31st Day

So I had my 30day weigh in today and Im pretty happy (read results here).

Aside from the plan related improvements, I have learned to forgive my boyfriend for cooking all the mf meals he has been eating on his diet. I mean T-bone steaks, pork ribs and bangers, pork belly??? I mean, would you look at these 2 dishes?!? 👿 

I reckon his diet is closer to Keto with Intermittent Fasting. He only eats once a day after his morning shift, so his body is in full fasted mode before he goes to work and eats just about time. 

I'm getting used to just smelling his food and not really wanting to take his plate. Today he made pork belly cubed up with some veggies and mushroom. Not bad.

As for me, I have been sleeping more since the break started. It feels good to get the right amount of sleep. I'm in bed by 11pm and my body wakes up at around 5am, but I don't get up (I know I should) and try to sleep in more. I promise I will do that tomorrow.. hmmm..

I had cut out the fruits and diet cola's for 2 days now and I noticed my losses have been more than the days I have them. Is it because I cut out these 2 or was it because I am sleeping better? I do miss my oranges and mangoes. But, as I have been listening to Dr. Berg as well, every time we eat, we spike insulin, even if we have coffee or just have our fruits for snacks. Plus, as I have been reading a lot of entries in the NewYouForum, especially on exercise, I found out that our muscles need sugar when we exercise and since I eat the fruits without exercise, I have sugar floating around and not really being utilized. So maybe next time, I will have the fruit before I expect some movement (like running errands, driving to work/walking to office or when I go out for a walk), or just take it when I feel hungry/peckish.

I'm also being mindful of my water intake as well, I try to make it to 3 liters per day. I 

My Omega 3 liquid supplement has run out so I got a new one. I didn't buy the one I was using coz it's bloody expensive! I have no doubt its good, but I need to economize. So bought another one from the same brand - Complete Omega (with Omega 3,6,9) that's twice the size. Let's see the effects.. if I'm not happy about it, will switch back to the Ultimate Omega.

Still on my break and relaxing. I'm thinking of going for a massage today or tomorrow. 

Day 31: All meals, crackers and vits taken on time. Deviation free.

27th Day: Food Pushers!!

Ok, let me start out this post with -> 😣

Why cant people just take a NO for an answer?!?

Today I agreed to meet my friend at her friends house (who also knows me too and considers me a part of the tribe). She's 14 years senior to me so she's very motherly. She's into yoga and eats alright. Im not going to say she is fit nor thin but.. normal for her age and height i guess..

Arrived at her house, my friend knows im on a diet and she has learned to take a NO from me and she had told her friend that I am on a diet and wont eat any food from outside.

I know she tried not to offer me anything but I guess its a part of her that she likes to feed and entertain her guests.... ive been there several times and she is the most caring host. And under normal circumstances I will not refuse her. But yesterday, she tried to offer me some healthy stuff from india.. its called fox nuts(?) Its a nut that seems air popped? The moment she offered, my friend whispered "be polite" because she knew im going to say no. 

So I did indulge her with a handful. 😑 It actually tasted nice and tasted healthy too. I liked it.. and I didnt feel bad about eating that food. But after eating, i felt my tummy wanting more. I think I felt real hunger there. But i kept strong and quiet. 

My friend is on her TOM and having a terrible time and she is munching on some india sweets. She doesnt eat much.. and she offered me a bite and a screeched "!NO!" With my hand to her face...and she said "why are u only mean to me???" And i just answered "yes." :D and she left it at that. 

And then again this other friend offered me the same fox nuts but in a different form with a really thin jagaree coating.  I really did beg no and please. Several times and she wouldnt let up. I took one just to shut her up. Again she is right, it did taste good and healthy. I actually think both are good replacements for popcorn as a snack.

I wasnt annoyed at any point during the food pushing. Because I knew that its always been like this with her plus this is the 2nd time this year that ive been in her house. I've just never been in a situation wherein i had to say no to her.

Why must she put me in that situation? Is it because its her house? Why couldnt i just have thrown a hint of annoyance to maybe make her back off? Is it because she is elder to me? Or I found it sweet that she still tried to feed me with the "healthy" food she has around the house? Thinking of me, that since i am on a diet and she cant offer me a nice home cooked meal, she will try to give me something within the boundaries of what im trying to to?

I swear to God i wont visit her again until im way past maintenance. 😞

Then at around 10:30.. her son reached some and she started cooking him a meal.. dosa and some fish fry. Smelled heavenly. By 11, I gracefully left the house because Im afraid I wont be able to say no to that again.

Day 26, all meals, vitamins, crackers and fruits taken on time. NOT deviation free.