I have almost made it to the end of day 2 on Medifast via Take Shape for Life.
Currently I am seriously craving sweets... carbs... crunchy. sigh.... But I hear by next week my cravings should subside!
Overall- good day! Was definitely more hungry today than yesterday. I drank about 80 fluid oz. and got a ton accomplished at work. Not Too Shabby!
Meal 1- Cappuccino Tasty- need to figure out how to have it not be so lumpy
Meal 2- Apple/Cinnamon Oatmeal Not my fave but it was better than yesterdays oameal
Meal 3- Fruit Nut bar Serious yum
Meal 4- Chocolate shake YUM!!
Meal 5- Lean N Green- Tilapia and a huge Spinach salad again
Meal 6- Lemon Merengue Crunch bar- serious Yum
and Meal 7-------- yup.... feeling very hungry so instead of going off plan I had another Crunch Bar.
Tomorrow I will have celery and sugar free jello prepared which will hopefully curb things in the evening.
Today I walked past the kitchen at work around lunchtime and was bombarded by savory smells. Instead of being upset that I wasn't partaking, I stopped and took a few seconds to breathe the smells in and enjoy the smells instead of tasting the food that produced them. This proceeded to be a satisfying experience! I am passionate, sensory person, what can I say. I am thankful for Take Shape for Life because I got that smell idea from a Health coach who has lost over 100 pounds last year on this plan! How Inspiring!!
100 pounds gone.... what might that look like for me?? I'm excited to find out!! I truly believe Medifast and TSFL is my train out of here! Out of anxiety and self loathing... Out of physical aches/pain and emotional ones. To God Be the Glory!
This is good stuff, Caren! I love that you were able to enjoy the smells from the kitchen. It's like smelling a candle, right? I'm so excited for you! YOU are an encouragement to me!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou did the right thing, eating that extra meal. And good plan on getting the Jello and celery. You'll also feel less and less hunger and cravings as you move forward. Hallelujah! But it doesn't take away boredom--and other reasons why you eat when you aren't hungry. I recommend having some sugar free gum on hand for those moment. I put a big wad in my mouth and chew LOUDLY! ha ha! Welcome to the train...it only goes to one destination and you're sure to get there as long as you stay on!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fantastic-ness. :) I thought it was interesting that you stopped to savor the smells from the kitchen. I think my first reaction to smelling foods I couldn't eat would be to run away from it but after reading what you said I see that wouldn't be realistic since you can't do that in every situation and facing the music is important. What a good teachable moment.
ReplyDeleteHow do you like the Tilapia? Is it better for you than Salmon? How do you make it? Praying for you on this exciting journey! <3
Am so proud of you, Caren!! Your blog is awesome and it will be a daily must-read for me....kinda like my devo time should be too : )
ReplyDeleteI love you!!!