So far....

What I don't like is feeling hungry. (In five DAYS I have only had approx 2077 calories... FIVE DAYS!!!) What I do like is that I am not weak. I have health issues that make me tired all the time, but outside of the normal tired, esp from not sleeping, another constant problem, I feel fine. You'd think I'd be light headed, weak, confused, lots of things.  But I'm not. What I don't like is the limited tastes, textures and options. What I do like is the weight that keeps coming off.

I also like how mu jeans feel. I had HOPED that this morning I'd put them on and they'd be loose. C'mon... what was I thinking... after only losing 5.5 lbs? Not realistic. BUT I realized that, while not LOOSE.... they are not uncomfortable. USUALLY I have to unbuckle them when sitting very long or if I want to lean forward. Or I really hurt. But I'm not uncomfortable. Life's little pleasures. I get to wear jeans every Friday, and outside of that, unless I am forced to because I am embarrassed by my sweats, I DON'T wear them. So, NEXT Friday, I'm hoping for LOOSE!!!

I also go to the doctor next Friday afternoon. I hope she sees changes. Several women at work have commented. One said she could see it in my face. Another said she could tell when I was walking away. (funny). Two others just said I looked really good. WHAT??? Time will tell. But all of these things, and WRITING them, will add up to a NEW ME!!

I will work on recipes to USE the various things I can eat rather than just eating them as is. That will help. I just didn't have the time yet to do that. Working on cleaning the house this weekend (three day weekend) and more food prep. Getting the tenderloin tomorrow.

Well, back to the movie. I just had to write this. More water too!!

Not a SMALL victory.... a HUGE victory!!!!

I blogged that yesterdays victory was a SMALL victory. But in talking to one of the other women today that are doing it with me, I realized it was  a HUGE victory. I don't usually fight that hard. On most diets you can mess up a tiny bit, after all, how much harm can a potato do? And then just start over... each day is new. But on this diet, it sets you WAAAAAAYYY back. I haven't had the strength before. I realize I DESERVE to be successful. So, what I called a SMALL victory was REALLY a HUGE victory.  Difficult and hard fought, but excellent!!! When we were talking about it, how I feel about myself now, and looking forward, I cried. So much emotion involved here.

Praise God for small victories!!

I got really sick yesterday around noon... vomitting a bit but VERY nauseous. I just couldn't fight it. When I get sick (you know.. your stomach hurts, you just feel incredibly awful) then I want mashed potatoes. They are warm, bland, filling; my go to comfort food. I soooooo badly wanted them yesterday. Or even a plain baked potato. But a potato can set you and your weight loss back by THREE DAYS!! I got encouragement from a friend who is also doing the diet right now so I stayed the course. I ate a little bit, but ONLY ate what I was allowed to have.

I was rewarded with a sense of satisfaction AND with another 1.5 lbs lost yesterday. (I lost 7 on Monday that I gained the previous two days, 2 each on Tuesday and Wednesday and 1.5 on Thursday, total of 5.5 in 3 days!!) Another friend thought it might be my body detoxifying. Probably so.

Today I still feel pretty crappy, but I am determined to see this through. Once I get past this phase, I'll be SOOOOO much better off. I do hope the 1.5-2 lbs a day will continue for another 10 days or so. I am such a large woman, that that is not unheard of. However, I will not be discouraged, dismayed or taken off course should the rate of loss change. It WILL just continue in whatever rate it should. As long as I do my part, the fat has to go. The SCIENCE behind why the drops work, and how your body holds and then releases the three types of fat is very interesting.

Believing God for more victories today. My stomach really hurts, but I'll just plug along. I really appreciate the encouragement many of you are giving me!! Bless you!!

Three days no sugar, wheat or grains

I felt BETTER after work today with only about 2 or so hours of sleep and at that time only have had 197 calories, than I do when I'm eating things that include sugar, wheat or other grains. There's obviously something to this.

Yes, I'm tired, and going to bed early, but I can feel a difference. That surprised me, not that it happened, I hoped this would be the case, but because it has been YEARS since I've not had sugar, wheat or grains. Nice!! 

DAY 3 ON THE ALIEN PLANET!!!

Well, I am hungry... not surprised... the calorie total is very small, but I am not having the expected sugar or carb cravings or withdrawal symptoms like I expected. No headaches, etc. God is sooo good. I am not allowed to have Nyquil and last night I only slept about 2 hours. Not sleeping can derail weight loss, so the woman who has done this before thinks I could probably take it, since so little sugar, and would be better off sleeping. So, I may do that and see what happens. Oooooo stomach growl!!

Losing weight every day certainly is encouraging, but I know it is mostly water right now. Not discouraged at all about that. The true test will be putting on my jeans on Friday and seeing how they fit. That will be cool. I ASSUME they will be looser.

Boss had surprise lunch for the senior managers today. I had my lunch with me, but had to improvise. We went to Buffalo Wild Wings, which has a lot of chicken. The server was AMAZING working with me. I ordered a small naked chicken breast, grilled, no oil, no seasoning (since I don't know what is in it) but they don't have broccoli or other vegetables except for salad but I can't have dressing. So I ordered celery. (Can't even eat the carrots she brought me.. but how sweet of her) I have never thought celery was for human consumption (although I did buy some the other day, knowing I'd eat it) but it was sweet and crunchy. Delicious. I ate them and a portion of the chicken that looked the right size since I couldn't measure it. My co-workers are very supportive... obviously I can't hide what I'm doing, nor do I want to. I'm being bold and out there, believing this is the only thing for me at this time.

Overall, I am pleased with the grace God is giving me and helping me to be successful. I have a LOOOOOOONG way to go and know it could be a rough journey, but I take each victory as it comes.

Kevin is very supportive too, and knows that I can cook for both of us at times, but at other times I can't. He is pretty self sufficient. Well, off to complete the rest of my day.... BRING ON THE ENERGY, I'm pooped!!!

Dear diary....... who took my food???

Trying to be funny... but I'M HUNGRY!! But that is ok. I know it will get better. I was so very hungry in the middle of the night. BUT the 7 lbs I gained the fat loading 48 hours (mostly water I assume) were ALL lost on day ONE of the regular diet.

I just keep repeating to myself why I'm doing this. I hurt so bad because of my posture that has to compensate for the huge belly. I can do this. Because God is in it!!! Ok. Short and sweet. Not very many calories yesterday, but today is even less. Onions have the most calories of the veggies I can have.. Guess I'll start eating more onions!!! Oops... time for a meeting!!! Later.

Day one on the new planet :-)

Well, I gained quite a few pounds in the 48hours leading up to this morning. But I guess that is supposed to happen. I have had the sum total of 417 calories today (after I finish my orange in a few minutes). Lots of water, and lots of ice tea. I have been a little hungry, but not like you would think. Not feeling too bad really. I think tomorrow will be great too.

Got more chicken cubed up, but not cooked yet. I think some cubed chicken with cooked broccoli would be delicious. Later this week I think. (Will cook as I want it probably.)  Individually portioned Kevin's hamburger up too, and portioned and cooked some steak. Tenderloin should be in at Cub on Wednesday. That will be good.

First day down!! Tomorrow is a new day!!

1 Corinthians 9:27a   I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.