I ♥ MFD

I know that I do better when I track my food intake and exercise. Granted, I always have an idea as to where I am, but it's always good to know, not just have an idea. I have gone back to using MyFoodDiary on a daily basis rather than only using it when I feel like it.

{this was my food intake yesterday. no protein shakes...oops.}

I love being able to look back over the weeks, months and years {yes, I have been using this site for years...it's just that good!} and see my progress, not-so-good times, and plan from there. It's a great tool...I just need to take full advantage of it!

Do you have a favorite calorie counter site?

It's nearly here

I don't know why I am such crap when it comes to setting and keeping goals, but it's something that has never come easy to me.

That being said, I am trying to make a change in that area.

In seven short months I will be 30 years old. My goal is to have my weight out of the 2's and into the 1's by my 30th birthday.

I am working on putting together a plan, on paper (OK, probably a spreadsheet☺), to keep me on track to achieving this goal.

Sharing it here will be one more way I can be help accountable...so hold me accountable, 'kay?

Balls!

Protein balls, that is.

Protein shakes have always been hard for me to do, so I've looked into other ways to get my protein powder in. The latest discovery, Protein Balls.

I halved the recipe since it was my first try and they turned out pretty good, although a bit drier than the ones in their picture.

Protein Peanut Butter Balls

2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder

1/4 cup honey

3/4 cup raw oats

1 cup peanut butter

Mix all these ingredients in a large bowl.

Form into small 1" balls and place on a baking sheet.

Place in oven at 375 degrees for 5-10 minutes.

Any other ideas?

I might melt

Got a 5K coming up this weekend (one little goal to check of my list) and have wanted to 'train' a bit outside.

See, I've been doing most of my movin' on a treadmill, inside. Outside it's in the 90's...not my kinda weather, for exercising at least.

So, I know 5K really isn't that far, but in the hotty-hot sun, it's a bit brutal.

I've got to get some outside exercise fit in somewhere in the next few days just to prep myself. Better down some extra H2O too!

Steppin'

I read somewhere that the average number of steps one takes is around 10,000 steps.

I got a little curious and thought it'd be neat to see how many steps I put in per day. I picked up a nifty little pedometer at Target to get me started. I know it isn't top of the line, but I just wanted to get an idea as to where I am .

I figure I can use this as a little motivational tool...you know, try to outdo my steps from the day before and everything. So, how many steps do you think I'll clock tomorrow??