Day 8

Day 8 has come and gone and left with it the desire to scarf down a half gallon carton of ice-cream.  We were so used to getting ice-cream at least once per week (and using our Boston Terriers as our excuse!) that it is now a habit I hate to break!  I walked in and out of the kitchen half a dozen times last night trying to find something to put in my mouth that would curb the craving, but finally just realized that sleep would be the only thing to do it.  Of course, on my way in to to work this morning I started craving glazed donuts from Dunkin Donuts.  I have no idea why other than my body is still going through withdraw.  I am trying to stay positive, but I am frustrated and just want a caramel brownie blizzard!!!  Patrick seems to be doing better about controlling his cravings than I am!  Below is our food intake and workout:

Workout
"Hotter than Hell-en"
3 rounds for time:
run 400 meters
21 kettlebell swings (35#)
12 pull-ups

That workout was a killer because it was nearly 95 degrees outside and I was sore from the previous two days.  Patrick didn't make it to the gym with me, but he did go on a 3-mile run. 

Food
breakfast - egg with spinach and bacon
lunch - chicken with salsa and guacamole and green beans
dinner - shrimp, onions, red peppers, spinach
snack - fruit

I need to find other breakfast ideas, but right now I am doing what is comfortable and quick.  We are both enjoying the fun of finding dinner ideas and trying new things.  Madelyn is doing okay with the food.  Last night's dinner she put back after one bite. 

Well, today is a new day and hopefully I can curb the cravings without giving in!