Working on week # 11 this week. The scale got 'unstuck' around Wednesday, so that was nice - still averaging 3 lbs/week. At our group session this week there was a lot of information about the upcoming transition period. This coming Thursday I have my one-on-one meeting with the nurse practitioner, then there is only ONE more week of Optifast shakes only! On July 31 I have my first meal since May 14! Now I'm using the word 'meal' rather loosely here, during this first week of transition I'll have 3 shakes per day and 1 meal that consists of 3 ounces of protein (not red meat) and 1 cup of vegetables (not corn or potatoes). In the following weeks, the number of 'meals' will increase and the number of shakes will decrease over a five week period.
I have my meal plan for the first week. My very first meal will be Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with a spring roll of fresh veggies in a lettuce leaf. How great does that sound! <insert cartwheels>
I have mixed feelings. Part of me is thrilled at the idea of eating. The other part of me is terrified at the idea of eating real food. It's not so much that I'm afraid that I'm going to pig out and go crazy, it more about fear that the weight loss will stop. I'm thrilled with my weight loss thus far, but I'd really like to lose 10 more pounds - that would get rid of most of my tummy flubber, and I think I would feel really great. They tell us that we should continue to lose during transition, but still it is a rather nerve wracking time.
All I can do is hold the course - keep exercising, drinking the water, and sticking with the 'plan'.
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