So one week in from meeting with Brett, energizer bunny nutritionist extraordinaire, from Memorial Hermann Human Performance team. Remember he is the one with the smile that we give our children when we are trying to be patient with them! I sat, I listened and while I wanted to shove a Snickers down his zero body fat throat, I didn’t. Instead, I went home and got busy reading on protein I could eat throughout the day without carrying a refrigerator on top of my SUV.
So, results one week in? Here they are:
1. Energy. I found that my workouts for running got easier. I ran 8 miles yesterday and really muscle fatigue set in around 6.5miles. My cell phone ran out of juice before me, so I’m gonna take that as a win.
2. Packing lunches. While this is still a struggle it is getting easier. This is my passenger seat below. Note the order; water, small cooler, briefcase and purse last. I can grab any of my protein requirements easily while on the run. Yes, my job has me in the car quite a bit so having the set up helps me not crave Chic-fil-a drive through so much. 
3. Weight loss. One week in and I dropped three pounds. After a year at the same exact weight, one week in on Brett’s nutrition regime, I dropped weight. Now, comes the hard part beginning week two and seeing if I can maintain the protein intake.
Don’t get me wrong here. None of this first week has been easy. I crave the ice cream in the freezer or the cookies I made earlier. My mother was making brownies on Saturday and I thought I might just run over my children to eat the entire pan! Then I attended our church bazaar and it is food paradise! Everything screamed fall comfort food. Luckily, I kept busy volunteering so I walked a lot. This morning I am craving Starbuck’s lemon pound cake-I know it is because I am hungry. Hungry because my body is burning calories and my protein shake from earlier is wearing off.
So, I’ll end for now, grab my hard boiled eggs (I love egg whites) and keep moving. Oh the picture below is what happened this past week. In my hyper awareness to get my snack bag, my Kuerig spent the day on my car. #healthiermechicadee 
Healthier Me Adventures 