Hey guys! Just another day in optifast land! So far today has been amazing. I've had some people ask if I were taking any vitamins so the above photo is the vitamins I take minus the b-12. I really like the gummies almost like getting a gummy bear. Today has been wonderful so far. I've had a ton of energy cleaned my kitchen, washed clothes, now it's time to get ready for work. The dreaded 3-11 shift which I actually like when I don't have to turn around and go back at 7am. Kinda throws off my eating times. I'm actually starting to like the coffee and green tea. Something I've notice lately is I'm becoming more aware of my surroundings and the things I've been putting in my body. I've been reading a lot of restaurant food honor stories which I won't share. Don't want to ruin food for the rest of you guys. But, I do plan on possibly buying either a cow or pig every so many months and using that meat so atleast I know it all comes from one cow. We just bought a good ol country house this past summer and plan to have chickens and a garden this coming year. We've already been buyin our eggs, fruit, vegs, even fish from our neighbor whose a farmer.

I'm proud of Devin I noticed last night he's using mrs dash as well. A lot of changes will start for him as well when I'm off optifast. We already had pretty good eating habits such as what we bought but some things not to much. I can have diet drinks during this but I myself personally have decided against this. It's habit I need to let go of all together.

Well anywho I guess it's time to get ready for work. Hope you guys have a great Sunday!!!

Well, Ive made it through my first week of optifast. Weigh day is Tuesday and I'm very excited! Am I hungry? No. Would I eat a potato right now? Yes. If were gonna tell the truth. Part if the program is teaching me how to control my way of thinking about food. Food is for nutrition not stress relief. I've actually had trouble eating today. I haven't wanted to eat anything. Which made me pretty weak but I sucked it up and drank shakes. I'm trying to learn to like green tea (.yuck!) well anywho it's almost hotty toddy time! If you guys have any questions let me know!

My boo got a hair cut today!

Sorry I didn't have a chance to post last night. Yesterday was such a busy day at work it was all I could to make it home and have a nap. Yesterday was a challenging day I had to drink a extra shake last night. Something I haven't had to do the whole time. It was really depressing. I guess opening instead of closing really messed with my schedule. The headaches have been horrible the past couple of days. I don't believe it has anything to do with optifast but more to do with me not drinking cokes anymore. I've had a few drinks of green tea (yuck!) but it has helped. No headache right now and I have a bit of energy. My new dishes finally came in! My reward for starting optifast!

Aren't they pretty!?

I still think that this is worth it and if I'm a good girl and play by the rules in 12-13 weeks this could all be over. I just really miss my little margaritas that helped me to relax so much after work. I'm excited for the day I'll look pretty and have all the energy a girl could dream of! Someone said I should post some before photos well here ya go! Try not to laugh to much.

Today was pretty exciting I got to go to my first group meeting! They spoke about how to eat on thanksgiving if your gonna eat which I'm not. I'm not suppose to weigh in till next Tuesday but I was dying to know and so far I've lost 4 pounds! Can you believe that 4 pounds in 4 days!!?!? The cravings haven't been near as strong. Matter of fact Devin is sitting across from me in eating catfish and fried eggs I could care less. I know I won't be losing 1 pound a day but a girl can dream! Anywho I have to get my last meal it's gonna be soup yummy! It's weird I haven't really wanted to eat anything today.

Side note I didn't realize this didn't update last night sorry

Let me start off by saying...WOW! I can not believe the energy boost I got tonight! I felt like maybe I had taken a diet pill or loaded up on Starbucks. I'm hoping the rest of my days on optifast are this great! There were times today I felt zoned out and wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings. But around 8 I felt something I haven't felt in years without the aid of something. Energy. Energy without my heart racing like crazy. It was amazing. I've worked 3-11 the past 4 nights and I'm off tomorrow so my schedule and food will be different. Today I got up around 930 ate a bar, had my chicken soup with mrs dash 1245, had another bar at 3:45, a shake at 7:15, and my final bar around 10. I've drank around 130ozs of water today maybe more. I haven't talked much about the food in my posts and since I made Devin take a small bite today, I think it's time I share how the food tastes and my favorites. It ALL tastes great! Everything I've tried so far. As you can tell by my posts I do a lot of bars. Not because they taste better but they seem to last me longer and at work that's a big must for me. Incase your wondering Devin did like my soup I did this so he wouldn't feel guilty for eating or feel sorry for me. I also had my pharmisct I work with try a bite of my berry bar. I think she was a bit in aw that it was actually good. All and all it's been a great day. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and getting to try more shakes. Tomorrow is also my first support group meeting with my doctors. Devin has agreed to go with me. (That makes my heart happy ☺️) Anywho I'm kind of sleepy and it's time for Friends! Night night!

