Opti is Fast, but should it be? TMI

Jan 11, 2017

I had my first (terrible horrible luke-warm vanilla) Optifast shake this morning and within minutes had to RUN to the washroom.  Is there ex-lax in this stuff, lol? 

I assumed the "fast" in the name meant fasting from eating, but now am convinced it means I need to be fast to get to the washroom in time. 

I went to the mall with my friend this afternoon and was terrified I might need to run to the ladies room, but I was OK.

Now I"m back and having a chocolate shake, and it is much better than the vanilla.  Not anywhere near good or tasty, but OK enough that I know I can do this without too many problems.  Ice helps, a lot. I will never drink this stuff at room temp again, lol.

I bought a new shaker bottle while I was out and that also helps because it cuts back on the awful smell.  It's hot pink, and hot pink makes everything cheerier, lol, so hopefully that will help too.

I picked up a can of low sodium chicken broth, which I'll have later, along with 1 cup of celery and 1 cup of cucumber, when my friends and family have supper (sausages on buns and fries!).  I also bought some Crystal Light, blueberry/strawberry, to squirt into my vanilla shake to hopefully make it taste better. 

I'm supposed to have 4 shakes a day and it's after 5 PM and I'm on my second shake. I was too afraid to have one before going to the mall. If I were home I would have just stayed home all day while I get used to the Opti, but I'm staying with friends and don't return home until tomorrow.  I don't think I can drink two more today, but I'll get one more in before bed for sure.

I'll be glad to get home tomorrow, so I can go buy some Torani syrups at Winners or LorAnn Flavours at the Bulk Barn. I'm also looking forward to mixing the shakes with ice in my nutribullet.

I can do this.  I will do this.  I am doing this.

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