Dieter's Log: Day 7

That's right...I'm on a diet. Actually, Derek and I are both dieting. On Jan. 28th we started the "Fat Smash Diet" by Dr. Ian Smith from Celebrity Fit Club. Here's a summary from the website http://www.fatsmashforum.com/

Diet Summary
Phase I - Detox - This phase lasts 9 days. In this phase you will eat mostly fruits and vegetables, but you are also allowed to eat egg whites, brown rice, oatmeal, and yogurt. You can eat as many fruits and vegetables as you like, just stop when you are full. The idea is to cleanse your body so you will need to eliminate things like alcohol , caffeine, and artificial sweeteners.
Phase II - Foundation - This phase lasts 3 weeks. In this phase you eat the same foods as phase I, plus you can reintroduce foods like cold cereal, artificial sweeteners, and small portions of lean meats.
Phase III - Construction - This phase lasts 4 weeks. In this phase you eat the same foods as phase I & II except you will reintroduce whole wheat pasta and bread.
Phase IV - The Temple - This phase is for life. In this phase you eat the same foods as phase I,II, & III. In addition to those foods, you can eat some white starches (ie. white rice, potatoes) as well as have a couple of glasses of wine or beer each week.

On top of this, we have to exercise 5 times a week so we joined Anytime Fitness here in DL. We also have to eat 4-5 meals per day. It's all about scheduling your body so it knows when it's getting fed so it doesnt' get hungry too often.

We are actually doing pretty good now. If you would have asked me on Day 2 or 3 I would have told you to go to hell. And get me some meat on the way. But by Day 4 my hunger pangs were somewhat subsided. I think I've eaten enough beans and lettuce to fill a garbage can. Or at least it feels that way. The website has lots of recipes for snacks and I spent 4 hours straight baking yesterday at Derek's mom's house. I really wish I had my own house...with a oven. This would be so much easier then. Especially if I also had adiquate freezer and fridge space.

We aren't allowed to weigh ourselves until Day 10 which is Wednesday. I'm getting kinda excited cuz I think I can feel a little bit of a difference. I just hope it isn't a pitiful loss. I'll let you know on Wednesday. The day I can also eat MEAT!! I can't decide if I'm gonna have steak or chicken?!