So I calorie counted for a week, just out of curiosity for what I was actually consuming each day, and the week in general.
Of course, just like the observer effect in quantum physics, seeing what I was consuming made me more conscientious of what and how much I was putting into my body.
As a result, I'm actually 7lbs (0.45kg) lighter than I was a week ago. My burgeoning DadBod was already out the door a long while ago, but it feels nice to see progress continuing as what's left gradually keeps slimming down.
Of course, the results aren't perfect. Due to snow I missed some time at work (which affected both calorie consumption and expenditure), and only just started the new 4-day gym routine at my girlfriend's behest (up from a 3-day routine), so I think I'm going to keep track this week too.
Results (for backup record keeping purposes mostly, you don't need to read them unless you're curious or want to offer nutritional input)
Sat 2/1
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Thai Wrap (680+)
- Bread Sticks ×3 (140/420+)
- Italian Salad (150+)
- Half Chicken Parmesana (510+)
- Rum Punch ×2 (320/640)
- Mexican Coke (150)
- Medium Apple (95)
Total: 2,685+
Sun 2/2
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Half Chicken Parmesana (510-)
- Bread Sticks ×2 (140/280)
- Lentils & Sausage (416)
- Sweet Potato Hash (328)
- Chicken Wing ×3 (130/390)
- POG Seltzer (90)
- Medium Apple (95)
Total: ~2,149
Mon 2/3
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Builder Bar (290)
- Trail Mix (170)
- Lentils & Sausage (416)
- Sweet Potato Hash (328)
- Egg Bites ×2 (80/160)
- Small Blood Orange (50)
- Protein Shake
- Whey (130)
- Casein (100-)
- Coconut Milk (120)
- Rice Pilaf (280?)
- Mixed Veggies (162)
- Small Chicken Thigh (239)
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- Treadmill (-211)
- Chest/Triceps (-?)
Total: 2,505
Tue 2/4
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Builder Bar (290)
- Trail Mix (170)
- Red Curry (440)
- Egg Bites ×2 (80/160)
- Small Blood Orange (50)
- Protein Shake
- Whey (90)
- Casein (30)
- Coconut Milk (120)
- Rice Pilaf (280?)
- Mixed Veggies (162)
- Small Chicken Thigh (239)
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- Treadmill (-176)
- Shoulder/Ab Day (?)
Total: 2,091
Wed 2/5
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Builder Bar (290)
- Trail Mix (170)
- Red Curry (440)
- Egg Bites ×2 (80/160)
- Small Blood Orange (50)
- Rice Pilaf (280?)
- Mixed Veggies (162)
- Small Chicken Thigh (239)
- Medium Apple (95)
Total: 1,946
Thu 2/6 (SNOW DAY)
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Think! Bar (240)
- Protein Shake
- Whey (140)
- Casein (50)
- Coconut Milk (120)
- Rice Pilaf (280?)
- Mixed Veggies (162)
- Chicken Wings ×3 (103/309)
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- Treadmill (-187ish)
- Back/Biceps/Forearms (?)
Total: 1,341
Fri 2/7 (Fuck it, stayed home)
- Coffee + Creamer (~40)
- Builder Bar (290)
- Skyr (130)
- ⅗ Egg Bite (45)
- Nature Valley Fig Bar (200)
- Protein Shake
- Whey (135)
- Coconut Milk (120)
- Chicken Wing ×2 (130/260)
- Rice Pilaf (140?)
- Mixed Veggies (81)
- Small Chicken Thigh (239)
- Medium Apple (95)
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- Treadmill (-169)
- Legs (?)
Total: 1,776
7 Day Total: 14,493
Average: 2070.43
I'm definitely curious to see how my body reshapes itself in the coming year as I exercise even more, expand the muscle groups I'm exercising, and watch my calories more. I really do want to share some thotty thirst posts with you again at some point, while I'm still young enough to do it. I've always envied the models here their ability to be confident in showcasing their bodies and sexual confidence for people to see, and always felt joy in the past when I could not only do the same, but receive encouragement and enjoyment from those interested in seeing me. There aren't a lot of things bringing me joy these days, so it'd be nice to pursue the things that do...
...but first I gotta keep counting the cals.