It has gotten really cold! This is not something we are used to here in Austin. Cold weather makes staying on program even harder because all I want to eat is a huge bowl of queso. But I managed to do okay except for a last minute lapse of will-power. You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see how badly it derailed my progress.
On Day 3, I really noticed a reduction in the hunger pangs. In fact, I completely forgot to drink my afternoon shake and moved it back to later in the day. Also, no headaches or any other bad side effects. I felt surprisingly good.
Here’s what I ate:
- Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
- Hot Chocolate
- Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
- Char Sui Chicken Salad (Once again, this was not a legitimate Lean and Green meal, but it was a delicious green salad with chicken.
- Strawberry Shake
- 2 glasses of Wild Turkey (???)
Yes, you read that right. I drank 2 glasses of whiskey last night. From what I understand, alcohol is about the worst way you can cheat on Medifast. There are all kinds of excuses I could make, but when it comes down to it, I don’t regret ending the day with a little whiskey. With this blog, I am choosing to err on the side of honesty rather than sugar-coat things to present a perfect example. Alcohol is about the worst way you can cheat on Medifast because from what I understand it knocks your body out of ketosis almost instantly. I will do better.
I did drink a LOT of water. I felt pretty thirsty all day so I was really pounding it. And I drank 2 cups of coffee.
Starting Weight: 225 (not cool)
Day 2 Weight: 222
Day 3 Weight: 218.5
I was really surprised by the drop to 218.5 and re-weighed myself several times to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I don’t expect to see this type of quick weight loss again because I think it’s all the water and other junk finally leaving my system.
So… how are you guys doing?
I know that alcohol slows your progress down, but I really believe that if I had cut it out completely I would have been doomed to failure. Depriving myself completely just didn’t seem like the right thing to make me stick to the program. I have been having a glass of wine a few nights a week, but only one glass (on most nights). The key is lots and lots of water throughout the day and after any drinking. (in my non-expert opinion).
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