changing tastes

Ya know it is really weird...all my life I have not liked raw tomatoes- not even when Pregant.  But now since I started this diet I have developed a liking to tomatoes.  I can literally eat a salted slice of tomato.  My husband was in a hilarious state of shock the other night when he saw me do this.  He didn't ever think he would see the day.  I think it is because I love tomato dishes- spaghetti, tacos, chili, lots of mexican foods and tomato soup- and now I can't eat them.  I just ate a huge salad with lettuce, 1/2 of a large tomato, and 100 grams of shredded chicken breast.  I salted and added a bit of garlic powder and some ranch dressing.  It was DIVINE and I think the garlic added just the right touch. 

Also the past few days I haven't been doing so well drinking my water-since I had to throw out the bottle I had been keeping it in.  So I bought some powerade zero last thursday in 20oz bottles.  I have drank most of them.  Today I made a gallon of Crystal Light and filled the empty Powerade bottles, this way I think I will drink more.  I have already drank 2 bottles.  I am hoping to drink 1/2-1 gallon of water/flavored water a day.  I was doing that the first few days and lost weight regularly, I need to keep doing it. 

I have already ate my 2 apples and really want another one, but I think I may eat the rest of the tomato. 

My mom is on this diet too, but I don't think she will be able to keep up with it.  It is really important to eat meat-preferably chicken or steak, she doesn't really like either.  I am a HUGE meat eater so this doesn't bother me at all.  I love steak and chicken.  Last friday I cooked 3lbs of Chicken breasts in individual 100 gram portions and bagged them and froze them.  They are great for stir fry and salads. 

Today I scored at Woods.  They are having a 5 for $25.00 sale on their steak.  I purchased about $35.00 worth of steak for $25 and I also finally found some more Tri-Tips.  Woods is the only grocery store that I have ever found tri-tips at.  Chris says that they are his favorite cut of meat, luckily they aren't that expensive.

I have also found that this diet has cut our grocery bill by quite a lot.  I didn't realize all the junk I had been buying.  I realize I am buying more different things that are a bit more expensive, but it is still cheaper than before.  It just amazes me.