one month update

so today marks one month of this ridiculousness. i really thought i would have made it a month without cheating but i didn't. however,  i did make it more than a week which is better than the last time i tried! oh. i don't think i ever mentioned i tried this diet before. about two years ago. and i was literally miserable. like crying myself to sleep more times than i'd like to admit. i was only on the diet for 8 days ... whatever, don't judge me!

this time around, i've learned a few things

• preparation is the key to success: planning meals ahead of time for fruit/veggies days has made them much easier. not to mention, i've started to develop a habit of packing fruits/vegetables for lunch during the work week and on weekends ... a habit i intend on keeping once off the diet 
• feeling satisfied: speaking of fruits/vegetables my body has really adjusted to feeling satisfied with just fruits and vegetables. that being said, i still feel miserable on the second dairy day. it is by far the hardest day. like. i feel like crying (as i mentioned above). 

ANYWAYS. still feeling hungry on dairy days is discouraging. i genuinely believed i would not feel "hungry" after a certain point. not the case. additionally, i wish i could start and stick to a workout regime. unfortunately, i have ZERO energy. i mean, who wants to run a mile or swim laps after ingesting 375calories worth of whole milk? 

also, as i approach my goal weight i'm starting to worry about my ability to keep the weight off long-term. cue Jennifer Hudson's new weight watchers commercial. i know and understand this accu-weightloss diet is based in psychiatrics and is trying to break me of my "food addiction" (... i realize putting food addiction in quotes makes it seem like i'm in denial) but honestly. i want to keep the weight off without being anorexic. i sure hope it's possible. 

ONE MONTH weight: 151 pounds-to-go: 16 (11 for original goal of 140)


ps: food i can't wait to eat / recipes i want to try
loaded baked potato soup
avocado pesto pasta from a cozy kitchen
steak and beans taco cups from for the love of cooking
oh. AND sandwiches, pizza and tacos!