I have been pleased with the food so far. On Monday night we grilled some chicken and asparagus with some homemade guac on the side and it was awesome. I realized that I had not been as hungry during the day. And on my way out the door to head home after a stressful day at work on Monday, I found myself wanting to reach into the chocolate bar dish for a mini twix. This made me stop and think because I wasn’t hungry, I was just stressed and I seem to have this connection between stress and chocolate. I walked away proud of myself and headed home, where I then proceeded to vent to Jo like a crazed lunatic.
Day 2 = First Test of Temptation
So yesterday was day 2 of the diet. Got up early and went to the gym with Jo where I did some light cardio for 20 minutes, 50 kettlebell swings, and some abs work. Came home ate my breakfast had a relaxed morning and headed out the door. First lunch, second lunch no problem. Right around 4pm though we had a small launch party in the lobby. Brian and I wandered up front to see if there was any swag and as I suspected it was food and drinks. Not just any food though. They brought in 2 cupcake cakes. I stood there for a few minutes and then I left knowing that if I was there when they started handing out drinks and cupcakes I wouldn’t be able to stop myself. Phew! I did it! Got back to my desk and added cupcakes to my cheat day sheet 
Today is day 3. Did not go to the gym today, but I did have my breakfast within 30 minutes of waking. Feeling good now, having my cup of black coffee. However, today I’m doing a lunch interview which means I’m going to have to stray from the whole eating my food thing. I’m worried that I’ll order something I think will fit into the diet only to find it doesn’t. Or that I’ll have trouble finding something that fits in the diet. I brought one of my lunches as well just in case. The idea that I have less control over what goes into my meal at the restaurant troubles me, but hopefully I can find something that works.
I have survived the last two days and if I can get through today I’ll be proud of myself. The only thing I’m trying to figure out now, is how exactly I eat within 30 minutes of waking when I go the gym in the mornings….I personally don’t like working out with a stomach full of food, let alone 2 eggs, turkey bacon and a bowl of lentils with cauliflower and brusselsprouts. Other than that, I’m looking forward to my cheat day but also kind of nervous about it.
