My God I picked a bad week to start this diet. On Wednesday a friend and I took our kids away for a mini break. I was fine in the morning, during the picnic at the zoo and all through the afternoon but when it got to 9.00pm I needed more than a shake or some soup. It was a much more active day than I would normally have and I felt like I would pass out from lack of food. So I ate.
I'm pleased to say that I had some grilled fish with peppers and some carrots. I asked not to have the potatoes. And that's it. The carrots weren't great as far as low carb, but it was better than the gelato I really wanted. When we got back to the hotel I picked up the packet of cookies supplied in the room... and then put them down again. If I gain nothing but stronger will power from this diet then it will be an accomplishment in itself.
On Wednesday I decided to start the day with some food and hopefully finish up with just LL packets. I had a poached egg, mushrooms and baked beans for breakfast. Again, the beans aren't perfect but I was feeling very hungry. After walking the beach, the arcade and Beachy Head with the children I needed more than a LL packet and had some smoke mackerel and coleslaw salad. I asked not to have the potatoes that came with it and I didn't have the chocolate profiterole that the children were all eating even though I really, really wanted some.
Today, Day 4, I have a friend's birthday party to attend. It's an afternoon tea at a nice hotel. When I started this diet I said that I would participate in the party and I'm still planning to do that. I'm not sure what they'll be serving but I'm thinking 1-2 sandwich triangles and a small scone plus lots of tea for me. I've been on LL packets all day and will have one for dinner tonight if I feel hungry.
Got on the scales this morning and they said 185lbs. That's 5lbs off in just four days. I'm taking this with a pinch of salt because my weight fluctuates a great deal and I know that the first 5-7lbs is just water. Still, it's an incentive to keep going.
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