Week Two Update: Game On Diet

Time for another update on the Game On Diet. I'm at the halfway point -- and I'm beginning to feel the "stress" of this massive lifestyle change. And by stress, I mean "starting to want to eat candy bars more often." I was afraid this was going to happen; I tend to last about two weeks on diets before starting to crumble. However, I am keeping on -- primarily because of the team aspect of it and also because -- DARN IT -- I DO FEEL BETTER! Here are some highlights and lowlights.

Excuse Me, Ma'am -- Your Pants Are Falling Down!
Although I (inexplicably) didn't lose any weight this week, my shorts (which were a bit too tight and uncomfortable just a few short weeks ago) are getting quite loose -- to the point where I'm starting to look like one of those kids who wear the baggy pants with their underwear showing. (Perhaps not the best look for me but I'll take it over looking like a sausage stuffed into a casing!) I consoled myself on the lack of weight loss by chalking it up to the muscles I am building by exercising.

Wasn't There An Impatient B*tch Who Used To Live Here?
Getting the proper amount of sleep each night and regular exercise has made me much more pleasant to be around -- just ask my son or husband. I'm much more patient and relaxed because I'm not so darn tired. The only real drawback is that my blogging and reading are falling behind -- but it is nice to wake up feeling refreshed and happy instead of draggy and tired.

By Any Chance Did You Get Microdermabrasion?
Why no! I didn't ... it is just my skin looking younger and more hydrated due to all the water I've been drinking. I've seen amazing differences in my skin since I started drinking 3 liters of water a day. It feels softer and smoother and I feel like I have a bit of a shine (or glow, if you will) to me. My body seems to have adjusted quite nicely to drinking all this water. The only key is that I have to drink it throughout the day. Not a good idea to wait until 6:00 p.m. and still have 2 liters of water left to drink.

I Wish I Could Eat Unlimited Fruit Instead of Vegetables
Why do vegetables have to be better for you than fruits? Fruits taste so much better, and I hate not being able to have a fruit and a carb at a meal. And I'm getting pretty darn sick of celery, cucumbers and spinach. And what kind of joker decided that corn and potatoes were really carbs and not veggies? A cruel joke, methinks.

Oh Chocolate ... I Miss You
Even though I can have a 100 calories of anything I want (and I define this as "chocolate), this amounts to basically going cold turkey on my worst vice. And I'll admit it right now: I am going a little hog wild on my meal off and day off because my sweet sweet chocolate calls to me and I cannot resist. Though I have noticed I end up feeling a bit sick afterwards when I never did before. (Note to self: May not be losing weight due to to excessive eating on meal and day off eating. This is NOT the recommended way to do it. Get a grip.)

I'm Nuts About Nuts ... And Tilapia Ain't So Bad
One plus about this diet is that I've eaten foods I've never eaten before just to add some variety to my diet. (There is only so much string cheese a girl can eat.) I've found that I love macadamia nuts, and I made tilapia for myself for the first time ever. I'm also eating a wider variety of vegetables and experimenting with spices. And whole grain bread really is quite satisfying ... and this from a die-hard white bread fan. (Yes...I was that bad. I told you this was a lifestyle change for me.)

Well, that is it for this week. I'm trying to get pumped up for Week 3, but I'm looking longingly at the snacks in the closet and I know it is going to be harder this week. The only thing that is getting me through this is knowing others are doing this along with me and not wanting to let my team down too badly. And I had it even easier than some of the others -- can you believe some of the people doing this did it WHILE ON VACATION? I admire their strength and dedication -- I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do it.

Stay tuned for next week's update on how Week 3 went. GO TWINKIES!

If you missed it, here is my introductory post to the Game On Diet and my Week 1 update.