and here we go again

so life's been hectic up and down and all around - but here we are, back on the diet bandwagon.

that hip replacement is looming ever-larger and the last little while (call it a month? maybe tw0?) i've been getting worrisome sensations in my chest - feels like my heart is out of sync and i can't breathe. blood pressure is getting higher - now it's a good day if it's 155/110.

but on the plus side (plus size?): i have a stable home - one i don't have to worry about the landlord wanting it back or whatever. if i want to knock out walls and put a corn field in front the house, i can do that.

the walking is still going on - the dog'd piss on my shoes if i skipped - but it's not 10k/day. because i'm no longer on social assistance and have my own business with contract hours, i don't have the time.

that also means i have the income to actually be able to plan out a diet instead of making do.

back on a VLCD - have to check in with the doctor every week but i might check in for weekly weigh-ins at the dietician and see the doctor every month for blood pressure readings, blood panel, etc.

750cal/day plus unlimited salad, eating every three hours - that's the plan.

breakfast:
1 egg (poached or boiled)
1/4 c baked beans (vegetarian)
1 medium apple

snack: 1/4 medium avocado

lunch:
1 egg (poached or boiled)
1/4c baked beans (vegetarian)
1/4 medium avocado

snack: 1 medium apple

dinner:
1 cheese string
1/4 medium avocado
1/2c fresh blueberries.

for snack-attacks, the salad is unlimited and delicious with balsamic vinegar.