I work out!

After my last blog post, I was upset and ashamed with myself. So that night I spent about three hours putting together a workout calender, printing off the workouts, putting them together, and even working out. I was feeling very accomplished and proud of myself; I thought "I can do this". The, I went to the store to buy myself a new pair of jeans and I was even bigger than I had thought (I wear dress pants every day, which are measured differently. I found that out last night). There were many tears shed and I was cursing myself for gaining so much weight since the wedding and especially since college. 

Once my tantrum was over, I came out of the dressing room with a new resolve. I am determined to get at least one pant size down by May and to have a flat stomach. I was telling this to my husband over dinner at Denny's (I got the fit and fare omelette meal, which was surprisingly good) and was trying to figure out a way to further motivate me.

That was when I came up with what seemed like a brilliant plan: Brysen will only take me out on a date after I have worked out for 14 days straight. For those who know me, I love to go on dates to restaurants with my husband and get a steak or something else equally delicious, depending on my mood. So I know that this will help to keep me motivated to stay on track with my weight loss. 

It's my goal to never eat over 550 calories at a restaurant either, so I have been looking up healthier options online and through Pinterest. Here's what I've been able to find so far: 

Red Lobster: 
Garlic-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
370 Calories

Applebee's: 
Grilled Shrimp and Island Rice
360 Calories
Asiago Peppercorn Steak
390 Calories
Grilled Dijon Chicken and Portobellos
450 Calories

Chili's:
Classic Sirloin Steak
370 Calories
Salmon with Garlic and Herbs
520 Calories

McDonalds:
McChicken Sandwich with garden side salad
395 Calories
Chicken McNuggets with garden side salad, ice cream cone, and diet coke!
484 Calories (Just the nuggets and salad: 260 without any sauces, which are 10 calories)
Grilled Chicken Wrap with garden side salad
340 Calories

Let me know if you know of any other meals with less than 550 calories!

Until next time, 

Britt