Slow and steady

I failed to mention in my previous post that I had weighed myself at home the morning of my check up. My scale said 261.6 before I ate anything. By the time I had my check up, I had a small snack and tons of water. There's always a differnece in scales and I'm aware of that. Either way, I'm happy with the results.

My point: Things seem to be going slow and steady. I did not weight myself yesterday. Mainly because I had slight insomnia. The AZ Early Intervention Program was sending a representative over to evaluate my youngest for a speech delay. I was nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time. So, I got up at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep. I got on the scale this morning and my current weight is 259.6 so compared to the previous weight on my I have lost another 2 pounds! Woot!

I know the protocol has been tested and re-tested for effectiveness which is why the food list is so strict. I have "cheated" a couple of times. By that I mean, I had Subway one day-double meat, no cheese, "allowed" veggies and mustard minus the top part of the bread. I've also had a small "bite" of something my kids were eating that I just needed to "taste". Besides that, I was skeptical about the re-introduction and increase in calories. I was worried my body would hold onto everything since I had been "starving" it for a month. Guess that's not the case! Woot!

I am definitely enjoying the increase in foods and do actually feel full! It's great! I got out of bed this morning with a little kick in my step knowing I could eat breakfast with the family. Let me tell you how good that felt and how good it tasted! I lightly sautee'd with a few drops of EVOO: celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and spinach. Then added eggs and scrambled together. Topped it with some salsa and paired it with strawberries...so delicious!

Despite my weight and my size, I have never really been a "junk" food person. I like candy and chocolate, don't get me wrong. But you won't find me eating potato chips or really pigging out on candy. I am a carboholic though. That being said, this was the easiest time I've had getting off the carbs and I can't explain it. I like "healthy" foods. I don't like all of them. You will NOT find me eating mushrooms...ever. You will also not find me eating raw tomatoes. I've learned, on a rare occassion, sautee'd tomatoes are ok but not a lot of them. I also enjoy homemade salsa but never tomatoes alone. So, with my limited food list and need for fresh food, I find myself at the store every few days to buy more fresh food. When I have the food on hand, and when I know what I "can" eat, I do very well. This is definitely a habit I need to keep. I feel better in general and not as tired or worn out.