The Next Step / A New Life

Life can be so BUSY!

I had wanted to get back to the blog sooner than this, but it is what it is.

Thursday, I took the next step in my healing and began the first chapter in my New Life!

I am now participating in a physician-monitored eating plan.  For the next 12 weeks, I will be eating the following:

• A low-glycemic protein shake or bar for breakfast
• A healthy snack
• A low-glycemic protein shake or bar for lunch
• A healthy snack
• A well-balanced, healthy dinner
• A healthy snack

I am cutting out sugars, high-glycemic carbs, all grains (for now) and following a modified Mediterranean diet. The good news is that my doctor says that those who have followed the plan at least 75% have done very well! I asked if I could have a cheat day and he said it was up to me, but "only one a week and don't go crazy."  Woohoo!  

Interestingly enough, this started Thursday (not a Monday and not the beginning of the month) and so far I am doing well.  However, I am starting to get worried because I think the worst part of it is just about to begin.

These last four days went better than I thought.  I was a little hungry just before it was time to eat so that worked out.  I went to two cookouts and was a "good girl."  

Then came today.  I woke up annoyed at my protein shake.  I was later annoyed at my snack of strawberries and almonds.  I don't want to eat all the veggies I have to eat for dinner.  I have only drunk about 1/4 of the water I should drink each day.  While searching for something on the web, I came across a survey, "What goes best with chili?"  I saw the first two choices and had to close the browser because I WANTED CHILI, DAMMIT!  :)

So. We shall see how it goes....  :-)