Wow, I am pathetically pining away for the fruit. I find myself circling the kitchen looking for some prey thing to eat. And by something I mean some fruit. And by circling I mean about every 20 minutes. I realize that without my personal daily all day fruit gorge that in a couple of days we are going to end up with a whole lot of spoiling fruit in my corner of stepford. Anyone for pie? Just kidding. I'm not making pie. I used to make pie, and cookies, and cake, and even home made bread. But then I decided that I wasn't going to labor over the things that I can't eat anymore.
Despite pining away for fruit for two days and nights straight, I did manage to rein in my cravings and go easy on it. I also kept it under control with the grains. But it wasn't easy. I had to have my evening snack before dinner. I also had my dinner grain before dinner. But then I ate only meat and vegetables for dinner. My strategy was to cook every vegetable in the house and then eat them for dinner. I had broccoli, squash, peppers and onions, and a beet. It wouldn't have been possible for me to fit in any more food and now I have tons of cooked vegetables to satisfy myself with tomorrow when all I want to do is grab a piece of fruit or a bag of chips.
I am planning on making Friday my official progress post day but I just had to weigh in this morning and I am happy to report that it's working! Phew. Sometimes I worry that I might be broken and not be able to lose the weight no matter what I do. Sometimes I worry just because that seems to be what I do best. I am a professional grade worrier. Trust me.
Isn't this silly? The stretcher recommended I go carb-less on days when I am not lifting. HAHAHAHA Be proud of me internet, I didn't laugh in his face. I politely told him I'd keep that in my brain rolodex as my plan B should I need a little help off of a plateau. Maybe I'll consider going grainless first. Baby steps for me.
wow, I loved reading this post! Once again, I have the Hot 100 challenge to thank for my discovery of your blog.
Thanks for sharing this. It really does help to know one is not alone.
I'm really looking forward to reading more.
Posted by: teresa | September 29, 2010 at 12:23 AM
lordy
I tried to carbless ONE DAY.
didnt work
couldnt think
couldnt drive :)
that said, it works well for some.
not me :) I NEED TO DRIVE.
MizFit
Posted by: MizFit | September 30, 2010 at 05:59 AM
Luckily I'm sailing along just fine with my small portions and don't think I will need to take drastic carb-les measures! With three kids I do an astounding amount of driving just to drop them off and pick them up at whatever it is they do, so a sharp and focused head is essential for this mom.
Posted by: clickmom | September 30, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Dinner is usually carbless at our house. Last night we had rice because I had a ton of calories left to consume. It was super yummy and I can't give it up completely!
Posted by: Brigitte | September 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM
I could never go completely carbless... not how I want to live. BUT I am starting to try having my main carb in the morning with breakfast and the only carbs after that in the form of fruit. So lunch and dinner being a lean meat and lots of nonstarchy veggies. We will see how that goes :)
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Posted by: Christina | September 30, 2010 at 01:01 PM
I like to cut up all the veggies in the house and throw it in a bowl and enjoy. I have been on a raw veggie kick lately.
I found you via the Hot 100
Posted by: Dawn | September 30, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Cutting out fruit after you've already cut out most sweets can be really tough! It sounds like you're determined.
We're gonna be burnin up this last three months of 2010, we are. :D
Deb
Posted by: Deb Willbefree | October 01, 2010 at 02:03 AM