Days 3 & 4

I totally spaced on blogging yesterday.  I ended up having a small slip up.  I ended up eating a homemade hamburger and a couple chicken strips.  However I don't feel guilty.  I had no sauce on either and the hamburger was lean.  Chicken is always considered a healthy choice as long as its not fried.  I think I might have to modify my stage one phase.  After doing a little extra research I think that it might be more prudent to just cut out red meats and allow myself to eat chicken and turkey as long as they are baked or broiled and aren't breaded.  Other than those things it was a fairly good day yesterday.  I think im approaching the top of the hump for stage one.

As for today things have been going better.  I haven't had any cravings for meats, however I have been craving sugars.  As a diabetic I have to watch how much I take in but I think I have been doing it in fair moderation.  So far today I have had 3 slices of toast with a butter substitute and just a drizzle of sugar free syrup, 1.5 cups of apple sauce and now a package of top ramen.  I have been slacking off a bit on drinking water.  Instead I have been drinking more soda since my roommate has a Dr. Pepper/Diet Dr. Pepper addiction.  I think i subconsciously realize I'm going to give it up so I'm trying to get my fill in now.  I am also going to continue with the Alli pills as an assistant.  Several months ago my doctor recommended them to me; I've done a lot of research and I think with what I have planned food wise and in the exercise department I should be able to have minimal side effects and still benefit from its use.  Well I am off to a parenting class!