This is hard. I had no expectation on how this would be, but I now know why everyone says “dieting” is hard. I’m looking at this more as a 10 day cutting phase. That’s what body builders do. Not that I’m bodybuilding. I’m just slimming down then I’m going to take three months to develop some good healthy muscle, and then I’ll probably slim down again. Yes, you heard me. Even thou it’s hard I love the results I’m getting and will definitely do this again.
Exercise: 40 min Cardio Party
I got it in this morning while my boys played with daddy in their room. The one nice think about weekends. Usually I’m happier after a work out. I did feel good, but I’ve just been on edge. I need to be cautious and not use dieting as an excuse to be rude. I understand the stereotype of grouchy dieting wives, but I don’t have to use that as an excuse. I’m always responsible for my actions.
Everything I Ate on Day4:
Breakfast 10:30am
- 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg
- 1 wheat tortilla
- ¼ black beans
- 1 tbsp salsa
Snack 1pm
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup red grapes
Lunch 3:30pm
- 3 slices turkey
- 1 slice mixed grain bread
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 slices tomato
Snack 6:00pm
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 apple
Dinner 8:00pm
- restaurant salad with…
- roasted beats
- pickled onions
- boild egg
- goats cheese
- vinaigrette
- 1/2 slice of gourmet pizza
Water: 11 glasses
Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine
Even thou I’ve completely changed the menu; I’ve been trying to keep things as close to the basics as possible. I try not to have more then two servings of fruit in a day and make sure I get at least 2 servings of vegetables in a day. I like the energy I get from my protein shake, and will definitely have at least one of those every day.
I don’t feel guilty about the 1/2 slice of pizza, i savored the flavor. If i chose to eat something, then why feel guilty. I do however feel responsible for what i eat & know the consiquences of not being responsible. Like another health blogger mentions it’s like taking good care and being responsible for your car. When you own a really nice car you take good care of it. It’s bad when i don’t take my health seriously and pretend I’m not the one responsible or driving.
