Introduction

Hi All!

Let me start by saying thank you for visiting, I want to fill you in on what prompted me to start this blog.

In mid June I started what's commonly referred to as a "slow-carb" diet. I've got to give credit where credit is due so I want to let you know that I decided to do this diet after researching the book by Tim Ferriss: The 4 hour body.

Basically, for 6 days a week I only eat lean proteins, non-starchy veggies and throw in legumes here and there for energy. My goal was to loose a large amount of weight in a very short time, and I have been doing that. I'm been on the diet for about 7 weeks now and have lost 18 lbs total, but my size is much smaller than it was the last time I weighed this. Unfortunately I was not diligent about measuring myself so I don't know how many inches I've technically lost... FAIL! But I know I fit into clothes that I haven't been able to wear in years!

Which brings me to why I started the Free Food Friday BLog: Did you catch the number in there? Yes I only do this diet 6 days a week, this because your diet will fail if you never let yourself cheat, and by giving myself something to look forward to each week I’ve been able to stay on track almost the entire time!

I’ve actually really started looking forward to my cheat days, and recently switched from Saturdays to Friday, and you know what? I really like cheating on Fridays!

I work at a great company and there always seems to be food around, it is actually kind of a nuisance to not gobble it all up; but on Fridays I can!

Since so much planning goes into my cheat days now I thought it might be an interesting topic to blog about, maybe people would like to hear about my glorious gluttonous escapades… perhaps, no?

Well time will tell if nobody ever reads I will take a hint I promise ;)

This week I’m not sold on what choices I will make on my cheat day but I do know that my awesome boss as decided to bring breakfast in and I don’t know what it will be but I cannot wait!

I have lunch plans to go: somewhere with one of my best friends, so if you have any suggestions for fast food in Downtown Des Moines, just let me know!

Finally my husband and I will either be eating out at Okoboji Grill and getting “boji” fries thanks to an awesome Groupon from last week or we will be trekking to the wonderful Iowa State Fair, the home of Fried Butter this year if you can believe it! FYI- if not this Friday then without a doubt next Friday!

I will fill you in with pictures shortly and post about my glorious food feats as soon as possible!