Day 2 in the big diet house

Well I think I've survived day 2!  It didn't exactly start as I was hoping as my gorgeous daughter (whom I love dearly) did wake at 5.30am and wouldn't go back to sleep.  Never mind, I was up and ready for my porridge.  What a disappointment!  The apple and cinnamon flavour was really rather artificial and too sweet for my taste buds.  I also think I'd added too much water for my liking (even though I'd measured it out as it told me on the back of the packet).  Oh well, tomorrow I'll give the original porridge a go with half the water and perhaps a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg - I wonder if they're allowed?

Things picked up after porridge.  The chicken and mushroom soup was delicious and just what I needed after my walk to town in the cold rain.  The soup was followed by several cups of black decaff Earl Grey tea (I'm assuming this does contribute towards my water intake as it's basically coloured water - if anyone knows, please leave a comment) and a couple of glasses of sparkling water.

I was absolutely starving by the time I arrived home tonight and quickly 'indulged' in a soup.  On tonight's menu was the leek and potato soup and whilst it wasn't quite as nice as the chicken and mushroom, it was still quite pleasant.

I was nearly taken in by a Hovis advert on telly earlier this evening.  Someone was making toast and had what I believe to be banana on it - it looked really scrummy and has brought back the hunger feeling.  But I'm really pleased to say that I haven't so much as eaten a crumb that I shouldn't have.  I have a love hate relationship with clever advertising (not that the Hovis ad was particularly clever mind) - I just love watching ads and follow marketing trends generally.  Right, I'm rambling!

Good news though, I seem to have lost 2lbs since yesterday which now makes a total of 3lbs since I started my smaller pants journey (I gained a pound after my chocolate antics).  I wonder what the scales will report tomorrow morning. (Yes, yes, I know I shouldn't be weighing myself every day but I have an Excel sheet with daily figures to update and I'm a sad obsessive control freak!).  Toodle-pip!