Today is Sunday. Day two after having cheated big on the medifast plan. Do I regret it? Not a chance, but MAN, has it been hard to get back on the horse.
All of us who diet know how hard it is to go down that path of, "Well, I already blew it, might as well blow it today again, and make it up tomorrow." I was there yesterday. It doesn't help that I've also got PMS - as I've said before, this is the thwarter of all diets.
The mass influx of carbs and fat that I've withheld from my body for some time did me very wrong. I've got to spend a minute and tell you guys, somewhat graphically, the extent of the feeling bad after that marvelous dinner that we had. Mind you, this is not a testament to the food. It was perfectly prepared, and this is not a case of food poisoning, more like food toxicity of my own doing.
To begin with, we went back to the hotel room that night and Phil almost immediately fell asleep. I stayed up long enough to write my blog (foodie's paradise), then I crawled into bed as well. Phil ended up being awake most of the night because he had severe reflux (caused by the carbs that he ate). I also had reflux, and kept waking myself up snoring. In the morning, we realized what a toxic environment we were in due to the emissions that we had been expelling all night long. Toxic. No other word for it. I had to put my face in a pillow that morning when Phil had his morning constitutional. Yuck. Let's just say that this was not conducive to a romantic morning.
Next, my back was hurting pretty bad, so all the way home I was uncomfortable. Why? Not sure, probably my underlying sensitivity to gluten and brewer's yeast just overall made me fell yucky. When we got home, I exercised for 1/2 hour to try to "make up" for the dinner, but I felt so darn bad that I then ended up spending the rest of the day on the couch.
The other big issue was the cravings. I haven't really had bad cravings since getting established on this diet. In fact, I've commented to a few people that this is one of the reasons I really like medifast. The cravings are minimal and usually only when I have PMS. Yesterday was like doing day one of the diet all over again. I was famished, exhausted, foggy headed, and craving cheeseburgers like nobody's business. In the end, I gave in and had pizza and hot wings for dinner. The slippery slope.....
I went to bed early and had another long night of reflux, nightmares (probably from the rosemary on the pizza), and room clearing emissions. Phil fared better yesterday, but he's having a hard time today. He's been a bit homicidal and wanting food all day long. Again, just another side effect of our WONDERFUL Friday night meal. Right this minute, he's in the basement throwing wood around and I'm staying out of his way.
This brings us up to me today. I woke up this morning fully prepared for the yuckiness ahead, so it was a bit easier. I've stuck with the diet today and even spent 40 minutes on the recumbent bike. I am preparing dinner tonight for some friends who are on weight watchers, so I have made a scrumptious menu that fits within both of our lifestyles:
1. appetizer of veggies and "point free" dip - take a jar of roasted red peppers (in brine, not oil), a block of low fat cream cheese (the recipe calls for fat free, but this has more carbs, and since both of the programs now are focusing on low carb, my guess is that WW would now support the LF, not the FF versions of things.), 1/2 container of LF sour cream, a handful of basil, and a tablespoon or so of garlic. Put in food processor and blend for a while, then dip veggies in it. It's SOOOO good and not an excursion from WW. It's a little excursion from medifast, so I'll not partake too much in it.
2. main course of tuna Oscar (tuna steaks seasoned with salt and lemon pepper, served rare (of course) topped with sauteed crab meat and a tablespoon of hollindaise sauce (1 point on WW per tablespoon) and asparagus spears.
3. Side dish of spaghetti squash with basil and a small amount of garlic olive oil.
4. For dessert, Phil and I will have medifast soft serve and probably offer our guests some chocolate (high quality dark chocolate satisfies the sweet tooth and is quite low in carbs and calories. It also is rich, so you just need a little bit.)
We'll have some wine, probably, because it is my house, and then herbal tea with dessert.
I'm still feeling kind of run down and sluggish after this weekend, but I'm excited to be back on the program again. I can't even express how hard it was to stare down the belly of limitation and agree to start it once again. It helped that I tried on some clothes this weekend in sizes that I never thought I'd ever even consider again. It's the results that keep me coming back.
On another note, I want to send kudos out to our great friend who is also going down this road with us. He has stuck with the plan so faithfully that he makes me feel pretty small sometimes. He went with his mother, and his brother and his family to his FAVORITE restaurant this weekend for his mom's birthday. This restaurant is known for having some of the best Italian food in the region. Their lasagna is stuff wars are fought over. He went to the restaurant and ordered a bowl of minestrone and a grilled chicken salad. The rest of the table ate pasta and dessert, and he stuck with the program. He's an inspiration. When we discussed this, he told me that he KNEW how hard it would be for him to get back on the horse, and he chose to not have that kind of issue when he got home. I'm in awe, and I'm very proud of him. Those of you that know him, pat him on the back. Those that don't, just know I'm a better person for being his friend. Hat's off to you, my friend! (And, that capsacian is here for you - wherever you may want in. ;-) )
So, here's to a lesson I learned as a young person from my best friend through grade and middle schools, Beth McFadin - get back on that horse now or you never will!! If you're dieting and you fall off, don't go down the road of self destruction and self deception. Just get back on and you'll be happy you did!
Dr. Mindy
All of us who diet know how hard it is to go down that path of, "Well, I already blew it, might as well blow it today again, and make it up tomorrow." I was there yesterday. It doesn't help that I've also got PMS - as I've said before, this is the thwarter of all diets.
