Recently, I've had two major tests of my willpower. First, Zach and I went to the movies, and like most red-blooded Americans, it seems only natural to have a box of candy or popcorn in one hand and a sugary soda in the other. I was very skeptical about going, thinking it would somehow be too much for me and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the experience without an unhealthy snack. It's become standard practice for Zach and I after all to eat Sour Patch Kids and share a Coke. However, I found a way to make it work for me, and smuggled in strawberries and bottled water. The delicious aroma of buttery popcorn wafting throughout the complex was still very tempting, and cruel, but I was able to enjoy the movie and still have something to munch on.
The biggest test of strength came this weekend, at my future sister-in-law's 'Meet the Bride' party. I went to Kingsport on Friday night, where all sorts of delicious food stared back at me, begging me to have a taste. Pizza, hamburgers, chicken grilled in molasses and teriyaki sauce, ice cream, wine, an orange cottage-cheese salad that I LOVE, ice cream cake, some sort of apple crumble cake. Then, Saturday croissants loaded with chicken salad, cake balls, a melon fruit bowl, a pasta dish topped with cheese... maybe I should stop... I'm salivating!
The point being that there was temptation coming at me from all corners. Somehow, I resisted. I didn't have even a single taste. I can hardly believe that. Dad grilled me my own chicken sans oils or sauce, and it was delicious. In fact, he grilled me a slew of chicken to bring back with me. Thank goodness! What an awesome man! I've got to say, it was incredible to not have to come home and cook a bunch of meat. Tomorrow is my double shift day, and I would have had to cook for 3 meals (Monday morning and night, and Tuesday morning meal) and cooking has become so tedious. (How did my Mom do it all those years every day?!? )Grilled chicken on an actual grill is leaps and bounds tastier than on the George Foreman. Thank you Dad!
Despite not being able to partake in all the delicious food, it was a lovely event to celebrate my soon-to-be sister-in-law, Jamie. It turned out great! Mom did a fantastic job, and there was a big turnout. She really is in her element when it comes to event planning, and I know Jamie was thankful!
I am also happy to say that I only have 2 weeks left of this 500 calorie diet and HCG shot portion of my journey. I'm still not convinced the HCG injection is aiding, but I know the 500 calorie limitation is. So, in 2 weeks time, I plan to bump up my calories to around 900 but basically eating similar foods. I'll expand my vegetable and fruit selection, but I will still try to not add extra fats to my food like oils and cheese for the time being, simply because they are so calorie rich. I've decided to have a cheat meal once a week, probably on Friday nights so Zach and I can go out to a restaurant and enjoy a date night.
Also, this week I plan to start going to the gym to walk or do light elliptical for 30 minutes. I need to start getting in the habit of going, that way in two weeks when I bump my calories up, I can really begin the fitness portion of my journey. I'm excited to get back in shape and get my metabolism pumping again.
I am resolved to the reality that I will always have to stay active and watch what I eat to some degree. I wasn't born with genetics that allow me to eat what I want and never gain. Not to mention the fact that I desire large portions are large portions of all the things I shouldn't eat. Yet with such phenomenally supportive parents, and such a sweet and supportive partner, I think this healthy reality is feasible!
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