So last week was insanity for me with work so sadly posting my food log took the back burner and to be honest, I'm probably not going to go back and do it. Plus I'm basically eating the same thing every single day zzzzzzzzzzz.
On a very exciting note for me, I'm 21 days in and I already hit my goal! woo hoo!! I dropped 3% body fat, and gained 1lb LBM. The body fat percentage was really the only goal I had along with getting cut which just comes with the territory.
Here is my assessment so far of my diet and how I'm feeling and what, if any changes I may make:
1) Wow this actually works! And in only 3 weeks. It hasn't been easy for me but it's been well worth it. This was as much about a test in how I feel and look but also just had to prove to myself I could make these changes and stick to it.
2) First 2 weeks actually sucked which took me by surprise. I was tired and I didn't feel strong or energetic. BUT after the first 2 weeks, I felt completely different. I had so much more energy and had my strength again. In fact I'm stronger then ever now! I was also surprised how much more energy I had give my total and complete lack of sleep lately. Not a good thing but nice to know my body accommodated for it.
3) My friends are a pain in my arse haha. But seriously, one of the most challenging things I've had to deal with is explaining to EVERYONE why I'm on a “diet”. I hear the same thing over and over and over again. "You don't need to lose weight. You already look good the way you are. Isn't that extreme?? Why are you doing this?? You’re really not drinking?? You can have one drink can’t you?" blah blah blah. Man I tell you, those comments get tiring and it can get a bit frustrating trying to explain to people. I guess it just comes with the territory when you do something you believe in but other people aren't on the same page. I’ve appreciated the support of all my LF friends
!4) I lost a little more weight then I had intended. I'm already a pretty small girl and don't like looking too thin. I am not too sure how to balance my goals without losing weight so I need to talk to Chris about this.
5) Yep drinking makes a difference ... damn it LOL! It's not like I didn't know this, but I didn't particularly want to be right here (It’s not that I’m a huge drinker but I love my wine and a fun night out now and again). Am I going to stop drinking forever? No I'm not. Am I going to do stints like this? Yea, feels too good not to.
6) I actually have learned to like coffee without any milk or milk substitute (e.g. Almond milk, Soy etc). I also drink more tea now and would eventually like to cut coffee out of my diet. (No rush for this but a good goal I think).
7) With my schedule, it takes a big commitment of my time to make my meals etc. for the week. 2 - 3 hours every Sunday night plus some time during the week.
What may I change?
1) Caloric intake (I think - TBD based on discussion with Chris). As mentioned, I lost more weight then I wanted to and I think that has to do with how many calories I was taking in. With as much as I work out I think I can comfortably take in more calories and still see results.
2) Go to zone?
3) After SoBe and after I fix the "fun" from SoBe, I'll be back to this diet but slightly less regimented. I'd like to keep pretty strict during the week and let a little looser during the weekend. Or some iteration of that. I don't want to feel guilty when I go out to eat and feel like I have to order the most boring thing on the menu.
4) I gave up all dairy and grains. Not sure I can completely maintain that but will try for the majority of the time.
OK that's all I can think of for now.