Day 17

I woke up extra early today, as I had to get some paperwork over to the human resources office at my job, which is located about 20 minutes out of the way from where I actually work. I want to make a note that even though I woke up early (from what my sleep schedule was like prior to undertaking this trial and starting my job), I had an awesome amount of energy! It really feels great to feel so full of life all the time! After waking at 9:30AM, and drinking my liter of water, I prepared everything I needed for my work day before eating.

10:45AM
-Very Green Banana Smoothie/Milkshake-

5 1/2 md. Banana (frozen)     578 cal
1 1/2 Cups Baby Spinach       15 cal
2 1/2 Cups Mixed Greens       25 cal
1 1/4 Cup Water

                               Total     618 cal


This smoothie was similar to yesterday's breakfast smoothie, except I used all frozen bananas, and just added water to get the consistency I wanted. This one made nearly 1.5 liters and took 3 glasses worth to finish up.

1:30PM
-Veggie Snacks-

1/2 Cucumber      15 cal
3/4 Stalk Celery     7 cal
1 sm. Carrot        21 cal

               Total     43 cal


I really enjoy snacking on vegetables. They taste great and hydrate me well.

1:45PM
-Fruit Snacks-

2 lg. Strawberry       12 cal
4 md. Strawberry     16 cal
1 1/2 md. Apple     143 cal
1 md. Banana        105 cal

                 Total     276 cal

This fruit gave me just the right amount of energy to get through the morning and into the first hour of work.

2:45PM
-Snacks-

1/4 Cup Trail Mix           204 cal
1 md. Banana               105 cal
Handful of Goji Berries     50 cal

                        Total     359 cal

Was hungry again only an hour later so I ate some more until I was full.

6:15PM
-Green Banana Smoothie & Veggie Snacks-

4 md. Banana                    420 cal
1 1/2 Cups Baby Spinach     15 cal
1 1/2 Cup Mixed Greens       15 cal
1 1/4 Cup Water

1 Cucumber                         30 cal
3 Carrots                             63 cal

                             Total     543 cal

This was almost exactly the same smoothie that I had for breakfast. I even used frozen bananas to make it, although by the time I got around to actually eating this one, the consistency had changed from it sitting in my car. This was just over 1 liter of smoothie, and I finished it in about 20 minutes alongside some more veggies on my lunch break.

7:45PM
-Snacks-

1/4 Cup Trail Mix     204 cal
Goji Berries              25 cal
1 md. Apple              95 cal

                  Total     324 cal


I felt like snacking again so I did so until I was full.

10:30PM
-Green Mango Banana & Ice Cream Swirl-

2 md. Banana (frozen)     210 cal
2 md. Banana                 210 cal
1/2 Mango                       67 cal
2 Cups Baby Spinach       20 cal
1 Cup Mixed Greens           5 cal
1 Cup Ice

2 md. Banana (frozen)     210 cal

                         Total     722 cal

This was awesome! I had the idea for it in the morning when I woke up and couldn't wait to get home and try it out. I just made a normal green smoothie (with mango) which made about 1 liter, and then I whipped up some banana ice cream to layer throughout the smoothie and add to the top. A few mango chunks sealed the deal, and 1 hour later, I finished 2 1/2 glasses worth of this amazing meal.

Just wanted to (finally) include a proper photo of what the banana ice cream is supposed to look like when done. Once you try this fluffy goodness, it is just TOO GOOD to resist!

-Exercise-
After working extra hard the day before, I was a bit sore today so I didn't push it. Nothing more than what I would do during any day's work.


Approximate Daily Totals

Calories
2885 cal

Carbs                    Fat                    Protein                    Total
664.3g                  32g                   51.8g                       728.1g
84.29%                 9.14%               6.57%                     100%


Aside from obviously eating a lot more than usual, everything looks normal here. Great day for sure!

And that concludes Day 17!