Started with my usual protein coffee. Stashed my bag of portioned out protein powders in the break room, by the blender... went back to mix one up and the bag was gone! I almost cried... my beautiful mid-morning 1/2 Click 1/2 vanilla protein powder yumminess gone! So I did the best I could do at work - had 1/2 cup NF Greek yogurt in the fridge, mixed it with 1/2 c NF cottage cheese & some vanilla. Also had about 2/3rd cup brothy, lentil & veggies soup (vegan, no added fat, lot's of curry). Not what I'd planned, but the best choices available. Tonight I made a yummy peanut butter cup protein shake. I'm at 628 calories, 60 carbs, & 85 of protein. I'll probably have a snack before bed to keep my calories around 800 (below that and my body goes into starvation mode, I don't lose a thing). I'm thinking some low fat cream of chicken soup.
Sending you all hugs and positive energy ~ we can do this!

Finished the day strong. I'm feeling good and even ran an entire mile straight tonight. Bring on day 2.

Chris, I know what you mean.. I wasn't hungry at all, all day, but after work, went to the gym and walked/ran for 30 mins, then went home. Once I got home I caught myself thinking about reaching for some crackers and settled for a bowl of s/f Jello instead. I'm not going to cheat on this - in doing so I would only be cheating myself, so I'm being honest with myself and doing this right.

I just constantly drink throughout the day and it keeps the hungries away. But for some reason, like you said, it seems more difficult at home.. maybe that's why it's better to do this M-F rather than on the weekend. :D

Here is a link to my food journal on myfitnesspal.com if anyone is interested. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/Krimicri

I feel great, not deprived at all. I never really appreciated Jello before now. Even in the beginning I wasn't much of a Jello eater. But for 20 calories for a 1 cup serving it satisfies that need to eat something.

So I guess the lesson I learned today is that Jello is a great no-carb snack that does it for me.

The hardest part of today is that when I got home my boyfriend bought a bottle of wine (even after I told him I wasn't going to drink any - I think he did it to try to tempt me, but I wasn't falling for it). I didn't touch a drop and stood my ground. I did let him know that I didn't appreciate him doing that knowing that I was trying to stay away from it. But at the end of the day it's not up to him, it's up to me.

Krista

I love myfitnesspal.com it is great.

I had a harder time today....I don't do all liquids well....the only time I had to do them at all was the day after surgery in the hospital and at that time I didn't feel much like eating anything. That being said, I did have my protein shakes for breakfast and lunch...a sf pudding for a snack and another 1/2 protein shake for dinner....it is after dinner that I struggle...I did eat a bit of peanut butter while making my daughter's sandwich....haven't gotten all my water in either but I am feeling full...ready to do it again tomorrow.

Patricia, What is this banana bread shak you speak of?

and chewy... protein coffee??? did you find protein that can be mixed with hot liquid?


I have to confess... I did great all day..But when I got home it was too hot to cook... my son went to buy pizza and I had a slice and a half for dinner :( so I will start all over tomorrow. Not a complete wastse though... I feel like I ate less food today, Just didnt succeed on the all liquid part.