Day 1 - Are We Done Yet?

Let's just say Day 1 began better than it ended.

I did lie down for a little while in the afternoon, but I woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a truck... severe headache, nausea, and food cravings. Let's just say I gave in, but kept things reasonable.

I did cook tonight, which I am happy about, because typically, on a day like this, it's too easy to take the fast-food solution, especially when it's 4:00, I don't feel well, and my middle child is looking at me with puppy-dog eyes asking for McDonalds.

Thank goodness I'm learning what to keep in my fridge. I'm not good at planning ahead. I've started buying thin-sliced meats (which cook quickly) and cut strips of meats for stir-fry. Throw in a few veggies... some brown rice... voila... a decent meal in about 10 minutes.

Tonight's menu: thin-sliced pork chops with hot cherry peppers and rice.

I find that very spicy foods help me feel fuller faster, and tide me over longer.

I drank a huge glass of water, and I'm planning to eat nothing else this evening, but continue drinking the water to flush out my system. I feel really full and fat, so I don't think it will be a problem. Oh, and I'm sleepy, too, so I plan to go to bed early.

Tomorrow is another day. Another opportunity.