Day three

Today I am feeling pretty good, although hungrier than I have the last couple days. I will be quite happy when the hunger passes, and I'm not constantly thinking about all the delicious foods I'm missing out on. I'll be honest, I have to remind myself that eventually I will be able to eat home cooked meals again, but I need this part of the process to get me to where I need to be, and to alter my mind and body so I don't over eat. I know I've talked a lot about the food, it is a big big part of the program, but after a couple weeks of letting my body adjust to less caloric intake I'll be starting an exercise routine also. It is important in its own right. I can already feel myself gaining more energy and I'm looking forward to feeling like I want to go do stuff not I have to go do stuff.
Tonight will be my first major challenge. My dad is in town and we are going out to a restaurant. I just have to find food within what is good for me and my changes and not give into temptation. I'm actually quite confident I will be able to eat fine there, I've had to deal with the presence of food that's "off the list" everyday since I've started this. I'm more concerned I won't be able to find something to eat. But anyway, I am looking forward to next Thursday and my first "weigh in." I'm starting out at 314. My ultimate goal is 170, but honestly, if I could just get under 200 I'd be pretty ecstatic! Can't wait until I'm there!