Day 11 on the Danish Diet

Wed - Day 11 (122 lbs  55 Kg)
Hunger level low (below normal), energy high (above normal), not cranky, no headache.

Either my brain has been rewired to redefine the feeling of hunger or I’m really starting to like eating nothing but yogurt and salads. Do you think… nah… it can’t be; I can’t be developing an affinity for not eating meat. It is true that eating less meat is good for you, and maybe that’s another secret to this diet, reducing the meat intake. But..but..but.. I’m a carnivore.

So far on this diet I feel fuller when I eat salad. I’ve managed to tell myself at snack time that I’m not hungry I’m just thirsty, I reach for water, and a little while later I’m ok no more cravings. There is certainly no more before bed snacking, that was replaced with water and I’m hoping to keep it that way going forward it is easier to sleep when the digestive system is resting.  I’ve turned to other things like blogging to relieve stress in the evenings instead of indulging in an occasional glass of wine. I’ve cut down on coffee consumption and I think I can stick with it. And particularly this week I do not feel as hungry as I used to, even after eating. Heck I’m thinking that afternoon water is a trusted companion there for me anytime. Lastly, on this diet I’ve gotten some pretty good ideas for meals to stay healthy after the diet ends. So with two days to go, the days of feeling hungry seem far away and better days weighing less are within reach.

Lunch was very straight forward. I had fun with dinner today. I tried to recreate what would be a bowl of ramen noodles. I attempted to flavor the yogurt in such a way that tasted more like a ramen broth. I can’t say I was 100% successful; but to my deprived taste buds it was a welcome change.