R6, P2, VLCD 5 - Feeling the Effects

Today was my first skip day. At first, I didn't really notice any extra hunger pains, but then the evening came. I made red beans and rice for my girls and the scent permeated the house. I allowed the scent to fill me, but I didn't give in to temptation. I ate my meals as prescribed by the protocol with no deviations.

We went to church today and minister Scott spoke about Barnabas, specifically about his generosity. It was a good message and I felt inspired. We take care of the children during kids church and today we had quite a few little ones. I didn't let the number frazzle me nor did I get frustrated (which would have been my reaction in the past). I'd like to think that I"m becoming a better person and that I'm also being more generous with my time. I still struggle with patience a bit and sometimes envy. We're all working on something.

Weighing in at 195.6, I was down one pound today. Here's what I ate on this Sunday's "skip" day:

Breakfast	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Rooibos Celestial Seasonings - African Red Herbal Tea, 1 tea bag	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0
Lunch
Grapefruit - 1/2 Medium (123g) , 1 cup	52	13	0	1	0	8
Beef - Stew Meat, 3 oz. cooked	158	0	9	17	49	0
Kroger's - Kroger Kosher Dill Baby Pickles, 4 pickle	20	4	0	0	880	0
Classico - Crushed Tomatoes, 1/2 cup	30	7	0	2	200	5
	260	24	9	20	1,129	13
Dinner
Generic - Fresh Cocktail Shrimp , 6 medium shrimp	30	0	0	6	41	0
Home Made - Steamed Green Cabbage, 1 cup (75g)	34	8	0	2	856	4
Private Selection - Colombian decaffeinated coffee, 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0	0
Lactaid Fat Free Milk - Lactose Free Skim Milk, 0.16 cup	14	2	0	1	20	2
Strawberries - Raw, 1 cup, halves	49	12	0	1	2	7
	127	22	0	10	919	13
Snacks
Totals	387	46	9	30	2,048	26
Your Daily Goal	1,370	188	46	51	2,500	27
Remaining	983	142	37	21	452	1
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar