Day 2

Woke up early- not really a choice...a 6 week old puppy in the house doesn't allow you to sleep in.  Didn't sleep great last night but again- puppy to blame more than anything, and a 3 year old with growing pains.

I felt great when I woke up, not hungry but comfortable.  I started with coffee with a splash of almond milk (which is compliant I determined after a whole bunch of posts!!).  I made another omelet.  This time 3 eggs with tomatoes, onions, spinach and topped with 1/2 an avacado.  Yummy!!
I can really enjoy how rich an avacado is when I am not eating much other high fat food!

My Boston butt was ready just after breakfast.  It literally fell off the bone when I tried to take it out of the crock-pot.  That made me so excited!  My first time making this and it looked awesome! 

One kid woke up sick, the dog pooped on the floor (and I stepped in it), had to go pick one kid up from grandparents and take her to cheer camp...

I ate some of the pulled pork (no sauces other than a little of the natural juice drippings from the pot), a small sweet potato that I topped with a small dollop of homemade mayo, and some broccoli.  All the food was already prepared, just heat and eat.  This is the way to do this!

I was hungry around 4 p.m. and had 2 whiny kids with me and then I started thinking how I would love to sit down with a glass of wine once they were in bed.  I also contemplated a cup of decaf coffee...but by the kids bedtime I was past that and didn't even think about it.

For dinner, I served the kids baked chicken with yellow rice and broccoli.  I didn't even care for any yellow rice, though I admit I almost liked the spoon when it was done...clearly a habit.  I caught myself millimeters from making contact.  Whew!  I ate spaghetti squash topped with the chocolate chili.  It was awesome.  I can totally cut out regular pasta for spaghetti squash going forward.

I did try to exercise today.  Though I felt okay and had energy, when I got on the treadmill I thought I was going to die.  I felt actual muscle fatigue in my legs (something I never have- I have been running for years!)  I also struggled with my breathing even with the help of my inhaler.  I lasted a measly 7.5 minutes and called it quits.  I plan to head to the gym tomorrow.

Overall it has been a good day.  I only have 2 concerns.  I am feeling pretty constipated... like really bloated.  I can even see my stomach looking swollen.  And I finally took my before pictures today which also show said swollen stomach...YIKES!  I think this will pass (no pun intended) if I keep going.  I definitely need to increase my water more which may be a key.

Secondly, I am already getting anxious about social settings with this.  I know I can do it, I just need to remind myself why I want to.  This is so much better than telling someone I am on Nutrisystem or doing WW but still... and I need my go to plan for social dinners.  Do I eat before and just order water or sparkling water maybe?  Do I do my best to eat on plan given whatever food is there?  Tomorrow my goal is to figure out my action plan for these upcoming dinners out. 

No other complaints in terms of how I am feeling.  And I truly love eating all the home-cooked healthy food.  It is fabulous.  That does make me happy!