Another snowy day in New England, and in typical New England fashion, it’s beautiful while it’s coming down, and for a few hours after, so we have to enjoy it before the salt trucks muck up the pristine white.
The last two days were both great and tiring. On Day 8 I didn’t get home until just before 8 so that meant a late dinner—the perfect recipe for throwing the next day’s scale reading into the land of confusion and frustration. But knowing this beforehand helps keep me positive and undistracted.
Seriously, not bad. With a little math (Pattie, skip to the next paragraph now), -2.6 + 1.2 = a 2 day loss of 1.4. Yes, applause are in order 😉
But this is the very reason most diet plans tell you not to weigh yourself every day, because the numbers are deceiving and can easily suggest to you that you are failing so just give it up now so that you don’t have to punish yourself each day at weigh-in time. I’m only doing the daily weigh-ins to show how sea-saw-ish it can all be, and to illustrate that the daily numbers will not defeat me! I only give about 5% of the total picture. PLUS, this particular program suggests that this gain is actually expected as the bacteria in your gut actually starts becoming healthier, but there will most likely be a two to three day “bloat” response, and in a few short days your body will adjust to the good bacteria that is needed for a healthy digestive system. This is also the time you will notice your metabolism and digestion adjusting to not relying on sugar, grains, dairy, etc., on doing its job, and that’s a very good thing!
But enough about food. I noticed my productivity level today was much quicker, I was more confident at work (presenting materials and leading meetings), and was actually looking forward to adding more complexity to the products I deliver to enhance the customer experience. Yup! In spite of a 1.2 pound gain, it was an excellent day!
Day 8
##4.4
24-hrs: ↓ 2.6
Total: ↓ 19.2
Day 9
##5.6
24-hrs: ↑ 1.2
Total: ↓ 18.0
Day 8
Breakfast: oatmeal w/blueberries, coffee
Lunch: grilled chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, french fries, apple cider
Dinner: grilled chicken, shrimp, cumin sweet potatoes
Day 9
Breakfast: banana, grapes, coffee.
Lunch: Salad, water
Dinner: ground beef, butternut squash, water, Thunderbird bar
Well, I like hearing g about the productivity and the drive you’re experiencing. I notice that too — when I eat healthier it’s not just about weight — it’s about a multitude of other factors. After a while I feel like a different person. I love when I’m on track — and not feeling tired all the time. It works just the same with alcohol. Stop drinking for a month — big change.
Btw, your makeup looked very nice today.
Keep up the good work!! Until tomorrow…
A thousand thank you!