WEEK 7 - ATKINS INDUCTION, PT 3
173 lbs
DAY 49
07.10.2011
Too hot to Atkins.
Bad News = Today was one big cheat and weigh in is tomorrow.
Good News = My husband is back in town!
Too hot to Atkins.
Bad News = Today was one big cheat and weigh in is tomorrow.
Good News = My husband is back in town!
BRUNCH: sushi; gelato
DAY 48
07.09.2011
Lovely eggplant dinner with friends. I had seconds.
p.s. Happy (late) Birthday P.S.
Lovely eggplant dinner with friends. I had seconds.
p.s. Happy (late) Birthday P.S.
DINNER: eggplant with tomato; salad; pineapple; wine
DAY 47
07.08.2011
So here's what happened...
My husband is out of town with his father and cousin - camping in upper Illinois. I turn into a dude when I'm left to my own devices - I spent a day of filth and nothingness yesterday. The posted Gordon Ramsay recipes (DAY 46) were inspired by a full marathon of his show about finding the best restaurant. And I mean a FULL marathon; I watched every episode until 5:30 am.
Therefore, at 11:00 am today, I was fast asleep when a stranger came into my apartment.
I somehow heard the door open and shouted in a crazed / still dreaming state of fear: "Who's there?! What's going on?! Who's there?!" Silence.
After a long pause I heard a meek, "Um, I'm here from Metro to do an apartment showing?..." I proceeded to rant / sleepily slur about how I was uninformed and then told her to give me five minutes. All of this communication was with her in the hallway and me shouting from my bed, naked.
Now, let me remind you that my husband is out of town, which for me means that I have not showered, brushed my hair, or shaved after a day of sweating and obsessively watching an entire season of a reality cooking show until daybreak. I miraculously found something to put on (which turned out to be an evening gown), brushed my teeth, combed over my hair (which resembled Jon Bon Jovi in 1983), pulled the covers over the bed, and then, barefoot, stepped out of my apartment to face my intruder.
So here's what happened...
My husband is out of town with his father and cousin - camping in upper Illinois. I turn into a dude when I'm left to my own devices - I spent a day of filth and nothingness yesterday. The posted Gordon Ramsay recipes (DAY 46) were inspired by a full marathon of his show about finding the best restaurant. And I mean a FULL marathon; I watched every episode until 5:30 am.
Therefore, at 11:00 am today, I was fast asleep when a stranger came into my apartment.
I somehow heard the door open and shouted in a crazed / still dreaming state of fear: "Who's there?! What's going on?! Who's there?!" Silence.
After a long pause I heard a meek, "Um, I'm here from Metro to do an apartment showing?..." I proceeded to rant / sleepily slur about how I was uninformed and then told her to give me five minutes. All of this communication was with her in the hallway and me shouting from my bed, naked.
Now, let me remind you that my husband is out of town, which for me means that I have not showered, brushed my hair, or shaved after a day of sweating and obsessively watching an entire season of a reality cooking show until daybreak. I miraculously found something to put on (which turned out to be an evening gown), brushed my teeth, combed over my hair (which resembled Jon Bon Jovi in 1983), pulled the covers over the bed, and then, barefoot, stepped out of my apartment to face my intruder.
Of course, it was the cutest little skinny blond girl that ever wore pink, dressed in her smart skirt suit for probably one of her first apartment showings. Meanwhile, in my hairy legged, 80's prom filth, I tried to reason through the situation. "I was not informed of the apartment showing today, so the apartment is not at it's best, but you are welcome to take a look." What probably came out was gibberish, but still Skirt Suit and the woman in her 50's interested in the place somehow understood, walked in, and looked at everything extremely quickly.
You would think that their haste was because of the awkward situation, but in reality it was for two very specific reasons: 1) the state of the apartment and 2) me. I tried to help.
The older woman remarked "Oh the hall closet is big," and I interjected "oh, yes, its huge." I think they smelled what I was saying more than understood the sleep slurred words that came out of my mouth. At another point, I guess I was blocking the hallway, so they had to squeegee past my garbage sweat.
