If I were to give myself a grade for week one of Slow Carb Diet, I would give myself a C+. I went into this reading the book on Sunday and proceeding Monday. Here are some things to consider while on the Slow Carb Diet:
1. Prepare. I need to prepare for the week. The fact is, we know what we are going to eat, I plan to prepare for the week ahead on Sunday. We know what we are to eat prepare and eliminate excuses to be weak.
2. Don’t get hungry. I found my protein, legume and lentil intake not high enough. I need to up those and if necessary supplement with a whey shake but not rely on it. I ate more than enough veggies (spinach, mixed veggies, broccoli).
3. Communicate. I think it is important to let others around you know what you are doing and that will help prevent their temptation and hopefully call me out during my weak time. I sometimes get a macho attitude during diets but set that aside and proceed.
4. Water. I got within 20oz. Of water each day of my goal of a gallon. 132oz. I may have consumed the rest in coffee but that is not the goal. Pound out the water.
All in all an okay week. This week I will be sure and be prepared for round two.
351lbs. Down to 345. May be water but seemed to be a consistent drop everyday.
Hey Bradley I’ve just started today, so it’s great to get
this! I think I need to heed your advice on eating enough. I often
find myself hungry during the day as it is – and thats when I’ve
got a million things I could snack on. Am hoping the protein and
legumes fills me enough! Good luck buddy. Ross
Comment by Alkaline Ross — January 9, 2011 @ 7:56 pm |