I didn't clear 500 today and I was also bit hungry. I think more protein would have helped as well as more water. Still not getting it all in. Unlike round one, I just don't want it. I have to force the water down. Weird! I'll keep trying because I know how much it helps me.

Back to work, tomorrow. Do I have to? I really enjoyed the day off and hubby played hookie, which was nice too.

I was down 1.4lbs this morning. Here's what I had today:

May 31st, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,072; calories consumed: 383; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 383 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Grilled Halibut	0.50	175	12g	42mg	72mg	0g	0g	0g	12g
Popeye Fresh Baby Spinach	1.00	20	0g	0mg	65mg	3g	0g	2g	2g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Cabbage, Steamed	1.00	22	0g	0mg	16mg	5g	0g	0g	1g
96/4 All Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef	1.00	140	5g	70mg	80mg	0g	0g	0g	24g
Totals:		383	17g	112mg	232mg	15g	0g	2g	40g

I was 155.4lbs this morning. It dropped lower than that, each time I got on the scale after wards; however, I always take the first reading.

Well, as much as one can indulge on 500 calories per day. My mother grilled today, rather than tomorrow. Her reasoning? You can actually enjoy the day off, rather than slaving away over a hot grill. I love her logic.

Anyway, she grilled chicken, halibut, salmon, tilapia, giant hot dogs and ribs. She accompanied these meats with potato salad, corn on the cob, green bean casserole and spinach salad. What a mom! I ate some of the halibut, the spinach and had fresh strawberries for dessert. I also packed away enough left overs to have lunch and dinner for the next two weeks. Sweet!

Like a crazy woman, I stood on her scale when I went to use the potty. I never have unrealistic expectations when I step on a scale, fully clothed at the end of the day. Shockingly, it was 1.4lbs lower than what I was this morning. Huh? I told her that I was sure her scale weighed light. Anyway, I came home, stripped and stepped on my own scale. It read the same weight I was this morning. Either way, I know I've had a loss already. Well, alright! Round 2 is going well, indeed!

I was 1.8lbs lighter than yesterday.

May 30th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,083; calories consumed: 442; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 442

Mood: Okay

I didn't sleep well, but woke up with a 1.8lb loss this morning. Cool! I had a chicken breast from the store, so I'm not sure about the calorie content and fat. I did pull all the bones out. I dipped the chicken in honey dijon mustard. Lovely! [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Kroger Baked Chicken Breast	0.50	170	7g	45mg	550mg	13g	2g	1g	12g
Cabbage, Steamed	2.00	44	0g	0mg	32mg	10g	0g	0g	3g
Melitta Chocolate Lava Cake Ground Coffee	2.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Grilled Halibut	0.50	175	12g	42mg	72mg	0g	0g	0g	12g
Popeye Fresh Tender Spinach	1.00	25	0g	0mg	80mg	4g	0g	2g	3g
Fresh Strawberries, Whole	0.50	28	0g	0mg	1mg	6g	3g	1g	1g
Totals:		442	20g	87mg	734mg	32g	5g	4g	30g

Today's weight, a bit of a number's flip/flop from yesterday. I was 156.8lbs now officially below my LIW. By the way, today was a "skip" day, so the hunger was noticeably stronger, hence the several cups of coffee. That seems to help a lot.

I remember my own advice of staying away from food courts during P2. The same can be said for demonstration booths and the Sam's Club and Costco (both of which we visited today). Due to the Memorial Day weekend, there were actual "meal" booths at both stores. Sam's had shredded BBQ on a bun for samples, and Costco was giving away full, frozen yogurt bars and full cups of yogurt. It was terribly, terribly hard but I persevered.

We came home and I had my cabbage, shrimp, strawberries and tea. I think I'll have another cup of tea and then call it good. I didn't get all of my water in today. I won't worry too much about it since I was able to keep the cheese samples and yogurt from my lips.

I had a 2.2lb loss from yesterday.

