Another great day staying on the plan. My body is getting used to not only the food, but the amounts I am eating, which are less than other times I have tried this. Of course less is not always more. I have to maintain a pretty steady carb and calorie count so I know what my starting point is for this week. I know I am losing both inches and pounds but won't know how much until Monday weigh in and measuring. I have to admit my mind likes to think I will have this miraculous number on Monday, but in reality if I have lost only a few pounds that really is fine as well. As long as I can lose 2 pounds a week this year I will reach my goal of losing 100 by June 1st.
One thing I have to guard against is not eating. Believe it or not I am already struggling to want to eat some times. I am simply not that hungry even when it is meal time. I don't need my snacks either, although I make myself eat them to keep my metabolism up. One thing I will probably start implementing next week are Atkins shakes. I found all of the flavors yummy, especially the dark chocolate, and they will be a nice snack and even a good meal when I am in a rush. That will be the only Atkins product for me though in the near future. As I mentioned a few days ago, I am staying away from sugar alcohol. This is the first time I have tried that. I am also giving up ketchup this time around for the first time. Ketchup has always been my favorite condiment and even when low-carbing I continued to have it with hamburgers. This time around I am using dijon mustard instead. I know these are small changes but the last time out I grew very frustrated with my lack of losing. I tracked everything and worked out at least 3 times a week and yet didn't lose for long periods of time. The worst being a six week run. I tried to stay motivated after that but fell into despair and gave up.
Day 5 was a good day on my meal plan, my numbers came in right about where I want them
Breakfast - 2 Eggs scrambled, 3 pieces of bacon
Lunch - 6 oz hamburger patty, 1 TBS dijon mustard, Cucumber Salad with sour cream & a dash of apple cider vinegar
Dinner - 8 oz chicken breast cooked in 1 TBS Olive Oil, 2 cups steamed cauliflower, dipping sauce
Snacks - PM - 2 Beef Sticks, AM - No morning snack, late breakfast
Total counts for day 5, 18g Carbs, 1634 Calories, 120g fat, 106g protein
Only 2 more days to my first weigh in!
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