Fat Fridays - A Comparison

I always picked a day that was for eating more of whatever the hell I wanted. Most often that day was a Friday, hence the moniker “Fat Friday”. Let’s be honest – I ate like crap every other day, too – but Fridays were reserved for really tying on the feed bag. Here’s what a typical Friday used to look like for me:

 

Breakfast – McDonalds #2 – Sausage McMuffin w/ Egg, large Coke, and a large Caramel Mocha.

Lunch – KFC Bowl and a large Cherry Pepsi

Dinner – Little Caesar’s Pizza (three slices), usually several breadsticks, large diet Coke.

Dessert – pint of Haagen Daz Vanilla Swiss Almond ice cream.

 

I calculated the totals on myfitnesspal.com, and I’m surprised I’m not dead.

Calories – 4,323

Carbs – 525

Fat – 201

Protein – 127

Sodium – 6,010

Sugar – 271

 

Here’s what I’m eating today, Fat Friday, Healthy Style!

 

Breakfast – Oatmeal w/ cinnamon, brown sugar, dried prunes, and almond milk

Lunch – Slow Cooker Lasagna (Weight Watchers recipe), and one serving of green grapes.

Dinner – Lean Cuisine Deep Dish Three Meat Pizza (I promised Jameson pizza for dinner!)

Dessert – One serving of pineapple.

 

Calories – 1,092

Carbs – 164

Fat – 25

Protein – 57

Sodium – 1,767

Sugar – 48

 

Let’s compare those side-to-side:

Calories – 4,323 / 1,092 (3,231 difference)

Carbs – 525 / 164 (361 difference)

Fat – 201 / 25 (176 difference)

Protein – 127 / 57 (70 difference)

Sodium – 6,010 / 1,767 (WOW. 4,243 difference. That’s HUGE. No wonder I feel lighter!)

Sugar – 271 / 48 (223 difference)

 

You know what’s great about Fat Friday, Healthy Style? I have enough calories left over to have a beer. I think I taste a Bell’s Two Hearted in my future! Or…maybe two.