That’s what I want to happen. 3-4 weeks from now, I want to look back and remember how tough this week was. Mid week (and even up to about an hour ago), I show a gain. And not just a small gain, but a couple pounds up (332).

Let me preface this with the fact that, I have not let this change my habits, my focus, or my committment to my new lifestyle. Activity remains a consistent part of my life. According to my new gadget (more to come in another post on this), I’m burning a calorie deficit of 1,500-2,500 calories per day, so I know I’m continuing to do what’s right.

But this sucks.
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Below is what I ate during Week 2 up to the weigh in day (I weight in Sunday morning as soon as I got up).

Feel free to review and comment.

Sunday

• Breakfast – 485 Calories – Oatmeal, Banana, Coffee w/ Crm & Sugar
• Lunch – 650 Calories (Panera) 1/2 Meditterranean Veggie Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baguette
• Dinner – 502 Calories – 5 oz Pork Tenderloin, Broccoli, Pasta Side
• Snacks – 407 Calories – 12 oz Beer, Crackers, Popcorn

Monday

• Breakfast – 359 Calories – Oatmeal, Coffee w/ Crm Only
• Lunch – 673 Calories (Isaac’s Deli) – Roast Beef Sandwich, 1/2c Red Potato Salad, Side Salad
• Dinner – 630 Calories – Meatloaf, Mixed Veggies, Peanut Butter Cup (1)

Tuesday

• Breakfast – 420 Calories – English Muffin, Morningstar Sausage, Greek Yogurt
• Lunch – 666 Calories – Perogies, Grilled Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peanut Butter Crackers
• Dinner – 453 Calories – 1 Serving D’Giorno Pizza, Side Salad, Ranch Dressing

Wednesday

• Breakfast – 361 Calories – 3 Egg Whites, Canola Oil, English Muffin, Salsa, Morningstar Sausages
• Lunch – 492 Calories – Arugula, Fennel, and Orange Salad, 4 Oz Beef Filet, Greek Yogurt
• Dinner – 635 Calories (Hoss’s) – 7 Oz Sirloin, Mashed Potatoes, Side Salad, Thousand Island Dressing

Thursday

• Breakfast – 397 Calories – 3 Egg Whites, Peppers, English Muffin, Butter, Coffee w/ Crm & Sugar
• Lunch – 768 Calories (Momma Spriggs) – Salad, 3 Oz Beef, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing, Brownie
• Dinner – 587 Calories – Meatloaf, Fennel, Arugula, Olive Oil
• Snacks – 187 Calories (Massey’s w/ Cub Scouts) – 4 oz / Single Soft Serve on Cone

Friday

• Breakfast – 544 Calories – 3 Egg White w/ Mushrooms & Cheddar (Canola Oil), Morningstar Sausage, Greek Yogurt
• Lunch – 450 Calories (Subway) – 6″ Turkey Sub w/ Double Meat, Baked Chips
• Dinner – 748 Calories – 10 oz Grilled Chicken Breast, Peppers, & Onions on a Hoagie Roll, 5 oz White Wine

Saturday

• Breakfast – 507 Calories – 3 Egg White w/ Mushrooms & Cheddar (Canola Oil), Dinner Roll, Greek Yogurt
• Lunch – 406 Calories – 7 Oz Grilled Chicken Breast, Tostitos Bite Size, Radishes & Baby Carrots (Raw)
• Dinner – 565 Calories – 1 Hamburger w/ Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese on a Bun, Corn on the Cob, 1 oz Macaroni & Cheese