This week, the week leading up to Pentecost, a Christian festival, I have decided to omad, one meal a day, on soup. I have done this before, so I know what to expect. I hate being of normal weight. This week I plan to lose 4 kg through fasting and working out. I can't describe the feelings I have around my weight. It just feels logical to lose more and feel the reward in my mind for the achievement.
Ana has been with me all day again today helping me plan out the soup. She wants it with very few ingredients, so I will use butternut squash, red lentils, an onion, and spices.
Monday
It's the first day and I have done well. No major craving, but I did drink a lot of tea. Workouts were OK.
- Workout complete
- Ride out on bike complete
- Fasting complete
Tuesday
Still easy, not much in the way of rebellion from my stomach. In fact, hunger usually starts in the mouth. My stomach complains when I eat too much. Made a batch of soup from the rest of the week.
- Workout complete
- Ride out on bike complete
- Fasting complete
Wednesday
Although I did a longer workout and an extra workout, my hunger remained manageable throughout the day. My omad was butternut squash with red lentil soup. I enjoyed this light soup; because, although it is filling, it was not heavy or bloating.
I seemed to have a lot more energy today. I was really going some on that bike!
While body checking, I became distressed at the fat around my waist. Not only that, my weight is not coming down as much or as fast as I had hoped. I might have to workout more and eat less.
- Workout complete x extra
- Ride out on bike complete x extra
- Fasting complete
Thursday
Today I have woken up early and feel a little hungry. Not only that, I feel drained and torn between wanting to workout and rest. My eyes sting. To complicate matters, I can't stop thinking about food and have started to plan my next batch of soup. After Sunday, I plan to make vegan egg mayonnaises using tofu and vegan mayo. Following this I plan to go back to a soup fast where I intend to have homemade cheese and broccoli soup.
Despite feeling drained today, I still got out and put a good workout in. While in the supermarket, I felt light and shaky, and I noticed only people and their bodies. It was like I was comparing myself to everyone. I noticed a few very thin shoppers and thought they must be pleased with themselves. On the way home, I felt energised and really pushed those peddles on my bike hard. I felt so free!
- Workout complete + extra
- Ride out on bike complete
- Fasting complete
Friday and Saturday
I was busy on Friday, so I added together with Saturday. I was out on my bike pretty much all the time over the two days. The fast went well, and I completed it without too much trouble. Lost just over a kilo, which is not that much. After Pentecost, I'm definitely doing more of this. I will have to use up some food in the house, and then it is on with the soup fast.
- Workout complete + extra
- Ride out on bike complete + extra
- Fasting complete