First Week Review

I made it one week! That is a huge step for me. Its always takes 3 days for me to be fully mentally committed to a diet. Where this is a lifestyle change its feels great to still be motivated to continue. I have said it before but I think I really mean it this time:This time around I am actually feeling like I can keep up with these eating habits for a long time or really just all the time. Eating healthy 80 percent of the time feels awesome because I don't feel deprived of anything. I get to eat treats and have soda and candy but I just don't gorge myself or make it my main diet. It has also healed my relationship with food. I get to eat some really yummy super healthy things that keeps me excited for the next meal and I get a treat every so often too. I don't feel bored because I'm eating in rotation of phases (reference the fast metabolism diet) and I'm not frustrated trying to find healthy things to eat. Having a routine is so helpful and keeping a rotation helps it not feel boring. Does that make sense? Here is an example of what I am talking about:

Breakfast Schedule:

Mon-Tues: Oatmeal fruit Shake
Wed-Thurs: Fried egg and veggie hash
Fri-Sat: Peanut butter on toast with a side of fruit
Sunday: French Toast with fruit

Its a routine that i don't have to stress about and its a rotation so I'm not eating the same thing everyday. I'm not bored because I am changing things up but I'm also not stressed trying to find something healthy to eat. It's all there for me. It really helps me stay on track and experience a variety of healthy breakfasts.

The same can be said for lunch:

Mon-Tues: Chicken and veggie Stir fry with fruit
Wed-Thurs: Turkey Salad
Fri-Sunday: Sandwich with a fruit and veggie

The only thing that changes of course is my dinner menu but even that is easy with some practice. Meal planning and journaling helped me get through my first week. I am a recovering scale-o-holic (addicted to the scale) so I have measured myself after a week and I am down a few pounds. (Exact number will be calculated after the 30 day benchmark) I have cut down quite a bit and that feels good too. But I'm proud of myself for not giving up and I know I am on the right track! That feels awesome too!!