Today I had my last
double injection before starting my Maintenance in 2 days. I'm satisfied
with my results beyond the expectations I've to say it.
Tomorrow is my
birthday so most likely I'll gain 2Kg just with my double chocolate
cheesecake that I planned to have, and something else more with the Italian
schiacciata that I'm dreaming to eat since days. Strangely I'm looking forward
more to the schiacciata than my chocolate birthday cake.
I've been having a bit more
protein in the past few days, an
extra protein bar or my portions a bit more than the allowed amount. I can't'
believe I'm saying it, but I don't want to lose any more weight for now, plus
this constant dizziness, lack of
energy and headache is killing me.
The doctor suggested me to have an extra protein serving for my constant
feeling of hunger, so I'm kind of following his advice. I did not experience
any weight gain so far, but if I'm having something more to eat, I'll choose it
from the allowed food list, rather than buying junk food
here and there.
On Sunday I had to come in the office to finish some work
and after I was done I decided to stop by a metro grocery store to try to find
my Cherry Black Berry herbal tea
that I cannot find anywhere. I did not find it but I bought the berries one
that I also like, while I was there I stopped by the Protein/Energy bars isle, it was full of different type of energy
bars, all tempting really, I had to buy one for my chocolate craving so it took
me some time to decide which one. I bought one called Solo by Gi brand, it was the only one I found with less calories
and 10g of proteins. While I was going home after my grocery shopping I ate the
bar while I was walking, that was the first
time, since I started Dr. Bernstein
Diet Plan that I was eating something outside the strict food list! The energy
bar was absolutely delicious, giving that - as I always say - with 600/700 Calories per day, lots of
things taste delicious.
Regarding the Maintenance
Program, the portions are not clear to me; they base everything in ounces,
which is just confusing. It should be from
7 ounces to 8-10 per day. What about egg whites? They're 9 ounces already! Now
how much it is? I tried asking the nurses but they don't know either, they just
suggested me to take a look at the booklet. The Maintenance little booklet is not the same as the Strict
Diet one, which was very precise on portions and food types. The new booklet
it's just a discussion on the benefits
on keeping this healthy weight and things I can do now that I'm skinnier.
It mentions that vegetables
now are unlimited, but not all of
course, I can't have still potatoes, corn, peas or rice, which is ok, I really
don't miss so much them, now that I've bok-choy and my mixed greens I'm super
happy. Talking about vegetables I've to give all the honors to just one vegetable for my diet: Asparagus. This green un-tasty
vegetable gave a consistent boost to my sad Diet; it made me lose weight fast
and kept my bowel movement like a Swiss clock! Now I know that every time I
need to manage some pounds off of my weight, I can count on it.
