Day 11 Report- out of order!

Ok so yest was quite terrible. I started the day with oats, which was a good thing. I then had came to office. had 1-2 cups of herbal tea. have a bowl of chicken soup and bread at lunch time. had ntn after that, but when i reached home i was starved, so i had some chapattis with boiled sprouts with some more green tea. It was after this that suddenly something took over me.

It was as if i was having an out-of-body experience. i started craving for cheese. i found some in the fridge and ate 3 big pieces. then i felt so guilty, i had ntn except some cal burning soup.

I went to my friend rasaalika's house that night, and did something even stupider. got really high, started feeling sick and threw up EVERYTHING including the cheese and rotis and soup. when i started feeling better, i also started getting hungrier. so i binged on bhakri with some cheese and ice-cream with cookies.

I threw up a little of that too. but yesterday was a terrible day, and won't happen again till i get to my aim weight!

Day 8,9 and 10 Report

Sorry for the delay. My grand father was unwell and so I was preoccupied. He's better now tho!

I can't quite remember every detail of my weekend, but i was quite good, except for 2 slices of open face sandwich on Sunday afternoon. But I did go for a swim and a walk. So idin't feel so bad.

Today, I had papaya for breakfast.I realised a little later that it was a mistake, because I started getting soooo hungry!!! So I had another coffee and half a piece of cake. Later, at my friends Nikita Jain's house, I had a khakra and some salad.

I shared my weight loss issue with Nikita, who is a very very effective hypnotherapist. We explored at the subconscious level the various reasons why I am so overweight. She asked me several questions. I don't have the answers yet. I will talk about them as and when I find the answers. There may be some things I cannot share on such a public forum, but I will do my best.

In the afternoon I had some grilled chicken and steamed veggies with my friend Priya at pop-tates. I also had a fresh lime soda (salty) which was very refreshing. Priya and I usually discuss books and music, and this afternoon was not so different. We also planned to take a trip to Goa. But you see, I have rather busy and important friends (taunt to Namrata, Natasha and Bhavika)!

I then went to my cousin's house in the afternoon, where I had some coffee and a few lychies. We also had some bhel with no sugar and no fried sev. It was quite yum actually!

At night, I had two big bowls of soup and some curd.

I have realised now that my diet is going quite well, but I need to start regulating my exercise routine. Maybe I'll do that once my vacation to MALAYSIA is over (wooohooooooo) 

Day 7 Report (+Recipe of Orange and Greens Salad!!!)

It was a good day in general, especially the end!

I had oats for breakfast. It was followed by watermelon mid morning. I then had Jawar Rotis with Tinda, which was quite delicious.

After that my friend Mala convinced me to go to Churchil with her, where we shared a plate of rice and creamy-mushroom gravy with chicken and vegetables. I absolutely LOVED the veggies and HOGGED on those! I didnt feel guilty at all, cuz I basically had boiled veggies there.

Then I went home and rested, after a cup of green tea. In the evening, I had some more tea and decided to go for a swim. but stupid me- I forgot my pass! So with a heavy heart I left, only to get a call from Nemo (afore mentioned Namrata Ganguly). So she and I went back to my house to have some green tea and watermelon.

While she was there, I started on cutting the greens for my salad. It was the most beautiful salad in the world!!! here is the recipe for those who want it:

Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

2 oranges, zested   (to know how:http://www.ehow.com/video_4790427_make-orange-zest.html)
2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2-3 tbps extra-virgin olive oil
pre-washed spinach-chopped roughly, lettuce-chopped roughly, carrots- long strips, steamed broccoli, onion greens.

In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.

To serve, put the veggies in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the greens and serve.

I also had some clear soup with this, but I could have easily done without it!

Day 6 Report

This diet is obviously a bigger challenge than i thought it would be.

