Day 3: I’m Hungry

I am HUNGRY! Not starving, which you would think I might be on only 500 calories a day, but hungry, nonetheless. Monday was the worst, being the first day. And being around me it was easy to tell because of my mood. Tuesday was a little better. Then Tuesday night came and we needed to run errands. One of the places we went was Lowe’s. I do not know my way around Lowe’s, nor do I enjoy the store, but because of the office remodel it was a necessity. Put me hungry in a store where I can’t find anything, and feel overwhelmed, and I get bitchy/whiny/moody. It’s not a matter of just one of these emotions, but a combination of all three, where at different times each is more prevalent. Poor Nathan!

It isn’t all bad, though. As of Tuesday morning I was down 8 pounds, and Wednesday morning down one more. This is definitely motivation for me. I understand much of this is water weight and if I were to stop now I would most likely gain it all back. Depending on my mood this makes me feel better staying on it, and on the other hand depresses me when I just want to eat.

Each morning is getting better and not really causing me any problems, but come nighttime it’s still difficult. This has eased each day, also, just not to the same degree. Part of the problem is this is the time when I work on school work, and most of my computer work for the day. I am used to snacking during this time, and I really need to fight the mental game of dieting. I know that much of this is breaking bad habits, and also re-teaching my body what it needs.

I think I also need to drink more water, so that it can help me feel full longer. Also, since I am eating less, I need to make up for the water lost from food. I drink the Kangen water that ReThink supplies, but I’m not supposed to drink this 30 minutes before food or medication, or 45 minutes after. And throughout the day I am supposed to aim for a gallon of water. This leads to my dilemma of fitting in all this water. Maybe I should just keep a water bottle in my mouth all day? Then I feel as if I might never leave the bathroom. I already like drinking water, and it’s all I normally drink anyway, so that isn’t the problem. I think so far I am averaging 60-70 ounces a day. This is about half of what I need!! Please, if you have any suggestions for adding more water in, I would LOVE to know.

My last drama on this diet is my sister’s birthday this Friday. I am in charge of making her chocolate cheesecake (per her request). This is just plain cruel, but I love to bake and agreed to do it before knowing I was doing this diet. I went to the store Wednesday night and it was like I was a zombie. I wasn’t really hungry, which did help, but it didn’t stop me from thinking how good everything looked. Yet, again I know this is the mental part of the diet. I know these foods aren’t good for me, and I still want to eat them. I really hope that this diet helps me reprogram my mind and body, because I want to start craving the food that is good for me.

My goal is to lose 10 pounds by Friday…..and keep it off by Sunday. Wish me luck at the birthday party.