Well, today was supposed to be a carb day -- unfortunately, because of my bad behaviour with that pizza last night, I've decided to do two Accelerate days in a row to get back on track. That'll learn me -- I really, really wanted a potato today...
But that pizza was really tasty, so no regrets...
Today was a beautiful day for two reasons. Number One -- it was a gorgeous, sunny day with a nice breeze so it didn't feel too hot -- great day for a walk. Number Two -- I have several days' worth of 24 hour Allegra in my system now, so I could actually go outside in the wind and not fear the pollen blowing around. So, outside I went!! I walked to the dentist's office (20 minutes) and then home again, coffee in hand. A fantastic start to the day!
I spent the remainder of the day running errands and doing chores inside -- would have loved to be outside on this gorgeous day, but the laundry and vacuuming don't do themselves -- the kids did their part earlier in the day, so all that's left is up to me. Maybe tomorrow...
Today's menu:
Breakfast -- 6 oz strawberry yogurt, strawberries, green tea
Morning Snack -- none (at the dentist with the kids...)
Lunch -- large Super Salad with tuna and balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing and that coffee I mentioned...
Afternoon Snack -- medium Timmy's coffee (black) and their vanilla yogurt/berries combo
Dinner -- Dr. Mikes' turkey chili, monster green salad with balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
Missing the morning snack wasn't a good idea, because I've had a hard time curbing the "hungries", but I'm pretty sure that 7-11 wouldn't have had anything permissible for a snack (and butter tarts live there -- just sayin...) so I didn't venture over there until I got that coffee for the walk home -- that way, I was heading to where the good stuff is, so it was easier to avoid the temptation. I'm also making sure I get all my water in today, too. I can't say how many times I've been to the washroom -- lost count...
Since it's laundry day, I decided my first course of action in altering the size of my wardrobe bits would be to see if I could shrink anything in the dryer. So, I'm in the process of washing/drying the too-loose capris. Of course, since this is my plan, I'm sure it won't be successful, but you never know until you try...
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
Day 25 & 26 (Activate Cycle Day 7 & 8)
Day 25
134 lbs!!! This is so amazing! The pants I wore on Monday are looser today -- can you believe it?!
I'm not kidding when I say that this book will change your life. I have been skeptical of diets and eating this way for a lot of years -- it didn't seem like something I would be able to do, let alone stick with had I decided to try. It's been so easy to follow the meal plans -- I know I will be able to maintain the changes to my eating habits...
Today's menu:
Breakfast -- 2 scrambled eggs, strawberries, green tea, probiotic supplement
Morning Snack -- 6 oz vanilla yogurt with red grapes (I think I might be addicted to this...)
Lunch -- 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup corn, grilled chicken, small green salad with balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing, green tea (working the late shift today, so I saved my carbs until mid-day...)
Dinner -- 4 pieces of whole wheat toast with Becel...oops...
Yep -- things fell apart at dinner time. It was unfortunate, as I had some good momentum going there today -- wound up working late and not getting home until after 9:00 (plus I had run out of food at work...note to self, pack more snacks...) -- didn't seem like the time to break out a big meal, so I snacked. And when Traci snacks, out come the carbs...
Day 26
So, the skirt I wore to work on Tuesday was looser today! Guess that toast didn't do much damage (no bloating that I can detect...good, good...) but I'm going to have to be very careful, because that toast last night was very yummy and tempting...
It's looking like I'm going to have to do some alterations on some of my clothes this weekend. Not that I mind -- some of my stuff is in really good shape because I outgrew it not long after buying it, so the fact that it's a little loose now makes me very, very happy -- it will be like having a whole new wardrobe for a few weeks. And then I'll get to go shopping for a new fall/winter wardrobe!! That's the timeframe -- I should be well into Cycle 4 by back-to-school, so the kids and I can all shop together. Yeah, they'll love that...
Today's menu:
Breakfast -- 2 scrambled eggs, 1/2 grapefruit
Morning Snack -- Granny Smith apple, coffee
Lunch -- Dr. Mike's turkey chili (no beans -- not a carb day...), green salad with balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
Dinner -- chicken pizza (grilled chicken, feta cheese, parmesan, green onion with some type of "house" white sauce -- pretty sure the sauce isn't something I'd find on the list (and we're not going to talk about the crust, seeing as it's a no-carb day -- I know, I know, I promised no cheating today, but dammit -- this is what happens when all I have in the fridge is the makings of tuna salad...)
Tomorrow will be another big grocery shop and cooking day, so I won't be tempted to have things I'm not entitled to yet. At least the lovely bottle of wine from the boss is stashed away in a safe place at work, patiently awaiting Cycle 3...
134 lbs!!! This is so amazing! The pants I wore on Monday are looser today -- can you believe it?!
I'm not kidding when I say that this book will change your life. I have been skeptical of diets and eating this way for a lot of years -- it didn't seem like something I would be able to do, let alone stick with had I decided to try. It's been so easy to follow the meal plans -- I know I will be able to maintain the changes to my eating habits...
Today's menu:
Breakfast -- 2 scrambled eggs, strawberries, green tea, probiotic supplement
Morning Snack -- 6 oz vanilla yogurt with red grapes (I think I might be addicted to this...)
Lunch -- 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup corn, grilled chicken, small green salad with balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing, green tea (working the late shift today, so I saved my carbs until mid-day...)
Dinner -- 4 pieces of whole wheat toast with Becel...oops...
Yep -- things fell apart at dinner time. It was unfortunate, as I had some good momentum going there today -- wound up working late and not getting home until after 9:00 (plus I had run out of food at work...note to self, pack more snacks...) -- didn't seem like the time to break out a big meal, so I snacked. And when Traci snacks, out come the carbs...
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Day 26
So, the skirt I wore to work on Tuesday was looser today! Guess that toast didn't do much damage (no bloating that I can detect...good, good...) but I'm going to have to be very careful, because that toast last night was very yummy and tempting...
It's looking like I'm going to have to do some alterations on some of my clothes this weekend. Not that I mind -- some of my stuff is in really good shape because I outgrew it not long after buying it, so the fact that it's a little loose now makes me very, very happy -- it will be like having a whole new wardrobe for a few weeks. And then I'll get to go shopping for a new fall/winter wardrobe!! That's the timeframe -- I should be well into Cycle 4 by back-to-school, so the kids and I can all shop together. Yeah, they'll love that...
Today's menu:
Breakfast -- 2 scrambled eggs, 1/2 grapefruit
Morning Snack -- Granny Smith apple, coffee
Lunch -- Dr. Mike's turkey chili (no beans -- not a carb day...), green salad with balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
Dinner -- chicken pizza (grilled chicken, feta cheese, parmesan, green onion with some type of "house" white sauce -- pretty sure the sauce isn't something I'd find on the list (and we're not going to talk about the crust, seeing as it's a no-carb day -- I know, I know, I promised no cheating today, but dammit -- this is what happens when all I have in the fridge is the makings of tuna salad...)
Tomorrow will be another big grocery shop and cooking day, so I won't be tempted to have things I'm not entitled to yet. At least the lovely bottle of wine from the boss is stashed away in a safe place at work, patiently awaiting Cycle 3...
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