Friday, December 16, 2011

Well well well...

I didn't do any outside fall running like I mentioned in the last post. Lack of motivation and taking 11 credit hours in school are my excuses. But really, no excuse is a good excuse. I am super excited to say that I'm doing the South Beach Diet starting the day after Christmas. I would like to lose about 10 lbs. before our cruise in February. Eeek. I have The South Beach Diet Book, The South Beach Diet Cookbook, and two other South beach Diet books on hold for me at the library. I made black bean soup and froze it so I can grab and go when I haven't prepped my lunch. I plan on making Quiche cups for my breakfasts and freezing them for breakfast on mornings when I'm in a hurry. I have been slowly gathering almonds, allowed desserts, etc. so I'm not overwhelmed all at once with my South Beach Diet shopping list. The only thing I'm really nervous about is that I will be on a road trip helping my friend Ashley move right smack in the middle of the two weeks of Phase 1. I think I can do it but it's so easy to grab a slim jim, some chips, and a soda for snacks when you're stopped at a gas station. I'm hoping to find some packaged veggies, light string cheese, and maybe even some hard boiled eggs at stops along the way. An omelet would be a good choice when we stop for food. I do need to do a little more research to find things that will be easy to get on the road trip. I have never dieted, so I'm excited for the challenge! Goodbye carbs, I will see you on the cruise! ;)