So, today was the official end of the first week and the weigh in and medication refill. I made it through the week at 100% on the program and it's been relatively easy, with no deviation from the program at all.
Saturday was my most difficult day so far. For some reason I was hungry all day. It was Day 5 and the start of phase 2 of the program, where I am able to add fruits and vegetables and unlimited amounts of "diet gelatin" YUM!
I anticipated Saturday for four days, just to have a salad. I went to Publix, bought everything I wanted for it. I needed fat-free salad dressing and on Saturday afternoon made what I thought looked like a pretty good salad. I got the dressing out of the fridge and reviewed my "rules" only to find out that the dressing was 10 calories over the allowable. I know what you're all thinking, it's only 10 calories...I stood there for a minute and contemplated what to do. I put the salad dressing back in the fridge and used the olive oil and vinegar that was allowable on the plan. YAY!
After the salad, I was hungry all day. I hadn't been hungry any of the other days, and yesterday and today was not hungry either. I didn't finish my water until late on Saturday, so maybe that was it. I don't know.
Anyway, at the official weigh in today, I was down 8.2 pounds from last week. I had to see the doctor today for him to review my bloodwork, which was all normal. The first thing he said to me when he looked at my chart was, "You didn't cheat, I can tell". He was amazed at the progress in a week, especially a holiday week. He encouraged me to add exercise into the routine this week and expect a 2-5 pound loss next week, as long as I stay on plan.
We discussed the medication and the mood I've been in since starting this. I told him I wasn't exactly sure what was in the meds, but I want more! I've just been in a fantastic mood. Nothing much seems to bother me, I'm happy, rested, energetic and just feeling great. I sure hope this part doesn't go away!
He did tell me that it will start to become harder to fight temptation, that I'll start "showing" the loss and people will say things like "you've done so good, one bite won't hurt" but I assured him that my support system is phenomenal and I didn't feel like it was an issue.
I go back next Monday-every Monday from now til the end and will keep you posted along the way.
Potential challenges for this week: New Year's Eve party and Girls Night dinner, but I have the determination to get through both!
Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year!!
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