Serendipity = -1.4lbs
VLCD Days 13 and 14
Weight 4.30.08 233.8
Weight 5.1.08 232.4
Total loss in 14 days 18.4lbs
I had a strange moment of serendipity last night at my restaurant job. I realized when I got there that I had had only one of my protein meals of the day and had neglected to pack my dinner. I was starving (Weds is my injection skip day). I knew I would not make it through my 7-8 hour shift if I didn't eat SOMETHING. I decided, in a rash moment of extreme hunger, that I would just eat whatever the chef prepared for the staff dinner, regardless of the fat content, starches, I was going to eat it all and brace myself to suffer the consequences. I rationalized that I'd even been losing too well, and that a little setback would do me no harm in the long run. So, after we set up for that evening's opening I went into the kitchen to see what tasty delight awaited us. Lo and behold, the foods on offer were 100% protocol friendly. Amazing. Usually what we are offered is loaded with fat, but last night it was simple roasted white meat chicken with no skin, and salad fixings: tomatoes, lettuce etc. I just skipped the cheese and the dressing and made myself little mini lettuce wraps with tomatoes and chicken. Yes, I mixed veg, and I definitely ate more than 100g of chicken, but it seems to have done me no harm. Someone was looking out for me yesterday! Again, this reinforces something that I do sometimes ignore with my busy schedule:
plan ahead and don't let yourself get too hungry!!
That potential land-mine skirted, I have a renewed sense of focus and determination to kick some of my ample butt into oblivion over the next 4 weeks or so. I joined some friends for ice cream after church choir tonight and was not one iota tempted to cheat. Birthday cake (homemade, double chocolate) was served in honor of my voice teacher's birthday today and, one sniff and I was good to go. That being said, my church choir is having a big end of year dinner on June 5th and that is the 2nd or 3rd day I'll be off the VLCD and let me tell you, the fantasizing is running high! Definitely planning on a 'Steak Day' for June 6th...
Weight 4.30.08 233.8
Weight 5.1.08 232.4
Total loss in 14 days 18.4lbs
I had a strange moment of serendipity last night at my restaurant job. I realized when I got there that I had had only one of my protein meals of the day and had neglected to pack my dinner. I was starving (Weds is my injection skip day). I knew I would not make it through my 7-8 hour shift if I didn't eat SOMETHING. I decided, in a rash moment of extreme hunger, that I would just eat whatever the chef prepared for the staff dinner, regardless of the fat content, starches, I was going to eat it all and brace myself to suffer the consequences. I rationalized that I'd even been losing too well, and that a little setback would do me no harm in the long run. So, after we set up for that evening's opening I went into the kitchen to see what tasty delight awaited us. Lo and behold, the foods on offer were 100% protocol friendly. Amazing. Usually what we are offered is loaded with fat, but last night it was simple roasted white meat chicken with no skin, and salad fixings: tomatoes, lettuce etc. I just skipped the cheese and the dressing and made myself little mini lettuce wraps with tomatoes and chicken. Yes, I mixed veg, and I definitely ate more than 100g of chicken, but it seems to have done me no harm. Someone was looking out for me yesterday! Again, this reinforces something that I do sometimes ignore with my busy schedule:
plan ahead and don't let yourself get too hungry!!
That potential land-mine skirted, I have a renewed sense of focus and determination to kick some of my ample butt into oblivion over the next 4 weeks or so. I joined some friends for ice cream after church choir tonight and was not one iota tempted to cheat. Birthday cake (homemade, double chocolate) was served in honor of my voice teacher's birthday today and, one sniff and I was good to go. That being said, my church choir is having a big end of year dinner on June 5th and that is the 2nd or 3rd day I'll be off the VLCD and let me tell you, the fantasizing is running high! Definitely planning on a 'Steak Day' for June 6th...
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