Cabbage angst (Day 6)

Worst diet program ever?

Let's see.....it has to be the 7 day Cabbage soup diet. I can’t remember the concoction but I did a google search and found the recipe but they do not look familiar. Anyway, when I am able to find it, I will post it up for anyone who wishes to give it a go.

Least to say it involves boiled cabbage soup. The soup taste fine but to only drink it for 7 days takes sheer perseverance, discipline and plain craziness. I couldn’t go past 1 day. A girlfriend of mine completed it successfully and produced great results for her. My hats off to you Irene! Woo hoo, way to go. Too bad this slurp is just not for me!!

This program is based entirely on a low-calorie soup. Dieters are required to finish the pot of soup each day. For me, even though I had already cut down the ingredients I still ended up a huge pot!!

But for me....NEVER AGAIN. It was pure torture. I wouldn’t say it was ‘vile’ since the soup tasted fine….for one serving only. Ha ha

Daily summary
Breakfast – Omelette roll spiced up with some dried chilli - wow, really left a hot trail down my throat and tummy!!



Lunch - Fish and baby spinach. Went out for lunch with colleagues. Didn’t bring camera so no picture.
Snack – Slice of low fat cheese Was very fully from lunch so didn’t require a snack.
Dinner – Leftover chicken, ayam percik flabour. Ate with mayonnaise.
Exercise – Slept in so didn’t have time for morning walk.
Other comments – Weighed myself. Am happy to report that I am 1kg down with 1 cm off my waist!!

An eggy roll tale....

Add a few drizzles of mayonaise for flavour and roll them up.

Viola.....egg rolls. Not very professionally looking - I was vying for the tamago (Japanese egg rolls) look but well as you can see, its FAR from that!! Besides I think I am suppose to start rolling the egg while it is partially cooked.

Some have coffee and cinnamon rolls....for low carbs people....recommendation is egg rolls and a cuppa of decaf coffee! Still yummy and the best part is zero carbs. Well I wouldn't say totally zero but maybe 1g nett carbs compliments from the coffee!!

Dark side (Day 5)

The 'other' side of Atkins you may encounter.

1. Feeling a little 'plugged'

One thing to be wary is that one may get constipated especially since this program does not allow you to consume in great amounts food high in fibre. Dark leafy vegetables are allowed but not fruits. If you have experienced this, you will know it is an unpleasant experience and one best to avoid.

Solution is to mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husk in water and drink daily or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat brand on a salad or vegetables.

I find psyllium husk very bland sometimes hard to consume. Looks like sawdust, taste like it (well, I can imagine it will be quite close though personally I have not tasted sawdust before!!). So as a change I treat myself to an orange flavoured one – taste much better but note carbs may add up!!

2. Killer breadth

Bad breath is from the production of ketones as you burn body fat and is a good sign that the diet is working. Ketone production is necessary for continuing weight loss. You may use chlorophyll (must be sugarless), eat more parsley and dark green, leafy vegetables, and be sure that your water intake is at least 8 or more glasses daily.

For me, I use a gargle and quite often (I am just so concious!). Alternatively you can also brush your teeth and tongue!! Also don’t forget to drink more water to wash away all the impurities!

Daily summary
Breakfast – Hardboiled eggs with mayo and bits of sausages. This time added dash of herbs and paprika….definitely a great idea!! Made sandwich kebabs for Master Prince and some tuna mayo sandwiches for DH. Can’t finish a can of tuna so might as well share them!
Lunch – Tuna with light may and cucumber
Snack – Slice of low fat cheese
Dinner – Store bought grilled chicken - teriyaki & ayam percik flavour. Erm, sad to say that they were on the dry side. But then could be explained as I was having the breast meat which tends to be the driest part. Added lots of sweet sauce (from the vegetables) for better flavour.
Eating this grilled chicken makes me miss my favourite chicken shop in Melb - think I missed their chicken salted chips more!! ha ha

Enough chicken to feed two armies families!! Needless to say, hi-5 to zero carbs.

Exercise – Brisk walk
Other comments – A little tired when I come back from my walk to make breakfast. Probably lack of food and thus energy. Could also be the rush to get out the door on time!!