Starting on Day 2

I started this diet yesterday and felt myself in a fog most of the day.... really made me realize how addicted to carbohydrates I really am. Did a workout in the afternoon and honestly felt as if I were going to keel over! My body was screaming: Where is my quick energy source? I'm not used to utilizing fats for my workouts. I've been extremely thirsty which is an added benefit as I actually want to drink a ton of water and it feels good quenching my thirst. Woke up this morning and honestly felt great. My face, eyes, and hands were not puffy and my stomach was much flatter than normal in the morning before a BM ;) The eating part has not been too difficult as I have quite a bit of veggies on hand from my first pick-up at Urban Acres and I always keep plenty of cans of tuna, salmon, and turkey on hand because I know I should eat them (but rarely opted to in the past and ended up having a FAT peanut butter and jelly sandwich instead). Upon waking I mixed a T. of Athletic Greens with a big glass of water and drank while I was getting ready to head to the club a little before 6am. Also this morning I went to Cafe Brazil between clients and grabbed a big cup of black coffee and another extra cup. Once in my office I poured half of the coffee into one cup and kept half in the other and added one scoop of vanilla protein powder to each cup of coffee and drank both for my first breakfast at 7:15am. My next meal at home at 10:45 consisted of two cups of steamed broccoli, 2 eggs, and 3 T. of this amazing gluten free fresh green salsa from Central Market. Am actually feeling stuffed right now but so craving a piece of bread with peanut butter. Will drink more water instead. Planning on making a huge salad with greens, can of salmon, tomatoes, olives, and some good gluten and sugar free dressing (don't worry about the fat!!! when going low carb. eating good fats will help keep you satiated). I will probably follow it up with a handful of nuts. Also planning on mixing up another shake with just water to sip on while training tonight and will fix something warm for dinner like a piece of chicken and some mixed veggies. Planning is the key to making this work. Getting hungry can lead us down the path of grabbing an easy carb and gluten filled packed product that will derail our progress. Happy dieting! Please comment and let us know how you are feeling.