All systems - GO!

Well, I’m here to report that so far I’m pleased with the 6 Week Body Makeover program and results. I HAVE LOST 7 POUNDS so far. Now, I’m not naive, I don’t think. I’ve tried, as I’ve said before, every other thing under the sun from Atkins to Weight Watchers and get a good result the first week on anything. It is – can you sustain it?


Let me recap the last week and two days.


Observation number one: My vitamin is not making my stomach upset. Once my multiple vitamins began giving me a stomach ache, I started to take it at lunch, with food and a glass of milk to coat the stomach. I would still get the nausea. But since starting the plan I take it with lunch (2 oz. of protein, a carb and vegetables) and a glass of water and I’m good. One day I took it before lunch with my 2 oz. of protein and fruit and did get the nausea. I’m sticking with what works, I can’t explain why it works, but I’m sticking with that.


Within the first two days on plan I lost 3 pounds, but I urinated A LOT. In fact I got up 2 or 3 times the first night to empty my bladder!


We had dinner guests the second night on plan. Jon did a magnificent job cooking according to “the plan” yet making the food look and taste like an elegant dinner. I ate less than everyone else, but the same food. I did have 4 oz of wine (not on the program at all) but compensated somewhat by reducing my carb (potato). They had whipped cream on their berry dessert. I did not. It worked.


Jon is about as enthusiastic about this program as I am. You should see him out in the kitchen whipping up all kinds of dishes without fat or sodium that are exactly on plan. He’s eating it, too, though he takes his normal lunch to work and has his wine in the evening. And he still snacks on cheese or whatever he wants between meals or after supper.


Other than that glass of wine, I’ve followed it strictly. I like the fact it is laid out exactly what to eat when. It’s easy to follow. And today I went online for the first time to the website and looked over recipes. Found one for “pancakes” that I’m going to try for breakfast. It’s mashed banana with egg white. Oh, yeah, on Tuesday, I did start having a major craving for chocolate layer cake with chocolate butter cream frosting. I could not get it out of my head for two days. But it did finally go away. I’ve found a glass of lemonade made with splenda helps cut cravings.


I’ve been walking daily, and did my “program” resistance band workouts, too.


I went in to see my Dr. and told him I wanted a complete blood analysis. It’s been a year and I’m due, anyway. Want to see what my cholesterol and all that is. Then I want to check it later when I’ve lost weight. My Dr. was very encouraging. He did say, though, after I told him my intentions, that I should expect the weight loss to slow down. He said, realistically, I should only expect 1 to 2 pounds a week. He also said my goal of 125 might be too much. He said he’d be thrilled if, by Christmas, I weigh in at 140. He said he’d take me off my blood pressure medicine and give me a hug. He said I’d be very healthy.


I have a list, in writing, of things I’d like to acquire. It includes two matching bedside tables and lamps for our bedroom. Right now we have hand-me-downs that do not match. Pretty sad looking, at that. Also, I’d love to have the big, expensive art copier for my art work. I’d really love love love a set of matching dishes and flat ware. Again, what we are using are a collection of his old dishes and mine. It always bothers me a little when we have company that our table settings aren’t even remotely attractive.


So….brainstorm! With the $600 I INTEND to have as my reward after adhering strictly to the 6 Week Body Makeover, I will finally have one or more of the above!!! Now I just have to decide what is more important to me. But, I tell you, I already FEEL better, and that in itself is rewarding.


I hope to report the same is true next week. I’ll let you know!