It's Day 5

It's day 5 of the journey and since I just started this blog, I'll just say that today starts phase 2 where I am able to add in fruits and vegetables.

The first 4 days of the program are strictly lean and very lean proteins. I made it through the first day (and hadn't told my friends yet) with much success and finally an explanation to my friends as to why I didn't eat dinner during our "family Christmas".

Days 2 & 3 were Christmas Eve and Christmas. I arrived at my parents, shopped for food I could eat (chicken, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc) and while 7 other people ate Spinach Lasagna, sausage, meatballs, caesar salad and desserts galore, I ate my dinner and drank water. As those that know me know, I am not a dessert person, but my absolute favorite dessert is Carrot Cake. Christmas Eve dessert tradition is Carrot Cake (mom, when did that start?!-LOL) and one of my mom's clients makes an "amazing" carrot cake. Not even a temptation to have a bite. I was way proud of that moment! :) Christmas dinner at my uncle's house was the same way-I just did my thing and it was EASY, well, not EASY but none of it phases me.

So far the program has really been manageable for me. I'm drinking the water, I'm eating only when I'm hungry, I'm taking the meds and I don't feel like I'm losing out on anything. Last night for Friday Night Party Night we went to the movies, the popcorn smelled great, but no desire for any. After the movies we went out to have a drink and a snack. I had "servings" left in my day, so I had cold, steamed shrimp and more water. I had a great time, not having food or drink didn't seem to diminsh the fun I had. Don't get me wrong....I'd love to have a drink, but I am on a mission.

Yesterday I bought a pair of "transition" jeans in a size 10....I can't wait to wear them!!

This morning, I was down 8#, but I'm sure most of that is water at this point. But every day and every pound motivates me even more.