It was a rough day, I forgot to weigh this morning, I was in a hurry and just didn't get on the scales. And then it seemed like I was craving food all day, I know this was a mental issue I've had it before I call it head hunger, but it about got the best of me today! I didn't go off the plan, but I sure came close and it seemed like I was eating all day. NOT GOOD.
Tonight I had a wonderful dinner; lean pork loin chops, and grilled veggies (asparagus, zucchini, onions and carrots). They were delicious but I added a little pepper infused olive oil to them and a bit of parmesan. So I guess the olive oil was a small fat over load, I guess the scales will tell how much I hurt myself today. I am still trying to get in all my water.
I am craving chocolate and something crispy like crackers. Tomorrow I plan on having pizza (legal - found the recipe on DukanItOut.com recipe for "white Pizza" and if all else fails I have a chocolate protein powder that is zero carbs that is chocolate it's called Nectar, it comes in lots of flavors, my favorite is Fuzzy Navel, but the chocolate is in the cupboard and might be the answer to this craving. I hope the scales are good to me tomorrow or it will be tough to not have an "off day".
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Day Eight: Pure Protein Cruise
Well, adding veggies yesterday slowed me down to 0.2 pounds. So my total weight loss so far is 7.4 pounds. No complaints there.
The only part of adding veggies that I really liked was eating tomatoes, other wise I am not sure that I miss veggies at all. We had Filet Mignon and Zucchini, Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes, all of it grilled except the Tomatoes. It was all delicious, but the tomatoes were the best. I also grilled some hamburgers to eat for lunches. Also am still enjoying the galettes and the cheesecake.
Today is a gorgeous day, I stayed home from work sick. I am going to work on a quilt for my granddaughter Liliana and I am setting up my Apple TV. If I am feeling better tonight I am going to go for a bike ride. I found some great recipes one for pork chops and I think that is what we are having tomorrow night.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...
The only part of adding veggies that I really liked was eating tomatoes, other wise I am not sure that I miss veggies at all. We had Filet Mignon and Zucchini, Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes, all of it grilled except the Tomatoes. It was all delicious, but the tomatoes were the best. I also grilled some hamburgers to eat for lunches. Also am still enjoying the galettes and the cheesecake.
Today is a gorgeous day, I stayed home from work sick. I am going to work on a quilt for my granddaughter Liliana and I am setting up my Apple TV. If I am feeling better tonight I am going to go for a bike ride. I found some great recipes one for pork chops and I think that is what we are having tomorrow night.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day Seven: Recipe idea
OK I have a recipe that I really like for Pepper Steak, decided that lunch today is pepper steak, oh my gosh it is good!!! Here is the link for my Pepper Steak recipe. Now, for the record I had mine with no rice or course and I cut the oil down to just a tiny splash, maybe 1/2 Tbsp and then wiped the pan to spread it over the pan and soak up any excess, it worked perfectly and it was delicious. I also added a small bit of finely chopped jalepeno to the peppers when I added them to give it just a little kick. Give it a try on a veggie day, it is wonderful.
Day Seven: The Cruise
I am so excited for today, I get to have VEGGIES! There is a tomato in my future, I love tomatoes! So I got on the scales this morning once again expecting a low number and oh my gosh I lost 1 pound, that brings my total to 7.2 pounds in 6 days!!!! I couldn't be happier with that number. I am nervous about the veggies today, but I realize that this is where the weight loss slows down and I am OK with that, in theory, I am sure that mentally I will be really sad when it slows down...
I had my typical galette and an over easy egg for breakfast and as usual it was extremely filling and satisfying. I discovered another thing that I hope is legal (did it last night as a midnight snack). A little fat free cream cheese, a little vanilla carbmaster yogurt (you can get it a krogers and smiths) a little splenda and a teaspoon of sugar free hot cocoa mix, blended all together until smooth. Really kicked my chocolate craving and it was quite tasty.
We are having filet mignon for dinner tonight grilled with zucchini and hopefully sliced tomatoes and grilled onions too and possibly a carrot or two out of the garden. I can't believe I am saying this but I am really looking forward to some veggies. I think I will buy some asparagus tomorrow and have that on tuesday night. I have green beans in the garden as well that really need to be picked and eaten so maybe that will also be on the menu for tuesday, or maybe I will cook them on monday for David and just have them as left overs on tuesday for lunch. The possibilities are endless. Only 13.8 pounds to go until I reach Dr. Dukan's goal or "True" weight for me, I can't lie, I am excited to see that number on the scale but I also am struggling with the idea of stopping at that point, I really want to lose about 5 pounds more than that... we shall see.
I had my typical galette and an over easy egg for breakfast and as usual it was extremely filling and satisfying. I discovered another thing that I hope is legal (did it last night as a midnight snack). A little fat free cream cheese, a little vanilla carbmaster yogurt (you can get it a krogers and smiths) a little splenda and a teaspoon of sugar free hot cocoa mix, blended all together until smooth. Really kicked my chocolate craving and it was quite tasty.
