Day 16.

I went to see the Descendants last night, very good film. Sad but good.

The film finished at 8pm, so I didn't get home till 9pm. I was really hungry and really felt like cheating. I managed to conquer that feeling pretty quickly and moved onto talking myself out of my exercises... Remembering the words 'It's 80% diet, 20% work-outs' thinking, I'll just miss this and it won't hurt too much.
I didn't fail, I managed to pursued myself, quite quickly, that I was going to do them, so I did. Then ate according to the new measurements. This was an achievement, my 1st major wave, and I rode it home.

This is going to happen again, maybe stronger, maybe more powerful. It's important not to put yourself in those situations, because it'll get harder to say no.

I have done abstinence diets in the past, eating packet soups 4 times a day, that was extreme and very tough. Constantly thinking of real food and seeing it everywhere. You have to play tricks on yourself, set yourself targets then exceed them. Eg - I would say, if I can last till the weekend, I'll have a sandwich, or a pint, or whatever the hell it is that I was craving. Of course, by the time I get to the weekend, I am feeling completely different and am not about to ruin what I have just worked so hard for. And so on, next time I am craving something or want to cheat, I set a goal and wait till I get there, chances are I won't when I do. It might be a dangerous option as it gets you in that mind frame for cheating, but on FIYL I haven't had to do that yet, as this is a sustainable diet and I am thinking far more long term now. Perhaps it can help in the future, who knows...

I am eating a shed load of fish at the moment, not been near meat in at least 4/5 days... I have noticed a change in my gut! I feel like my body is running a lot smoother, like an engine that has just been cleaned, oiled and tuned(i'm not a car guy, sorry for the simile)...

So, still feeling good, noticing changes in my body, physically and internally and hoping it's all sticking mentally. I have also bought a new bike.

Smiles all round, hope everyone else is getting on well.

Sri - I can't see your blog for some reason.

Swee - You hate chicken -- chicken hates you...

Tony/Terry - Where are you guys? Hope you're still on board!?

Over & Out.