December 8, 2003 (Monday) Day 8 on the Beach or "Mama Mia That'sa Gooda Pizza!"
DH and I were invited to watch the Browns game last night at my sister and bils house. My husband had been telling me the only thing he was really craving was pizza and he missed it so much. We usually have pizza a couple of times a week and I joked with my husband that if we stay gone too long our local pizza place will be calling us to ask when were coming in because they have bills to pay!
Anyway, my bil was providing the beer, pizza, wings and chips so I was concerned about us being able to pass up those tempting items even though we did so good the day before at the gathering. Its so easy to snack on this type of party food and feel like you really havent eaten much at all. I had dinner before we went to their house but hubby decided to wait once I told him he could eat the toppings off the pizza but not the bread. He couldnt wait to get over there. The one thing I have noticed about low carb/good carb eating is that you cant let yourself get too hungry (at least thats the case for me) or you will be tempted to make bad choices. I was afraid that was going to happen to hubby but he pulled through with flying colors. No one even questioned him when he picked the toppings off his pizza and left the bread. I think he ate a couple of wings and took the skin off because they were fried. While the guys were drinking beers, he dutifully drank his diet Pepsi. I was so proud of him!
I was determined not to have the pizza even though it was from my favorite childhood pizza parlor. I should have left the kitchen because it ended up being a losing battle. I carefully picked out the smallest piece left in the box and picked just the toppings off. I dont remember when Ive tasted something so heavenly before. It was absolutely delicious. I dont know, theres something about this program that makes the foods I put in my mouth taste so good.
DH asked me if we could have a pizza of our own Friday night if we pick off the toppings and I told him we sure could along with big salads. The look on his face was priceless.
Food:
B: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, tea with splenda
S: 7 whole almonds
L: grilled sirloin cheeseburger with salad and lf ranch dressing
S: String cheese
D: Several thin slices of roast beef with au jus and mushrooms and spinach with ff fudgesicle for dessert
Oh and I almost forgot, the toppings off one small square of pizza (cheese, 2 small pepperoni and a couple of mushrooms)
Exercise/Water:
30 minutes on exercise bike
6 mugs of water plus 1 of the .5 litres of bottled water
Weight Lost for the Week:
11.5 pounds
Thats a wrap for Monday. We completed our first week of Phase I pretty successfully. It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I already reported that I weighed in and what I lost. I still cant believe it! I hoped to lose 10 pounds during the two week Phase I period so I am already way ahead of the game. I hope to lose 3 more pounds by the end of week two so I will be half way to my first goal of losing 10% body weight. Thanks a bunch to all my WISH buddies out there. You guys just dont know how priceless your support is to me. I truly do feel I would not be as successful as I am without all your support and encouragement. It helps so much to know there are others out there striving to take off excess weight right along with me.
Its funny, one of the attorneys in my office knows Im on SB and she stopped me yesterday asking me about my first weeks progress. I was a little embarrassed for some reason to tell her how much I lost. When I told her 11.5 pounds, she almost jumped on me! She said she was going out to get the book and start Saturday. I told her we could support each other because there is nothing like knowing someone out there has your back if you know what I mean.
A special thanks to Doreen, JessicaR, Kayeandjim00 and of course my water buddy, Lisa, for not only supporting me in spirit but for posting to my journal and sharing your thoughts with me. It means so much!
Lisa, you're melting away!
You are off to a great start Lisa - 11.5 lbs in the first week??? That's incredible!! Keep up the great work, those pounds are gonna be flying off of you. 
I've been meaning to read your journal and I finally read it all the way through this morning! What an inspiration you are!! I also love reading your posts - you find a way to keep your sense of humor and I love it!! 
That's more than 2 of those 5 lb bags of flour! I'd be exhausted if I tried to carry 2 bags of flour everywhere - no wonder you have more energy!
You're doin' great!
Well, we're working on it. At least they will see the food choices we're making and they'll know what to do if they see extra pounds creeping on! The example you are setting could be a real beacon of hope for others around you!! 
