Typical Workday

During the week, my busy schedule helps me to keep my mind off of food.  I have set up reminders through my computer (Outlook) to remind me when to snack during the day.

I don't leave my meals or snacks for the week to chance.  I plan my meals days at a time.  The less I improvise, the healthier my food choices. 

My typical workday: (all times are approximate)

5:40 am - my alarm goes off

(I wake up very slowly.  I am not a morning person)

6:15 am - protein shake for Breakfast

7:15 am - leave for work

8:40 am - arrive at work in one piece

10:30 am - snack time (nuts, protein bar, or protein shake)

1:00 pm - lunch time (Diet to Go)

4:30 pm - snack time (protein shake, half a sandwich, or Diet to Go)

5:30 pm - leave for home

• during my commute I listen to the radio or to audio books
• For those not familiar with the DC metro traffic, it is one of the worst in the country.  Just about every day, at some point, I will come to a full stop on the highway one or more times.
• My average, one way, commute time is 90 minutes but if an accident happens it can take me 3 hours.

7:00 pm - arrive home

7:30 pm - Dinner (Diet to Go or cooked meal)

11:30 pm - sleep

In my vast amount of free time, I need to fit in exercise that is not too close to dinner or not too close to my bedtime.  Most likely it will have to be right after work.

Wish me luck.