Talk about Failing...

So yesterday, I didn't lose a pound. I Gained a pound. And that's what I get for not having a "proper" breakfast. Apple and peanut butter are no substitute for steak and 2 eggwhites which are all protein.

I think it was Kathleen who didn't log on and made a comment about red wine?

I can guarantee this isn't going to work if you still want to do things the way you've always done things. What is that saying?

For instance, I have had Baileys in my coffee every morning for over 20 years. But now that I'm doing Michael Thurmond, I measure my Baileys into a standard shot glass. It still tastes the same. We're all going to have to make adjustments.

Some people might need to keep score and write down every single "cheat" you decided you couldn't live without. Then look at the scale tomorrow morning. I know I keep repeating myself: If you didn't lose a pound or 2 you're doing it wrong.

I had steak and egg whites for breakfast, steak and 'creamed' kale (using 2 Tablespoons of flax milk and 1 heaping Tablespoon of Creme Fraiche).

I get a 3 lb. package of TriTip from the butcher section of Costco and cut it up into serving sizes (use your scale, make them slightly larger because they will weigh less after cooking). Put those on a cookie sheet on top of plastic wrap so they don't stick and into the freezer. When they're frozen put the pieces into a gallon ziploc bag.

This is my lunch today. 2 oz chicken 1/2 cup rice and my cup of mixed veggies is a big handful of spinach, chopped tomato, mixed beans and some cilantro lime crema (from Costco).

There's a reason MT doesn't specify salad in our eating plans. When you hear 'Salad' it conjures a picture of a big plate liberally sprinkled with cheese and dressing on the side which comes in a little pitcher. You can make your own salad, with rice if that is specifically called for on your plan and you can add a couple tablespoons of salad dressing (measure that). But No Cheese.

Just remember that salad dressing (and Baileys) are cheats and you have to be Perfect about keeping track of your cheats. If you write down every single cheat you will have a reference tomorrow morning. And hey, if you've lost a pound or 2 you got away with it!

But if you did not lose a pound or 2, you're Busted.