Day 8 - beginning of week 2

Good morning, everyone! Actually, I'm already well into my day.

For a lot of you out there, this is Spring Break Week but, alas, not so for me.

Anyhow, last week wasn't nearly as bad as I imagined that it would be. I think that purging the house helped.

Before I let you know how much, yes, I did lose last week, and didn't suffer in the process.

A typical day is 1 - 1 1/2 C. any Special K (w/ 1/4 C. dried blueberries if it's just plain K) & 1 C. 1% milk for breakfast, a piece of fruit or 6 oz. fruity yogurt at break @ work, then a small TV dinner (either turkey & stuffing from Banquet or a Healthy Choice, Michelina, or Smart Ones small entree) plus another piece of fruit, then either yogurt or fruit for afternoon snack about 3:30, and a healthy dinner (piece of baked or broiled meat, usually, with a romaine & tomato salad w/croutons, plus a big helping of veggies and sometimes stuffing, pasta, bread or a potato).

If I get hungry before bed, then I have another snack based upon what my sugar level is, but usually some baby carrots & another piece of fruit or a yogurt cup.

Before you ask, no, I don't eat yogurt all day. I have one, sometimes 2, depending on whether or not I have milk with dinner. I just try to get at least 3 servings of dairy.

I don't really think about the food part a lot, just try to make sure that my carbs are fairly low, and that I eat a lot of veggies (not much corn though).

If I get a craving for something, I eat a little right away so that it doesn't turn into a binge once I finally get it.

The 100 calorie snack box stayed sealed until Friday. It was an official holiday for work, so I slept in a bit & ate a late breakfast, so didn't want to eat lunch because I knew my dad & Bev were coming through town on their way north and we'd probably go eat somewhere.

We went to a little Italian place I've discovered, and I had chicken carbonara, but only ate half so that I could have dessert (their tiramisu is just amazing).

I was extra good on Saturday to make up for it, but didn't deprive myself, which I'm beginning to think is the key to all of this.....eat well, splurge a little every now & then, don't starve!!!

So.....now that I've said all of that, the total for the week is (drum roll, please) 6.2 pounds gone!!!

I weighed 268.6 dressed for work (street clothes, shoes, keys & cell in pocket).

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!

Have a great week every one.....I'll be back next week.