Gained 2 pounds on vacation. Lost 1 1/2 of those pounds last week then gained it all back this weekend. Trying my best not to get discouraged. But to see my plateau weight again (which I finally moved past right before vacation) is, admittedly discouraging. But, not enough to give up.
Our new diet lasted all of one day. We realized how much it would cost to purchase only meat, fruits and vegetables. In one day we had consumed more of our groceries than anticipated (meat is expensive and fresh vegetables require eating a lot of them to feel satiated) and with our penny pinching so we can conquer debt.. yeah. Pus, I was super, super grouchy: stressing over the groceries, menu, and life returning to "normal" after vacation. So, I continued the diet for 2 more days- still hoping to test food sensitivities. On Wednesday night, I tried a bowl of cereal. I checked my heart rate and it maintained itself at 78 bpm. So, no skim milk or cereal sensitivities.
Then there was Saturday night.... I will never ever eat again spinach and artichoke dip or potatoes when we're eating out. Still need to test a pure and simple baked potato to see how I react. For now I think it is a combination of oils used to fry in restaurants and potatoes and whatever they use in creamy foods. But, we will see. The experiment continues even if the paleo diet is not strictly adhered to.
My lunches last week consisted of lovely salads, some cantaloupe or apple for breakfast and celery and carrots for a snack. I intend to continue that this week. And step up my exercise. I've increased intensity, but in shorter times. Now I need to increase the times along with the intensity.
I can do this! I would love to reach my goal weight by my birthday. Only 35 more pounds to go. It's taken me 8 months to lose 15 (but only about 5 or those months I was working hard at it) Trying my hardest not to get discouraged.
