Mood:
chillin'Topic: Food
Today was worlds better than yesterday—maybe it was because I guzzled way more water than yesterday, maybe it was because it's Friday, or maybe my organs are starting to appreciate the change.
While I stick to my meal/snack schedule to the minute, I noticed I wasn't quite as hungry(read: starving) as I've been the last two days. If that's not a sign of progress, then I don't know what is.
After work, I was scheduled to do an interview along with a photo shoot at the LSU Equestrian stables for an upcoming story. My photographer and I stopped off for a drink before we made the trek—it was my first time inside a coffee shop since the day before my detox began. The smell was nearly intoxicating. However, I was surprised to find that I had a few options in iced herbal teas to enjoy. I had an iced passion fruit tea and we were on our way.
As much as my taste buds want me to cheat, I can't do it. I even turned down a date tonight for fear of looking like a freak—uhh if you want to sit around and lick a block of sea salt or snack on a bowl of steamed veggies, then let me know.
I didn't even mention the word 'detox' in my rejection, because generally, people around me think I am detoxing from a cocaine addiction, which is severely not the case. However, considering how horrible I felt yesterday, I cannot even imagine entering drug rehab. Not that I do drugs, so for me it would be a breeze, but you know what I mean...
After a long afternoon at the stables, I came home and needed to cook a feast. I decided to put together a detox-friendly version of PF Chang's lettuce wrap appetizer, one of my favorite dishes. I cooked down ground turkey, added chopped garlic and green onion, along with ginger, sesame seeds and oil, and soy sauce. I stuffed the mixture in fresh lettuce leaves and ate until I was happy.
As of 9:05, I weigh 123.4 pounds.
The first Friday of detox was a success. But I can't express how happy I am to sleep in tomorrow.
