Down 10 Pounds

Hooray, I lost 2 pounds. I was so excited. Now I weight about what I did 4-5 months ago after starting Effexor. I am trying to wean off Effexor. So, I'm seeing some progress today. Now I just need to keep myself in good spirits.

My day was good. I got a lot of errands done. My son is leaving the country for a few months so we had a pizza party for him. He sustained an injury that almost kept him from going in the morning. But a miracle happened. I don't want to forget it. I will write about it more later.

I enjoyed the night with Angie, Brian, Jack, Emmi, Ric, and Jeff. Jon was in flight from California so I missed him. While everyone ate pizza, I had an apple and it was not even difficult to do.

Anyway, off to bed. I work tomorrow unless I get called off

Day 16 - No weight loss

I'm about ready to hang myself out to dry. Today hasn't been the best day. I have been hungry, headacky and to boot, I didn't loose any pounds even though sticking to the diet. I wonder if I should have a HCG free day. Am I on a plateau? What is the deal. I feel discouraged. On day 8 I had lost 6 pounds. Now on day 16, only two more pounds.

Day 15 Where has the time gone?

Seriously, where does time go? Who would ever think that I could still be on a diet plan for this many days. How grateful I am for this HCG plan that has helped me with calorie control and eliminating foods from my diet that aren't good. I'm stunned that my desire to snack has gone down. It hasn't been eliminated, but has been within control. The snacking, particularly at night was my greatest fear. I'm hoping that if anything, this plan will get me into better habits. I was down 1/2 pound this morning. I'm down 8 pounds in 15 days.

Emmi and Jack!

I got the grand kids last night. What a great way to keep myself in line. No time to think about eating. Little Jack slept right with me in my bed. It was a pleasure to have this sweet little guy right next to me. His Big sister Emmi slept in her crib. She is the best!

Day 14

Another thanks to my hubby for helping me with meals, making sure the proper food is stocked and putting away temping goodies. I don't tell him that I appreciate it, but I do.

I was down 1/2 pound this morning. I felt a little disappointed I wasn't down more....but at least I was down. Even though my loss isn't that much yet, I feel little differences.

1. I'm not getting as hungry
2. I can get out of the huge cushy chairs at work without making a spectable of myself.
3. My face has slightly leaned out.
4. I have noticed that my energy is slightly increased.

Overall...........NOT BAD!

Day 13

I awakened at 5:30 to get ready to go to work. I weighed myself and I was down one pound. Day number thirteen and down seven pounds. I couldn't feel any better. Go go Thanksgiving!

Lets Talk Turkey!

Wow, I feel blessed. I stayed within protocol and taking in 478 calories. As a variety homemade food was ushered in by all the nurses, I stayed at bay and watched other nurses patients so that they could go eat. Our Thanksgiving feast in the afternoon , I stuck to spinach and chicken and 1/2 apple for dessert as turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie was generously consumed by all.
No potatoes and gravy. No pumpkin pie and it made no difference. I socialized with everyone as I ate, never thinking twice. Nobody even noticed that I wasn't participating in the Thanksgiving feast.

Before I walked out the door of the hospital, I was tempted to put my finger in the home made pumpkin pie and scoop up a taste. Then I looked at it again and thought to myself, "It just isn't worth it".