Day 3: I'm Hungry

Ok... I was going to keep this on the DL but i feel that if I write about it it might help me get through the next 3 weeks.

Husband and I started the South Beach Diet on Monday.

It is painful.

I haven't had pasta, bread, rice, potaotes of any kind or alcohol* for almost 3 days.

I never really realized how addicted I am to sugar and carbs.

Husband and I have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen prepping meals. Everything has to be fresh - which also results in a pretty hefty grocery bill.

We are following the book's** 2-week meal plan and then will continue week 3 with a recipe book that was borrowed from a friend.

This is quite difficult. Yesterday and Monday were OK. Today is hard.

I like veggies and eggs so that isn't really a problem for me. The hard part are the cravings.

Husband doesn't like veggies or eggs so convincing him to eat this stuff was a challange but he knows that if he doesn't go all out with this then he can't motivate me to do the same without being a hypocrite.

I will post updates on progress and stuggles as they occur.... 19 Days to go.

*Husband and I decided to do this for 3 weeks to maximize our "jump-start weight loss" and because we plan on cheating this Labor Day weekend. We have a BBQ to attend and it is unlikely that we will have the willpower to not eat or drink anything at the party.

*Also - I made shrimp salad last night for lunch today and it called for a cup of white wine in the recipe. I poured myself a glass but only drank about half.

** private message to ART: I am using your book and "may" have gotten a little food on it. When you return to the office I will have a brand new copy for you. ;-)