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11/24/2003 Archived Entry: "I'M NOTICING A DIFFERENCE...HOWEVER SLIGHT"

I'M NOTICING A DIFFERENCE...HOWEVER SLIGHT

I'm into Day 5 of my diet and, unlike other diets I've tried and struggled with, I think this is going to work.

I hate being hungry as it aggravates me, ruins my days and my attitude. If these first few days are any indication, that isn't going to happen with this diet. I'm not hungry and except for a couple of things, I don't think there is anything I'm going to miss very much. Those two things being fruit and whole grain sour dough breads...the mainstays of my prior life. And later on, I can have moderate amounts of those food groups.

I hate to express too much optimism, but usually I'm discouraged by the 5th day, and grumpy. I feel great and probably it's my imagination, but I feel more energetic.

There are two habits I've changed. One is that I've removed the orange juice from the refrig and handed it over to my skinny grandkids. I've learned that one of the worst things I can do is drink a glass of orange juice first thing in the morning....or anytime. Later on if I crave it, I'll substitute a whole orange and be fine about it.

The second thing is that I'm eating breakfast again. It's my favorite meal of the day, but I gave it up for the most part years ago thinking that was part of my weight gain problem. And it was as I always included toast with it...sometimes jam and orange juice.

Lately, I pour a glass of tomato juice and sip a little to take my morning meds then put the rest in the refrig for a treat later. I scramble some "Better 'n Eggs" with sliced dill pickles (hey...it's a family standby from generations ago and really good), or cheese, or a combination of tomatoes, hot peppers and onions, etc. I have Canadian bacon on the side. Breakfasts are my specialty so I won't have any problem with it with a variety of veggie omelets I can fix. It's amazing. I don't get hungry for hours and I feel good. Food quantities don't seem to matter. Carbs do.

I should have done this years ago.