I was so excited about making my salad that I was raving about. I had had a TERRIBLE and tiring day, and I was hoping to go home and make that beautiful salad. It was the high point of my day! I had spent so long last night making the salad dressing right from making orange zest to hand-blending the other things. Only to realise, all its ingredients like the spinach and roasted nachos has been finished off. I had specifically told everyone at home that I've got all these things to make a salad. yet, they "forgot". The same way they "forget" that I need the internet all night, and they "forget" that I have had a late night and need a good night's rest. They even "forget" to read my blog. I don't think my brother even remembers I have this blog.

Apart from that, I had half a bowl of oats in the morning, a sandwich midway, 3 rotis and beans for lunch, a few biscuits and a cup of coffee in the evening, and LOADS of green tea all day.

But for dinner, I was too tired to make a salad once I was back. And my loving family hadn't even made any. so I carved in out of hunger and had rice and daal. The only solice is that it wasn't made in the cooker. It was made in the open, so the starch content was lesser.

Life just SUCKS.

Day 5 Report

Sorry for the delayed report. Didn't have the energy last night.

I've been going low on energy over the last 2-3 days. I've also become exceedingly moody and snappy. But I'm learning that it is a withdrawal symptom, much like stopping drinking and smoking. I guess it is something I will have to work with!

So yesterday I had poha for breakfast. It was delicious, but I learnt an hour later that it is no match for oats, because I got hungry again! So I had a few biscuits. I also had a large cup of green tea.

Yesterday I had a field visit in a municipal school in Scion, which is why I didn't drink as much water as I normally do during the day (dirty bathrooms!). I just had a few sips. For lunch I had a dosa. I also sinned on a few bites of pineapple sheera, but I didn't feel so bad, because I was on my feet all day.

On coming home, I made some salad dressing with vinegar and orange zest (which also I made on my own!). I will make the salad tonight.

I also went to the market and bought almost a truck load of salad ingredients and some vegetables for the house. I am sooooo excited about this!

For dinner I had 4 really small rotis, subji, black masoor daal, and lettuce salad with a spinach dressing.

I did get carb cravings at night. I think the next few days are going to be really challanging (SHIVERS)

Day 4 Report

So today was not all that great. I didn't swim or walk, though i'm planning to go once my i write this blog.

I had oats in the morning, followed by a green apple mid-morning.  I had 3 rotis with bhindi for lunch. Plus I had Pav Bhaji (ref to earlier blog) I had some coffee in the evening. My friend Mala ordered for a pizza at Barista. I got soooo tempted it was unbelievable!

But as I was reaching out, God's angel came dressed as a slut. She wore these really short shorts, and I thought to myself- Gosh, I WANT TO WEAR THOSE SOMEDAY!!! As of now, I'm too conscious to wear shorts even at home! And so, I was saved from the pizza.

I got home, all ready to have soup and salad. My mother had made some delicious tomato soup for me. However, there was barely anything for salad. So I just put together some cucumber, steamed broccoli, lettuce, 1/8 of a beetroot, crushed garlic and onion. I added some Italian dressing, vinegar and 1/2 tsp of olive oil. the taste surprised me! It was FANTASTIC. you guys should try it.

Though the error i made was adding raw onion. So if you want to make it i suggest you marinate the onion for just 15-20 mins in vinegar.

I didn't drink as much green tea as I did yesterday. I had less water as well. Going to change that tomorrow!!!

Pav Bhaji (cling clang cling clang...)

Cling Clang... is the sound of all my Kaching-ed coins dropping to the floor :-(

Ok, so here I am all happy and excited because I've lost a kg. And then i promise my friend Krista to take her to sachinalaya for lunch. so here's what i do: i eat the dabba my dear mother packed for me thinking this way, i won't have to eat anything there. i can just give her company.

But when we go there, the pav bhaji looks so tempting, i cannot resist myself! (cling clang cling clang...).

Feeling so terrible abt it. i keep telling myself, i have just 7 weeks, i CANNOT afford to lose out on a single swim, a single walk, a single healthy meal!

So now, soup and salad for dinner!