Dinner last night was fabulous. My family loves fish and most vegetables, so we all enjoyed dinner together. I placed the fish on tin foil, seasoned it, squeezed lemon over it, cut up broccoli and cauliflower over it seasoned the veggies and placed them in the center of the over for about 45 minutes. The fish was perfect, the veggies steamed but still crunchy. Delicious. I ate my second probiotic (yogurtt) and got through all five glasses of green tea for the day. I only made it through 6-1/2 glasses of water - I just couldn't hold any more. I did get hungry around ten, but I figured that was because I usually eat late and snack late too. So I drank a bottle of water, which equals 2 waters, and had a green tea. No longer hungry. Day one Finished successfully! Good Job Rebe - pat on the back)
Day Two began like day one, late because it was Sunday. However, it started with my darling daughter bringing me warm water and a lemon. Then she repeated her routine with the green tea - also handing me a yogurt and an apple. All of which was delicious, ad all of which made me full again. I had 6 strawberries for snack with a green tea. Then we went out to go to the movies and pick up lunch. We went to Jack in the Box where I ordered 2 grilled chicken breast patties, and pulled out my bag of salad and fat free dressing (go ahead and stare people - I am on a mission and nothing is going to stop me - especially a little embarrassment over bringing my own food out - I've been more embarrassed than that before -trust). While the children indulged in tacos, steak burritos, and curly fries, I munched on my delicious salad. I barely used any dressing at all. I ate the whole bag of lettuce with my chicken. I did not even want any of the food at JIB - but I give them props for having a grilled chicken option for me, and I will be back to enjoy some more next time we get out and about. I was extremely proud of myself for pre-thinking about my food before going out and going through with my plan instead of giving in to temptation. That is a very difficult thing to do usually - but I did not find it so this time. I was completely full and satisfied.
Then, we were off to the movies! I bought the popcorn and Slurpee's for the kids, while not getting anything for me. I brought a bottle of water with me, fully intending to drink it during the movie, but I never got hungry or thirsty, so I forgot to drink it. I have o say, water was the nemesis for me on this second day. I kept reminding myself I had to drink so I don't get dehydrated because Dr. Mike says dehydration slows the fat burning process. Can't have that. With much force and regret, I only made it through 5 waters. I did have my second probiotics, but only 3 green teas for the day too. I will improve on the liquids!
For dinner, I made eggplant Parmesan (without marinara sauce). I just ate it with grilled chicken breast and a bowl of Brussels sprouts! Yum Yum! I was so full and the food was delicious! (Thanks for the eggplant recipe Dr. Mike!) So, tabulations for day two look like this: Water = 5; Probiotics = 2; Green Tea= 3; Successfully eating healthy at a fast food restaurant = YES! Eating proteins and lots of vegetables = YES! Not a perfect record, but another day for me to be proud of myself!
I do not feel deprived or like I am on a diet at all. I have not had any cravings. I think its because I stay so full of food and water that there is nothing left to want. No room to put anything else. I am really loving the 17 day die so far. Oh yea, by the way, I am supposed to be exercising 17 minutes per day too. I did not do too much of that on day one. But day two had me walking it out for the required amount of time.
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