I'm not exactly sure what's going on with my weight these past couple of days. I ended up eating a lot of salt a few days ago and I definitely started retaining water. Had my normal issues with my bowels (sorry....salt doesn't like me) and then I lost all the excess. Well, today I wake up and it's all back again and then some.
First off, I did eat late last night. That's probably part of it. And I believe I did short myself on about 16 ounces of water. Granted, I typically drink at least 100oz of water a day which should make up for any issues but it was the first day in a while where I hit about 80. So maybe that's part of it too.... I have been having that icky bloated feeling all day plus I even had to take Immodium, God help me.
So, I'm doing my best to eat as cleanly as possible. I did get really bored with the salad thing finally and just couldn't bear the idea of more lettuce which could be another reason why my weight is off. My fiber intake has probably been lower since I cut back on salad this week. I guess taking that break wasn't such a hot idea? I'll get back on the salad train if I can get rid of this awful bloat.
I did take a step in a different direction today and finally decided to try baking with my IP packets plus take riced cauliflower into a dessert direction. I'm happy to report that both were a huge success and I had a terrific 'sweet lunch' for a change. I made muffins with a packet of crispy cereal & wild berry yogurt (plus egg whites, baking soda, oil and water). They have a weird solid spongy consistency but that's partly from all the protein in the mixes. It tasted great though, the berry and yogurt flavors came out very well. I had half the batch since technically it's two packets. I'll probably snack on the other 2 muffins before dinner.
I also made what's called cauliflower 'rice' pudding. It was pretty dang good if I do say so. You rice or shread cauliflower and put it in the microwave to cook (about 3 minutes). After it's done, you put it into some cheesecloth and squeeze the heck out of all the water in the veggies. There's actually quite a bit and you're left with this mush that doesn't really look like cauliflower. You add vanilla, cinnamon, some vanilla protein drink and if you have it, some SF maple syrup. I didn't have that so I just added some stevia and more cinnamon to it. I was so shocked at how good it tasted! I honestly couldn't taste the cauliflower taste at all! I think 'rice' pudding is a little misleading. It was more of a rice cereal or cream of wheat kind of thing but it sure tasted great! I think I've found my new thing.... and I get my veggies in without guilt!
So, that's all from the Western front for now.... I am hoping to lose this excess water. I'm practically back where I was on Saturday which means I could have another NON loss week. I was doing so well.... down almost 4 lbs yesterday and now it's all back and then some. If it's hormones, well I'm sunk. There is nothing I can do about that.... oy veh!
No comments:
Post a Comment