Cheeseburgers, Tuna, and a story about beer that I can't have

So, this whole not eating grains thing isn't so bad. 

And I successfully endured watching my friends chow down on double cheese burgers and drink beer while doing so at lunch yesterday. I gracefully ate my vegetables and tuna later in a dark corner where no one could observe my misery. Okay, I'm exaggerating a bit. But I did eat vegetables and tuna for lunch and all was okay in my world.

Today has been fairly easy. It is, however VERY difficult to not cheat at work though. It can happen so easily because stealing a fry from the fry bin (or off of Justin's plate) is second nature. And because beer tasting is part of my job, NOT trying it is a very tough task. New beer on tap that I didn't get to taste today: Four Corners Block Party. Although I have tasted that beer before, it's always nice to refresh my memory. BUT, I could not! Nor did I. And when Potts didn't finish his Blood and Honey, I was tempted to drink the rest for him. But alas, I did not. And so the beer fast continues...

I'm nearing the end of Day 2...it's 10pm-ish. And I feel good. No noticeable changes in my body/health yet...but obviously evidence that I have will power is present. These upcoming 38 days aren't looking too terrible...

Shout out to Blake for saying he believed I won't cheat during the diet. Thanks for believing that I'm that strong willed :) 

Day 1

Have you ever loved something that was not necessarily bad for you, however, it wasn't beneficial to you either? I'll answer for you; of course you have. Well, that is me and my relationship with beer. Simply stated: I love beer. Beer is an art to me. The brewing process. The flavors. The passion. This in itself is not a bad thing. However, as a woman, (surprise!) loving beer as much as I do means you either have a beer belly or are in the process of getting a beer belly. I'd say I'm well on my way to achieving that lovely, taut belly that comes along with a happy smile and a cold pint of beer.

This brings to my point. I have endeavored to go on a beer fast. A 40 day beer fast. That is 40 days without a sip of water, barley, hops, and yeast. 40 days without a cold beverage to help me transition from work to play. 40 days of bartending at a wonderful restaurant that serves Texas craft beer on tap and not "taste testing" any of them.

Not only am I fasting from beer, but i'll be fasting from many other things as well. Essentially, I am attempting to do a 40 day diet. The first 10 days involve cutting out Beer, Sweets, Grains, Alcohol, and Caffeine. And i'm bringing the virtual world along for the ride. If I slip up, you'll know. If i'm doing exceedingly great, you'll know.

My roommate Carmen will also be joining me during this 40 day trip through No Beer Land. She is the type of girl you look at and wonder, "why are you dieting from anything?" She is tall, slim, and beautiful. Her reasons for this 40 day diet are a little different than mine. Mine, first and foremost, is for weight loss. Health, discipline, and focus are also reasons for me to want to succeed on this 40 day diet.

So here we go. Cheers to 40 days without beer! Cheers to saying NO to beer bellys! And Cheers to health!