | -4.5 |
| Total: | 27.5 | |
| Weekly Points Used: 4.5, Weekly Points Remaining: 30.5 in Week | ||
Water: 72oz
Fruits & Veggies: 6 servings
Dairy: 1/2 serving
Oils: 1 tsp
Whole Grains: Check
Lean Protein: Check
Limit Sugar & Alcohol: Check
Vitamin: Check
Exercise: None :(
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