R2P3D13 November 30, 2009

My last injection weight was 174.8. Today, I was 174.1. My highest weight on phase 3 was 178.1. This was the day after Thanksgiving. I had eaten really salty stuffing on Thanksgiving so I figure my big gain was a result of that. I did a steak day and it quickly fixed my problem.

I am finally starting to enjoy phase 3. My diet has expanded somewhat to include a variety of meats, cheeses, eggs, and fruits. I still keep the majority of my diet phase 2 foods but have added real salad dressings, Caesar is my favorite. Snacks now consist of cubed cheese, olives or Greek yogurt. I also drink about 3 or 4 glasses of wine a week. I still steer clear of breads and starches but I have had a few bites of chocolate since starting phase 3.

Normally, my meals include a large salad with chicken for lunch, a fruit or Greek yogurt for snack, some meat and a vegetable for dinner and a fruit or cheese for an evening snack. On Sunday, I may have breakfast consisting of an omelet with cheese but I find that I still enjoy just having my coffee with almond milk. I know every weight loss expert says you need to eat breakfast but I have found I do better without. It was that way for me when I weighed 120, too. I have not been hungry at all. If I do feel the need for something I just drink some water and have an apple.

I have noticed gains when I eat out at a restaurant where the meat or veggies may have a sauce on it. I have found ordering “naked” works best for my diet. A few items I have eaten out are the Cobb salad at Panera and the Victoria’s Filet, green beans and salad at Outback Steakhouse. I order everything prepared without seasonings or butter. I did eat at Outback one night and did not order my food “naked” and it actually tasted terrible. I have noticed that my palate has changed and that the true taste of the food is actually more appealing to me than it is when covered with sauces and seasonings.

I have also had an easier time going places that I used to associate with certain foods. Movie theaters are not a problem any longer. When I did my first round being near popcorn about killed me but now I just sit back and enjoy the film. I don’t feel the need to constantly be snacking. Eating has become a time to feed my body and not my emotions.

While being able to eat more foods has been nice I am becoming anxious to start my next round. I would like to lose 30 more pounds. I plan on starting my next round January 4^th. I would like to do a 40 day round but that will depend on how long I keep losing. I would like to be at my goal weight before swimsuit season.