Not so yay me.....

Yesterday I helped my mom move and we were so busy I did not eat well. I usually eat 4-5 small meals a day but yesterday I had 3 larger meals. We had pizza but I chose 2 thin slices so that was good of me. (pats self on back) But I had 2 large glasses of Pepsi. (hangs head in shame) Then for dinner I ate KFC. And no, it was not grilled. But instead of mashed potatoes and gravy I had corn and green beans. That has to balance out the 2 pieces of chicken, doesn't it??? And I drank water with dinner too!

All in all I am learning to make healthier choices. And today I am starting it out right with a TBLT (turkey bacon lettuce tomato) sandwich for breakfast. Hopefully this week I see some changes in the scale or my clothing. I need something to kep me motivated!

Yay me!

Okay, so I am not losing much right now. I really need to exercise but I have put it off. Next week I plan on getting on an exercise schedule. My husband and the other guy doing this diet have lost 15 lbs each. I am still at 5 lbs. I hate them! ;-) I am also getting ready to have a monthly guest so that probably accounts for a few pounds. That's my story and I am sticking to it!!!!

Anyway, for the "yay me" part. I had a really crummy day today. I mean REALLY bad! My first instinct was to get a Pepsi and maybe some ice cream. Or fried chicken. Something yummy. But I didn't!! Seriously, this is a huge step for me! Especially considering the scale isn't moving like it should. And I had a second "yay me" moment today. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and unsweetened tea from Steak n' Shake. When I go to the window she handed me a SWEET tea. Yummy goodness! But I returned it and asked for unsweetened. Do you have any idea how hard that was??? I deserve a medal! Or at least a pat on the back. Or cheesecake!

Back on track!

After a bad day of cravings I am back on track! This is a first for me. I am one of those that mess up and then quit altogether. Jumping back on the bandwagon is not easy for me but with this diet it was easy. In just one week I have learned to like new foods. What was once a diet of sugar, salt and Pepsi is now one of whole grains, lean proteins and veggies. And I like it!! I am now searching for more recipes so that I can keep it interesting. And I need to start exercising. I have promised myself that I would go to the gym at least once this week. Maybe tomorrow........

starting to struggle

Today I am beginning to struggle. I am craving something fried or something sweet. Well, really just about anything. But I am trying so hard to be good!!! I did have 10 peanut M&Ms throughout the day. I am proud of myself for not eating the whole bag! But now I am moving on to wanting something cheesy. Maybe fried and cheesy. Okay, I have to stop now before I get drool on the keyboard. ;-)

Results are in....

At the end of week one I have lost a total of 3 lbs!!! WOO HOO! Go me! I am feeling much better now and rarely crave sugar. Actually, I tried to drink a Pepsi today and it tasted like syrup to me. So sad to lose my love of Pepsi. Tomorrow I get 3 cheat foods and I am drooling just thinking about all of the possibilities! mmmmmmmmmmm

Day three...much easier!

Today was so much easier than yesterday!! It was also a "cheat day" and that helped. Even without it though I was doing better. I only had 3 hours of sleep yet I still had more energy than yesterday. And for one of my cheat foods I had an apple dumpling (bad Marisa!) and it was almost too sweet for me which has never happened before! I mean, seriously, I can eat frosting right out of the container and still want more. I am starting to feel like I can really do this!!!! I will weigh on Friday to see if I have lost anything!

Sugar Withdrawal!!!!!

WOW! Giving up sugar is not easy! I never realized that I was such a sugar junkie, but I am! I am sitting here thinking about getting my next fix. Tomorrow is a "cheat day" and I have visions of sugar plums dancing in my head. I get 3 items of my choice. What will they be? A Starbucks for sure. YUM! Now do I want a candy bar? Or a juicy burger? Maybe a Pepsi? I don't know. So many options!!! My senses are on overload right now!!!!

I can do this!! I know I can! Well, I think I can. Or at lest I hope that I can! ;-)