The first few days were really tough, especially since I was away @ a work conference where my eating schedule was wacky & the choices for food were sometimes limited. But since coming home, I've been really good about sticky to my plan. Of course, it doesn't hurt that my mother cooked me a bunch of food so I can just reheat them mindlessly. I must confess, however, that I did break lent. I did it by accident! It was mid-afternoon & all I had was half a bag of pretzel snacks so when I saw popsicles...I got a little too enthusiastic. But I had just one Push-up; just one.
The lack of meat consumption is treating me well except I have to eat a larger amount to feel not hungry; but at least I am eating vegetables or egg whites. The lack of sugar - on the other hand - has been harder to adjust to. I think my body is starting to get used to it by now but I still rely on sugar'free chocolate mousse & natural apple sauce to satisfy those cravings. To be honest it was a little shocking to realize how dependent my body was on sugar for it to have such a large withdrawal effect. I was one grumpy, crabby b***h last week. On the good side - I lost 2 pounds already!
I am running low my prepared vegetarian meals so I have to think of something to make over the weekend to eat next week. Vegetarian chili perhaps?
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