Awwwww…maaan! Today begins the weight! Obviously trying to shed the 14 lbs in October didn’t work and much harsher measures are called for. I was bobbling along on and off my own diet plan without much direction. I knew as it got closer, December would present the challenge again because I gave the weight problem over to God along with everything else.
Sure enough on Tuesday November 29 wouldn’t you just know Dr. Phil would have the latest, greatest weight loss program on? And of course, all aspects of the program would be exactly what I needed, delivered in a way I could actually manage, free, (after the initial cost of the program), from my own home. It was the P.I.N.K. Method. I ordered it immediately and had it in my possession by Friday December 2. Incredible timing, God.
I spent all afternoon Friday reading it. I thought back in October losing14 lbs to weigh 120 again would be good enough. According to the chart in the manual, a person 5’2 shouldn’t ever weigh 120 lbs – and certainly not 140 lbs as I do now. (If only I was 5’6 I’d be perfect) Proper weight for my height is 110 lbs. I was shocked to find out I have 30 lbs to lose, not 14. It’s a good thing I decided to take more drastic measures.
I have to spend 10 days in the “reset mode” to reset my metabolism. That means only light protein and low calorie vegetables for 10 days. No carbs at all. I decided 10 days would start Monday when I am alone again, with my husband’s cooking well out of reach. I decided to practice today, though, because I’ve had the protein shake for breakfast since I saw it on the show and that was going well. I made the salad and chicken for lunch. That went well. Hubby is making fish and two vegetables for dinner and that sounds good.
Then about 3 pm we went to the garden center to buy a wreath. He says, “Want some popcorn?” I say sure and had it eaten and the bag thrown away before I realized I wasn’t supposed to do that. Then he takes me to the grocery store. Like taking an addict to a crack house. I was eyef#%€g things I’d never buy. No carbs for 5 hours and look at me! It’s gonna be a looong 10 days!
Now we are home, he’s cooking, and I just can’t let that open bottle of Pino go to waste can I? Oh well, today was just practice. Can’t wait for the real day 1.
And so, as another day goes by, I may be shedding weight, but I sure am going to gain discipline (cause I AM going to do this!) and….I have written.
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