Day 3

I am in the midst of day 3 on the South Beach Diet. I can do this! And ok, I know this means nothing at the moment, but I have already lost 4 pounds! Yeah, I know that is not technically possible, and it is probably water weight, but I DON'T CARE!!! I lost weight!

Go ahead and laugh all you want, but being overweight does strange things to a person. I am absolutely beyond desperate to lose weight. I am sick of this belly hanging down in front of me, and I know it is not healthy. I've tried exercise but can never seem to stick with anything, I just don't have the energy. Although I like to think that chasing after James all day means something. And yes, literally, I chase him. He moves fast now.

So anyway, day 3 of subsisting on veggies, lean meat, low-fat cheeses, and lots of water. Fortunately this phase is only 14 days long. After that I can eat whole grains again, and fruit. I think this is the longest I have gone in a long long time without a cookie. (Hmm, how did I gain all this weight in the first place?)

I have to admit the hardest part was when Jay poured himself a bowl of Reeses Peanut Butter Cup cereal, right in front of me. I don't think he had any idea what he was doing to me, but my mouth started watering, and I had to just walk out of the kitchen, I wanted some so bad.

It really helps to have a schedule laid out for me. My downfalls are moments like that, when something just looks to-die-for good, like sugary cereal, and I am hungry. Willpower is lowest at those moments and making a healthy choice all on my own is nearly impossible. So it is nice to just look in the book for an acceptable snack, and go eat a cheese stick, or sugar-free jello. Or both.

If I can do this hardest stage now, while I am not working and actually have time to prepare all the food necessary, I should be able to stick with the less stringent guidelines later on when I am back at work. And hopefully by the time I am back at work I can fit into most of my workpants again.