Momentum

(This is actually Monday July 8th meals published Tuesday morning...)

During the last year, I have found that when I gain some momentum with a few pounds lost, it doesn't last very long. The top reasons are usually due to my tendency to be an "all-or-nothing" dieter – followed by a cheat item that turns into me falling completely off the wagon, OR...weekends with social obligations, OR... most recently sickness. Nothing like a bad case of strep throat to derail my best intentions. But, I'm determined now more than ever to make my diet last!

In thinking about my successes and failures with weight loss in the past, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for me. The thrill of a new diet to try along with blogging and/or tracking my food intake works very well for me. Therefore, I have decided to follow The 100 diet for the next 4 weeks. While I have found in the past it is hard to restrict certain foods from my diet (in this case, sugar and carbs), I’m excited for the newness this plan provides. During the 4th of July holiday while visiting my parents, my Mom had this book. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy for myself. Basically, you count Sugar Calories and eat proteins, veggies, and fats in moderation.

So for today, I’m on Day 1 with a planned grocery store visit to keep me on track. Here are my meals & snacks:

BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.

SNACK 1 string cheese stick

LUNCH 2 cups celery & broccoli tossed with 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 TBSP parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar dressing

SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese

DINNER 3 oz strip steak, 8 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 3 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup steamed zucchini with butter. 2 glasses red wine.