Days 4, 5, AND 6 - I Made It!

For me the weekend is the hardest time to stay on track. I am tired after the work week, going out to eat is a social entertainment so to speak, and I always want sweets, always! BUT this weekend I made it through (though there were a few close calls...)

Friday, Day 4:

Friday was the worst day for me trying to stay on the diet. I did great with breakfast and lunch but I didn't have time to make something for dinner before I rushed off to the hockey game. During the entire game I was starving! It didn't help that everyone around me was eating big bags of popcorn and hot dogs and nachos with all the fixings. And of course the arena had nothing to offer that was in the least bit nutritious, so I went hungry. Then after the game my friend wanted to go eat... UGH! I wanted to, I really did. In fact I thought about it the entire way home. I had this big struggle in my mind. I even told myself that I could just leave it out of the blog, no body would know that I cheated. But in the end I decided that for this to work, I have to be 100% honest and therefore turned down the invitation to go get some tacos (mmm, glorious tacos!). So once again, feeling like I am accountable to someone, has helped me stay on track.

Saturday, Day 5:

Ah, Saturday. Saturday was a busy, busy day. My alarm went off at 7:30, I got up, got dressed and did a series of stretches. My friend came over and we went down to a beach trail to power-walk. It was actually really nice, we decided that we are going to do this every Saturday morning. I'm generally not a fan of morning workouts, but this was a really great way to start the day!! Unfortunately the day went down hill after that. I came home, showered and had to take my sick dog to the vet. Then I ran all over town doing my errands so that I wouldn't have any to do during the work week and can just come home and exercise (I have to stay on the schedule I am setting for myself or I will fail). I finished my errands, picked up my dog ($500 later!), and came home and made salmon (Albertson's was having a killer deal on Salmon, $3/pound! I stocked up) and a green salad for dinner (I make a mean salmon and some pretty tasty salad dressing, if you want the recipe, I will include it at the bottom). I wanted to do a double workout but I was pooped after my day and decided one workout was enough. I ran into a snag later in the evening when I was watching a movie. I wanted to eat! I wasn't hungry, but I wanted to eat while I watched the movie. I didn't though. I chugged a bunch of water and told myself that I don't need food unless I am hungry, and it worked for me.

Sunday, Day 6:

Sundays will always be my non workout days. It is the Sabbath and working out doesn't fall under an acceptable category on Sunday for me. Today was the day that I was most worried about my eating. Sundays are really hard for me. I want to eat all day long every week! I surprised myself, I did pretty good on my eating. I did eat a little more today, but they were all healthy choices so I am not upset with myself. Although I am still fighting the urge to go eat a skinny cow ice cream (those are soooo good! I am shocked they are only 150 calories). BUT I don't want to consume another 150 calories today. I am hoping I can fight off the craving for the next couple of hours before sleep takes me. We'll see.

Side note: I found that sit up thing I was talking about in Day 3. They are called Chin Dip Leg Raise Stations... odd name, right? I found one on Amazon for $119! I am buying it! I think this will be a great tool in helping get rid of my big belly without hurting my back in the process.

Salmon Recipe:

Salmon, Lemon Juice, Liquid Smoke (Mesquite flavor), Garlic Powder, and Salt and Pepper.

Preheat your oven to 375. On a cookie sheet lay out some foil, place your salmon in the center of the foil and roll up all sides of the foil so the lemon juice doesn't leak out. Salt and pepper your fish, saturate in lemon juice (don't be stingy with it). Generously sprinkle fish with garlic powder and give at least 7-10 drops of smoke across fish. Wrap completely in foil (use a separate sheet to cover the top if need be). Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes pull top sheet of foil off fish, place back in oven on Broil and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Let sit for five minutes and serve.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe:

3 Table Spoons EV Olive Oil
1 Table Spoon Balsamic Vinegar (if you like it more acidic, which I do, add 1 1/2 table spoons)
About Half Table Spoon Soy Sauce
Half Table Spoon Honey Mustard or Brown Mustard
Pinch of Garlic
Half Table Spoon of Sugar (or sugar substitute, which is what I use)
Mix with Spoon until Blended Smooth.
Apply to salad or vegetables (note, it's even good on your "next day" salmon) :o)