Saying “Oh, I’ve already ruined my good eating today. I’ll just eat crap” is like saying “Oh, I dropped my phone on the floor. I’ll just smash it til it breaks.”

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I wanted to share with you my perfect day on a diet. In my perfect day, I would like to stick to around 1200 calories. The reality is that most days are not perfect, but the imperfections can always be improved through exercise. I also like Self’s Drop 10 Diet strategy of eating 1400 calories a day, with 200 going to whatever you please or being stored up for a special occasion day. Here is what it looks like…

PERFECT DAY TOTAL CALORIES: 1200 -1400

 

BREAKFAST: 150 – 200 Calories

Egg Sandwich: 100 calorie English muffin, two egg whites, reduced calorie American cheese slice, hot sauce

OR

Archer Farms Cherry Almond Instant Oatmeal with Chia seeds and a small apple

LUNCH: 300 – 350 Calories

Giant Salad: a much veggies as I want with 2 Tablespoons dressing, sunflower kernals, and two egg whites

OR

Easy Microwave Meal: Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, or Amy’s Kitchen

SNACK: 150 – 200 Calories

100 Calorie popcorn with spray butter and black pepper

OR

Banana Berry Protein Shake

DINNER: 300 – 350 Calories

Falafel Sandwich with Yogurt Sauce

OR

Margarita Pizza

OR

Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dogs

DESSERT: 150 – 200 Calories

Weight Watchers Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Sundae Cone

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Justin’s Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Every time I have a day of eating like this, I wake up the next day feeling lighter and happier. Looking at it broken down meal by meal, it looks so easy and attainable. Just one day at a time.

What does your perfect day on a diet look like?