May 29th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,098; calories consumed: 375; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 375

Mood: Sad

...that my hubby is gone away with friends to another state. Happy that I had a 2.2lb loss from yesterday. Sweet! That makes a total of 8.6lbs loss since May 27th. Amazing! [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Cube Steak	1.00	169	4g	77mg	38mg	0g	0g	0g	31g
Fresh GREEN ONIONS	1.00	3	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	1g	0g
Kroger Raw Small Shrimp	1.00	120	2g	150mg	170mg	1g	0g	0g	23g
Cabbage, Steamed	2.50	55	1g	0mg	40mg	12g	0g	0g	3g
Fresh Strawberries	1.00	28	0g	0mg	0mg	4g	5g	2g	2g
Arby's Iced Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		375	7g	227mg	248mg	18g	5g	3g	59g

I was 158.6lbs this morning. "Hello, 150s. Did you miss me?"

That's how I feel about the third day of the vlcd. I'm feeling much better...well, losing over 4 lbs since yesterday made me feel pretty good, too. I got close to 400 calories and tried something new for my dinner; steamed cabbage (thanks, Susan). Oh! Why haven't I done this sooner! It was so tasty. In the past, I have adored cabbage but it's always nauseated me. I don't seem to have any issues right now, so I'll be making this a staple too.

For next week's steak, I purchased some more green onions and will be happy to add those back into the steak juice again. That was heavenly! Perhaps, now that it's spring and nearly summer, the crab legs will go on sale and I can have some more manna. I just love fresh crab meat (I'm not crazy about the pouched/canned).

Here's what I had today:

May 28th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,116; calories consumed: 340; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 340 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Cube Steak	1.00	169	4g	77mg	38mg	0g	0g	0g	31g
Fresh GREEN ONIONS	1.00	3	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	1g	0g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia--valencia Orange	4.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Cabbage, Steamed	2.00	44	0g	0mg	32mg	10g	0g	0g	3g
Valley Fresh White Chicken	1.00	70	1g	25mg	180mg	0g	0g	0g	15g
Fresh Strawberries	1.00	28	0g	0mg	0mg	4g	5g	2g	2g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		340	6g	102mg	250mg	21g	5g	3g	51g

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I was 160.8 this morning, three pounds lower than my pre-load weight. Cool!

I still didn't get anywhere close to 500 calories today. The chicken for dinner was a good choice and I'll be picking up more in the future. I'm also digging the green onions (didn't eat those last time, but they taste mighty fine with my steak). I need lots and lots, though. Once you chop them up and saute them, there's not much left. I believe I could get closer to 500 with more onions.

I was down 2.2lbs this morning.

May 27th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,149; calories consumed: 294; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 294 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Cube Steak	1.00	169	4g	77mg	38mg	0g	0g	0g	31g
Fresh GREEN ONIONS	0.50	2	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Valley Fresh White Chicken	1.00	70	1g	25mg	180mg	0g	0g	0g	15g
Popeye Fresh Tender Spinach	1.00	25	0g	0mg	80mg	4g	0g	2g	3g
Fresh Strawberries	1.00	28	0g	0mg	0mg	4g	5g	2g	2g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		294	5g	102mg	298mg	8g	5g	4g	51g

I was 165 on the nose, this morning. Can't wait to see what the scale shares tomorrow.

Back in round one, not once did I make the 500 calorie mark. I kind of hoped I'd do it today, just to offset the beginnings of the tough part of this diet (in my opinion, at least). The first three days of the vlcd is the big obstacle in the road. The mild headache, the cravings and the mental resolve are the main activities for those three days. This pattern is repeating with one difference; I know what to expect and am better prepared.

I only breached slightly above 200 calories today. I could eat a piece of Melba toast, but I don't want to cause issue with even those few carbs. I'll have chicken tomorrow which will be much more filling and heavier in calories.

Here's what I had:

May 26th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,167; calories consumed: 257; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 257

Mood: Motivated

Starting to feel less clogged, after the last two days of loading. The crazy thing? I weighed in at 167.2 this morning. Yikes! Today is my first VLCD day for round 2. I'm very motivated, but also a bit nervous. Wish me luck! [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Fresh GREEN ONIONS	0.50	2	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Celestial Seasonings Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea	1.00	4	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Meijer Choice Beef Round Cubed Steak	1.00	120	5g	77mg	45mg	0g	0g	0g	18g
Member's Mark Salad Cooked Shrimp	1.00	80	0g	115mg	550mg	0g	0g	0g	18g
Popeye Fresh Tender Spinach	1.00	25	0g	0mg	80mg	4g	0g	2g	3g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		257	5g	192mg	675mg	11g	0g	2g	40g

Good gravy! I was 167.2lbs this morning. Wow! I guess I really loaded this time.