Day 7, Day 8 and the beginning of Day 9

Day 7 ended with me going to the Doc for my weekly check up.

Here's the update: I've lost 8-11 pounds!!! The range because of this: if you take Day 1's weight and minus it but Day 7's weight, I've only lost 8. But since I gained 3 pounds after Day 2, if you take Day 2's weight and minus it by Day 7, then I've lost 11.

WOO! I feel accomplished! For me, I am LOVE having instant validation...especially because all I want is toast with butter and strawberry jam, an iced coffee of any kind from starbucks, and a hot fudge milkshake. Sigh. I think about those food items A LOT! The torture is worth it! ;)

The Doc did say she might want to add more protein to my diet plan bc I am still getting natural (not just mental) hunger pains and I guess this shot is supposed to curve that. We decided to wait till after week 2 to decide. I will also start a walking plan after week 2 as well.

Day 8: NO WEIGHT LOST. I STAYED THE SAME!! I wanted to check to see if the scale was broken!! I was starting to doubt the diet and naturally irritated at my husband because all he has to do is blink and he looses a pound (he's not doing the diet itself, but he is eating healthier to support me)!

After careful consideration, I figured it may be from me running low on the HCG hormone Day 7 AM (I had to get my weekly supply that night at the meeting with the Doc) AND I had to be honest with myself, I ate more than my 1/3 cup serving of cottage cheese that day. I still had a smaller serving then I would have in the past, but the portions have to be strict on this diet. Sigh. We now have a food scale.

Day 9: I've lost another pound in a half! Woo! Woke up a lil cranky though bc Im craving eggs/sausage/cheese--a breakfast! I miss having big Sunday-style breakfasts! Someday though. Last night I bought a pair of cheap jeans at Walmart that I can pull on, but not button. Those jeans are my inspiration!

I would like to note the day 8 was the FIRST day I was in a good mood ALL day (well, after the morning weigh-in) and my energy level was NORMAL--which for me, is slightly tired. But, it's good news bc I didn't want to poke everyone in the eyeball and I didn't feel drained!

Now, I just have to get through the weekend. On Saturday my class and I are meeting our Proff at McNary wildlife refuge all day. Not my choice of fun, but it's in the syllabus. I'm trying to figure out how to properly pack all the water I need (I'll need extra bc we'll be outside) and snacks (veggies and fruit). The temp should be high, so I'm thinking an ice chest is in order LOL!!!

Then, on Sunday, I am excited to go to our local Renaissance Fair! No, I do not dress up (everyone always ask me that hahah!)! I just love going every year to watch bellydancers, watch the Seattle Knights show and arts and crafts--oh, and the occasional fortune reading is fun too! But, here's my dilemma--how do I do this food and water-wise? It's going to be hot and I dont want to spend a ton of money and I dont want to cheat. I can bring an ice chest again but that cant really be my purse LOL! Sigh. Im determined to still have a life despite the diet, but Im also determined to hold true to the diet.

Im finding that to be healthy, one has to be a little creative.