Best Omelet Ever

I'm onto the next phase!

I finished my shots on Thursday, but I had to stay on the 500 calorie diet for two more days. My weight moved between 128 and 129 from Tuesday onwards, due I'm sure to my hormonal cycle. Friday brought particularly bad cramps and a desperate need for some extra protein, which I did not deny myself, so I probably had 600 calories instead of only 500 for those two days, but at least I was able to get to work (barely!).

Today, Sunday, I start the next phase of the diet... and it now includes eggs and I'm able to combine foods in one meal. I've been waiting for this day. I had the best omelet ever this morning! I caramelized some sweet onions, browned mushrooms, and folded them into two beaten eggs with a little fresh basil, some hot peppers (flakes) and sea salt. Barely any calories other than the eggs, and yet so incredibly delicious!

I'm told it's unhealthy to love food so much, and I really am trying to care. I'm not there yet. I'm going to behave myself and stick to the items on the list from Dr Purcell, and not overdo the calories (which you really can't if you stick to the list - lean meats and green veggies, 2 eggs a day, 1/4 cup of nuts, and 1/3 cup brown rice)... but I'm coming up with some great ideas for recipes to make it all as fabulously yummy as possible! Dried spices have been my savior. They can turn even a bowl of steamed cabbage into an appealing lunch.

I was 129lbs this morning, and my waist was just under 28 inches. I'll have to monitor this closely in the days to come to make sure neither one increases. I'll be exercising a lot more than I was able to in the last 4 weeks, which seems to help bring my blood pressure up for the day. That makes me feel a lot better! When my blood pressure is too low, I'm exhausted and dizzy, and I need to lie down. Not ideal for working in a gym!