A for effort

Day 1 of the new regime was doomed before it began. I went to bed last night with a fever from a brand new head cold. Still, I followed orders and made a healthy (yet somewhat chalky) breakfast smoothie. Lunch was also successful with a hearty salad. An orange for my afternoon snack. I managed all of this while fighting the urge to lay down on my desk and go to sleep.

After work, I heated up my leftovers from last night which I was sure contained nothing by naturopath approved foods... then I got her e-mail with detailed reminders of the new restrictions. The words "absolutely no potatoes" put a crimp in my plan. I had just eaten said potatoes and so felt defeated. Clearly, the only natural response to this was to comfort myself with several handfuls of potato chips.

It was momentary lapse in self control, that I'm sure to repeat again, but for the time being I'm back on the wagon.

Next on the menu... nighttime cold pills...zzzzz

We begin again

Remember my plot to walk my way to fitness... a year ago? Yes. Well. Let us just say that did not work out as planned. That should be plainly evident by the mere 2 posts I managed on this blog at that time.

A new beginning starts today. I went to my first appointment with a naturopath. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I predict better answers about allergies than the "inconclusive" I've been given in the past. I also guarantee there will be a struggle before I will see any results.

As of today I have a new diet plan. This is not a weight loss diet, but a whole health plan. It starts with no carbs. Give me a second, I'm still coming to terms with that. It continues with... no bacon. This I am struggling to accept. Otherwise I am in full agreement with this plan.

Tonight I will be feasting on sausage from a local farm, steamed potatoes and carrots with peas and corn. This should fill me up enough to curb the strong desire for bread and chips.

I know you will all be wishing me luck on my quest!