It's been a month!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the second month of this diet! I think this is the longest I've ever actually stuck with something like this. Of course, I've had my moments of complete and utter ditching the diet (last weekend, for example) but for the most part I'm still on it. I'm proud of myself.

I am also proud to say that I have lost about 9 pounds in the past month. That's from my highest weigh-in before to my lowest weigh in now. I have a lot further to go, but it's enough progress that I think I can keep it up. I do enjoy eating this way now and I think I've figured out how to do it well in a way that works for me. I can see my self eating like this for the next couple years (though, I will eventually stop eating canned beans and frozen vegetable mixes).

The numbers this afternoon are encouraging, especially given last weekend and one of my weigh ins in the middle of the week. I am very happy and ready to chug through the next month.

Like last weekend, I kept a log of everything I ate. I'll give you the numbers first so if you don't want to read it you won't have to.

The Numbers


2-5-12
Weight: 180.8
TI: 152

That's down two more inches and two more pounds since the last measurements. That means I'm losing sort of slowly, but its okay because that is both healthier and it means that I am adjusting my life around what I should be eating in a sustainable manner, which means I can keep the weight off, rather than gain it all back the second I eat pasta.

For comparison, my before numbers were
Weight: 186.4
TI: 157

Woo! Onwards!

Food Log:
(cheat foods are starred **)

Tuesday 1.31.12

[failure to eat within an hour of waking]

12 almonds

chipotle salad

crystal light lemonade

goldfish** and almonds

fish and veggies

a few meatballs with tomato sauce

Wednesday 2.1.12

Protein Shake

10 Almonds

chipotle salad

diet pepsi

goldfish**

Peanut butter

fish and veggies

2 fudgesicles (the second one**)

more peanut butter**

Thursday 2.2.12 [Designated cheat evening]

protein shake

chipotle salad

almonds

Sushi (vegetarian)**

green beans

vegetarian pad thai**

alcoholic beverages**

some cake**

Friday 2.3.12

eggs and turkey

chipotle salad

ethiopian lentils

chicken salad with ceasar** dressing

sugar free amp

sugar free vitamin water

Saturday 2.4.12

Eggs, bacon and cheese

2 turkey burgers and vegetables

4 sips of mountain dew**

protein shake