Food deprivation, in the name of weight loss
Ugh. I have a work conference coming up, and as I've put on, oh... let's see... 25lbs since my wedding last year, I'm hell-bent to lose at least 10lbs before I leave next Friday.
So, I've started the damn Atkins thing. Now, let it never be said that I met an animal-based protein source I didn't like. But really, can I live the next week with almost NO carbs, and minimal wine? Perhaps the more germane question is, will my dear husband survive my cantankerousness during said deprivation?
Yesterday was a good day. I drank a full 50 oz of water, had Bo Luc Lac for lunch and (bless my little heart) told them to "hold the rice". For dinner, I improvised with what was in the fridge, and actually made quite a lovely dinner, as follows:
Short-brined 4 chicken breasts with peppercorns, garlic, and rosemary. Wrapped said chicken breasts with some lovely Speck Tirolese and a spring of rosemary from the rooftop garden.
Set these into my trusty Calphalon Everyday Pan, and brushed with a bit of very good dijon mustard. Poured about 1/2 cup Sauvignon Blanc into the open space in the pan, and cooked at 325 degrees (turning once) until the chicken reached an internal temp of 160.
Served with a gorgeous baby lettuce and edible flower salad from Happy Boy Farms (who, incidentally, have the tastiest salad mix ever, and are the ONLY place I've seen peppercress, to which I may have formed a mild addiction). Here's a picture, from their website, showing the gorgeous salad:
After dinner, I was DYING for something sugary, starchy, whatever. Instead, I drank two big glasses of water, watched CSI, and went to bed. Sigh.
Day 1 down...
I can sympathize. I may have to follow suit although I am lees Atkins and more of a weightwatchers advocate myself. I havent been to the gym for about 3 weeks. Got to step back into gear. good luck - it's a good job you decided not to come to the CH picnic tomorrow! -Sam
ps I am glad we'll get to meet soon at the drinks thing Amy is arranging. I feel like the new girl on the block, do you too?
Posted by: Sam | October 08, 2004 at 04:41 PM
Indeed, I do! And, ya, I'm really looking forward to meeting. We can plan that Anzu dinner!
Yeah, that CH picnic is maddening. We are, instead (like this is any better) going to Cline Cellars' Harvest Party. I'm a zin-aholic, and I love their wines.
Posted by: Fatemeh (Gastronomie) | October 08, 2004 at 04:48 PM
that'll be their Lo-carb Zin range????????
Posted by: Sam | October 08, 2004 at 05:19 PM
GO low-carb! As you know I'm a big fan...that, my dear, is how I lost 86 pounds.
Good luck! I'll send some recipes if you want :)
Posted by: Beth | October 11, 2004 at 10:34 AM
Beffie -
Send me recipes for DESSERTS please... I bought a small tub of marscarpone cheese this weekend, and haven't the faintest clue how to use it!
The hardest bit for me has been eating breakfast. Bless Colin's soul, he risks life and limb each morning by handing me a plate with a sausage, small toast and eggs.
It's working, though. My jeans are already fitting better!
Posted by: Fatemeh | October 11, 2004 at 11:02 AM
I emailed you :)
Posted by: Beth | October 12, 2004 at 08:34 AM