P3D8 10-28-09

My first STEAK day :(

Sounds like a good thing, doesn't it? On a diet and get to eat a big delish, yummy steak? Well, it's not! I am disappointed in myself! This means I have gone 2.1 lbs. over my last HCG day weight...which automatically means you have to perform a Steak Day: "Skip breakfast and lunch but take plenty to drink. In the evening, eat a huge steak with only an apple or a raw tomato", per Dr. Simeons.

There are many factors which can lead to a weight gain during the first weeks of maintenance...eating the wrong foods (which I did not); eating too much (which I don't think I could have); eating too much dairy/cheese (which is possible, I guess); and, believe it or not, NOT eating ENOUGH can lead to easy, quick weight gain, as your body believes it is going into 'starvation mode', so everything you eat it quickly grabs onto and holds for survival. Also, not getting enough fluids (which is very likely in my case). And TOM can play a role in weight fluctuation (which may also have something to do with it for me today).

Nonetheless, the Almighty Scale has spoken and I must perform a Steak Day!! I will try not to beat myself up too badly today and drink, drink, drink (water that is)! And I will pray for success in the morning!!