Today was a real struggle for me. I started with a Cran Granata drink and some coffee for the drive up to Cedar Falls. Noah had an all day basketball tournament. We left 3 hours early, Noah is completely opposite of my other boys and he likes to be extra early for everything! I stopped at the grocery store on the way and picked up some pre packaged broccoli, cauliflower and a jar of pickles of course.
We walked in the door at the Rec Center and I immediatly smelled the popcorn. My mouth started to water instantly. When we walked by the concession stand it was not the popcorn that was by biggest temptation. There were pumpkin bars and cupcakes that had alot of frosting. I contemplated a couple of times that a bite wouldn't hurt me. Then I thought I could workout extra and not eat dinner tonight if I had just one!?! NOOOOOOO, I had to convince myself that the cupcake or pumpkin bar would knock me out of ketosis and my weigh in on Tuesday would be less than I wanted or none at all. I drank my water, had come coffee, and ate some Ideal Protein Southwestern puffs 1 at a time. There are alot in the bag and they lasted a while. I was not in the mood for the broccoli/cauliflower or the pickles I brought along. I was actually a little irritated that I could not have the sweet treats. Not sure who I was irritated with? Myself, I guess. I didn't cave in, that I am now proud of.
Between games Noah wanted Subway. I got a veggie salad with as many veggies as they would put on, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano. Subway now chops all the salad ingredients up and mixes all the ingredients together for a tasty salad. It was filling and tasted great. When we got back to the tournament I avoided the concession stand. I didn't even want to make eye contact. Kind of like it was someone I didn't like or want to talk to. Out of sight, out of mind. Today was the first day I felt a little bitterness towards the diet. It really does take alot of will power to resist temptations. I hope everyone reading this blog knows that even though I know the Ideal Protein program very well, I am human and I have struggles too. But together, we can all do this.
The final game ended around 7:00pm, we stopped at Jimmy Johns for dinner. I got a turkey unwich with double meat, no mayo, no cheese and had them add mustard. Both Jimmy Johns and Milios will make any sandwich into a unwich. They also have pickles :)
When I got home, it was a little past 8pm but I wanted something sweet. I made Ideal Protein Strawberry Shortcake!!! I don't know if I have ever looked forward to anything sweet more in my life. Sounds crazy, but true!
Strawberry Shortcake:
-1 Package of Ideal Protein Vanilla Drink mix
-3 Tbsp of water
-1 Egg white
-1 tsp Baking Powder
-1 tsp Olive Oil
-1 packet Splenda
-1 Tbsp Walden Farms Strawberry Jam
Put all ingredients except Strawberry Jam in a BIG mug and stir until silky smooth. Then stir in Walden Farms Strawberry Jam. Place the mug on a plate in case it over flows. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. When finished let cool for a couple minutes, if you can resist and top with a spoonful of Walden Farms Marshmallow cream. YUUUUUMMMMMM!
The temptations that I had today will make me appreciate my weight loss on Tuesday that much more!
“Only a habit can subdue another habit.”
― Og Mandino
Until tomorrow, Dusty Marie Swehla
Good job resisting! I understand totally about the irritation. Been there, and in fact, still go there from time to time. :/
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