Ok...so here it is day 5! I'm down 9 lbs (that's as of day 3...I think I am down more will know tomorrow morning). It has been getting easier just juicing, and eating only fresh fruits and veggies. The next 5 days are supposed to be juice only...we'll see how that goes.
Day 3- This was the day I really thought was going to be my most difficult day....it wasn't at all. I had some mild cravings for food. But overall it really wasn't that bad...day 1 by far has been the hardest.
Day 4- First day back to work for my 3 day rotation. I knew this was going to be challenging because sometimes there is a lot of down time. For me when I am idle I snack...A LOT! the good news is that my partner at work is very healthy when it comes to eating...so that helps. I stocked up on tons of fruit on my first day to make sure I had plenty have stuff to snack on if I needed it. I had some family issues that popped up on day 4 and put my stress level at a maximum and I was really tempted to break down and buy a soda and a candy bar. I didn't do it...I thought I have come this far...stress or no stress I was not going to screw up...and I was also thinking that I can no longer use food as a coping mechanism like I have done so many times in the past. I made it through day 4 and I stuck to the plan : )
Day 5- So this day is coming to an end....finally! Today was a little challenging....my stomach was upset for most of the day...not sure if that was from nerves, or food or what. Came home from work had my juice and some grapes and it's seems to be ok now.
I am really happy with the results I have seen so far. I have had an increase in energy, I feel better, I have lost 9 lbs and I have cut my caloric intake down to about 800 a day. That amazes me...you don't really think about all the calories that you take in on a daily basis...if I had to guess I would say I was upwards of around 3000 calories a day.
So I will keep going on this path of being more healthy, and enjoying all the positive benefits of making healthier choices! Thanks for stopping by to read my blog...and thanks as always for the support and words of encouragement!
Sasha, such great posts! Its wonderful you were able clean out everything in your kitchen before starting. We still have some .of the old stuff here but I haven't been tempted, luckily. Tonight the last of my 10 year old daughter's birthday cake goes away. We froze some for her and her BFF to eat. Her best buddy has fought leukemia for 4 years and was In the hospital on the day of her party.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've always said I needed a wife!!! That's great you have one and have so much support!
Look forward to reading your future posts!
Becky