OPTI

Apr 13, 2014

Well here I am on the morning of Day 4 of OPTI fast. I thought I should take a few moments while I drink my black coffee (yuck!) and reflect on the last 3 days. It has definitely been hard! Probably one of the harder things I've had to do. Self control hasn't always been my strong suit! Hence part of the reason I'm in this fat suit! Overall, OPTI tastes pretty bad and initially I thought I preferred the vanilla over the chocolate, but that's not the case. The chocolate is definitely more palatable. Although, the vanilla is easier to "dress up" - instant coffee, strawberry/banana/orange crystal light & mint extract have all proven to be pretty good. The first day I drank 3, second day only 2. Then I was reminded by all the folks here the importance of drinking all 4 everyday, so day 3, I drank all 4! Going forward, I'm going to try really hard to drink then all everyday! 

Physically I'm feeling pretty blah. I've had several headaches and feel pretty sluggish. I'm glad that day 2 & 3 fell on the weekend so I was able to nap or rest when I wanted to. Yesterday I added a fibre supplement to my OPTI. I've been several days (4 actually) without a BM. I'm sure that's contributing to not feeling so hot! I've eaten celery sticks a few times and been drinking a ton of water. 

I'm having some struggles with people - they just don't understand! As much as I try to explain the process, they still don't get it! Yesterday, my daughter was at my MIL's for the afternoon. While she was there, they made a lasagna for my daughter to bring home for dinner one night this week. *NOTE: My MIL's lasagna is one of my most favourite foods on the planet! My daughter said to her - Oh Nan, Mom's gonna be sad that she can't eat this! My MIL responded by saying: Oh she'll be fine. She can just have a cheat day and eat it. Cheat day!?!?! Really??? And what exactly am I cheating? The program? OPTI? HELL NO...I'm cheating MYSELF! Cheating just isn't an option! So, the yummy cheesy fat filled deliciousness is tightly wrapped in the fridge (with Saran Wrap and tin foil) for my husband and daughter to have for dinner on Tuesday.

I'd like to end on a positive note by saying that in the first 3 days, I lost 7lbs! Day 1 of OPTI I was 302lbs and Day 3 of OPTI I was 295lbs. I haven't weighed myself yet this morning. It could possibly be more!  Cheers all! Keep your eye on the prize....I know that I am! 

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