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.

Day 2: Bring on the Hunger

And the rumblings begin.. :-O

I felt hungry almost instantly after each meal today. Previously, I have my first meal around 12noon (mostly biscuits and coffee) and I am fine. But today, after breakfast and upon reaching the office, I was already hungry. I waited after 2.5hrs fr my last meal before I had my crackers and coffee, but man, I was hungry! I kept myself busy so I can last til lunch at 2pm.

After lunch, I went down with my colleague for a break and after 30mins, I felt hungry. I cant be hungry so soon?? I think this is me craving for the taste of the food I used to eat. Anyhow, Im not giving in. I had my fruit allowance before 5pm.

I feel like my water intake requirement of 3liters is too less.. YES, less. By 6pm, Im sure I have reached the 3L mark. I feel like I have to cut down on my water intake. I checked this with my consultant today as Ive read that too much water can hinder
weight loss. How could it?! I think I average around 4 liters of water per day, excluding coffee.. hmmmm lets see what they will reply

I did Hatha yoga today, I was on empty stomach, which is fine with me. Im a big advocate of fasted training. I must say Im ok, I didnt find it that strenous.  Its more of deep stretchng which felt so good afterwards. I didn even sweat so much this time. Usually, after every workout, I end it with a 20min sauna session.  I went to the sauna after yoga but I didnt sweat as much as I used to, which was vey annoying for me.  Took a shower, changed and ate a fruit in the car and ate my last meal with a cracker by 9pm.

I am deviationn free today.. Yipeee! But, I received a reply this evening from the consultant that water is fine to a minimum of 2L per day and I should drink if Im thirsty AND sauna is not recommended.. ops.. :/

I am trying to correct my sleeping habits as well, so forced myself to bed by 11pm

Tomorrow is my official start date, hopefully tomorrow, I'll be much better with the hunger issue.

Good night :)