The Plan

So, here's the deal:

• All foods must have less than 5g/mL of sugar per 100g/mL.  This cuts out a lot of foods!  Have a squiz at nutritional labels in the supermarket, it's quite the eye opener.  The only exception is dairy, which can have up to 8g/mL per 100g/mL.  The lactose in dairy products means an automatic 4.7g of sugar will be present, but that's ok.  We will forgive them.
• Speaking of dairy... only full fat.  Don't get lulled into low-fat products, as they pump up the flavour with sugar.  So creamy milk and cheese is on the menu.  I'm a little bit excited about this.
• No fruit.  *tears*  Fruit is full of fructose, which is the exact form of sugar I'm trying to quit.  Which is really going to suck since summer stone fruits have just come into season.
• No processed foods.  Keep it as simple as possible, with as few additives as I can stand.  This will be fine for a week or two, but then I run the risk of extreme food boredom.  I'll hold onto this as long as I can.
• As many vegetables as I can handle.  I'd rather rely on these foods to keep me full rather than lots of protein, just to keep the calories at a somewhat regular level.
• Lots of water.  LOTS OF WATER.  I actually enjoy drinking water, but it's so annoying during the day to keep going to the bathroom.  Suck it up, princess.
• Exercise.  See that fancy gym membership card in your wallet?  Use it, for crying out loud!  At least four times this week.

 I've planned some meals, but nothing too specific.  I think I can wing it this week, but one of my goals next week is to have a better meal plan with actual recipes.  Not just 'meat + whatever vegies I can find'.  Baby steps.