Today is the half way mark for round 1 for me and I am feeling pretty good. Down just under 15 pounds. I know I am losing inches (not overflowing in my bra!) and I don't feel so tired.
I feel as if I am recreating myself and it feels great. Are there struggles , you bet, but for the first time I am going on this weight loss journey for myself and not anyone else. That feels great!
Setting goals is helping too. Not just weight loss itself but creating other life
Beginning day 14 and am down 13.8 pounds, hoping to be at -15 at my next weigh in on Friday. My goal for R1 is 30 pounds. Being creative with meals I think is key to avoid boredom with food choices. Funny, everything I am eating now is what I ate before starting, but with a lot of extra carbs and sweets. When I need a little extra, I grab some celery and some homemade salsa (previously would eat at least a half a bag of chips). Feeling good about these lifestyle changes. Still have a long way to
I thought I was going to drown in water, but when I did my weigh in with the doctor, their scale (that measures everything) read that I was only at 39% vs the recommended 50% hydration. Need to make sure you are getting plenty of water. Suggestion, in addition to have a large water bottle handy, drink a full glass of water early morning and before each meal. I would suggest reduction after 8pm (obvious reasons). This is what I am trying for first time, hope it works (will know on Friday --
I am on day 5 vlcd and feel like I am doing well with cravings etc. However, today walk into the office to the smell of grease! My co-worker was eating a huge pile of hot greasy french fries. Oh lord! Good thing is that I didn't cave in. Whew. It was tough. Drank a cup of flavored coffee instead.
Read this novel and thought the author was writing about me. So many parts of this book brought back so many childhood memories. I was always teased about my weight and talked down too by my stepdad (even when I was a healthy weight). Not the exact story line, but close. I am sure so many of my weight issues stem from that. Reading this book was like sticking an arrow through my heart but I couldn't put it down. Was so glad I was in control and did not reach for my comfort foods.
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