Yeah, I'm a slacker. What of it?

I know, I know. I went on and on (and on) about my new meal plan and how I was going to share the ups and downs, what I was eating and the progress I was making and I haven't posted since. That's because there isn't much to share. Posts would look something like this:

Day Two: Ate egg whites again

Day Three: Ate egg whites again

Day Four: Egg whites. Again


So I haven't posted. Basically what you saw as a sample from Day One is exactly what has followed the past few days. And it's actually been really easy. It might not have been if this plan were new to me. Since it's not, it was very easy to slip back in. Because I eat so often I'm really not hungry, even with all the working out I've been doing. I'm hitting the gym five days a week and working out at home with Sheilla two days each week. The scale is finally starting to move and I actually feel pretty terrific. I took my "cheat" day on Saturday night and had a piece of fried Haddock that I made at home with a pint of Guinness and some roasted broccoli (it was Pub Night at the Zimmers, on account of all the fressh Haddock they had at Costco. An homage to Rochester) and I also had a half a glass of wine one night and a handful of Tostitos another, but I'm doing great. I don't feel deprived and I'm still getting all the calcium and fiber that I need, two things I worry about when I try to cut my wheat and dairy. And of course, I feel much better without so much wheat or dairy in my diet. That's not new.

So that's it. I'm on Day 7, thank you very much, and tomorrow I start a new week, which means I get to add red meat and avocado. Not exactly exciting since I don't care much for either but Sheilla says I can have guacamole which I do love. Sounds like Wednesdays are going to Mexican night at the Zimmers! mmm!

Three weeks on this plan and then I can make changes, but since this is so similar to the plan I was already on, and to what works best for my lifestyle and my digestive system, I think I'll keep it.

So talk to me about your diet. Are you pretty consistent with your diet, or do you have ups and downs? What's the first change you make when you need to lose weight? Is there one nutrient or mineral you have to work harder to incorporate? Fiber? Calcium? Iron? Let's talk food.