a few days in

Well I can officially say that I have survived my first 3 days without cheating or compromising - perhaps a personal record? While it hasn't been a breeze, it's not been as difficult as I'd originally predicted. I'm realising that cravings come and go in  second, while feeling good about myself (inside & out) lasts forever! Cliche, I know, but true.

Overview of yesterday: 30 minutes of tough cardio on the cross trainer plus rehearsal (run of show) and a show at night. Food intake basically the same as the previous day coming to a total of 1170 calories. I will admit, I was starving by the time I got home, but not actually low in blood sugar so decided to go to bed with an empty belly and see how I felt in the morning.

Today was day one of the "Skinny Mini" detox. Food wise it has meant eliminating anything that resembles junk food (so no change from my pre-existing plan) but also most processed foods and oil/butter/sugar etc. It's fine for main meals, but snacking is more difficult when I'm in a hurry. Need to pre-prepare some healthy snacks if I want to, well... not pass out from hunger! Nevertheless, got to the gym today and took part in a cycle class and fit ball class (a gruelling 90 minutes total) and then a show at night. Diet probably wasn't substantial enough due to lack of planning (and I am concerned in general that I am actually not consuming enough calories for optimal weight loss) - 1 slice of bread with honey for breakfast (atrocious, I know), muesli bar, ham/avo/lettuce roll, 1 jar apple puree, 2 organic lean sausages & veggies. Total calories was approx 970.

DAY ONE OF DETOX STATS:

Chest: 89cm

Navel: 71cm

Hips: 93cm

WEIGHT: 58.3kg

Rather than putting them up now, I will post before & after pics once I have completed the 5 day detox so they're easier to compare. PS: The Skinny Mini powder (which is to be mixed with water) made me gag the first time, but is getting easier and tastes a bit like artificially sweetened cordial mixed with metamucil - just thought you should know the facts!

Tomorrow's challenge: Eat more but of the good stuff & get to the gym before a 2 show Saturday (not easy!!).