Ps I love this lose it app keeps track of all my meals!

I've been reading a lot of ladies on optifast blogs and I love it! And I thought Id steal some of their ideas on how to make this a fun thing! I've found I reward myself a lot with food. Even if it's a healthy choice this isn't a healthy thing to do. I'm not a dog I don't get rewarded with food!

Rewards:

New set of dishes ( I got for starting optifast)

Nice detangling brush ( I got for making it through my first day)

A day at Sutherns spa (when I lose 10 pounds)

A spray tan (when I lose 25 pounds)

Family photos (when I lose 40 pounds)

A new piece of Furniture (when I lose 50 pounds)

A new set of cooking pans (when I lose 60 pounds)

The iPhone 5s (when I lose 75 pounds)

A new wardrobe (when I lose 100 pounds because baby I deserve it!)

Cravings:

Potatoes (baked, French, fried, scalloped, mashed) you name it I want it!

Salads I would take just lettuce :/

Cucumbers (raw or in pickle form)

Cheese

Eggs

I'm not really craving meat or sweets. I've never been into sweets anyways.

Goals

Be able to workout in a gym a hour a day 3 times a week without getting tired.

Fit and look nice in my little black dress I love so much.

See my collarbone.

Only have one chin.

Not be sleepy all the time!

Eat my food slower.

Be able portion my food right.

I know it doesn't seem much but it's baby steps!

Also incase your wondering today is going much better so far I'll update tonight of course but so far so good! I actually have some energy!

I love my emails the universe! Always a boost of ego!

Today was a lot easier than yesterday. Maybe because I got more sleep. I woke up around 1030 had my first bar at 1045. Wasn't hungry but ate at 1:45 tomato soup (very yummy!). Stomach was growling by 5 so I had a bar. Then around 715 while I was at work I got very light headed disoriented I got scared but remained calm and went for my shake. The shake helped me get through till 1030 tonight when I ate my last bar. I haven't drank as much water today as yesterday maybe around 110ozs. I also had two cups of coffee that helped a lot. I just really hate my energy levels being so low I can live with hunger but not the being drained part hopefully this will pass soon. I know when i look in the mirror 6 months from now this will be worth it.

I'm not going to lie it's not easy. The first meal was great then my shake didn't last but maybe a hour. I was counting the mins till time for my soup. I'm not sure if it was that I was hungry or it was really just that good. I chose the chicken soup today and added mrs dash garlic seasoning. Each time I got hungry I drank more water. I've drank 200ozs plus today. For my mid afternoon snack at 5 I chose my brownie bar it was amazing!! It held me well till my 8 o'clock meal which was a berry bar. I haven't needed my extras yet and pray I don't. I really want this and I'm going to do it. I have to do it. I found another lady's blog about her time on optifast that's helped ALOT! I've enjoyed reading it. I think the nights I don't work till 11 will be better. I gave myself a special treat for not craving today.

That helped me relax a lot hopefully I'll fall asleep soon. This is just a first day of many. I'm sure there will be days when I hate the world and I want to hide in a hole forever. But when that last day comes ill truly be able to be proud of myself. Reading Maras blog helped me see I'm the one who has a problem with me and only I can fix it. I've been way to hard on myself. It's time to start loving myself again. Anywho, goodnight guys!

Well this is it my first day! So far great! I chose the peanut butter bar for breakfast I ate around 8:30am I'm a fast eater so I slowed my self down to make it last 15 mins long enough for my body and mind to know it was full. Also I drank a 8oz cup of coffee( I hate coffee) but without my soft drinks coffee will be a big help. To help with the taste I added 1/4 teaspoon of my optifast shake to the coffee. I think I'll be getting some Splenda today to help with the coffee taste. I've been really thirsty this morning so far I've drank 32oz of water. I have to atleast drink 64oz but my personal goal is going to be 80oz or more of water. It's almost 11:15 and I'm still full. I'll be due to eat again around 11:30-11:45 it'll be a protein shake. Devin has already been cooking and eating my favorite snacks (kudos bars) believe it or not I didn't care nor did I want them. I've made this decision to make this experience a fun! It's all a mental think positive and you'll produce positive!

As I was sitting and relaxing in my nice big bath tub drinking my last margarita for the next few weeks it dawned on me this is it. It's finally happening! My tub is surrounded by wall mirrors me and myself had a very long chat. This is it we are finally going to be free of our addiction! Were gonna beat this together and when things seem to hard God will see me through this! My body is not my own but it is his! I deserve this anything worth having is worth fighting for! Well goodnight guys I'll update you tomorrow night on my first day!