I have my pre-contest diet. Granted I'm a little less than 18 weeks out...but we are starting now.
I went through a mix of emotions these last few days. I have been excited, depressed, doubtful, and anxious. Finally, today comes acceptance.
I knew this diet was going to suck.
It doesn't suck that hard, but it does kind of. It is just freaking boring. I'm not hungry, which is probably the most important. I mean if all else sucks....most of all you don't want to be starving your ass off. But I will say that I am now realizing how much "good" food I can not eat, and that is sinking in harder than I thought it would.
I am not going to bore you all with my diet. But, let's just say that I get a post workout shake now (good!) and some decent foods in the morning (again, good!)...but in the afternoon...carbs are being depleted and that totally sucks. I am sure my energy levels will sink. And like today I have to go to spin class and I will not have much to pull from for energy. Probably good for a fat burning situation but is going to wear me out.
Another important realization I have had these last few days is that I need more sleep. Like, desparately. I was not getting enough before and that is why I was so moody and grumpy and depressed, and just all around not normal misha-self. So, I am now committing to be in bed by 8 o'clock to get my 7 hours of sleep. If I have to go to bed at 9:00 that will be ok, but there is no more staying up until 10:00 and getting up at 3:15!!!! This is not ok!!! I'm hoping that restricting my carbs will help me get sleepier too.
Oh, and I asked Nathan (N8) if I can substitute any foods on my meal plan and he said not for these first couple weeks. Guess he wants to see how my body responds to the food the first couple weeks into it.
AND...I do get a reward meal...but I have to eat 4-5 oz of chicken breast with whatever I eat. So I'm going to be eating a piece of chocolate cake this weekend, but I will be eating it after downing chicken breast. Kind of takes the fun out of it. :(
Here we go....countdown now. Let's see if I can make it!
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Hi Misha I just got caught up with your blog. NEEDLESS to say I am very impressed. I know how hard this is to do and you look amazing. You can make it...only 16 weeks to go...and then you're truly a winner whether you win the contest or not. You look fabulous!!! As one short women to another I'm very proud of you and all your hard work.
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