Faithful

It has been 3 week since my last dose of hHcg drops. My weight has been up and down almost daily. Week 1 = +1.2, Week 2 = -1.2, Week 3 = +1.2 lbs. UP - DOWN - UP .... I never know what to expect the scale to read in the morning I admit, I have not been a perfect saint on P3. I have eaten some sugars and starches, which the scale promptly reveals the next morning.
For example, yesterday there was a birthday boy in the house complete with special meals and homemade chocolate cake with ice cream. I enjoyed a single serving of cake and a few Tbsp of quality vanilla ice cream. During the day, I had one square of dark chocolate, a few handfuls of lightly salted peanuts, and a few servings of Famous Dave's (truly awesome!) sweet and spicy pickle chips. I also ate 3 regular meals including 2 eggs w/ veggies and cheese for breakfast, grilled pork chop and steamed cauliflower, and a strawberry yogurt protein shake. I felt good throughout the day; neither over indulgent or deprived. This morning the scale was up 1.6 pounds! *sigh*
As I move into P4, I don't really see my eating habits changing too much. I will try to keep my protein and veggies intake high, while keeping carbs low - mostly in the form of low glycemic fruits. I have a suspicion this will need to be a life long way of eating for me. However, I hope my body can tolerate a treat or two along the way!