2 Week Potato Challenge: Day 8
Well here I am, 8 days into the challenge. So how am I doing? Pretty good. I have to confess that I went into the challenge with a bit of dread. I expected that I would make it through the challenge by sheer grit and that when I was done I would never want to see another potato again. But I am surprised to find that I still don't mind eating potatoes. Do I look forward to eating something else? Yes, of course, but I could actually see myself incorporating more potatoes into my diet after this is over.
The great part about eating this way, is that I am never really hungry. According to SELFNutrition Data, one large potato has 278 calories. It would take over 7 potatoes to reach 2000 calories for the day. With potatoes being so filling, I don't think I could eat more than that if I tried. And yet, unlike other lower calorie diets I've been on, my energy level is up and I do not find myself tempted to eat more.
As far as my weight, it is heading in the right direction. I was expecting to loss 1/2 or 1/3 pounds per day, but so far I have exceeded my expectations. Part of it may be because it is a shock to my system, and it may slow down as my body adjusts. Another part could be normal fluctuations. I'll be interested to see what it does over the next week.
The great part about eating this way, is that I am never really hungry. According to SELFNutrition Data, one large potato has 278 calories. It would take over 7 potatoes to reach 2000 calories for the day. With potatoes being so filling, I don't think I could eat more than that if I tried. And yet, unlike other lower calorie diets I've been on, my energy level is up and I do not find myself tempted to eat more.
As far as my weight, it is heading in the right direction. I was expecting to loss 1/2 or 1/3 pounds per day, but so far I have exceeded my expectations. Part of it may be because it is a shock to my system, and it may slow down as my body adjusts. Another part could be normal fluctuations. I'll be interested to see what it does over the next week.
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| This is the weight tracking app I recently started using. You can see the difference when I started the Potato Challenge. |
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