05 February 2009

Packing My Lunch

Yesterday I talked to the Registered Dietitian at our gym. I took an assesment earlier ( a test we have at our gym) to find out how many calories I'm supposed to eat in a day. I gave this number to the RD and she told me how many Starches, Fats, Vegetables, Milks, Proteins, and Fats I'm supposed to eat in a day. It changed my whole perspective on eating. This way I'm not counting calories, but I know what kinds of food I'm eating throughout the day and how to eat healthy.

But the crazy part was how much she gave me to eat throughout the day! So this morning I started packing my lunch at 10:00 for the rest of the day. I didn't finish until 11:30! It took forever, measuring everything and putting it all into little baggies so I could take it to work. It also took a long time because I had to cook my dinner since I work from 12-9 on those days. I love eating this way but it's taking a lot of work and I'm not sure if I can keep it up! We'll see!

Here are some pictures of what I lugged into work today. I think it was the biggest lunch bag anyone had there today, or maybe ever :) So to say the least, Dave and I had a pretty good laugh about it...maybe you will too.

9 comments:

BJ and Alexis Gremillion said...

That's so cool! I want to do that assessment thing.

Keri said...

Ok laura. YOu know you will be getting a call from me real soon. jk. No but really.
Lucky you. You work at the best place. I would love to know the right things to eat and how much. Not like you need to lose weight. You look great

Anonymous said...

Girl... you are going to make Dave Broke if you start eating like this!!! I measure my calarioes and fats too, its much easier just looking behind the carton of Ice Cream... Wow... and it doesn't take that much time!!! You should see my lunches!!! Dave you should start demanding that she makes your lunches too!!

Anonymous said...

Girl... you are going to make Dave Broke if you start eating like this!!! I measure my calarioes and fats too, its much easier just looking behind the carton of Ice Cream... Wow... and it doesn't take that much time!!! You should see my lunches!!! Dave you should start demanding that she makes your lunches too!!

Jessica Brown said...

Look at you you little health nut! Thanks for the tips! You look darling! How is married life?

Unknown said...

lol, this totally cracked me up. You are hilarious. What are you eating?? YOu should pass on this delicious information. Miss you!

The Lovell's said...

Okay Weenie!!!! You have blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so hurt you didn't tell me...Just kidding! I'm glad you do though...Now I can add you.

The Chambers said...

Hey cute girl! I found your blog and wanted to say hi! You look so pretty and so busy! I'm so jealous that you are working at a gym and look so good! I thought of doing personal training, it's so much fun! Looks like things are going well and you're so happy! :)

Alicia said...

this is hilarious. how did it go eating all that food? must have been a great day :)