Day 1--Starting again!

So, taking pictures of your food really works. I know this because camera failures have led to overall failure to adhere strictly to the slow carb methods, and I am now back to almost where I started from--just 2.5 pounds less than my starting weight. Last week I cheated a lot, so instead of cheating and feeling bad about it I decided to go off of the diet and eat whatever I wanted for about 4 days. I had pizza, fruit, burgers, fries, chocolate cake--you name it. It was fun, but I feel relieved to be back on slow carb this morning. I think it will be interesting to track how quickly I return to my low point weight-wise, and also to see if I gained back any inches that I lost. My weight may be up about seven pounds, but my clothing still fits better, and people still keep commenting that I look smaller. What the scale says is such a tiny part of this plan--I have got to remember that.

Breakfast was on plan today. I have "supplies" now, so I hope to prepare lunches ahead of time so that I have good food available to me any time I feel any hunger. I also created an Excel spreadsheet to track weight/measurement changes.

My goals for the next 30 days:
1. Stick to slow-carb all week, and only cheat for two meals on cheat day
2. Use the kettlebell 3X a week for 10 minutes per session
3. Return to regular icing (with ice packs) 5 days a week
4. Begin experimenting with supplements

This is not a goal, but I would love for my weight to reach 17 lbs. total lost.

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, arugula



Lunch: Mexican roast chicken, beans, grilled onions, avocado salsa, salsa, diet coke (not pictured)



Dinner: Garlic cumin pork, spinach, refried organic black beans (This looks gross but it tasted great) I had two servings of this.

I managed to not cheat today. There is chocolate all over the office where I am working. I've got to just steer clear. It helped to have a plan in place and to have weighed in this morning.