I miss chocolate

Top of the mornin' to ya:)

Well I gave up on the Slimm shakes, good lord did I starve, not a good idea if you want to have energy to get on with your day, so the diet has been revamped!

It is all about healthy eating, less carbs (none at night) and smaller portions now! Its going well except I think my body is still in starvation mode so have not lost any weight yet, that and it's only been five days! I was concerned about the shakes for this reason though, as your body goes into survival mode it will just store whatever you put into it, not ideal! So after three days of shakes its healthy eating all the way! The one problem that will always rear it's ugly head is my sweet tooth! I love chocolate and cakes and naughty things and treats! This is where the challenge lies. But as they say on 'The Biggest Loser' willpower is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets! So it is getting a workout I tell ya!

Also, why do they always put the damn chocolate ads on at around 9pm? I will tell you, because that's when suckers like myself would readily dive into the screen and bathe in the chocolate fountain! Clever tactics for them, painful for the likes of me! There is one particular ad here in Melbourne that truly tests me! It is advertising mini Flake bites (I love Flakes) and it is this little doll house and they roll out the choc in this cute little pasta making machine and pick it up with these tiny tweezers! Adorable, delicious and intriguing! What a nightmare!

So that's the story of my diet! Will keep you posted if I shed any of the winter bulge and if I stop salivating over stupid ads! Grrr....
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Day three of our diet

Happy Sunday!

Well I thought I would spend a few words updating the diet log! I must say in terms of hunger and cravings things are going well. Stuck to it well and tried my hand at a gorgeous Asian inspired soup last night. It was fun to make and uses so many ingredients I have never even attempted to buy let alone use so I was quite chuffed with myself! My partner was happy and is excited about my new culinary adventure spirit:)

I have been getting over flu though so was feeling very run down yesturday and had a headache that persisted all day! They do say that as your body starts dipping into fat reserves you will initially feel lethargic and have headaches so wrote it off as normal and am happy to note that I am full of beans today health wise. Taking it easy though due to healing from illness but the motivation levels are still high! Had an orange with my breakfast shake and 12 almonds for 10 am snack!

My partner and I took Toby our puppy for a long walk yesturday so that may have also contributed to the whole feeling weak thing! My body has had a bit of a shock I must say but I am confident I will feel better and better the longer I go eating fresh fruit, nuts, protein and veg, limiting my portions and exercising! This is a lifestyle change for me and I really want to start putting the right things into my body! Summer is pretty much here, my new tankini I ordered online is on its way and I am excited to feel good about beach trips, swimming and lapping up the beautiful Melbourne summer!
Enjoy the last day of the weekend!