Just to Clarify...

January's challenge is No Carbs. Each month I will go into detail the terms of the current month's challenge. When I say no carbs, I mean no bread, pasta, or potatoes and potato products. Of course I know carbs are good for you and are essential for energy production. So, I have resolved to eat the fruits and veggies with carbs in them still as well as milk products. 

Today was the first day of the challenge and I found it to be very difficult! I started off strong with two over-easy eggs that my honey cooked for me. But I was so sad when I realized I couldn't have a piece of toast to accompany them. Nonetheless, I held strong and didn't break my oath. A little later, my best friend Taly (get used to that name, you'll read it a lot I'm sure) and I went to Starbuck's for some coffee. I was still hungry from earlier this morning so I grabbed a fruit and yogurt parfait. I had an inner debate with myself, and an outer debate with Taly and Boone (another name you should get used to) as to whether the granola could be considered a "bad" carb. We ultimately decided that the granola was safe to eat because it was a mixture of seeds and grains. However, I regretted it because I rationalized over it for so long. I should have followed my instinct and omitted the granola. This just means there is another rule to abide: follow my instinct. If there is any question, it's probably a no. Dinner was easy peasy though. Taly and I went to a restaurant down the street and I got a chef salad, dressing on the side, and no garlic bread. That was at around 4:00pm and I'm still stuffed. I am celebrating my minor successes and searching for inner strength for tomorrow. I think I see a lot of chicken and eggs in my future....