Day 3

Day 3 done. Just 5 more to go!

Today was not so bad actually, I think I've actually tricked my body into feeling full and not wanting sweets so much. It was an unusual day, as we travelled 2 hours to visit the in-laws. At first I pannicked, not wanting to tell my Mother-in-law that I wouldn't be having any of her homeade pizza, delicious rice pudding, or any other tasty treat she had planned. However, I really didn't want to mess this up and feel bad about it later. Luckily, she did understand and so I packed up my bland soup along with the baby's lunch and dinner and we headed out.

For breakfast I had coffee and some mixed berries (day 3 I am allowed fruit, vegetables and of course soup). For lunch I had the soup once we got to my in-laws house. In the afternoon I had blueberry tea, and we ate an early dinner because we had to get back, so again I had soup. It was EXETREMELY difficult to watch everyone eat that oh-so cheesy pizza and wash it down with nice cold beer..BUT, I just have to keep in mind that this is 7 days of my life. That's it. 7 days, in the grand scheme of things is not so bad. So, I sucked it up and ate my soup. On the drive home we stopped for gas and I got a coffee at the Tim Hortons, which I savoured. It's funny how when you cut things out of your diet, you really notice how often you eat badly. And also how often you eat / drink without really even tasting it. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a double double the way I enjoyed it tonight.

When we got home, after I put the baby to bed, I decided to make a healthy version of a dessert, which didn't turn out so bad? I cut up some apples and put them in a baking dish along with blueberries and strawberries, then sprinkled a little brown sugar, nutmeg and cinamon. Then I put it in the oven for 25 minutes. It was ok, but I won't lie I was dissapointed. I wish I could just find something healthy to eat that tasted just as delicious as something bad for you, yet wasn't loaded with chemicals like aspartame and sucralose. Although I really wasn't 'hungry' today like I was the first and even second day, I still feel like after these 7 days I will just go back to my bad eating habits. I hope not. What I'm hoping will happen, is that I will no longer crave so many sweets and bad foods, and will feel better about incorporating more fruits and vegetables into my diet. I know I'll cheat sometimes but I just want to lose this last 10lbs and look good in my dress for my sister's wedding! If I can accomplish this in the next 5 weeks I feel like I'll be set. Anyway, looking forward to Day 4 tomorrow as I get to have milk and bananas. Woohoo!