1 week down

March 26, 2010; 274.6 lbs

I made it to the 1 week mark. The last 2 days have been really hard but I've pushed through without cheating..barely. I am down another pound and a half which is good..or so I keep telling myself. A poud a day is REALLY GOOD. It's just hard because I had the day of 4 pounds lost and now I feel like it's slowed down but in retrospect, 1 pound/day = 7 pounds/week. It's good.

I increased my hCG dosing today as well. My doctor said if I am still hungry after 1 week, to increase it. After increasing it, if I'm still hungry after 3 days, increase again. I hope I don't need to increase to the max. I was sure after a week, I would be ok but I'm not. The evenings are the hardest. This is when I usually eat the most. Last night I put dinner off until 9pm thinking I could just go to bed. It's really a funny feeling. I'm not "hungry" when I eat but within 20 minutes of finishing my meal, my stomach starts growling. I am ashamed to admit it but I haven't had that feeling in a long time. The feeling of really actually hungry. I would eat before I was hungry and eat beyond full. It's not a wonder I am where I am now. Anyway, I'm hoping the increase in hCG will help my evenings.

Tonight will be yet another challenge. I am attending a "Meet the Doula's" night which so happens to be at Paradise Bakery. A place that is easier to eat healthy, however, they do not have anything I can eat. I love their food and we will have mini sandwiches and cookies set up for everyone. I know I can resist...at least, I hope I can.