When I exercise more, sometimes I feel like I need more energy… more sweet energy. Try adding fruit to your diet. Did you know that berries are low in calories, mostly sugar, and many are high in fiber. Since the next 10 days we are looking at getting up earlier than we usually do and exercising more than we usually do, we expect to be tired in the afternoon. So planning ahead, I am planning to have fruit and pack my husband fruit for afternoon snacks!
6 strawberries = 36 calories sprinkled with 1 teaspoon of real sugar (15 cal) = 51 calories
20 grapes = 60 calories
1 banana – 105 calories (probably not my best choice but is comes packaged ready to pack and eat!)
Fresh sliced pineapple = 1 cup chunks = 82 calories
There you have it…. 4 great snacks that in total only = 298 calories.
Oatmeal + chia seeds for breakfast = 360 calories
Salad + tuna for lunch = 300 calories
2 Veggie chicken patties + roasted cauliflower and broccoli or salad for dinner = 400
Popcorn for snack = 120
Plus snacks for the day = 1480 calories for the day!
If we can stick with the plan for 10 days and exercise, I think we will make our goal! What is your plan? How about some fruit to get you through?