I normally check in on Monday's (to mirror the accountability that I did back in the day). But this Monday will be a flurry of of working from 10:30pm- 4pm, and then doing it all again the next day. So it's Saturday Check in this week.
Last weekend I got put on antibiotics. I learned the hard way that when the prescription bottle says "take with food" it means a hearty meal, and not a protein shake. I didn't want to drink the shake for a few days after (once you tase it in reverse, you have an aversion to it.) Because I have to take the antibiotics at meals, I chose to forgo the shakes, and just eat healthy. I didn't want to repeat the mistake again. I despise being sick.
On Wednesday: I bought myself an Apple Watch. I have a lot to learn about it for sure. I'm still getting use to wearing it. Dean hasn't noticed it. Or maybe he has, and just hasn't said anything.
Thursday: I drank part of a shake at work. That was the only shake I had since Tuesday.
Friday: I felt beyond drained. Like those days, you cuddle up with the furry kids, turn on a (really food) Netflix movie and relax so hard. So, that's what I did. I felt like I needed that time. Life's been pretty stressful lately, I haven't had a day off of work since I got quarantined, and without my birthday vacation coming up, I would't have a day off until August 15. (My last non-quarentiend day off was March 21.) When Dean got home, we ran some errands, we braved Costco, where I bought zucchini noodles, and bought myself Keto Ice cream popsicle (that's what happens when a Kellogg meets Diet food); haha.
I also have not gone to the gym since the reverse-ology. I just new I needed to take things slow. But this morning my brain said "I'm starting to feel lighter. I wonder what I weigh?" So, I jumped on the scale, and the numbers read 249. I broke through the 250's. YAY. I continued to lose weight, without the aid of the shakes this week. I'm still logging my food into the Lose it app, and I'm kind of surprised to see a lot of it is registering as carbs (I eat fruits, veggies, and protein, and that's it).
I'm nervous though, because in 18 days, I will not be at home. I will be on a semi-vacation in Fresno. The question becomes can I/ how do I stay on plan? I like to munch on beef jerky while I drive (it helps keep me awake); what is a good, alternative for the road trip munchies???
So, update. I bought Keto Ice Cream bars for me (they are permitted in the plan as a snack, most people are doing keto along with 310). Dean asked if I needed help with a home improvement project (hanging towel bars); I said yes, in just a minute. I got the tools set up in the back bathroom, came out to find him to start the project, and found him eating my Keto Ice Cream bars, with a look of "maybe she won't notice." I'm trying not to be furious.
Oh, and in the most fabulous news! My gym's locker room, and swimming pool are opening on Wednesday! My gym bag is already packed! YAY. Oh, and Dance Classes have resumed. I have a spot in the Wednesday class (due to Covid, you have to pre-register for the classes, and they sell out fast).
So, I crossed the 250 mark, that's good news. And the gym is continuing to open, that's good news. And, I got myself an apple watch, so that's also good news.
3 people.. ;) good alternative snack meals are yellow bell peppers. They are sweet and crunchy. Pistachos, dried fruit, water, i found some "chips" that are gluten free but have lots of good grains and seeds in them. I eat almond butte, but that still has "carbs" in it. I think some things naturally have carbs in them? Congrats on the new weight number. Thats so exciting and encouraging! Keep it up!!
ReplyDeleteEverything naturally has carbs in there especially fruits. You’re wanting to avoid processed and complex carbs like grains that are harder to digest, so don’t worry too much there. If you’re trying to get into ketosis, then you should cut out the fruits.
ReplyDeleteRoad snacks like nuts are good, crunchy carrots and veggies, popcorn is a good local snack too - although not much healthy about it.