Just another manic Monday...

Back to reality...

Mondays after holiday weekends are the worst.

Breakfast was two glasses of water, a banana (105), and some almond butter (90) while a string of people stopped by to marvel in amazement that after several hours at the pool, I can turn a color other than glacial white. And that color is, of course: freckle. Really, I don't tan, I just become a Confederation of Freckles.

I find this picture terrifying, yet captivating.

Lunch was leftovers from last night, so turkey meatballs (200) and rice (215) with a cup of grapes (60) and two glasses of water. And then I sat there and thought about what would happen if I just shoved all of my coworker's fries in my face without asking him (answer: probably nothing, because he's so insanely nice), but I didn't do that. I went back to my desk and worked on stuff.

Eventually (like 5 minutes later) I got hungry and didn't want my yogurt, so I had some coffee (90).

Truth.

Dinner was sushi (400), a salad with ginger dressing (50), and two more glasses of water while I watched a rerun of Bob's Burgers. Note: Bob's Burgers is an awesome show, and if you're not watching it, you should be. I really feel like I identify with the youngest daughter, Louise.

After that, Chris and I went for a 75 minute walk in 85 degree heat, people! Which, it was humid, but I'd like to thank Little Baby Jesus for the breeze and for my awesome husband.

Wait a minute...that's Jesus with a baby raptor, not Baby Jesus!

Snack was frozen grapes (60) and hummus (70) with pita chips (100) and more water. Mission tomorrow: drink more water.

Water: 7/8
Calories: 1440/1400
Exercise: Yes, lots of cardio

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