I've been close to (or above) 800 calories for the past two days. Yesterday, I uped my dose and that made a huge difference in the hungries. Now, I know that TOM is on the warpath. Tomorrow, I'll be able to handle things a bit better (I think) knowing now what I'm dealing with . For Thursday, into Friday I had a .6lb loss and weighed in at 152.4lbs. For today, I had a 1.2lb loss and weighed in at 151.2lbs. Nice.

I had a lot of salt today, so I'm trying to drink, drink, drink before bedtime (because that's a smart thing to do. Sigh...):

November 6th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,352; calories consumed: 987; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 987

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Mongolian Bbq Good Bowl	2.00	722	38g	0mg	0mg	28g	0g	4g	71g
Carl's Jr. Coffee (Large)	1.00	10	0g	0mg	8mg	2g	0g	0g	0g
Walmart Rotisserie Chicken	1.50	255	15g	90mg	975mg	0g	0g	0g	30g
Totals:		987	53g	90mg	983mg	30g	0g	4g	101g

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November 5th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,363; calories consumed: 701; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 701

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Burger King Jr. WHOPPER - Low Carb	3.00	420	30g	120mg	420mg	3g	3g	0g	33g
Dole Classic Iceberg Salad	1.00	15	0g	0mg	15mg	4g	2g	1g	0g
Maple Grove Farms Sugar Free Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette	1.00	90	10g	0mg	70mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Baked Chicken Breast (plain)	1.00	110	1g	70mg	30mg	0g	0g	0g	25g
Coffee	1.00	2	0g	0mg	5mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Ezra Brooks Bourbon	1.00	64	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		701	41g	190mg	540mg	7g	5g	1g	58g

I was so hungry on Thursday. Hubby treated me and the little one to lunch at the Mongolian Grill. It was fabulous. But, even after two bowls of cabbage and chicken/beef, I was still hungry. I drank a bunch of water and waited it out. I suggested to hubby that I may have to up my dose, since the hungries just won't go away. He said that, "If you're doing a short round and will have to throw out the rest anyway when you're done, why not?" We had chicken for dinner and I seemed to be okay at bedtime.

Here's what I had Thursday:

November 4th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,368; calories consumed: 607; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 607 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Triscuit Triscuit Crackers	0.20	16	0g	0mg	23mg	3g	0g	1g	0g
Celestial Seasonings Herb Tea Country Peach Passion	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Good Earth Sweet And Spicy Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Mongolian Bbq Good Bowl	1.00	361	19g	0mg	0mg	14g	0g	2g	36g
Walmart Rotisserie Chicken	1.00	170	10g	60mg	650mg	0g	0g	0g	20g
Kroger Kosher Dill Pickles	1.00	5	0g	0mg	220mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Wasa Wasa Original Crispbread	1.00	35	2g	0mg	1mg	75g	1g	15g	1g
Dole Classic Iceberg Salad	1.00	15	0g	0mg	15mg	4g	2g	1g	0g
Maple Grove Farms Salad Dressing Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette	1.00	5	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		607	31g	60mg	909mg	98g	3g	19g	57g

I had the maple grove dressing for the first time, last night (I found it at my local grocer's for $1.99 a bottle). Where was this stuff two rounds ago? It's lovely and without the carbs. I'll be using it the remainder of the round, I think. Despite my troubles, I maintained my weight from Wednesday and was at 153lbs.

It's awful that I've been cheating (hard round), but I'm still losing. The cheating is happening in that I'm eating more than 3 ounces of meat with each meal (more like 4 or 5, for some). I think I would be harder on myself if I were looking at horrible gains. Maybe I need a horrible gain to put me back on track. Ugh!

Anyway, this morning was off to a good start. The afternoon, I had my fish, cabbage and (rather than my Melba or Wasa) I had a slice of my church member's zucchini bread. I felt guilty because she made it specifically for me and I know it won't. It really tastes like she used a stevia sweetener or something rather than sugar but that's certainly no reason to justify. Just to make sure, I finished it up tonight and it's gone (only one slice left). I think that's the last of the temptations. Even with all the buckets of candy around here from Halloween, I haven't had one.

