Day #16

Good evening all!

 

So, this is my second day of getting to grips with this high protein plan.

I started my day with a mug of hot water and apple cider vinegar

 

At 6.30am it was a protein shake

 

PROTEIN 21g

CALORIES 115g

 

BREAKFAST 8.30am

 

40g Oats - 5g Protein 150 calories

250ml Soya light - 5g protein 68 calories

Banana - 1.5g protein 121 calories

and a cup of coffee with 100ml soya light 2g protein 27 calories

 

PROTEIN - 13.5g

CALORIES - 366

 

At 10.30am I had a large mug of milky coffee made with 300ml of soya light

 

PROTEIN - 6g

CALORIES - 81

 

I had my half day today so it was a 12pm finish where I went straight to bodyfreaks in Llansamlet to buy protein powder.

 

 

 Kathy had very kindly given me some of her protein to try in strawberry which was really tasty, but when I saw the chocolate, I just had to have it!

 

 

It was then straight to Robs for PT, I love my PT sessions, they make me feel stronger and stronger every week and I can see myself progressing.

 

Straight after PT it was home and I just had to have a taste of the chocolate protein shake.

2.15pm Chocolate protein shake

PROTEIN - 21g

CALORIES - 115

I also had 2 slices of beef pastrami that was left over from yesterday

PROTEIN - 5g

CALORIES - 36

 

 

At 4.30pm I made up some protein pancakes.

 

 

I used different protein for this, Its one that doesn't taste very nice as a drink as it just doesn't blend well, but it makes really tasty pancakes.

I mixed the powder with 1 egg and just added water until it was the consistency I wanted.

 

PROTEIN - 30g

CALORIES - 198

 

I added a dollop (50g) of Total Greek yoghurt for a little more protein to the pancakes only to realise that your body can only absorb between 20 - 30g of protein at any one time.

I had already had 30g of protein in this meal so it just meant that the protein didn't count but the calories did.

I wasted 29 calories here, but it's a lesson learned. We all make mistakes when we start something new.

 

CALORIES - 29

 

 

After a bouncing step aerobics class (7.45pm) it was another serving of yesterdays Fajita Lettuce Wraps

 

 

PROTEIN -30g

CALORIES - 280

 

At about 9.30-10pm tonight I am going to have my last protein shake

PROTEIN - 21g

CALORIES -115g

 

 

I have learned a lot already but eating a high protein diet.

The main one is that you need to be more prepared than ever! - it's little and often trying to get a good amount of protein in without going over the 30g or it's just wasted calories.

Eating this way has made me drink quite a bit more than normal. I have had about 7 pints of water today compared to my usual 4 pints.

As time goes on I hope to get smarter and make the most of every meal!

 

So Today I end on

PROTEIN - 148g

CALORIES - 1335

 

This is all so new to me, I have planned quite well for tomorrow so I hope to be hitting more protein and less calories.

I will let you know how I go!

 

Good night everyone! X