Week 1

So my food came on Tuesday. I opened all the boxes up in a kind of order I thought I would eat them during the day- Bars for breakfast, shakes mid morning, soup for lunch, etc. Then I got quart size ziplock bags and gathered a days worth in each so it makes it easy each morning to just grab a bag. I geared up for the next morning- I decided to use my Chris Powell stax cooler because it's big. I placed my portable shake blender (love it bc it's a cup to drink out of too), a container of crushed ice, my ziplock of meals, two pickle spears, and water all in the cooler. I have never weighed as much as I do now. I don't want to be this weight any longer- I'm hoping I can do it!!!

Day 1:The first day wasn't so bad. I ate every 2.5 hours on the dot and ne'er felt hungry. That night I had to work also so I grabbed a subway salad( not so great but choices were limited) for my Lean and Green (L&G) meal. That night I messed up my last MF meal which was the brownie. I was hungry when I went to bed but decided not to eat.

Day 2: I woke up hungry but my routine is to get ready for work and eat when I get there or on the way. I felt weak, nauseous, hot and cold. I ate a bar and some sugar free jello for breakfast and felt a little better. But throughout the day I felt bad off and on....I had read alot about MF so I knew this was normal to go through a day or two of being tired or not feeling well. I pretty much just relaxed when I came home. I made cauliflower breadsticks for my L&G.

Day 3:
I woke up and decided to weigh myself(7 pounds lost) and think "this might actually work!" I felt better and had more energy. My focus was drinking more water. It did make me feel better. I think I like MF for the convenience. It's easy with my busy life. The food is ok...I am sure I will have cravings I will have to fit. I am looking for meal ideas and ways to make the MF food taste better ( it's not that bad if it's worth it to you). I made lettuce wraps for my L&G with chicken, broccoli, and Laughing Cow Chipotle queso. It was ok but I didn't even eat it all. I went to my friends house and carried my cooler in case I needed my shake before I got back home. Preparedness is the key to not going off the program.

Day4: 11 pounds down.
I have read about the larger people who lose 15-25 pounds their first week. I hope this is my case too as I really feel like it may be bc of my size. I'm hoping today that I have energy and feel good. So far so good!! The night was kinda hard. Went to a friends house where the kids had pizza, chips, and cookies and COKE... I haven't had one since I started. I see now why they call the drug cocaine "coke" and coca-cola "coke" they are both addicting. I didn't have any but chose water (about 100 oz ). Trying to get to the gallon a day mark. I had a veggie egg beater omelet and side salad for dinner.

Day 5: 13 pounds
Weekends are hard. I need extra encouragement. Trying to stay focused. Today I used the MF oatmeal and made it into pancakes with SF syrup. It was pretty good, better than the plain oatmeal which I don't love. BTW I haven't been this weight in forever, maybe a year ago when I hit my max- good to see the weight number going down. It's my motivation. I could use a margarita though... Ugh! Tonight friends house again- gotta pack my dinner and food to be prepared! She always has my favorite snacks- which I will have to decline today!l

Day 6: 14 pounds
Today was a struggle- I was going through personal issues today and it was hard. I wanted a regular coke but I settled for a diet. I have only had two this week since I started. I was nervous over my problems which made it difficult to eat or enjoy. Dinner was good though- a taco salad with lettuce, cheese, meat, walden farm SF Ranch (no calorie no carb) and salsa. It was one of my better low carb meals. I didn't want to eat but I ate my brownie and went to bed (Medifast brownie that is). By the way, ketosis makes me Want a mint in my mouth. I hope I didn't screw up too bad w SF gum but that's all I could find.

I would like to share a quote from a friend that was sent to me on my bad day:

"Sometimes prayer is the only way to get through the hard times. So when you can no longer stand- kneel."

Day 7:

Today was a great day. I had my first dining experience at a restaurant. Lili and I went O'Charley's and I chose the 5 oz sirloin (no season) and it came with grilled roma tomatoes and steamed broccoli (all plain). I ordered a side salad no croutons, and lite ranch on the side. I just dipped my fork in the ranch but I bet I didn't even use a teaspoon. I TOTALLY enjoyed my salad without the dressing, even the lettuce. Left the restaurant totally satisfied, the first time I have left one in forever without over eating. FELT GREAT.