322: Almost Done with Phase One

Tomorrow is my last day on Phase One. In what could only be called premature, I brought up the two loaves of Balthazar bread (one rye, one multi-grain) that I had socked away in our chest freezer and stored in them in our upstairs freezer. (There was no more left from the first loaves—Emily finished off what I didn't, and now Magnolia loves it too). I am excited for Tuesday, where I will have a slice for the first time. Before I went back to Phase One I was having TWO slices every morning. That's probably not the thing to do. Then on Wednesday, I will get weighed. My hope is to be under 196—but aside from that, I have no numbers in mind. I'd like to be reliably at 185 by Ruby's birthday in July. I hope it doesn't take that long to get there, though.

Breakfast
Three Eggs, Soft-Boiled (Five Minutes)
2 Slices of Turkey Bacon
1 oz 50% Jalapeno Cheddar Lite

Snack
30 Pistachios
6 oz. Yogurt (Plain)
2 Tsps Peanut Butter
12 oz. coffee with unsweetened soy milk

Lunch
Boston Lettuce Salad with Feta, Olives and Tuna Salad
Emily's Chicken Parmesan

Dinner
Emily's Sauteed Chinese Chicken and Cabbage
1 Cheese Stick

I continue to eat peanut butter and pistachios, as I am not yet ready to switch over. If my weight is unsatisfactory, I might change, but I need the nuts and the peanut butter to get through the day. I'm just not sure I can get with the celery sticks at my desk. People do write in about my eating of the eggs—Dr. Agaston says eggs will not lead to a heart attack and do not need to be limited unless advised by your doctor. Since my doctor has not advised me—I will continue to eat them, especially since tomorrow will be my last egg breakfast for a while. I did 4 miles on the elliptical today, and a few rounds on the track. I am ready to go twice a week to the gym. I went to see the fitness professionals, but they weren't there. I'll have to call tomorrow, see what I can get.