Week Four: Temptation

It is highly unfair that my workplace is across the street from a Damon's. Steak, burgers, greasy foods; all right there and I'm not allowed to walk the 30 feet and eat any of it. I feel like an episode of Reaper where the Devil is running an AA meeting and challenges the people there to order their absolute favorite drink, look at it, and walk away. Needless to say, only one guy survived. Shall I survive this temptation or will I break down?

Actually, a news story came out recently that reported that beef is getting more expensive so, financially, it's probably a lot better for me to be switching to turkey and chicken and almost completely cutting out beef. But, as many of us know, logic has little to do with hunger cravings.

What makes it really tough to not go to a nearby restaurant was the fact that today's lunch was just so bland. Veggies and rice...again...with very little seasoning. Didn't make for a good lunch. It almost made me go get a soda so I could actually get something with taste. Fortunately Fluxxdog talked me down from that one.

I have actually managed to lose a couple more pounds in the past week or so and I'd like to continue this trend. Cutting out soda and beef are probably two very big parts of the weight loss. Doesn't mean I don't occasionally want them. Hunger for them. Crave them to the point my teeth start grinding on the insides of my mouth...sorry, what was I talking about?

Anyways, dieting sucks but I'm sticking with it. Still, does anyone know of alternatives or diversions from food temptations? I'd really like to know.

Week Three: The Struggle for Survival

I sincerely apologize for not posting last week. I fear I may have accidentally cheated on the vegetarian day by ordering vegetable lo-mein from a Chinese restaurant. Aside from some sodium issues, my mood was quite level.

Today, however, three weeks into this experiment, two weeks into the major dieting and exercise excursion and I'm panting for breath. I'm tired 85% of the time and sore/achy 98% of the time. I'm also having some sleeping issues I can't figure out that are probably related to being so tired. Any one know of any quick remedies other than 5-hour energy or more coffee or tea?

The highlight of the past week for me was when Fluxxdog botched dinner and we had to order out to eat. We could have been healthy and gone for something relatively low in calories/sodium/fat, but we went big time. We each got our own pizza topped with bacon and philly steak. It was amazing!

Now, however, we're back on track and kinda making up for it. I'm getting put on the new stationary bike every morning, first thing after I "wake up". It gets me moving and is good for circulation, but I still gripe and complain the whole 5 minutes. Yeah, I'm a champ :-P

Today's lunch was terribly plain. A stalk of broccoli and a couple of cups of brown rice. What I wouldn't give to have had some chicken mixed in there. Anyways, does anyone know of some easy, quick vegetarian recipes that actually have flavor? That would be amazing!