Day Two - and counting

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So, it was really difficult to get back on the diet bandwagon yesterday.  When you've let yourself slip to grab some popcorn here, and starches and carbs there; a few sweets thrown in for good measure, it requires a real kick in the ass to resurrect some self discipline.

However, it's back baby!

And while I can't say it's back with a vengeance, me sitting here in my size 10 jeans with a muffin top hanging over the edge is motivation enough to say, "Bring on the veggies and egg whites!"

So, I was dutiful today and have stayed within the Bernstein proteins, 16 oz veggies, 2 melba toasts, an apple and 1 Jello cup, with lots of water and decaf coffee, which is making my heart happy.

Yup, I'm actually feeling a bit of the hunger pang starting to develop (so I know I'm in the right zone.)

I've pulled out the Daily Multi vitamin; picked up some Vit B complex pills at the pharmacy; taking a few Senokot S with my meals (wow - was that a shock when that kicked in at lunch again... I had forgotten about the power of those little orange pills) and staying away from the bad food cravings.

Here's to my willpower.  I'm sure if I pull out the old pee sticks and jar tomorrow morning, I'll be back on the right track if I see ketosis in full bloom.

Here's to the pee-stick!

Comments

Mominator said…
Hi--please update and let us know how your doing. I have been thinking of doing this diet, but am worried about the travel part of it. Also, are the bvitamins as effective as the shots?

Thanks!!
December 5, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Helen R. said…
Hi Mominator - thanks for stopping by. Feel free to drop me a line at roosremillard@gmail.com for more info.
January 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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