Hey all - I'll try to keep this quick because it's probably getting a little confusing with so many of us doing the 5DPT and posting about it. :)

To put it as dramatically as possible, I will say that Day 3 was an oasis in the the desert. That's a bit of an exaggeration, but any of you who've done a liquid diet know that it's tough. No matter what liquids you can have, or how long you have to do it, it's still not food. So there's physical urge and there's mental urge battling your will and that's tough. So needless to say, it was nice to have soft food again.

Today I had an omelet  for breakfast (1 egg, a little bit of egg beaters and two tablespoons of 2% shredded cheddar). It was delicious and soooooo anticipated. I wasn't really hungry this morning, so that shows that the liquid diet was doing it's work with my pouch on days 1 and 2. I did however have breakfast just as I was starting to get hungry. I felt the restriction and didn't eat the whole thing. For lunch I had a seasoned tuna packet (about 3 oz), later a protein shake and then for dinner we made the tilapia recipe from the 5DPT website. It was good! I felt like it was missing a little pizazz and that maybe some salsa or diced tomatoes with it would have given it some kick, but I stuck with it the way it was for the purposes of the experiment. I don't think there would have been anything wrong with a little non-fat or very low fat sauce of some sort, but I didn't want to dilute the results for my own reasons.

I am very glad that I am doing this. I feel back on track and since I have put the effort in, I don't want to mess it up. I feel that the terrible carb cravings are at bay (at least manageable) and I'm craving healthy food ---lean and green. I can't wait for chicken and broccoli. How weird is that?

Struggles: head hunger, desire to graze (having to fight it still), desire to have my food be moist and go down smoothly (aka sliders) and the biggest one...fighting the urge to take a sip of a drink after eating. That has just never gotten any easier for me!!!! It's so difficult. It's only going to get harder as my protein gets denser, but I just have to suck it up and deal if I want long term success. Grrr...

Best of luck to any of you who are doing this diet (and even those who are not). Thank you so much for your support on this!

Thank you very much nfarris79.  This is an eye opener for me.  I have called the new Maryland Health Insurance Plan for pre-existing conditions that was signed by President Obama and they told me outrightly that wls will not be covered.  I sure do appreciate this piece of  information. I'll start applying with Kaiser.  Thank you.

Thank you Terri,

She is actually quite excited because she has lost 7 pounds since she started on Monday. I pray that she continues the healthy eating so she can become healthy for her and her son.

How are you and your precious grandson doing?

Cira

Christy,  I am glad I refreshed my page.  Love your profile pic.  Congrats on the 4 pounds it does feel great!

So glad day 2 was so much better for you.

Keep up the great work.  I can't wait to hear how day 3 went for you.

I am very proud of all of us!!!!

I am you are doing great, feeling that restriction does gives us confidence that we can definitely work our tool.  Now remember to have as much protein as you can it will help you lose.  If you do not eat enough you will hold on to your weight.  You can eat Tuna fish for lunch on a bed of lettuce.   make sure to have at least one protein drink.  Up that protein that is key.  Drink lots of fluids as well.

I told you you was not going to be too hungry this morning.  ;)  I had my breakfast but I was not hungry this morning.

Great job Laura 2 more days and you will see how great you you will feel by Friday.