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Today is day four of my diet. I decided that after I took the GMAT, I would diet to get on a healthier eating plan. Who am I kidding? I want to be skinny! I know, don’t berate me. I don’t think that I’m fat, but I did put on some weight while studying. I don’t like to exercise (except for weights which I don’t have access to) but exercising is an excellent way for me to procrastinate. I walked and rode my bike to work some, but I didn’t go walking or do an hour of yoga after work because I knew it would keep me from studying. While studying, I munched on chocolate, chips & dip, pizza, cookies and ice cream. They were delicious, but now I’m paying for them.

The other reason I’m going on a diet temporarily (two weeks maximum) is that my cousin’s wedding in Dallas is next Saturday. When one of my other cousins got married three years ago, I was 12 lbs heavier. I don’t look fat in the family pictures, but I certainly don’t look thin. Although my hair and jewelry were perfect that evening, the photos show me beaming like a rosy-cheeked blonde German girl who got the last piece of chocolate cake. For this round of family pictures, I want to look cute, thin (not bony), toned, and full of energy, not full of dessert.

I lost 17 lbs two years ago using the south beach diet. Although it isn’t fun at first, it really really worked for me. I’ve used many of its basic principles to keep the weight off without trying too hard or depriving myself of anything I really enjoy. That’s why I’m doing south beach again. I’m not eating bacon or brie, but instead I’m eating turkey, lots of veggies, and low-fat cheeses. I’m also allowed to have some red wine. This makes the temporary loss of ice cream and pastries bearable.

Now that I’m taking a break from studying, I have time to cook. I’ve eaten at home the last three nights. Danny is dieting too although he’s not really doing south beach but is instead giving up burgers and pizza and eating at home more. He doesn’t have a big sweet tooth like I do and he shouldn’t have any problem cutting out the grease for a couple of weeks.

In addition to dieting, I’m also doing some mild toning exercises at home. Don’t worry. I’m not going to overdo it. My main distraction from munching is my new knitting project, but I’ll save that exciting story for my next post.