Day Two Summary

Sheer heaven in a bowl.

You ever have one of those days where, by the very end of it, you can barely speak, because you’re just that exhausted? Ok, so I have those days far more often than I’d like, but this morning just redefined “exhaustion”. I actually had to concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other while walking out of the door.

Last night, I followed the same meal plan as Thursday. Lunch and dinner were just as tasty. I’m looking forward to eating them both again tonight. I’m hoping I’ll have the time to enjoy them. I scarfed lunch down at 11 pm and then dinner at 230 am. I drank almost all of my water. I was shy by about half a bottle, which I am not going to rectify now due to the fact I don’t want to wake up to void half a dozen times. Yeah, that was a bit of exaggeration. I felt a strong pang of hunger by 630. At 8, I finally got to sit down to a bowl of yogurt with berries. My tummy is so much happier.

The only way I deviated last night was a cup of coffee with a packet of Splenda. I needed some energy to make it through. I won’t beat myself up over it. I did ok. No cheating, and no creamer in that cup. My blood pressure either wasn’t as low or I was too damn busy to notice. Maybe both. The pressure got to me a little just before I left. An hour late.

I’m actively trying to plan out menus for my days off when I have time. A stolen moment here and there at work, while waiting to clock in, or while drinking my Bulletproof coffee in the evening. It’s hard. I’m trying to balance my macros with my calories. I’m also trying not to run my grocery bill through the roof. I’m trying to figure out how not to waste food. How to feed my husband when he is visiting, since there’s so much he won’t eat and butter has no good place in his diet. Meal planning in itself gives me a little headache right now.

One major goal I have is to eat cleaner than ever, not to lean on prepackaged foods or snacks. I like knowing what I’m putting into my body. Organic isn’t something I’m agonizing over. Grass fed is not overly important. Just getting into the habit of preparing almost everything is a good point to start at.

Eating healthier while avoiding pitfalls at work will help me feel even better about myself and eating this way. I can’t wait to be able to see my toes when I’m standing up straight!