Third Day

Thursday morning comes and I once again wake up with more energy then usual and get a good start to the day. I also woke up with a ferocious appetite. It feels very much the same as the first week of starting a new diet. However, I'm not restricting my calories in anyway, so if I'm hungry I can eat. Part of the problem is I'm not totally sure what to eat. I have spent so many years filling up on junk, I really need to explore new options. I look around the kitchen and decide I need to go to the grocery store. Friday is payday so, I start making a list for then.

After reading online about the benefits of healthy bacteria clearing yeast from the body, I decided my one exception to the rule will be to eat yogurt. I'm eating the Activia Light kind because I know that has the right active cultures, even though this brand does have some sugar in it. It seems almost near impossible to find yogurt brands without sugar.

In the afternoon I broke down and had a diet soda. I know that I was planning to try and avoid all artificial sweeteners but I just couldn't take it anymore. I have never been that big of a soda pop drinker, so at least that is one thing I don't have to give up. I will try to do better tomorrow and avoid the pop, even if it is sugar free. I will opt for sugar free gum if I really get the need for a sweet fix.

I find that I am generally less grumpy then the day before, however, I have to eat frequently to stay feeling satisfied. I have a basketball game in the evening and it is a tough workout. I'm really out of shape and have not played sports in years. It turned out to be a lot of fun and I have plenty of energy for the game. I end the day feeling great and no headache at all.