The above was me on RFL this time around.
I really had difficulty sticking to my plan. I have a lot of personal financial issues going on and finally decided, nope, I just can't hang in there anymore on this diet.
At first, I was concerned that I was eating emotionally again, which is the thing that made me so heavy to begin with. As I talked to others that know far more than I do, it became clear, my cravings were so strong because I currently require more mental clarity than I can have on a nearly carb-free plan.
I stopped fighting it and added about 80 grams of carbs to my diet. Everything else is staying similar to my intake on RFL. It's still pretty low calorie, but I have enough carbs in my system to think and function.
Some sample days on my current plan:
m1: egg white omelet w. light cheddar and fat free ham
m2: tuna, fat free mayo, 9 whole wheat crackers, cucumber
m3: Homemade Szechuan chicken and broccoli
m4: protein float
m1: fat free yogurt with protein powder, blueberries
m2: left over chicken and broccoli
m3: taco salad with spinach, salsa and x-lean g. beef
m4: protein float
I can be satisfied on this plan and get through my current crisis. Hopefully no one thinks I'm a quitter. It's no fun trying to stick to a plan and feeling like a failure.
By the way, I lost 6 pounds during my week on RFL. I truly hope I can keep off a good portion of that with my current plan.
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