Day Nine

Well, today is day nine. I have lost 6.2lbs and 8 1/2 inches---yeah. This whole cleansing thing isn't so bad if you eat a good healthy lunch with lean protein. Unfortunately, today I went to a meeting and lunch consisted of 1c. pasta with marinara sauce and salad--no protein. I was not feeling so well about an hour later. Protein really does sustain me. I had a boiled egg at about 4pm, and a shake for dinner. I do feel like I have gotten rid of a lot of "water" weight over the past couple of days. My hands were so swollen that I couldn't get my rings off--but today I'm fine. My next cleansing day is scheduled for Saturday--so hopefully I will be able to drop another 3 or so lbs this week. My goal is to have lost around 35lbs by the 1st week of June--guess I better get rockin' on the exercise trail.

Not so Bad

Well, yesterday--Feb 19, 2009--was my first "cleanse" day. I have to say, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The Cleanse for Life drink is not actually bad; it kind of tastes like fruit punch, and I wasn't really hungry. I had 2 stalks of celery in the morning, and a boiled egg at around 1900. I am down around 7lbs--yeah.
Today, was my first "shake" day. I had a shake in the morning, shrimp/crab ceviche for lunch, and chicken tacos with corn tortillas for dinner. I know that I have drastically cut down my caloric intake; and I feel good. My job is stressing me out; but, physically I feel pretty good. I am trying to walk more and more instead of always driving or taking the elevator. My mom sent me a new exercise tape; I'll try it out this week.

Learning to be clean

Today is day 4 of my new adventure in clean living. I am not as hungry as I thought I would be, and the shakes are actually pretty good. It is not a totally "liquid" diet. On shake days, I am able to enjoy two 400-600 calorie meals, and on pre-cleanse days I enjoy one 400-600 calorie meal. Not too bad. I am down almost 6lbs since Sunday---yeah me. I have a long way to go, but with faith in God and the help of my family and friends I am determined to do this and keep it off. Only 80lbs to go!!!!!!!!!!!!


Lookin' large with my BFF Daphne in San Antonio.