[Elsie150]

I don't see a problem with the mini meals. There is no rule that says you have to have a heavy lunch. You are doing great only drinking water. You are not getting enough veggies in though. You need to have 2 cups of salad veggies. That doesn't mean just lettuce...it means 2 servings of any of the veggies off the acceptable list. And 1 cup off the other list. You HAVE to have those veggies daily! Only 3-4 oz of cheese a day. Olives are a specialty item....you are limited to 10-20 a day and be aware they are a known staller for some people.

You are feeling bad because of the induction flu. Stay strong and it will get better by the end of the week. It is your body detoxing from the refined foods.

Get a cooler. It will help keep the dogs out of your yummy food. hard boiled eggs. Cheese cubes or crisps. Pepperoni crisps. ham and cheese and red pepper roll ups. Change the meat and cheese and veggies around for different roll ups. Roll up in the meat or in a lettuce leaf for added veggies. Lots of stuff is portable. You are only as limited as your imagination. What it will take is a little more planning. You are going to do great...especially with the dogs to keep you exercising!