There is so much I want to say right now, but my thoughts are a little jumbled. Let me start by letting all those who have a slow loss rate, like me, know that miracles do exist in the Optifast program. I'm now living proof of it. We can be surprised by a truly significant loss week. In hindsight, I should have known this would happen because my brother told me it happened to him. I guess I just wouldn't let myself believe I could experience something like this too. Remind me to call him tonight!
Suddenly some of my past frustration has melted away -- and even though I may feel this way for just the next few days, I am so happy to be in this state. This really means something to me on a personal level. I feel like I have truly accomplished something. I also know how patient I have been over all these weeks, and that has now paid off. To be treated by this loss is something I will definitely savor.
Some might wonder if I did anything different this past week to stimulate such a loss. The only thing different is I now add 1/8 tsp. sea salt to my daily soup, due to my low sodium level. I can't see how that would affect my weight (and the doctor didn't mention anything about it). Instead, I am thinking my body just chose to let some extra weight go, all on its own. Whatever the reason, almost 8 lbs. is gone. Good riddance to you!
I am going to treat myself to some extra Jello tonight. At 20 calories a cup, I think I'll be okay with two cups! Next, I am rewarding myself with a 90-minute massage. I've earned it! Oh, I feel so good right now. As always, thanks to all my Optifast Facebook friends for your support. I couldn't do this without you!
Freaking awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that your little car in your weight loss ticker starts with a "1" now! Seriously though, I am just thrilled for you Melissa. You are right, you have been absolutely patient. I admire you for that because there were times when I was frustrated for you when I knew you were working hard yet the rate of loss was slower than you were hoping for. Yay you ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies! I am grinning ear to ear...but sigh, we'll be back to the slow-going soon enough. But that's okay. As long as you're here beside me I can get through anything! Hugs.
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