Optifast - Day 5

Jun 11, 2010

It is now Day 5 of the Optifast.  I am now looking at my dog as a potential food source which is not good! LOL!  However I have learned many things during this time (and I imagine that  I will learn plenty more before this is all done).

Lesson #1
When you are on a "diet" or otherwise restricting your intake, it often makes others around you uncomfortable.  This presents some interesting opportunities for laughter if one is willing to seize the opportunity. =)~ (which I do when I can).

Lesson #2
When you are hungry the taste of something becomes less and less important.  When I was first introduced to Optifast I almost threw up.  It was the smell that did it to me.  I wasn't sure that I could handle two weeks of this. 

Lesson #3
When you are only consuming approximately 900 calories a day - it plays with your mind.  Several people on Optifast have reported feeling energized - I am still waiting for this to occur.  I am tired and have had a headache for the past 3 days.  I think that this is a mind over matter situation - but i will let you know later. 

Lesson #4
My attitude is what will determine my ultimate success.  This has been a VERY BIG lesson and one that I am continuously learning. 

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