So I was up very late last night talking with someone... I would say more, but I'm still pretty paranoid that my Blogger account will somehow link this site through Google Buzz and publish everything I say directly to him, which would make for a horribly embarrassing situation.
On one hand I need for this site to be anonymous, so that I can be honest with myself and use it in a meaningful way (not to mention that I'm publishing my weight and information about my colon health on the internet), but then I also realize that anyone who knew me could probably easily figure out it's me if they happened across this page. I also know that at least one of my friends and my ex-boyfriend know the URL and could share it with other people at any time (wow, I hope that doesn't happen). Still, I don't want to start self-censoring or going back and deleting overly personal things, because it's really helpful for me to keep track of my health and thoughts on things.
Anyway, because I was up until 4, I slept in until 10:30 and was a little groggy. In days gone by, I might have slept in until late in the afternoon, so at least I'm still up in the morning, but I know I should make more of an effort to have a consistent sleep schedule.
Breakfast, 12pm
- low-fat cottage cheese mixed with honey toasted Wheat germ and spread on wholegrain Double Protein toast
- navel orange
- 12 oz. Coke Cherry Zero (not pictured)
I wasn't really sure how to explain this bread, so I took a photo of its bag. It evidently has "18 grams of whole grains" (I wish they would just put it in terms of dietary fiber, but it's 3g per 18g of carbohydrates) and 14 grams of protein per 2 slices, so 7 in this one. All that notwithstanding, it was delicious, and I really enjoyed its flavor with the cottage cheese and subtle sweetness of the wheat germ.
This was a nice breakfast, and as much as I adore the ham and cheese breakfasts, I figure it's a good idea to mix it up a little, especially if I can find ways to work wheat germ into it, since I want my hair to get healthier.
Whining about my Skin and Hair
Boy, I am chatty today. So something that happened this week, which could be hormonal, stress, could be from not showering one day, could be from using a different shampoo and soap, or could be from all of the above, is that my skin and hair went to hell. I don't mean like dry or frazzled, I mean greasy as anything. My hair was so gross that if I showered in the morning, it would look as if I hadn't by the afternoon. I know I need to get it cut, but this was a pretty noticeable change.
As a consequence, or perhaps in a related phenomenon, my skin erupted in tiny pimples, especially around my hairline, eyebrows, nose and chin. While I would generally complain that I have bad skin because I have a lot of clogged pores (makeup) and occasional breakouts, it's never like this. I look like I'm thirteen again!
I'm sure it is coincidental to having started this diet, since my body can't possibly object that much to healthy food and water, but it's certainly a pain in the neck. I was already planning to lighten my hair today, which will probably cut the grease a little, and I'll switch back to my regular shampoo from the super moisturizing kind I'd been using. I'm going to really wash the hell out of my Clarisonic brush and try to be more consistent with which face products I use. Also change my sheets, clean my room up, and not skip any more showers! I hope all this, combined with my hormones sorting themselves out, will fix my skin quickly because man, it's not pretty.
Lunch, 3pm
- leftover Cuban pork with rice
- fresh herb salad with lite creamy Caesar dressing
- tomato soup with herbs and pecorino Romano
- Yoplait Light fat-free yogurt, Boston cream pie flavor (not pictured)
- 32 oz. Diet Coke
The pork and rice was, predictably, delicious, maybe even more than last night since the flavors melded together more. I also shouldn't discount the anticipation, knowing that this was delicious food I couldn't wait to eat again.
The other components of this meal were sort of like grazing, thinking through what foods I had that I could eat for my exchanges. Always tasty, of course, and I loved the yogurt. I do worry that my "pinches" of pecorino Romano are getting a bit too big... even if I use them as my main fats, I should be careful not to go over.
Dinner, 9pm
- chicken, vegetable and tomato risotto
- 24 oz. Diet Coke
- navel orange (not pictured)
My family agreed we'd have leftovers tonight, and while I very much wanted more pork, I knew the chicken and vegetables from last week would go to waste if I didn't have them. I livened them up with crushed tomatoes, then added water and Arborio rice, simmering and stirring until it took on the feel of a very tasty, creamy risotto. I'm completely obsessed with Arborio rice and risottos at the moment, so this was a great dinner.
Snack, 11:30pm
- Yoplait Light fat-free yogurt, Apple turnover flavor
- 12 oz. Diet Coke
- 24 oz. water
It's nice having three servings of dairy, as that means I can enjoy another yogurt as a dessert. The apple turnover was crazy delicious, as all of these yogurts are, which really takes the edge off of dieting.
I've been guzzling Diet Coke all day, and I didn't realize until almost midnight that I hadn't had any water, so I began a campaign of drinking all 72 oz. between 11:30 and 1:30. I haven't been mentioning when I take the fiber supplements, but I took an extra one today. I can't actually find my other vitamins, so I haven't been taking those yet.
Summary
Today was very satisfying, food-wise - I actually felt like I was pigging out. I did realize that when I was procrastinating schoolwork I needed to do, or when I was just puttering around the house, I kept wanting to snack. Instead I took that fidgeting energy and applied it toward lightening my hair (it came out nice), doing a mini facial with scrubs and a grease-fighting mask, and reading art monographs (always a pleasure). My skin and hair are looking a lot better already, and I hope they continue to improve as the week goes on.
I feel like I'm cheating when I drink all my water in one go. It's not like I'm not drinking any fluids - I had quite a hefty amount of Diet Coke, but I know that's not enough. Anyway, I have to assume it still does its job without major diminished efficacy.
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