Week 5 – Days 1 and 2 – 5 lbs down

On Monday, I had a good work-out. I also did some volunteer work at the Vedic Cultural Center. That’s where succumbed to a boondi laddu. I said to myself: I am working so hard over here – one laddu won’t hurt and besides my calories for the days are low. I ate half initially and then 10 minutes later ate the other half. I was really hungry for it. I have happily lived without this for a month and I definitely was not hungry. My dietician says that this is something to be very careful about. Never eat anything and say to yourself that you will work it off. Rarely does that happen.

On Tuesday, I went in for a physical therapy session. My back which was sore last week is all well and good now. I learned some exercise that I need to keep doing. I also learned how to shovel (that’s probably what caused the bad back in the first place). One tip: While washing dishes at the kitchen sink, down slouch. Now you may ask – how then do I get to the dishes? Spread your legs apart to lower your whole body and now you can wash dishes without bending. I was plain amazed at this advice from the therapist. Keep that back straight and untwisted as much as possible.

I decided to take a day of rest – so no work-out on Tuesday.

Drum roll please… I met Chelsea, my dietician and I weighed in at 172.8 (5 lb. off from last week). Yay!

This week, some diary products are introduced in my diet: This include 6 oz. of non-fat yogurt or 8 oz. non-fat milk. I can have these a few times a day. Since, I have fallen in love with Greek yogurt, she suggested that I try Kefir – a much healthier fermented milk. In general, I am supposed to eat carbohydrates and proteins together. So, a Cascade Fresh Fruit Yogurt with Greek Yogurt is a good choice for a snack. BTW, my wife made some salt lassi with Greek Yogurt (Blend Greek Yogurt 8oz + green chili 1/2 + ginger 1 tsp chopped + cilantro 4 sprigs + hing + salt + ice; Serve Cold; Yummy!)

I found Genisoy’s Soy Crisps to be a great snack (available at Fred Meyer’s Natural section). It’s a great alternative to chips and actually taste very good. Unfortunately my dietician banned it because it has rice in it and I am not supposed to be eating grains like rice just yet.

I celebrated with a really nice glass of water :)

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