Day 4

It's been a few days since my last update, mostly due to trying to balance out meal prep with my daily schedule (a positive new habit).  

From a workout perspective, the last few days have been AWESOME.  Between training with Clarence, and doing the C25K plan on my off days, I can definitely feel how I'm getting stronger.

From a food perspective, it's actually been quite tough.  I have a hard time having the same meal for multiple meals, and I am 100% fished-out.  I definitely don't feel quite as bloated (which I didn't realize is a typical status quo from my previous food choices), but at the same time I get hungry every 3 hours.

If I delay a meal till later (due to work, etc), there are definitely very obvious consequences (nausea, fatigue, to name a few).  So having something readily available is crucial for me to be able to continue and succeed with this meal plan.

Another really tough aspect is the social one.  I don't think I have enough will-power to go out with friends and still make good decisions about my diet, and it's really become clear how much hanging out with friends involves grabbing a beer, or having a meal out someplace.  So, I've been mostly contained at home, where there are few temptations, and all my "good" food is ready for when I get hungry.

Hopefully next week's meal plan has a little more variety, so I can regain some of my sanity.  To my credit though, I've resisted going to any of my frequent food stops, and I even made it through grocery shopping today without buying any of warm prepared food they have at the deli.  I did see a Ritz Crackers Box that was seemingly hitting on me, and trying to convince me to buy it (and I barely declined).

It's small victories like this that make me feel proud of myself (will-power that I didn't think I had), and let me wake up the next morning feeling great from my accomplishments from the day before.

T-4 days until that deliciously sweet cheat meal!