Week Two

Health check and official weigh-in today.  Apparently my blood sugars and triglycerides are only slightly above normal already.  Wow.  Encouraging.  Total official weight loss over past 2 weeks = 10 lbs 5 oz, also good.

Group session was about how to set goals that support weight loss - focusing on healthy habits rather than numbers.  Lots to think about.

Fewer symptoms of ketosis this week - occasional bad breath and minor headache. Very tolerable.  The worst thing is feeling like you have to pee most of the time - all the time.  I've finally got a system that lets me mostly sleep through the night without trips to the potty - shake 1, then 1.0 L water before 'lunch', shake 2, then 1.0 L before 'supper', then no extra water.  Seems to work, but it puts a lot of pressure on the bladder during the day ;-)  Apparently the extra water is to prevent wrinkles and stretch marks.

I've had a few cravings, like when we were walking in the mall today and the smell of Kernels popcorn was heavy in the air, but they don't last long.

In many ways, the shakes and water only plan is very reassuring - no need to worry about weighing/ measuring food, or making good choices, etc. Somehow chocolate or vanilla is much simpler.  Somehow it's easier to analyze your feelings about food when your distant from it.

It was a little stressful this week when the pound-a-day loss slowed to 1/2 lb. per day.  I start worrying that I'll plateau right away, like I usually do.  Time to remember to focus on healthy habits and try not to think as much about numbers.

A number of people from different areas of life mentioned they notice my weight loss - very motivating to stay strict.  I don't hate seeing myself in a mirror quite as much.

Lots of motivation, hopefully it will keep me motivated to get in my daily exercise this week...