meredithm1 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm only on Day 3, so I probably haven't yet earned the right to post here, but what I'm about to share is Big News for me! I'm a singer, and whenever I come back from a late-night show (often), I treat it as a free pass to eat junk. Last night was an exception. I am so excited that I made it through the 2 am, 1 hour-long drive without driving through a 24 hour crap-food restaurant - that is huge! I've used the "I have to stay awake" excuse with great success in justifying many a Big Mac/fries/ coke meal. This time, though, I brought a banana for the drive home instead, and had a healthy meal already cooked and at the ready in case I was starving when I got back. I wan't hungry, though; the banana took the edge off (that hunger myth just got exploded, lol) and I probably slept better without the additional 1,500 calories stewing away in my gut. I've just changed my date to officially Day 3 today, so after dinner tonight I'll have nailed it, and can move on to Day 4, woo hoo! Oh, yes, and yesterday, my guys ate pizza in front of me while I had a chicken breast and beans. I LOVED it! I only had a few minutes of self-pity, but I had a loooong stretch of feeling strong and healthy, and of remembering how bad pizza actually makes me feel, lol! Last bu not least, today I had an incredible craving for sugar. I mean, I wanted to eat my weight in sugar. It started with my son asking for licorice candy for an after-lunch dessert. I had just read that licorice is an excellent anti-inflammatory, so my brain went into overdrive, justifying that the licorice wheels should actually count as exceptions to the sugar rule, because the whole point of the Whole30 i to combat inflammation, right? RIGHT??? I swear, some kind of sugar-craze fog descended over me, and I actually can't believe I managed to get through it without cheating. I ate some almonds and olives, and went for a brief walk, and the haze lifted. When it did, I realized I wasn't even hungry - those near-cramps were just really, really strong cravings! Anyway, I made it through on a day when I'm exhausted and sick, and possibly pre-menstrual, so my defenses are at their lowest. I'm so happy I was able to stick it out. I'm getting more and more committed with each successful day that passes. I have to admit I started a little resentfully and skeptically, even though I feel strongly that this is a good health choice. Every day, it gets better, Can't wait for tomorrow...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicOptimist Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Congratulations on staying away from your late night snack, not to mention all that pizza and sugar! I definitely understand how those late night calories can be a killer. I'm a medical student so I'm often returning home later than I'd prefer, but one thing you can always count on is that those golden arches are always available to fill you full of crap! Now that you've a few amazing successes, remember those when you next feel tested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meredithm1 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Seriously! The siren call of crap is at its most potent on those late-night drives home, and you have the added stress of SAVING PEOPLE'S LIVES!!! Lol, in case you didn't already have enough stress...;-). Thanks for the encouragement. Today I felt like a sausage ready to burst out of its casing - I think I've hit the tight-pants stage early. isn't that supposed to be Day 9 or so? Anyway, Day 5 down. Tonight's dinner was WholeStrong's curry (sic) chicken over cauliflower "rice". Delicious and very filling, not to mention easy. How was your day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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