Food and Mood Journal: Week 1

Food and Mood Journal
Week 1


Tues, August  28
Day 1: Fearful. That is how I would describe my attitude on this day. So many times I've started something like this and given up quickly. Each time I gave up, I would feel embarrassed and discouraged. So on the first day of my refined carb and junk food detox period, I was worried that it would be like every other time. Still, I planned and prepared my food the day before; I was ready.  I promised myself that I would take it one day at a time. I would get through today, and decide tomorrow if I would continue on. Tomorrow was a different day, and I wasn't worried about it.

Breakfast: Whole yogurt w/ berries and flax seed.
Lunch: Tuna fish salad with spinach salad.  Peanuts.  Strawberry SF jello.
Dinner:  Dustin made a squash chilli with black beans.  Dollop of whole sour cream and cheese.  SF vanilla pudding for dessert.

Craving Rating (1-10):  7.    I craved sweetness after dinner (thus the pudding).
Sleep:  Difficult to fall asleep and woke up during night.

Wed, August  29
Day 2: I planned ahead the day before again, and it wasn't a big deal to continue on. I was a bit irritable, but nothing major. I was feeling ok and a bit more hopeful. Terrible sleep that night.

Breakfast: Whole yogurt w/ berries and flax seed.
Lunch: lunch meat w/ avocado and cheese.  broccoli and cherry tomatoes w/ hummus.  Orange
Dinner:  Left-over chilli and SF vanilla pudding for dessert.

Craving Rating (1-10):  7.    Again, I craved sweetness after dinner.
Supplements:  Fish oil and iron (prescribed by doctor).
Sleep:  Very difficult to fall asleep.

Thurs, August 30
Day 3: Ugh! Rough day! I was cranky as hell the ENTIRE day and had a headache. Snipping at people and feeling generally in the dumps. I had taken a benydryl at 1 am to try to sleep, and couldn't wake up from it in the morning. Luckily, Dustin made me lunch and breakfast. Without him, I might have lost it this day. I had to pray a bunch this day.

I wanted ice cream at some point. But it wasn't a physical craving really; just a mental one. Dinner was really yummy and prepared by Dustin and I both.

Breakfast: Eggs w/ veggies
Lunch:  Decadent meatless salad (w/ homemade ranch, carrots, cherry tomatoes, peanuts), cottage cheese
Dinner:  Chicken breast w/ a white wine sauce containing carrots, onions, mushrooms, flaxmeal, and arrowroot.

Craving Rating (1-10):  9.    I really wanted pizza and ice cream.  I almost caved.
Supplements:  Fish oil and iron (prescribed by doctor).
Sleep:   Hard to fall asleep.

Fri, August 31
Day 4: Eureka! So glad I made it past day 3! What is it about the 3rd day (or month, or year, etc.) that is always so hard? Today, I feel much better! I'm positive and optimistic. I am having some sugar cravings but I'm still taking it one day at a time.  

Breakfast: Whole yogurt w/ berries and flax seed.
Lunch: Decadent meat salad (w/ homemade ranch, carrots, cherry tomatoes, peanuts, chicken, mushrooms), cheese stick, and pear
Dinner:  Salmon and steamed broccoli.  No sugar added ice cream.

Craving Rating (1-10):  7.  Still wanted ice cream, and decided to go with no sugar added variety.  Dished myself out a large bowl, and this spiked my blood sugar.  Must do smaller servings. 
Supplements:  Fish oil and iron (prescribed by doctor).
 Sleep:  Good.

Sat, September 1
Day 5:  Feeling pretty good on this day.  Was in a good mood and noticed fewer cravings.  Got the urge to cook and took delight in it.  Happy.  Woke up genuinely hungry for the first time in a long time. 

Breakfast: None.
Lunch:  Lunch meat, cheese (muenster).  No sugar added ice cream.
Dinner:  Spinach meatloaf, broccoli and cheese.

Craving Rating (1-10):  5.   Much improved.  Early sweet cravings.
Supplements:  Fish oil and iron (prescribed by doctor).
Sleep:  Good.  

Sun, September 2

Day 6:  Virtually craving free this day.   Noticed much better awareness of fullness and ceased eating when full.   Noticed that my nails had rapidly grown out. 


Breakfast: None.
Lunch:  Leftover meatloaf topped with muenster.  Green tea.  No sugar added ice cream.
Snack:  String cheese, pear, and peanuts.

Dinner:   Rotisserie chicken (store bought), steamed broccoli, and creamed mushrooms on top of a slice of flax/rye bread.  3 sugar-free chocolates.

Craving Rating (1-10):  4.    No noticeable cravings today.
Supplements:  Fish oil, iron (prescribed by doctor), and primrose oil (new). 
Sleep: