Last week we were given another sanctioned treat night. We thought long and hard about what to do for this but eventually plumped for a really nice, high quality meat, home-made burger - topped with a small amount of stilton. There was also a splash of wine with that.
My excitement levels before eating were through the roof - the smell of the cooking meat, even the sight of it sizzling on the grill sent my salivary glands into meltdown mode. The first mouthful was sublime, but that's where the enjoyment ended. The salt levels (although we added none) were too much to take and that, combined with the wine, were enough to send my body into freakout mode (lots of "modes" occurring here...)
And the after effects? None too happy I can tell you... I was thirsty all night, my stomach was aching (presumably too full?) and I genuinely wished I had just eaten my egg whites and left it at that.
So last night, following my egg whites/apple dinner, I did not lament my empty stomach, instead embracing the fantastic light feeling. I can categorically state that my days of needing a big dinner are over. What a wonderful side effect to this program.
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