We are having filet mignon for dinner tonight grilled with zucchini and hopefully sliced tomatoes and grilled onions too and possibly a carrot or two out of the garden. I can't believe I am saying this but I am really looking forward to some veggies. I think I will buy some asparagus tomorrow and have that on tuesday night. I have green beans in the garden as well that really need to be picked and eaten so maybe that will also be on the menu for tuesday, or maybe I will cook them on monday for David and just have them as left overs on tuesday for lunch. The possibilities are endless. Only 13.8 pounds to go until I reach Dr. Dukan's goal or "True" weight for me, I can't lie, I am excited to see that number on the scale but I also am struggling with the idea of stopping at that point, I really want to lose about 5 pounds more than that... we shall see.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Day Six: The Attack
So 0.6 must be my special number! I think I like that number. Today when I weighed in I really thought my number would be 0. I tried a recipe from the My Dukan Diet website (see my list of favorites for the link). It was for something called Amazing Ricotta Cheesecake, I didn't have quite enough fat free ricotta cheese so I substituted 8 ounces of fat free cream cheese. It made quite a large Cheesecake and it was quite good. I think I cheated a little by buying a tub of sugar free fat free coolwhip and had about 1 Tablespoon on top of my cheesecake. It was the most delicious treat. So I am going to try a couple of the other cheesecake and "dessert" recipes. Now we need to find out how badly that Cheesecake treat is going to slow me down. Bought a roasted chicken for lunch today and it was delicious, of course I skipped the skin and only ate the breast meat, even with 2 of us eating it we had tons left over for tomorrow. Had steak and salmon kabobs for dinner and of course they were delicious. I will be anxious to see what the scales say in the morning. I don't think I drank enough water today, will vow to do better tomorrow.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Day Five: The Attack
I lost 0.6 pounds this morning, pretty amazing to see the scales continue to go down so regularly, especially after the first day being such a low number. I can admit it now, but I was really ready to quit after day one. Today I walked for 20 minutes and took the stairs instead of the elevator (my new goal is to never take the elevator, we shall see). Still loving the oat bran galette, it is delicious.
Another, great day with this diet, I am sure that it will slow down soon, but for now this is quite exciting.
Another, great day with this diet, I am sure that it will slow down soon, but for now this is quite exciting.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Day Four - The Attack
Well, things are going pretty good, I am in love with the oat bran galette, had one for breakfast again today and it was delicious, better than the first one because it was cooked at a slightly lower temperature. On the scales this morning I had lost another 0.4 pounds which means I am at 5 pounds lost, not too bad. I don't think todays will be as good, not sure what I did wrong, but I feel like I somehow ate too much today??? I discovered a new website today that has lots of recipes it is called My Dukan Diet and has lots of information for anyone starting this diet. I explored the possibility of joining the Dukan Diet website but I am waiting for a few weeks to see how things go without the support of the website.
My cravings are subsiding, but I still have weak moments when I am truly not sure if I will cheat or not. I read a biography of someone on the Dukan Diet Website and their comment that really stuck out with me was that this diet is very forgiving, if you stray off and jump right back on it will only be a minor set back. I am pretty determined to finish the Attack phase really I only need 1 more day although I am seriously considering doing 6 or 7 days, but that kind of depends on what the scales say over the next 2 days.
Today I walked for 32 minutes, it was a nice walk, but the weather is very humid here and I was very sweaty when I got back. I haven't been riding my bike for the last week and a half and I know I need to get back in the saddle, my husband was going with me but he hasn't been feeling up to it the last few weeks which makes it hard for me (I am a little dependent on his moral support to keep me riding regularly), I know it makes no sense but I will be trying to get back into that this weekend!
I have done so many diets in the past that I really worry that I have dieted myself into a position of not being able to bump my metabolism back up. My body always seems to put on the breaks unless I cut the calories down to almost nothing...basically at 800 calories I lose weight, I hope that this diet will fix that and bring me back up to being able to eat normally and not gain.
My cravings are subsiding, but I still have weak moments when I am truly not sure if I will cheat or not. I read a biography of someone on the Dukan Diet Website and their comment that really stuck out with me was that this diet is very forgiving, if you stray off and jump right back on it will only be a minor set back. I am pretty determined to finish the Attack phase really I only need 1 more day although I am seriously considering doing 6 or 7 days, but that kind of depends on what the scales say over the next 2 days.
Today I walked for 32 minutes, it was a nice walk, but the weather is very humid here and I was very sweaty when I got back. I haven't been riding my bike for the last week and a half and I know I need to get back in the saddle, my husband was going with me but he hasn't been feeling up to it the last few weeks which makes it hard for me (I am a little dependent on his moral support to keep me riding regularly), I know it makes no sense but I will be trying to get back into that this weekend!
I have done so many diets in the past that I really worry that I have dieted myself into a position of not being able to bump my metabolism back up. My body always seems to put on the breaks unless I cut the calories down to almost nothing...basically at 800 calories I lose weight, I hope that this diet will fix that and bring me back up to being able to eat normally and not gain.
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