Happy New Year!
Today is day 9 of the program and it remains something that has been relatively easy to do. This morning, by my scale I was down 13 pounds. I seem to weigh about a pound more at the official weigh in, but I hope that I can attribute that to heavier clothes, the time of day (I weigh in at the doctor at 4:00 in the afternoon) and the fact that, typically by then, I'm pretty much done drinking the gallon of water. Either way, I'm very happy with the progress and the ease at which I can say no to any temptations.
Last night I was at Chris & Tina's New Year's Eve pajama party. We had dinner and the only thing I couldn't have was the potatoes, but the grilled vegetables and pork were fantastic. I also was able to snack on grapes and some of the veggies. There was definitely things that I liked, that I didn't have, but I don't think I had any less fun because I didn't have those things. One of those things was alcohol. At one point, Wayne asked what would happen if I did drink. The program strongly advises that you don't because of the medication side-effect potential. I told him I didn't know, probably nothing, but that it didn't matter, because I wasn't going to "cheat" by having a drink. Instead, I drank water.
At 11:55 I was pouring champagne into glasses for everyone to toast. I had decided I would toast and have a sip of champagne. Midnight struck, we all shouted Happy New Year, hugged and kissed our loved ones and toasted to 2009. I toasted and dumped my champagne into someone else's glass. I didn't do it. Not even a sip!
I've also managed to figure out meals. In the beginning I was having this or that and struggling with breakfast and the like. I've determined I can make an omlette with egg whites, fat free sharp cheddar, deli ham and green peppers and onions and it's pretty dang good! Tonight I made salmon baked with dill, cucumber and onions and steamed broccoli and fresh veggie sticks. It just takes a little imagination, and maybe a "focused" trip to the grocery store!
Yesterday I cleaned out my pantry and freezer of all of the things I can't have on the program. There was probably 6 bags of groceries I brought over to Chris & Tina's house so that it would get eaten instead of going bad and being thrown out. I still have one more party this week to get through, girls night dinner at my house on Saturday, but I've got the menu planned and should be good to go.
I'm anticipating Monday's weigh in and have a few questions about the food plan to get straightened out. I'm allowed 1 hard-boiled egg as a serving, or two egg whites. I get why the difference, but the thing I don't quite understand is why the egg has to be hard-boiled. Why can't I have one scrambled egg? It's just odd that the list is specific to hard-boiled. Also, I want to know can I have balsamic vinegar-it specifically says rice vinegar or red/white wine vinegar. I'm not sure again of the reasons there. Lots of little clarification pieces. It is what it is, but I just want to understand it!
That's all the latest from here. I hope you all had a safe and happy New Year's celebration and are looking forward to a fantastic 2009.
Hey Michelle! Good for you. I am really excited for you, and amazed at your tenacity to this point. This is my first visit to the blog, and I look forward to reading about future developments. Jason
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle. I just read your entire log, from start to finish, all 14 weeks. I have my first appt. tomorrow morning to begin the same weight loss plan you described. I was totally psyched, until I read a few negative things on various websites. But after the positive things I have read, the one person I know who has done this plan, and especially after reading your blog, I am totally pumped. I want to lose about 40 pounds. I have years and years of nutritional and exercise knowledge, as, like you and many others, I have tried them all. I exercise, lift weights, and run. I know how to eat clean, I understand the physiology of what foods do. One of my best friends owns the gym I have been going to since I was 15. But for some reason, I cannot seem to get a handle on the self control of adding "cheats" to my diet. I know it is a 3 part process, weights, cardio and nutrition. I just can't seem to get a grip on the control piece of my eating. That is why this plan appealed to me. I need drugs to make me not hungry! Or else I need my jaw wired shut!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed your writing. You are so articulate and so incredibly positive in nature. I noticed that from the beginning. But you manage to come across as being very real and down to earth, sharing the ups and downs, giving a realistic insight as to the ups and downs. But all the while, you remain so upbeat. That is why I was compelled to read and read and read.
I get the idea that not only do you have great friends and family, buy that you are a great friend to others as well. For you to have the wonderful support system you do-is a testament to what kind of person you are.
I send you my heartfelt congratulations on your achievement. I am so completely happy for you. Having been on both sides of the coin, I can so feel for all that you described.
I am scared to have to eat perfectly clean for an indefinite period of time, but I am so desperately ready! I am hoping the prescribed items will help.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteWow, what great timing for your email! I'm just posting Week 15!
It was very sweet of you to reach out to me and thank me for sharing my story. I'm glad it was able to help you feel like you made the right decision. I'm glad you're pumped!
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I'm an email away if you need anything throught the process.....I hope you find it to be what you are looking for! Let me know how I can help.
It sounds like you know what you need to do to accomplish your goal and if you're ready it will work! Thank you so much for the compliments, when you read week 15, you'll laugh! :) I consider myself pretty down to earth and I do have fabulous friends. I try to be as good to them as they are to me. I've had an interesting adult-life so I've learned through some trials and tribulations for sure, that really, it's not ALL ABOUT ME, and actually, I'm okay with that! :)
Please let me know how you do and how I can help, if I can.
Are you going to Garcia in Carrollwood tomorrow? If you get Heather for your appointment tell her hello, she's amazing! :)
Best of luck Melanie, You can do this!
xoxox,
Michelle