Day 8 - Progress Report Wednesday!

Today is...SARCASTIC WEDNESDAY!

oh wait... I mean... PROGRESS WEDNESDAY!!

Since this journey started on June 1st which happened to be a Wednesday, I will be sharing a weekly progress report and at the end of the month a total progress report for the month!
So this week I lost....drumroll please:

7 POUNDS!  

Woohoo!!

This is probably going to be the most I lose in a week since I just started and you know, weight loss slows down and ultimately you hit a 'set point' that's REALLY tough to pass and stay past, but I'm going to enjoy this because I ate so many darn plants for it!!  My goal is to lose 2 pounds a week not 7 anyways so that's still the goal.  Thank you to those of you that are reading this little blog of mine.  It really encourages me to keep this going.  I love you so very much for your support, you know who you are!!!

BREAKFAST - 315 Calories

Today I awoke with the WORST cramps I have ever had in my life.  I don't know if the diet had any kind of affect on the intensity of my cramps but almighty spaghetti monster were they bad.  I woke up way late for work and had to call them to let them know that I was currently curled up into a ball and wouldn't make it in til the afternoon.  So since I was hungry AND in pain, I decided to eat some Raisin Bran Crunch with Vanilla Almond Milk (Unsweetened).  Then around noon I was nice and drugged up so I made a quick lunch to take with me.

LUNCH - 201 Calories

For lunch I made another protein style sandwich exactly like the one I made a few days ago.  It was perfect for today, though I did eat the rest of the pretzels in order to get rid of them & cure my hunger.

DINNER - 274 Calories

For dinner I made Pan Seared Tilapia with Steamed Baby Bella Mushrooms, Asparagus,  Brocollette and Avocado.  It was really tasty.  I seasoned it with Fresh Cracked Black Pepper and the Onions & Chive flavored Salt that I picked up from the Farmer's Market.  

When you are done eating this meal, it takes about 15 minutes to feel full.  However, during this 'time' I am hungrier than normal so I moved on to dessert...

YEP.  I DID THAT.  But in my defense, I had enough calories left over in my budget for it (although I DID go over my sugar goal for the day).  I think my body is burning calories much faster right now anyways.  One of the worst tortures ever right now are all the birthday club freebie emails I am getting!! Free offers for things like Ice Cream, Shakes, Appetizers, Entrees and so on.  I WANT TO USE THEM ALL BUT I CAN'T!! I CAN'T!! *sobs*

Speaking of birthdays, today is my brother's birthday!!!!! So I will end this with wishing my brother David Vera a VERY happy birthday today.  I am sure his lovely wife made it very special and I am looking forward to sharing my birthday on Sunday with him!!  His awesome wife is throwing a Mario Kart themed shin dig and I know it is going to be so much fun!! I can't wait! :)  Especially for the cheat meals I will inevitably have due to my lack of will power.  Anyway, let's say one more Happy Birthday to my awesome little brother!