Things are going extremely well right now. I love low carb diets. I like the way they work and I love the way I feel.
Its more accurate to say that I love the way I feel right now. I had a few horrific days mood wise last week but that passed. I had an awful headache and I otherwise was in a foul mood. Was this due the DMZ between being carbed up and being in ketosis? I really don't know but I do know that I feel great right now.
I weighed in this morning at 261 pounds. That is down from January 1st's 278.
Is it all fat that I lost? Hell no.... but I feel so much better.
My food intake is going well. My low carb / low calorie approach is getting easier by the day.
What I have been doing right.
- I have been drinking over a gallon of water every day. This is a huge part in keeping my body in balance. Plus, you cant be hungry when you are stuffed with water.
- I have eaten a lot of whole food instead of relying on protein shakes. I have eaten a lot of turkey sausage, eggbeaters, tuna, lean roast beef, and I occasionally eat whole eggs and real sausage. That is just a treat though.
- I have been getting in adequate amounts of protein. I figure I need a minimum of 140 grams a day and I think I have hit that.
- I didn't blow it over the weekend. Usually I do well over a few days and I break on the weekend. I didn't eat as well as I would have liked over the weekend but I held it in check. The worst thing I ate was Smith Island Cake at a birthday party on Saturday but I cant deny myself that delicacy.
Things I need to do better at.
- I need to get my ass to the gym. I have avoided the mad rush but I cant continue to hold out. Monday I will get back in there.
- I need to be more consistent at work. I mean that I need to eat at work. I'm just not that hungry. I at least need to make myself have a protein shake everyday.
- Stop forgetting to take my fish oil in the afternoon. I'm good about taking it in the morning but I'm shitty about it in the evening.
Overall, I am very happy about the first 11 days back on my diet. Hopefully I can say the same thing after this weekend.
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