6 Days Down!

It's late on Saturday night. I'm still hanging in there. I just had a fabulous hot chocolate because I read on one of the forums that you can have it with natural cocoa, skim milk & splenda. Wouldn't you know that I saw one of the Dukan monitors on the FB Dukan page answer that that it's not allowed yet until I'm in the next phase. That's the 3rd time I've had that happen - thought I was allowed to eat something and was wrong (Lite Mueller Yogurts even without fruit contain sugar, No FF/SF pudding and now this). Oh well. I'm still on track and haven't cheated (knowingly) at all, especially with the temptation all around me. I've been doing the walking, Zumba and just basically trying to be more active. I feel good. I'm definitely over the cravings, but I'm afraid that I'm not actually eating enough because I'm not "excited" about anything on the menu.

Tomorrow we are having some friends over who are also doing the Dukan so it should be interesting - we're all going to be watching the Ravens, chomping on some meat and yogurt watching Chaz drink beer. I'm trying to make a Buffalo Chicken dip which we will just basically eat on its own. Exciting huh?  I'm also looking up meatloaf recipes. I'm not exactly excited about meatloaf when I'm not dieting, let alone now. I'll be happy on Monday when I can bring on the veggies!

I was having a conversation today about my 20's and how I remember thinking at the time that I was fat, or had certain fat parts (like my butt/hips). I was one of those skinny girls (not a waif, but thin) who ate whatever I wanted because I worked out a lot. Sometimes I'd like to get into a time machine and smack my old self for even thinking I had a weight problem. I've never been a great eater though. I wouldn't go to Wendy's to order a salad, of course I would have a burger and fries. I've never eaten massive portions, but just have made bad food choices. I know now that when I lose this weight I will appreciate it. I did after I lost it when my oldest was 2. I remember feeling great for about a year until I started all these blood pressure medications and packed on some "new relationship" pounds. It's been downhill from there. Although I was a freak of nature and somehow lost weight while pregnant with my 2nd and then gained it after. Who does that?? Me.

I'm enjoying being at home this weekend but must venture out for "supplies" tomorrow (yogurt). Today I had a wonderful nap and vegged a lot. One thing I have noticed is that I have not had any form of heartburn/acid-reflux since I started. That has to be one major positive change. Once again, I'm starting to understand the downside to sugar.

Well, thanks again for anyone reading this and I really do appreciate the support!