Day 9

I am officially in my second week, now, and it is no longer new!  Don't get me wrong, I'm still loving this diet experiment (especially the results: 8.5 lbs!!!), but now we will need to dig in and think of more creative ways to eat, so we don't get bored.
Yesterday, my husband made a delicious salad with hard boiled eggs, red onion, thinly sliced London broil, and a creamy (made w/ egg yolks) mustard vinaigrette.  I could eat a salad like that every day!  Jazz it up with nuts, or add a fresh herb to the salad dressing.  Switch out the meat, add avocado... The variations are nearly limitless!
For dinner, we had a simple roast chicken with vegetables roasted right underneath the bird.  Delicious!  Do I say delicious too much?  I don't care!  The food is too yummy.  Simple as that.
Tomorrow is his birthday, so I am going to wrack my brain for some clever ways to make something special for him without cheating on our plan.  I would describe some of my ideas, but I know he'll read this.... So, nice try honey!
I can honestly say, I feel a difference now in my hunger.  I don't feel like I'm starving all the time anymore, my stomach is adjusting to the new routine.  I find that I can trick my stomach, too, by drinking some water, and then having a small piece of fruit or a handful of peanuts.  I'll be satisfied and can hold off until my next meal.
I will keep everyone posted as to the success of the birthday dinner.  Especially if I can come up with a half-way decent dessert!  In the mean time, happy eating!