So I’ve only been blogging a few days but Jennie and I have been working on cleaning up our diets since 12/27/10. This means that we’re coming up on two weeks of cutting out the crap. I’ve found that between the 2nd to 4th week is the hardest for me and yesterday kinda sucked. So last night I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich after I blogged. I did use 100% whole wheat bread and all natural peanut butter. So my point is that even when you crave unhealthy food try to make healthy decisions in what you eat. I had the option of chocolate candy and cookies but opted for good ‘ol PB and J. Just an example. Today I’ve felt great. Now I want to clarify I don’t follow any fad “diet” programs. I just try to watch what I eat and eat sensibly. My contest diet it self is pretty extreme so I’ll adivse that its not for everyone to follow. However these past few days I’ve just been trying to eat a balanced diet. A good protein, a good carb, and a good fat. I snack on fruits to curb my cravings for sweets, cause I love sweets. You’ll notice that my eating pattern is plain and repetetive but that doesn’t mean people have to eat the way I do to be healthy. But for me it works, I don’t tire quickly of eating the same foods. I prepare food a few days at a time, simply for time sake, and plan out what I eat. I eat frequently but in smaller portions. Food is my weakness so by planning out ahead of time and having healthy food ready to eat helps me to avoid eating crap. If you have the time to prepare a variety of foods than more power to you! Do what you need to do to be successfull.

I’ve gotten a lot of response and questions about different topics. I’ll try to address those one or two at a time. Tomorrow night I’d like to talk about the dreaded “wall”. This what I call the point where most people quit because they aren’t seeing their immediate results. I was also asked how I would modify my eating patterns for woman. The bottom line is I wouldn’t. I would just eat portions that are right for you, but eating good carbs, proteins, fats, getting enough fiber, and snacking on fruits and vegetables is healthy for anyone.

Heres what I ate today

6:30am Meal 1: 6egg whites, 2 yokes, ¼ avocado, ½ cup oatmeal dry + 6 almonds + strawberries + tbsp honey.

9:30am Meal 2: Protein shake + 1 tbsp peanut butter + blueberries.

11:45am Meal 3: 6oz. chicken, 1/3 cups broccoli, ¼ avocados.

1:15pm Snack regular size apple.

3:00pm 30 min cardio (at my work gym, during lunch) I don’t lift weights on Wednesdays.

4:00pm Meal 4: Protein Shake, ½ Ruby red grapefruit, and 6 almonds.

5:30pm Meal 5: 6oz. chicken breast, 1/3 cups broccoli, and ¼ avocados.

7:00pm Meal 6: 4oz. Top sirloin steak, spinach, and ¼ avocados.

9:00pm Meal 7: 6oz. chicken breast, 1/3 cups broccoli, and 1 tbsp. peanut butter