Day 8

Yesterday was good.  I did Saturday's workout and it was nice having something at a slower pace after I had felt so tired and weak for so many days.  It helped me feel like I was getting my energy back.  

Yesterday I made some Paleo Brownies and more Paleo Walnut Cookies.  Yum.  I also grilled some Mahi-Mahi.  I'm not a fan of any kind of fish, but with almonds on top it was okay.  Not my favorite food, but tolerable.  Breakfast is still the easiest meal of the day to put together and eat - especially since I love fruit and I get to have lots.  

I found out that we can have "moderate" amounts of diet soda - not preferred but allowed.  So, I had a Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper.  It was okay.  Not as great as I thought it would be.  It took me about 2 hours to drink it. (which is weird for me).  It seemed like after that diet soda all my cravings came rushing back.  Driving past Zaxby's was difficult and not buying popcorn/candy/sodas at the movie was tough.  So, maybe the Diet Sodas isn't the best idea - especially since (as Sara reminded me) I don't know what moderation is when it comes to sodas!!  Bummer.

I just need to keep focusing on what I CAN have rather than what I can't have, and remember that this is a good thing.  Now that my energy levels are coming back up that is getting easier to do!

I believe I am ready for another day!!