Despite being a Cheater McCheatster, I was just above the 500 calorie mark. Here's what I had:

November 3rd, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,368; calories consumed: 553; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 553

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Land O'Lakes Mini Moos Creamer	1.00	10	1g	0mg	5mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Celestial Seasonings Herb Tea Country Peach Passion	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Roughy, Orange	1.00	76	1g	22mg	69mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Cabbage, Steamed	1.00	22	0g	0mg	16mg	5g	0g	0g	1g
Zucchini Nut Bread	1.00	115	9g	0mg	0mg	4g	0g	2g	5g
KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast	1.00	180	4g	110mg	440mg	0g	0g	0g	35g
Marukome Miso Soup, Tofu	1.00	35	1g	0mg	860mg	3g	2g	1g	3g
Zucchini Nut Bread	1.00	115	9g	0mg	0mg	4g	0g	2g	5g
Totals:		553	25g	132mg	1,390mg	16g	2g	5g	65g

I had a .4lb loss today, which put me at 153lbs for a Wednesday.

As I go through this process again, I'm very optimistic. I know that protein is my friend and I did very, very well on P3 and a modified protein P4. Hubby keeps giving me the I told you so look, whenever I talk about how well my body responds to proteins. I also do well with mild, aerobic exercise (not the "killing myself" stuff I was doing before). I keep reminding hubby that we have to put the treadmill together soon. I don't want to be thwarted because I don't have the tools to make my plan work.

I need to go shopping again?! I'm not a big shopper to begin with and it's weird that it's something I have to do. The "summer clear-out" of all my 12s and 10s left me with very little so, I restocked an entirely new summer wardrobe (some consignment thrown in as well). Now, it's 40 degrees and my shorty shorts and cute little dresses are impractical. I bought some $5.00 Hanes sweatpants last weekend and wore a size 8 (too big) velvet dress to church on Sunday. I can't wear the same dress every Sunday and the pants will label me after a while. Time to by fall and winter gear. I guess this is just as good a time as any.

Here's what I had on Tuesday, November 2nd:

November 2nd, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,372; calories consumed: 864; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 864 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Land O'Lakes Mini Moos Creamer	2.00	20	2g	0mg	10mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Carl's Jr. Six Dollar Low Carb Burger - No Ketchup, No Onions	1.00	480	37g	130mg	1,100mg	4g	0g	1g	33g
McDonald's Salads - Side Salad	1.00	30	1g	0mg	30mg	5g	2g	1g	2g
Zucchini Nut Bread	1.00	115	9g	0mg	0mg	4g	0g	2g	5g
Grilled Skinless Chicken Breast	1.00	120	2g	70mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	24g
Marukome Miso Soup, Tofu	1.00	35	1g	0mg	860mg	3g	2g	1g	3g
Ezra Brooks Bourbon	1.00	64	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g

I had a 1.6lb loss from Monday to Tuesday morning, weighing in at 153.4lbs. With all the goodies I had on Tuesday, will the weight I post this evening (for this morning's weight) be up or down, do you think? ;)

Happy All Saint's Day! Nobody talks about this one. Halloween gets all the props. Although I'm not catholic, I believe I've got an "in" with St. Francis of Assisi. I've always had a way with animals and it seems I've passed that gift along to my children.

I had a gain (slight, and not unexpected) and since I had orange roughy for dinner, I'm wondering if I'll have another tomorrow. It's one of those fishes that is a bit oily and usually causes a rise in my weight for a day or two. The nice thing is that, just after an oily void (I know...too much information), I have a nice loss. We shall see if the same holds true on this round.

I'm already dreaming of P3 (which should coincide the week of Thanksgiving) and am itching for all my yummy, cheesy favorites. I don't dare make any of those treats while I'm on P2, for fear of cheating. I'm the exception; everyone on the boards has the hardest time with their second round, while I'm doing all I can to scheme on my third. I hope this doesn't happen again (if there is a need for a fourth round in the future). Here's what else I had today:

November 1st, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,387; calories consumed: 430; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 430

Mood: Guilty

Well, if nothing else, the protocol proves that salt is not part of the abnormal fat supply. I had a .4lb gain due to water retention and, perhaps, starch in my hot and sour soup. Will do better today. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Orange Pekoe tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast	1.00	180	4g	110mg	440mg	0g	0g	0g	35g
Cabbage, Steamed	1.00	22	0g	0mg	16mg	5g	0g	0g	1g
Coca-Cola Fresca	1.00	2	0g	0mg	24mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Roughy, Orange	1.00	76	1g	22mg	69mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Kroger Kosher Dill Pickles	1.00	5	0g	0mg	220mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Wasa Wasa Original Crispbread	1.00	35	2g	0mg	1mg	75g	1g	15g	1g
Grapefruit Half (gr)	1.00	41	0g	0mg	0mg	10g	9g	1g	0g
Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey	1.00	69	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		430	7g	132mg	770mg	91g	10g	16g	53g

I had a .4lb increase, which put me at 155 pounds on the nose this morning. Each day is a new beginning, though. The weekend is over and I was very good. Hopefully, my good deeds will server me in the morning.