Round 2, P2, VLCD 1 - A Little Low

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.