WEEK ONE
DAY 1 - January 6, 2013
I didn't get to my blog last night as I would have wanted to. I hadn't been sleeping well for a couple of nights before (actually, one night I slept maybe an hour and the next night I slept 4 or 5 hours) and my eye hurt so bad I didn't think I should stare at the computer monitor.
I really did think about the blog and what I would include:
- Starting stats
- Goals
- Activities
- Eating habits
- Feelings at the end of the day
- 262 lbs
- Size 3xl, 22-24w
- Bloated stomach with swollen face and fingers
- Rash that keeps appearing and disappearing on my face near my lip/chin area
- Headaches, migraines, vertigo, lightheaded and dizzy, brain fog, memory issues, exhaustion
- Sleeping problems (too much...14 hrs or too little...1 hr), schedule is off
- Lots of medication: 150mg Tramadol, Sumatripton, Advil, Cortizone
- No work, hard time accomplishing simple activities and hobbies
- Under 260 lbs (short term goal)
- 200 lbs (long term goal) or less without a yoyo
- Size 18w or less but no bones showing
- Flat stomach, neck and chin different and not swollen together, thinner fingers and face
- Rash gone
- Headaches, migraines gone, think clearly without fog, lots of energy
- Sleep 7-8 hrs a night from 10-6, normal!
- No medication
- Working full time, back in school, finishing all activities and hobbies
- Usually just getting out of the bed, but would like to get up and out like I used to
- Preparing food ahead of time
- Eating out up to several times a day, but I should be eating out maybe once per week and still eating well while I'm out and making better choices
- Eating unprocessed foods, organic and pesticide free foods, alkaline diet and distilled water free of fluoride and chlorine
- I hate feeling crummy and unproductive
- I don't want headaches anymore
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Reflecting on the day-
- Current stats: 262 lbs
- Goals: Go to the farmer's market, start juicing and eating more produce
- Activities: Went to two Farmer's Markets in Long Beach, one at the Marina and one near the airport
- Eating habits: Oatmeal with raisins and sunflower seeds for breakfast; snacked on a few bits of fruit and veggies at the FM; carrot juice and fuji apples twice; large salad; tap water; one piece of baklava; one piece of homemade pumpernickel bread; 1/2 piece of salmon; 1/4 cup of mint chocolate chip Herbalife protein frozen yogurt with honey and a few semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Feelings at the end of the day: I had a few issues but it wasn't too bad. I was getting really hungry when we left the FM and headed home. We came the long way, but then I started to really need something to eat...the carrot apple juice really helped calm that down right away. I had a migraine at the end of the day and ended up taking one sumatriptan and one tramadol. Overall, it was already improved over the previous days due to fewer headaches and better sleep. I did get sick last night, but two Tums took care of that. I also found that I was up urinating a lot throughout the evening and night. I would say it's already a big improvement.
DAY 2 - January 7, 2013
I just woke up. Mom made the carrot and apple juice, so that was a nice treat =) I felt pretty good when I woke up. I didn't feel like jumping out of bed, but I felt pretty darn good and can feel I am moving in that direction already!!
I need to go make some more juice and I think I need to begin prepping the salad and some fruits and veggies to snack on throughout the day. I don't have any headaches right now, so that's already a blessing.
I plan to stay home most of the day with one trip out to pick up something from Craigslist. Mom will drive me since I still don't think I can drive today. But, I'm excited to go out and get it. As for being at home, I think I will be "cooking" and doing the laundry. If I have more energy after all of that, I think I would like to reorganize my right bookcase...if I have more energy and want to, I will also work on the left bookcase.
Oh, before I go, I would like to add one tidbit of exciting information. I already lost a pound!!! I am now down to 261 lbs (BIG SMILEY FACE)!!!
- Current stats: Not much to report. Went to the restroom (#2) once, but since I'm not consuming much in the way of fiberous foods, I likely won't be going very frequently. I continued to urinate a lot. My eye feels much better after my good night's sleep. I will weight myself again tomorrow morning, if I remember.
- Goals: I didn't accomplish my goals today. I went shopping and ate really well today, so those goals were met. I really wanted do some laundry and make some deodorant. Perhaps tomorrow I will be able to get those two things done before my acupuncture appointment in the afternoon. Overall, I feel like I did okay.
- Activities: Not much for today. Just shopping at Sprouts and Stater Bros. I also took Bailey for a walk down the street.
- Eating habits: I ate very well today. The only thing not produce were the free medium fries from Chick-Fil-A (they were free!!), some of the pear balsamic vinaigrette from the FM, the tiny bit of butter I put on my baked potato and the yogurt/honey/protein frozen yogurt from last night. I juiced like 3 times today, ate a huge salad, steamed some broccoli and bakes a potato. I didn't eat my entire salad, so I saved it along with 1/3 of my potato and an extra serving of broccoli that was left over. I ate a a wide variety of produce...strawberries, blackberries, watermelon, celery, mushrooms, lettuce, carrots, apples, a variety of sprouts, cherry tomatoes, onions, dill and chives herbs, parsley, bell peppers, etc.
- Feelings at the end of the day: I felt pretty good. I woke up earlier than usual, about 10 AM and was up all day without a nap. I started to feel tired after we got back from the store. I think I was hungry and needed some more food. I'm almost ready to go to bed and it's just barely 6:15 PM now. In addition, I had a mild/medium headache most of the day but I was able to deal without taking medication. I did have a bad migraine that came and went rather quickly. I finally took tramadol for the evening so I can rest this evening without having to deal with the headaches. They do wear me out quite a bit. But I am hopeful things will move in the right direction.