The place was an absolute mess - food and cat hair everywhere. Also, I noticed that when I pulled the covers back over the bed, I didn't adjust all of the blankets and it looked like I'd been sleeping with a small child, who had pulled the covers over its still sleeping head.
When I left, I thanked them for their understanding and then looked at Skirt Suit and told her I was calling to complain. I called everyone - my rental company, the other guy who shows the apartment, I found Skirt Suit's number and sent her a text, I called my sister, friends, my husband, I wrote a complaint on Yelp, and posted a note on my front door that read "Apartment showings are by confirmed appointment only. If you have not received a confirmation, do not open the door, call this number" (which was the rental company's direct line).
I received apologies from Skirt Suit (via text) and the rental company (phone call). I then proceeded to go on a rampage, cleaning every little nook and cranny (of myself and the apartment) and packing / sorting out just about everything else that was left in the apartment. In some sort of crazed logic I thought - I'll show that Skinny Skirt Suit, and indeed she scheduled an apartment showing for tomorrow. I confirmed.
The place was immaculate and I was not there.
SNACKS: brie, avocado, celery
DAY 46
07.07.2011
I've been looking up chef Gordon Ramsay recipes (because he is awesome), and thought I'd share a few that fit the Atkins diet:
I've been looking up chef Gordon Ramsay recipes (because he is awesome), and thought I'd share a few that fit the Atkins diet:
Baked Chicken with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Ragout
http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/03/gordon-ramsays-baked-chicken
Baked Pork Chops
http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/03/gordon-ramsays-baked-pork-chops/
Broccoli Soup
http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/03/gordon-ramsays-broccoli-soup
I'm especially excited to try the broccoli soup. It looks super easy and yummy.
http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/03/gordon-ramsays-broccoli-soup
I'm especially excited to try the broccoli soup. It looks super easy and yummy.
BRUNCH: chicken salad
DINNER: zucchini roasted with garlic, onion, and mushroom; avocado slices; brie slices
DAY 45
07.06.2011
Exercise lately has been the slow and steady move. Lots of sweaty, heavy lifting in the heat. Or (if I were to describe it to Hollywood power couple, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher): Bikram Moving.
Exercise lately has been the slow and steady move. Lots of sweaty, heavy lifting in the heat. Or (if I were to describe it to Hollywood power couple, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher): Bikram Moving.
We take about a car load over each day. Of course, by the end of each day my husband is sore and I'm not, so...
Regardless of who does the major lifting, we resemble a catalog ad at the end of each day. (The kids just happened to be passing when this picture was taken by a strolling minstrel of gang members).
BRUNCH: chicken salad
DINNER: brats with onion; sauteed mushrooms with garlic and basil
DESSERT: cream cheese clouds
DAY 44
07.05.2011
I'm gonna loose weight and I'm gonna help people. I just need to do daily affirmations with Stewart Smalley to see me through.
I'm gonna loose weight and I'm gonna help people. I just need to do daily affirmations with Stewart Smalley to see me through.
And that's OK.
BRUNCH: burger with slice of cheddar; salad with asparagus, radish, avocado, and onion
DINNER: brats with onion; sauteed mushrooms with garlic and basil
DESSERT: cream cheese clouds
DINNER: brats with onion; sauteed mushrooms with garlic and basil
DESSERT: cream cheese clouds
DAY 43
07.04.2011
I don't care how many American flags are peppered throughout the neighborhood, today is Groundhogs Day as far as I'm concerned. I lost none point none pounds this week. 173. Again. Still. I am returning to Induction to try to reset the system. Apparently I can't handle independence - the holiday or the 2nd phase of Atkins.
Here's the list of acceptable foods on Induction (not to the right, below):
I don't care how many American flags are peppered throughout the neighborhood, today is Groundhogs Day as far as I'm concerned. I lost none point none pounds this week. 173. Again. Still. I am returning to Induction to try to reset the system. Apparently I can't handle independence - the holiday or the 2nd phase of Atkins.
Here's the list of acceptable foods on Induction (not to the right, below):
hrmph.
BRUNCH: chicken salad; cauliflower
DINNER: burgers with onion and avocado; side salad
DINNER: burgers with onion and avocado; side salad