Diet Day 1

So after a long time of getting my mind set on starting a diet, I decided to start after finals were over. I started South Beach Diet around the same time about 4 years ago in my senior year of high school. I lost 15-20lbs then and I am determined to lose about that many or if not more! I want to lose all my college weight I have gained which is a disgusting 30lbs since the ending of my previous weight loss. So basically, I've gained all the weight back I lost in high school plus 10 more. Thinking about that makes me sick, and it is time to take action so when I go to medical school one day, I dont become an obese person.

Today, I embarked on my weight loss journey, even though it was supposed to start December 20th, I had to move out so I knew I wouldnt be able to start it then. So today, December 21st marks Day 1 of Phase 1 of South Beach diet. In this blog I want to mark my struggles and achievements of my weight loss journey, because it is going to be a long one! (It took me 3 months last time to lose the weight.)

Basically, in South Beach Diet you cut out all the foods that are high-carb and have a high glycemic index. So basically, all you can eat is lean meat, some dairy (even though some sites say not to), and plenty and plenty of vegetables (but no starchy ones like corn, carrots, potatos, etc.) This is only Phase 1 and lasts about 2 weeks or longer if you want it to. You should lose 5-10lbs during that time, so I am hoping by New Year's Eve I am atleast 5lbs lighter.

So today, started off REALLY well. I was so motivated to get my weight loss in action. For breakfast I had an omelette with green peppers, tomato, and onions with a slice of cheese along with a 1% glass of milk. I really missed my toast this morning and was craving some bread but I had to get over it. For lunch I made a Chole Chaat (Garbanzo beans salad), which included tomatos, cucumbers, peanuts, and onions topped with cilantro, salt, lemon, and grounded red mirch (red peppers). This was really satisfying and just one medium bowl of it made me extremely full. Throughout the day, I was a bit thirsty and had water with crystal light pink lemonade in it (I'm hoping that it is SBD approved since there is no sugar in it.) So pretty good so far.

Dinner time came around and I failed! My family went to Baja Fresh for dinner, and I got a burrito bowl with no nice which was fine but before dinner they always serve chips while you wait for your food. My hunger got the best of me and I had about 10 chips with the different salsas. Even though I should have not caved in, I guess it is okay since it was my first day and I had a pretty good start.

The only strange part of today was around mid afternoon I felt really tired even though I had a good nights sleep. I was thinking it may be the carb withdrawal but that should not set in until day 3 or 4. Oh well, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

I'm also to weigh myself because I know during finals I gain like 1 or 2 lbs so I'm definitely avoiding it but I need to step up or else I will not know if this diet is actually working.

Recap of Day 1: Good start but a serving of carbs during dinner was involved

Chips that ruined my day 1.