DAY 3 - January 8, 2013
I'm off to a good start. I felt pretty darn good when I woke up. Although, I did get 12 hours of sleep. But, I got up, enjoyed the juice my mom made me, took a shower, got dressed and am enjoying the oatmeal with raisins she made me =) I think she loves me! JK, I know she does.
I was excited to weigh myself, but I'm still at 260. I''m not terribly disappointed because it's the lowest I have been in what feels like forever, but I thought I would be less since I weighed 260 last night. I will weigh myself again after I go to the restroom...my guess, that is the reason I haven't lost anymore. If I forget, it's okay because I will likely remember tomorrow morning.
As of right now, I do have a bit of a sinus headache and some pressure on the top of my head and left ear area, but that's become normal and I think I can manage without any medication. I'm excited for the day to come that I no longer have to "deal with the pain" but that I don't have any pain to deal with. That will be sweet.
Well, it's only 1:35 PM and I need to get a few things done. I'm really hoping to get a load of laundry done and make that deodorant before my acupuncture appointment at 4, which means I have an hour and a half until I have to go...better get on this pretty quick. BFN!
The day is nearly over. It went well, but I was rather unproductive in regards to my goals. I didn't do my laundry or make the deodorant. Tomorrow I will have to catch up before my appointment with Samantha. I had lots of headaches today, no BMs (unfortunately) but I did make some soup that was rather tasty this evening =) I ate very well with only a small piece of baklava and a few pieces of beef in the soup. Honestly, the beef was kind of gross, which I wasn't expecting. It's 7PM and I'd like to go to sleep soon. I don't think I will be up too late tonight =)
- Current stats: No changes
- Goals: None met
- Activities: Walked B once, and took the stairs at the Dr's office
- Eating habits: Juiced twice, ate some raw produce, oatmeal with sunflower seeds, raisins and chai seeds and the soup with beef and lots of veggies and chicken broth
- Feelings at the end of the day: I feel good about today. I didn't get much done, but, I have decided to keep setting goals but not get too down on myself until I begin feeling better, so maybe next week. While I don't feel like I'm very constipated, I feel my stomach area is more bloated and firm...I think a good BM would help.
DAY 4 - January 9, 2013
Pretty good day. I slept a good 10 hours last night. I needed a nap mid day for a little while. I ate well, juice, oatmeal, pumpernickel bread slice and a delicious spaghetti squash and chicken dinner my roommate made. My headaches are not improving at all, which is a shame. Hopefully in time they will go away or at least lighten up a bit. I managed 2 BMs this evening and that was so nice.
- Current stats:257.5 lbs and less swelling in my fingers
- Goals: New goal set to 255 for this week
- Activities:Walked dog and took the stairs at the dr's office
- Eating habits:Ate well but added a slice of bread and chicken breast...overall, very good.
- Feelings at the end of the day: I think I did well. I got the necessary things done today. I really see that I am going to need more help with the juicing when it gets more serious and I have to stick with the Gerson Therapy more closely. I see my mom who is supportive but not really willing and able to help me as much as I really need. I may have to really consider hiring someone or taking out my retirement funds to go to the clinic. I thought I could do it on my own and get a little help from mom, but it's not really looking good. I have to fend more for myself than I really am able to...and I'm not even having to be that strict yet. I'm a little disappointed. I need this to work so desperately.
DAY 5 - January 10, 2013
Today was okay. I ended up getting about 6 hours of sleep but felt pretty good most of the day. I didn't eat much but didn't juice at all. I went to El Torito to celebrate a friend's birthday. I ate pretty well though, lots of water and a halibut and shrimp tostada de ceviche. It was quite good but too much sauce/dressing for my (new) taste. Otherwise, I had an acupuncture appointment, so I was busy and had to leave again. I came home hungry and mom made tuna and rice crackers. It was good. I also snacked on cantelope melon and trail mix (cashews, almonds, cranberries and chocolate). I pooped again today. It was overall a good day. I wish I had juiced though.
- Current stats: 257.0
- Goals: Go out to lunch and make dr appt
- Activities: Took the stairs at the dr and walked the dog once.
- Eating habits:No juicing. Ate seafood, rice crackers, nuts and a little chocolate. While it wasn't a terrible diet, it was nowhere close to the Gerson Therapy. which I am trying to follow. I really need more support. Maybe I can find someone like Linda Thomas who will let me stay with her and pay her weekly to make all the juices and food that I need. It would be a lot cheaper than going to the clinic.
- Feelings at the end of the day: I did okay. My headaches weren't as bad and I would say this was the best day of the week. My BMs seem to be daily now...maybe its wishful thinking. I think tomorrow will be much better. Lots of juice, lots of juice and some great snacks =)
DAY 6 & 7 - January 11-12, 2013
This was a tough couple of days. I ran out of foods and wasn't able to juice as much. I did replace a couple of meals (one each day) with a meal replacement bar from Herbalife. Surprisingly, I gained weight the next day from each. I thought I was doing so well. I haven't had soda, bread, rice, candy, junk food. I also noticed I didn't sleep well these two nights...that likely has a huge impact of my weight loss. I also ate a bit of meat, more than the other days.
This week, overall, was good. My headaches are still there, but I am quite hopeful they will improve. I felt good to eat better and the food really tastes so great! I can taste the light sweetness in the celery, etc. It's been pretty good. I was pretty tired this week.
In the coming week I plan to introduce more vitamins and herbs and try to juice more.
- Current stats: 262
- Ending the week: 0 lbs lost....why?? Not enough exercise? No eating well enough? Not enough supplements?
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