While training for my Figure Competition, I find myself eating more in a day than I thought was womanly possible.
There are some meals that take me over an hour to eat! An HOUR?! You try eating 4 chicken breasts with 2 cups of stir-fried vegetables and see how long it takes you. Then, and only then, can you pass judgment.
I know what you are thinking.
How many calories a day is this woman eating? 3,500? 4,750?
You would be shocked to know that it is anywhere between 1,250 – 1,805 calories a day, which isn’t that much calorie-wise. But when you only eat whole, natural foods it takes a lot of food to make up that many calories.
Today I ate 1,634 calories. I could have eaten:
- 1 box of macaroni and cheese prepared
- 12 oz can of Coke
- 1 Snickers Bar
But instead I ate:
- 2 cups of sugar snap peas
- 140 grams of mushrooms
- 60 grams of onions
- 75 grams of peppers
- 12 egg whites
- 2 slices black Russian rye bread
- 2 servings of PB2 peanut butter
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 chicken breasts
- 44 grams quinoa
- 2 protein drinks
- 300 grams of potatoes
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 30 grams swiss cheese
- 120 grams of ham
Which would you rather eat?
It takes careful measurement.
And tracking.
And may result in large quantities of odd combinations at times.
But it is key to building a strong body.
At least you get to eat like a queen while training!
DL! How awesome is your tracking book?! That thing is epic! You have the drive of an astronaut or something. You amaze me!
Thanks! All the tracking may be fear induced, but I’m aiming for results! 🙂
I think your blog AND your endeavor is awesome – totally inspiring!
Kathy
PS Your extra slate tiles have found a perfect home on our wall – I love it, thanks!!
Thanks Kathy! I get myself into quite the epic adventures now and again….
I’m glad the slate looks good in your kitchen, I would love to see it!
love your blog and all your prep work. Keep up the good work!