Off to the bathroom to get rid of whatever fluids i can, i jumped on the scales, and watched the ticker wiggle...

Remember i was 124... the Scales showed: 120!

Man, 4 KGs... i love this diet, ... Sticking to it has its perks, but the results are outstanding :)

Have a wonderful Morning Everyone... I know i will...

Greetings from a Slimmer Dude,

ahmad

Oh and in case you don't know her, Bosco is a Cat.

Day 6 of the diet and am still on, am actually quite surprised of myself, two weeks ago; over a cup of coffee (or was it tea?), and a delightful conversation, i mocked the very idea of a carb-free diet, and now am more convinced, as days are going by, that this was actually a good idea.

The no-bread craving is the good part actually, as far as sugars ago; am a nut! I usually do tend to go on such diets and eventually give up to the temptation of over-indulgence; yet here, i can indulge, but the foods you are allowed will fill you up and no longer will that appetite butt-in, a practical realization for myself that crabs, the bad kind, are the true reason for my appetite, doing without, am craving food less by the hour.

Loving the creativity in snacks this program is forcing; Almond Yogurt & almond crusted chicken do come to mind; while the latter was an utter failure, the former was a hit; the semi-sweet almondie flavor crashing with the smoothness of the yogurt (i use Activia, surprisingly fulfilling considering the pack size), heavenly!

So how was the first 6 days...

My patience was severely tested on Thursday; having several family visits up my sleeve, we started with a soothing ride down the airport road, greeted by the orange-red horizon of dawn; i managed to refuse Juice, Cake, and Tea; pretty easy Ha? Will do keep in mind i was going 12+ hours on a green salad and 18 almonds, you'll understand.

On we went to the next one, a family reunion, and MAN we have lots of kids in the family (Masha'llah :)), another blocked Pistachio Ice-cream (Booza Arabia), 7 or so rounds of chocolate goodies, mixed with Arabian Sweets (Baqlawa and the sort), and still i resisted, that WAS a tough Day!

The next couple of days went quite well, with ease, mind you, the peanut butter jar did end up a couple of days sooner.

The weigh in is in less than 48 hours; Wednesday Morning.

Warm Wishes from a Carb-less Dude,

ahmad

I never got to the concept of match box sized 7alloumi cheese for dinner, or the 1 tablespoon of diet labaneh for breakfast... I need a change.

Having heard of it quite recently from my aunt, i started googling "South Beach Diet", a diet program developed by a doctor that constitutes three phases developed for weight loss, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Within the first phase, you go without any carbs; no bread, pasta, or potatoes for an entire two weeks, while concentrating on having 3 full meals, and 2 snacks that fulfills your hunger, without stuffing yourself, roast duck style.

The importance of the first phase is in its cleansing (my comprehension) of your body, it breaks your older habits of sugar, fat, and carb frenzy, and prepares you to a healthier lifestyle, portions are not apparent, you eat to fulfill a hunger, moderately.

So this is me, documenting my first date with the the SBD...

I can officially say that i passed through my first day successfully, its 1.20 a.m., and the day has passed, no bread, no carbs wutsover, although i might add; dipping labaneh with fresh lettuce is not quite the same! something that i definitely must spend time getting used to.

The strange thing is, that am not craving bread, i have thought about it for a couple of times, but never craved it! i think its gonna show some more during the next couple of days.

Breakfast:

2 poached eggs, 1 tomato, Green Peppers.

Snack:

Almonds - blanched - 1 serving.

Lunch:

Roasted skinless boneless chicken breast with veggies.

Snack:

lettuce labaneh sandwiches :)

Dinner:

Fat Free Swiss Cheese Labaneh Rolls.

I cannot believe i made up all of those, what the hell! FAT FREE SWISS CHEESE LABANEH ROLLS... to be honest, i have had a taste for them both since my early years at school... so don't blame the diet...

Am logging off, i will be documenting my day tomorrow as well...

Ah one side note, today's starting weight was 124 KGs... lets see were i end up in two weeks... wish me luck! :)

Salam

Ahmad

A year has passed, and the pain still remains.

A year has passed, and i still cannot stare you in the face.

A yeas has passed, and in my heart, forever, you remain.

Am writing this now, and i know you are listening, to the beats of my heart, to my hands typing it down.

Its one of the things i have never been able to imagine, and i still can't, a vague dream, a puzzling memory am still trying to figure out.

And the funny thing is, i can never remember you but smiling.

Ow that smile of yours, that tiny dot on your forehead i used to make fun off,

your silky smooth hands,

Your soft skin, your full cheeks, and your eyes,

I miss you, i always will, i know i can never forget you, one day, i do hope, i will meet you again,

And then, just then, i can say:

Time has passed, but it still felt like yesterday.