by moonlight » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:44 am
Today's Chapter: Saturday, the day after I ate some fish,,,
For me, I think occasionally it's ok to go off the MWL diet. It is usually a struggle for me to stay on the diet 100%. Sometimes I'd just like a little easier time. So, these postings, I hope, will help me monitor how often I do that and how it might be affecting my journey to a thinner and healthier person.
I went out last night with friends before going to a concert. We were at a seafood Mexican restaurant. I could have asked for the taco salad without cheese or meat but I decided to eat grilled fish with freshly made corn tortillas on the side. It was very salty - not something I'll crave anytime soon. Before going to bed I ate about a half cup of pecans. I don't know if the two were related. I know that food cravings can start from just an imbalance of too much sodium or sugar in my diet. Anyway, today I made sure I did some exercise this morning. I'm drinking plenty of water and staying on the MWL plan.
My accomplishments this week were to go out of my way to find fast food that fit in the MWL plan on an evening I was in town for a long time without any food packed from home. I feel very good about this. Also, I got renewed enthusiasm and determination for staying on MWL when I realized that in the middle of the month I traveled to visit my mother. We have a tradition of going to the donut store and eating donuts. I don't see her much and I thought I'd just do it. We went two days in a row. She's 81 and I enjoy those simple pleasures with her... I don't see her very often. I only lost 3-5 lbs. this month but after realizing that included eating donuts I didn't feel so defeated.
My goals for the upcoming month include stricter compliance to MWL plan with advance planning and preparation of meals. I have a tendency to get lazy about cooking. I start eating boring meals, then I think I need a break from the plan. I'll post in this journal perhaps daily to help keep me accountable. This is my birthday month. I usually enjoy bakery cake and ice cream - a real treat because I only do this on my birthday. I've told my husband several times that the gift for me this year is no cake and ice cream. I think he understands. He is very supportive of my efforts to lose weight. He's not as supportive about my choice of not eating meat and dairy. He has both or at least one of these at every meal. I guess the other challenge will be Thanksgiving on the MWL plan! I've done complete vegan Thanksgivings before, many times. I'll have to, in addition, think about processed foods such as flour, oils, and sugar. Finally, I have an intention of joining the November weigh in group.
Just finished eating homecooked black-eyed peas, scallions, fresh tomatoes, and a fresh jalapeno. Very tasty!