Cheating on the hc3 diet during the 1st 42 days

DON'T DO IT!
I mentioned way back in the beginning that it took me about 7 days to make it over the "hump". Well, here I sit at the end of my journey trying to get over that hump again! My 42 days will be here in 3 days and I'm only a few pounds from my goal. But what does that mean for me? It means I feel like I have to go a few extra days so when I get to the next phase I don't have to worry about cravings.
The cheating is not worth it. Whenever I've cheated it, it's been just a little to give me a taste. However, that little bit of sugar is just enough to mess with your brain. Sugar might as well be crack cocaine!

Day 36-39 The final Countdown...

Floating between 136.5 and 138.0.
I can say with some confidence I'm sure this has nothing to do with the coctail hours my husband and I have been enjoying. WHATEVER! I go back to work tomorrow and it will be good for me and the scale to get back to the grindstone.

I am embarassed to admit I was bad last night. I was starving and we had a small dinner for my family from out of town. I know I will pay for this on the scale and my blood sugar/cravings will be bad for a couple of days. It was not even worth it. I will say that I didn't over eat like I normally would. That made me feel like I have a glimmer of success in tbe next phase.
137.0

Day 35

136.0
Woo hoo! Getting closer...to my goal weight AND day 42.

Day 34

137.0
I am a little annoyed by the wall I have hit but as usual I think it is because I sm having difficulties going to the bathroom. I also think it is because I have very little
left to lose. I am ready for the next phase and a little exercise.

Phone blogging

I just figured out I can blog from my phone. I feel a little silly for not realizing this sooner, but better late than never.
Things are going well with the end nearing. I am only 2lbs from my goal weight but I would like to lose a few more. I was a size 8 before Thanksgiving and now I am a 4!!! I cannot believe it. I had to exchange many Christmas gifts because they were TOO BIG! What a great feeling. Excited about my new body in the new year!

Day 31-33

Day 31: 139.0
Day 32: 137.5
Day 33: 137.5
Not a lot to report. Life has been very slow, relaxed, and wonderful! The hardest part of 500 calories (or one of the hardest) is being at home. When you sit still, your mind wanders to food. So needless to say, for diet purposes, I prefer to be busy.

Christmas Week on hc3 (Day 25-Day 30)

Day 25: 142.0
Day 26: 141.5
Day 27: 140.5 (had 1 drink while wrapping presents)
Day 28: 139.0
Day 29: 139.0 (Christmas Eve)
Day 30: 137.5 What a great Christmas present! I'm so close to my goal! The nutritionist set it for 135.0 but I'd like to get a few extra pounds off. I know at that weight I will have to exercise to tone up and have the body I truly want. My hubby bought me LOTS of new clothes and I'm so excited that they are all smalls or size 4!!!! From an 8 to a 4 in 30 days! That's amazing!!!

Day 23 & 24

Day 23: 140.0
Day 24: 142.5
I guess those coctails finally caught me. Christmas is coming and I'm trying to formulate a plan of attack so I will be prepared for the food I will be faced with. The good news is this year it will just be my small family so I'm in charge of what's for dinner. I won't be making dessert and everything will be oil free!

Day 21 & 22

Day 21: 143.0
Day 22: 141.5
I went on a date tonight with my husband. We haven't seen each other in a while so it was well deserved. I ate very well. My meat portion was a little larger than 3.5 oz but I didn't eat any bread or dessert. That all sounds good except I had 2 coctails...Vodka with Diet Coke. I tried to find the best solution to my hc3 cheat. I can try to justify this but there's really no excuse and I know it will slow my progress. C'est la vie!