Day 113 (June 22, 2011)
Weight: 141.5, lost 1.5lb
Well, I'm .25 above what I was Saturday morning, Cheat day, and 1.25 above what I was Friday morning before my pre-cheat cake slice, not bad!
VickiC asked "Do you think you'll incorporate a regular cheat day into your diet -- or maybe just from time to time as needed? Do you feel like it helped emotionally to be able to indulge for a day?" Well, my Cruise phase, which should have been 73 days has been going on for 113 days, which is a lot of extra days. Now, my 3-week vacation, which starts in 10 days, is going to really mess with the scales, so once I return I will be emotionally ready to be strict again and get back down so I can start the Stabilization phase. Really, if I was doing the Stabilization phase now, I'd be allowed a celebration meal anyway. However, it was a little scary going so far off the rails. Although I'm back to a decent number now, I wasn't sure I would be, which did add to the stress. I guess there wouldn't be stress on a future cheat day, since I now know the pounds won't stick. Please keep in mind, however, that I was taking a bunch of supplements and doing some other things that help minimize/prevent damage. I can't say what would have happened if I hadn't been doing that damage control.
The short answer is, I'll probably do a cheat as needed, but try to get to Stabilization ASAP in August so I won't have to worry about "cheating", as I'll be allowed a celebration meal then.
1.25 e.w. protein powder
Colonix
Almonds (15, 15, then a lot)
Steak w/salsa
Marinated artichoke hearts, cucumbers
Carrots
Yogurt
I'm going to post this before dinner, so I'm guessing I'll have:
steak w/salsa or yogurt/paprika sauce
carrots
yogurt
I'm tired, I'm going to go to bed early and get some sleep!
Thanks for such a thoughtful response, Veerukka! :)
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