Progress

Weighed in on Saturday and was at 262, roughly 10 lbs. from 3 wees ago. I also feel good about what I crave (or don't crave) as a result of cutting out sugar and carbs. It takes a couple of weeks to get used to paying attention what and when you eat. Some things I have learned - you MUST stay away from fried foods. You have to take a serious look at cutting as much sugar out as possible. You have to eat smaller portions and eat snacks in between. You need to include protein in all meals and snacks.

I am now adding in fruit and complex carbs. However you have to add slowly. Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, sugar substitute, berries and some slivered almonds make a great dessert. Humma's makes a great snack, string cheese is critical, eggs, chicken breast, turkey and all fish is key. Finally as many vegis as you can get in. At some point exercise has to increase to facilitate an improved metabolism.

So a typical day like today:
Breakfast
2 eggs
Pork

Snack
Cheese stick (at church)

Lunch
Chicken Salad
Salad that included brocoli slaw and lettuce, tomatoes
Dressing (2 tbsp) - fat is ok, watch for sugar.
Bean Soup (chicken, can refried beans, can tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, jalapeno, 2 tbsp taco seasoning) 1 1/2 cup

Snack
TBD - will probably have hummas, cottage cheese, nuts and perhaps a slice of turkey

Dinner
Appetizer (veggies and hummas)
Pork tenderloin
Brocolini
Farro salad (farro is a grain used in Italy. Going to add roasted peppers, eggplant, garlic, onion, olive oil)

Dessert
Same dessert as noted above.

So what is missing - fried, processed, prepackaged, sugar, simply carbs.

My next goal, get under 260 by next Saturday - key will be to get 4 days of workouts in this week. Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat

Will keep things updated.

Dessert