Day EIGHT (Friday) 500 cal/day
-Weight 153.2 lb,
Food and drink intake:
- Breakfast: 14 oz of organic coffee with 2oz of organic soy creamer and 1tbsp of honey; 1 boiled egg,
- Lunch: Green Tea, 12oz organic mushroom broth (very warm),
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, small slice of cheese, half of an orange, 12oz of organic mushroom broth (very warm),
- Snack: 5oz of organic baby carrots,
- detox lemonade throughout the day anytime I felt hungry or thirsty,
NOTES:
Today my fasting is merging into a 500 calorie per day diet (gee, I don’t like that word). I’m excited. The energy level is much better; a little more food makes big difference. I like it. Carrots tasted really good! I still feel cold though (well, it’s winter… and my blood sugar may be on the low side), mostly my feet, but second pair of socks does the trick.
My waist measurement is 33 ½” and the seat is 40”
Day NINE (Saturday) 500 cal/day
-Weight 152.4 lb,
Food and drink intake:
- Breakfast: 14 oz of organic coffee with 2oz of organic soy creamer and 1tbsp of honey; 2 boiled eggs,
- Lunch: Green Tea, 12oz organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Dinner: 1 boiled egg, 5oz of organic baby carrots, ½ tomato, 12oz of organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Snack: 5oz of organic baby carrots,
- detox lemonade throughout the day anytime I felt hungry or thirsty,
NOTES:
I’m very happy with my weight falling.1lb per day may seem too quick, but then the people that go trough the gastrointestinal bypass surgery also drastically reduce their calorie intake due to the surgery. And reducing the calorie intake is ultimately the main objective in the process of losing weight. I think doing the same without the surgery is much better and healthier. I have a number in mind in terms of the ideal weight but it is more important for me to feel good and fit in the clothes I’d like to wear. The number is one thing and feeling good is another.
Being 54, 5’6’’ and 159.2 lb (size 12) when I started, running my own business, making things work in the economy that is on life support… the healthy lifestyle is not a priority. I’m taking this journey one day at a time, but every day is a victory, and I will not turn back now! I notice a difference in the way I look at the food. I already ate organic food 90% of the time. It was the portions and eating late that made me collect extra pounds. Well, I should revise that… it was me fixing my meal plates and putting the food in my mouth late at night. So, I own it, and I’m dealing with it.
I’m excited; by today I lost 7lb. It feels good. The energy level is good. My heart rate is even and around 70. My blood pressure stays around 105/72. I sleep great. It truly feels like I got rid of a lot of the trash that accumulated in my body. Woohoo!! I think I’ll try some of my “slim” clothes tonight.
I’m not really planning my meals too carefully. I do count calories, but I mostly eat what I feel like I’d like to eat and adjust the portion to stay within the total calorie count for the day. It’s not too complicated, 500al does not go that far.
My waist measurement is 33 ½” and the seat is 40”
Day TEN (Sunday) 500 cal/day
-Weight 153.4 lb,
Food and drink intake:
- Breakfast: 14 oz of organic coffee with 2oz of organic soy creamer and 1tbsp of honey; 2 boiled eggs,
- Lunch: Green Tea with 1tsp of honey, 12oz organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Dinner: 3 slices of mozzarella cheese, 5oz of organic baby carrots, 12oz of organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Snack: 5oz of organic baby carrots,
- detox lemonade throughout the day anytime I felt hungry or thirsty,
NOTES:
My new batch of the vegetable broth I started o drink yesterday turned out a bit salty, which may explain a little set back on the scale. I’m not concerned. I also slacked with my exercise… Well, unlike in the stock market, the current events do indicate future results when you go through a diet plan. I have to stick to it better and control the salt intake. Te salt, by the way, is necessary to the heart and brain function, so I would never do the 100% salt free diet, but it’s easy to take in too much of it.
My energy level is good. My heartbeat is even and around 68, blood pressure remains at 105/70.
Day ELEVEN (Monday) 500cal/day
-Weight 151.6 lb,
Food and drink intake:
- Breakfast: 14 oz of organic coffee with 2oz of organic soy creamer and 1tbl spoon of honey; 2 boiled eggs,
- Lunch: Green Tea with 1 tsp of honey, 1 small apple, 5oz of organic baby carrots,
- Dinner: 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, 6oz organic soy yogurt, 12oz of organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Snack: 2 celery srticks, 2tblsp of salsa,
- detox lemonade throughout the day anytime I felt hungry or thirsty,
NOTES:
I'm pleased with the progress on the scale. My energy level is good and blood pressure remains steady. This is exciting. For the exercise I walked 2 miles today with moderate speed. It was a good workout. It is amazing how little the body needs to still function well. I wouldn't run 5 miles now, but a good walk was not a problem at all. My meals are put together without a great plan; I care most to include the proteins. The rest is just a mixture of what I'd like to eat. I just remembered that salsa is a great, low calorie blast of flavor that may take care of the craving or two. My cloths fit so much better now! The reward is to fit in the clothes I couldn't fit in just few days ago.
NOTES:
I'm pleased with the progress on the scale. My energy level is good and blood pressure remains steady. This is exciting. For the exercise I walked 2 miles today with moderate speed. It was a good workout. It is amazing how little the body needs to still function well. I wouldn't run 5 miles now, but a good walk was not a problem at all. My meals are put together without a great plan; I care most to include the proteins. The rest is just a mixture of what I'd like to eat. I just remembered that salsa is a great, low calorie blast of flavor that may take care of the craving or two. My cloths fit so much better now! The reward is to fit in the clothes I couldn't fit in just few days ago.
Day TWELVE (Tuesday) 500cal/day
-Weight 150.8 lb,
Food and drink intake:
- Breakfast: 14 oz of organic coffee with 2oz of organic soy creamer and 1tbl spoon of honey; 2 boiled eggs,
- Lunch: Green Tea with 1 tsp of honey, 1 small apple, 5oz of organic baby carrots,
- Dinner: 1 small apple, 3 slices of organic mozzarella cheese, 12oz of organic vegetable broth (very warm),
- Snack: 2 celery srticks, 2tblsp of salsa,
- detox lemonade throughout the day anytime I felt hungry or thirsty,
NOTES:
I'm pleased with the progress on the scale. My energy level is good and blood pressure remains steady. The mild excercise seem to help making progress on the scale.
I'll have a bit of a challenge tomorrow (Day 13). I'm attending a business function with breakfast and lunch. I think that instead of struggling emotionally through the day, I'll just write it off... have reasonable meals, enjoy company of my business friends and move on to the next day.
NOTES:
I'm pleased with the progress on the scale. My energy level is good and blood pressure remains steady. The mild excercise seem to help making progress on the scale.
I'll have a bit of a challenge tomorrow (Day 13). I'm attending a business function with breakfast and lunch. I think that instead of struggling emotionally through the day, I'll just write it off... have reasonable meals, enjoy company of my business friends and move on to the next day.
