Well it is so late now on day 7 that I have totally forgotten everything about yesterday! It is now dinner time on day 7 and I think it is safe to say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Yesterday was smoothie for breakfast and juice for lunch as usual. I rewarded myself with a new snazzy haircut last night but thought I would eat my arms off during the process. Came home a bit grumpy, had some pear juice and slept off the hunger. Today business as usual: smoothie, juice, nuts. I am now sitting at Panera enjoying a Greek salad with no dressing, no feta, an apple and an unsweet tea. It is done!
I plan to have my cholesterol checked in the morning and will share those numbers once they are in. The weight is now 138.2, down 5.5 lbs. I feel good. I feel accomplished. I feel a bit thinner ; ) I think I have been calmer and again, have slept really well. I am not sure I stressed before how much I love food. I truly thought this would be HARD. Much to my surprise it has been a breeze. I have missed the social aspect of eating more than the food itself. I have only been hungry a few times and never terribly so.
With that being said, I feel like I cannot sabotage my spot in the 130's (it has been a really long time since I have been there), so I plan to juice for breakfast and lunch tomorrow and then eat a light dinner tomorrow night. I think my stomach has shrunk to the size of a walnut by now. 8 oz of juice and I am now stuffed! We are headed to the lake tomorrow night which typically means grabbing something quick. We are planning on a Blue Coast Burrito run. I am getting my usual: peasant plate with beans, rice, salad and guacamole with soft corn tortillas. Can't wait! I have been craving beans all week! I am also planning for some Pad Thai and sushi in the coming days. I will give you one more update with the cholesterol numbers next week..... Thanks for tuning in. This has been a lot of talk about juice! Thanks Thanks Thanks for all of the support!
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. Henry David Thoreau
Amy, I have done a modified fast like this several times, and I have had the same experience you did. You feel a bit lighter, a lot healthier, and you have a whole new HUGE appreciation for food! You learn what you really love by what you really miss when you're fasting. SO proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey - enjoy the hell out of your weekend - especially the food!
xo