Day 4: perseverance

If I thought yesterday was tough I had no idea what today had in plan for me. I was really not up to it today. I was tired and hungry and ready to give up. I am too lucky to have so many supportive people in my life. 

I woke up really tired with an achy arm. Must've slept on it. I called the hospital to speak to the nutritionist about meat cravings and turns out meat is a major no-no for the purpose of the diet. I wasn't happy. 

I arrived at work not wanting to be there, just wanting to sleep all day. I was so hungry and really wanted to cheat and eat something with meat. I scared myself. My mind was spinning and just trying to scheme away, looking for an easy way out. 

I did end up cheating during the day, but by eating an extra portion of veggies. And I actually felt good. I didn't give in to temptation and stuck it out. I did what I had to do and although I was sleepy all day I made it through.

Here is what I had today:

Breakfast:

-Protilife oatmeal with 1 kiwi

-1 portion low-fat cheese

Lunch:

-Protilife chocolate and cream bar

-1 portion salad consisting of spinach, red cabbage, cucumber and tomato with lemon juice

Snack:

-1container of grapes and cheese from the cafeteria

Late afternoon snack/supper:

-1 Protilife beef and veggie soup

-1 portion salad consisting of spinach, red cabbage, cucumber and tomato with lemon juice

Late night snack:

-1 Protilife coconut lemon bar

Overall today was total crap. But I'm glad I did it. I can't believe day 4 is already over. I did enjoy the salad from work. I'm thinking of making that a staple in my diet on a daily basis. I love the crunch! I always loved salad but this really hit the spot. I'm thinking I should call the nutritionist and ask if it's ok to "cheat" with a salad when I'm super hungry.

I ended up buying the right Nutribar shake with added protein (in chocolate because it tastes really good!) so I'm looking forward to trying that tomorrow. So far my favourite days are "shake days". I love that I can eat an egg and cheese in the same day.

I have to find a way to keep my spirits up! I need to focus on the now rather than look at the remaining days and think it's impossible to accomplish. I'm so close and I shouldn't give up now! 

gabythegirlnextdoor