The mass influx of carbs and fat that I've withheld from my body for some time did me very wrong. I've got to spend a minute and tell you guys, somewhat graphically, the extent of the feeling bad after that marvelous dinner that we had. Mind you, this is not a testament to the food. It was perfectly prepared, and this is not a case of food poisoning, more like food toxicity of my own doing.
To begin with, we went back to the hotel room that night and Phil almost immediately fell asleep. I stayed up long enough to write my blog (foodie's paradise), then I crawled into bed as well. Phil ended up being awake most of the night because he had severe reflux (caused by the carbs that he ate). I also had reflux, and kept waking myself up snoring. In the morning, we realized what a toxic environment we were in due to the emissions that we had been expelling all night long. Toxic. No other word for it. I had to put my face in a pillow that morning when Phil had his morning constitutional. Yuck. Let's just say that this was not conducive to a romantic morning.
Next, my back was hurting pretty bad, so all the way home I was uncomfortable. Why? Not sure, probably my underlying sensitivity to gluten and brewer's yeast just overall made me fell yucky. When we got home, I exercised for 1/2 hour to try to "make up" for the dinner, but I felt so darn bad that I then ended up spending the rest of the day on the couch.
The other big issue was the cravings. I haven't really had bad cravings since getting established on this diet. In fact, I've commented to a few people that this is one of the reasons I really like medifast. The cravings are minimal and usually only when I have PMS. Yesterday was like doing day one of the diet all over again. I was famished, exhausted, foggy headed, and craving cheeseburgers like nobody's business. In the end, I gave in and had pizza and hot wings for dinner. The slippery slope.....
I went to bed early and had another long night of reflux, nightmares (probably from the rosemary on the pizza), and room clearing emissions. Phil fared better yesterday, but he's having a hard time today. He's been a bit homicidal and wanting food all day long. Again, just another side effect of our WONDERFUL Friday night meal. Right this minute, he's in the basement throwing wood around and I'm staying out of his way.
This brings us up to me today. I woke up this morning fully prepared for the yuckiness ahead, so it was a bit easier. I've stuck with the diet today and even spent 40 minutes on the recumbent bike. I am preparing dinner tonight for some friends who are on weight watchers, so I have made a scrumptious menu that fits within both of our lifestyles:
1. appetizer of veggies and "point free" dip - take a jar of roasted red peppers (in brine, not oil), a block of low fat cream cheese (the recipe calls for fat free, but this has more carbs, and since both of the programs now are focusing on low carb, my guess is that WW would now support the LF, not the FF versions of things.), 1/2 container of LF sour cream, a handful of basil, and a tablespoon or so of garlic. Put in food processor and blend for a while, then dip veggies in it. It's SOOOO good and not an excursion from WW. It's a little excursion from medifast, so I'll not partake too much in it.
2. main course of tuna Oscar (tuna steaks seasoned with salt and lemon pepper, served rare (of course) topped with sauteed crab meat and a tablespoon of hollindaise sauce (1 point on WW per tablespoon) and asparagus spears.
3. Side dish of spaghetti squash with basil and a small amount of garlic olive oil.
4. For dessert, Phil and I will have medifast soft serve and probably offer our guests some chocolate (high quality dark chocolate satisfies the sweet tooth and is quite low in carbs and calories. It also is rich, so you just need a little bit.)
We'll have some wine, probably, because it is my house, and then herbal tea with dessert.
I'm still feeling kind of run down and sluggish after this weekend, but I'm excited to be back on the program again. I can't even express how hard it was to stare down the belly of limitation and agree to start it once again. It helped that I tried on some clothes this weekend in sizes that I never thought I'd ever even consider again. It's the results that keep me coming back.
On another note, I want to send kudos out to our great friend who is also going down this road with us. He has stuck with the plan so faithfully that he makes me feel pretty small sometimes. He went with his mother, and his brother and his family to his FAVORITE restaurant this weekend for his mom's birthday. This restaurant is known for having some of the best Italian food in the region. Their lasagna is stuff wars are fought over. He went to the restaurant and ordered a bowl of minestrone and a grilled chicken salad. The rest of the table ate pasta and dessert, and he stuck with the program. He's an inspiration. When we discussed this, he told me that he KNEW how hard it would be for him to get back on the horse, and he chose to not have that kind of issue when he got home. I'm in awe, and I'm very proud of him. Those of you that know him, pat him on the back. Those that don't, just know I'm a better person for being his friend. Hat's off to you, my friend! (And, that capsacian is here for you - wherever you may want in. ;-) )
So, here's to a lesson I learned as a young person from my best friend through grade and middle schools, Beth McFadin - get back on that horse now or you never will!! If you're dieting and you fall off, don't go down the road of self destruction and self deception. Just get back on and you'll be happy you did!
Dr. Mindy
sounds like a wonderful friday and not so good rest of the weekend. but you have given me some inspiration. starting week 4 today. lost 10 lbs first week, gained 5 back second week, and lost 2 the third week. was getting very discouraged, but talked it out with chip, and he reminded me that the first goal in this was to get my diabetes back under control and that has happened. in fact have eliminated one type of med all together. and sugars are way down from where they were and are staying there. so thanks for your posts and honesty . viv
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