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Hello. I am just winding down my 4th day of induction. I think I have gotten through the worst. The first 3 days were pure ****. I guess I have been suffering from the "induction flu". I also gave up my precious coffee 4 days ago. I am actually pretty proud of myself so far. I just got back from the grocery store. Too weird!! I bought bacon, shrimp, ahi tuna steaks, a great lettuce mix, tons of cheese, more eggs ( went through the 18 I thought would last ). It feels so strange loading my cart with things I would not normally buy.
I am 42, and have gained 80 pounds over the last 5 years. I have always been proud of the fact that I eat sooo healthy. Tons of whole grains, lean meats, low fat, the whole nine yards, but I was still gaining. I would eat like a bird and not budge the scale. I also have been working out like mad, and I mean 15 mile bike rides, up and down hills and more. My scale has not budged in 18 months. I have been 232, 5'8" for almost two years now.
Guess what? Although I think it is probably water weight, I am officially weighing in at 228 after 4 days. I am only running slight keytones according to the stick. Tonight, I can say I am beginning to feel much better. I am praying this works, and I beleive it will. I am pretty science minded, so I think I have a good idea as to what is happening in my body.
I ate 1 cup of lettuce greens, 1 chicken breast, 1/2 cucumber, 1 tbsp feta cheese, tossed with EVOO and vinager with fresh ground pepper. It was very satisfying. You are probably thinking that is not an accomplishment. However, before I ate, I fed my two children the following: 1 Rotisserie chicken, Homemade mashed potatoes and gravy and hot buttered corn. I have no idea how it tasted because I was too scared to even taste. I cannot believe I did not eat the potatoes. Major achievement.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I read that you should sign with stats, so here goes.,
232/228/140
Dress size 18/18/8
5'8", female, May 9, 2009
I am 42, and have gained 80 pounds over the last 5 years. I have always been proud of the fact that I eat sooo healthy. Tons of whole grains, lean meats, low fat, the whole nine yards, but I was still gaining. I would eat like a bird and not budge the scale. I also have been working out like mad, and I mean 15 mile bike rides, up and down hills and more. My scale has not budged in 18 months. I have been 232, 5'8" for almost two years now.
Guess what? Although I think it is probably water weight, I am officially weighing in at 228 after 4 days. I am only running slight keytones according to the stick. Tonight, I can say I am beginning to feel much better. I am praying this works, and I beleive it will. I am pretty science minded, so I think I have a good idea as to what is happening in my body.
I ate 1 cup of lettuce greens, 1 chicken breast, 1/2 cucumber, 1 tbsp feta cheese, tossed with EVOO and vinager with fresh ground pepper. It was very satisfying. You are probably thinking that is not an accomplishment. However, before I ate, I fed my two children the following: 1 Rotisserie chicken, Homemade mashed potatoes and gravy and hot buttered corn. I have no idea how it tasted because I was too scared to even taste. I cannot believe I did not eat the potatoes. Major achievement.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I read that you should sign with stats, so here goes.,
232/228/140
Dress size 18/18/8
5'8", female, May 9, 2009
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