...and Milkshakes and Pizza and Beer, Oh MY

Day 5 is coming to a close, and if I had to describe today’s events in one word...that word would be...(drum roll please)...CRAVINGS!!! I don't know what it was or why it happened, but all I could think about was BAD FOR ME FOOD. Oddly enough, I had the cravings, but I didn't really have a desire to actually EAT any of the foods, more just to smell them...does that make sense? Nevertheless, I was strong, oh so very strong, and didn't phone the Pizza Delivery boy. Instead, I only had one berry drink, some tea, a green drink, and my soup today. I was too busy today with homework and group presentation meetings to even remember to eat...again, in keeping with the freak of nature that I am, I wasn't hungry at all today. Maybe that's why I had so many cravings...I was hallucinating! But seriously, how flippin' delicious does a blackberry milkshake sound right now?

Despite the cravings, I am, shockingly, being a very VERY good girl. I went for a mile walk this morning, did my 8 min abs, arms, and legs, and then went for about a 2 mile walk tonight with my boyfriend to Blockbuster and back. Right now we are watching 300, and it is pretty good...my pick was "Catch and Release" but that didn't fly (and it wasn’t my turn to pick anyway...but a friendly suggestion never hurts, right?).

As of tonight I am down 6 pounds in 5 days, I have not cheated (Promise, cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die), and I can really really really tell a difference in my body, especially in my face and on my tummy. My chipmunk cheeks are gone and I am starting (I emphasize starting) to flatten out around the abs. Nice work for 5 days if ya ask me!

Day 4...Or really really early day 5

I spent my day painting our cabin on the coast-tough work so I didn't even have time to think about being hungry or keeping my schedule. Amazingly, I am still not hungry, but I am sad I missed my yummy soup tonight. I brought my juicer with me so I was able to juice a cucumber, some carrots, celery, and tomatoes...D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

STATS: Our fearless contender is weighing in at 161 pounds, down 5 pounds and extremely inspired, hopeful, and (as it is 1am...)...sleepy.

Day 3 Comes to a Close...

My day was full of meetings and hub-bub on campus so I was not near my juicer or my crock-pot and blender...BUT I came prepared. I packed my green drink powder with me (enough for the grueling 8 hours of academic activity) and toted around a thermos of distilled water. I actually surprised myself today in that I was not hungry, in fact, I could have done without one of the green drinks I consumed.

Today I woke up energized, happy, and dreading my antioxidant berry drink. I hate the taste and it gives me an unpleasant rush when I drink it first thing in the morning. Which I think is interesting because when I was gearing up for this program, I anticipated the berry drink to be my favorite part of the day. Weird, huh? After I choked that down, I did my 8 min abs, 8 min arms, and 8 min legs (very retro, I know) and I felt great. Another goal I have with this program (along with detox and kick the whole diabetes thing) is to tone my muscles while loosing fat---which is important to me since I am starting a new profession soon and would like to make a good impression.

Anywho, it is late and I have an early morning ahead of me. I just weighed in and I am down to 163, right on schedule.

Grad school is hard...Grad school on a diet--even harder

I didn't really think that it would be so hard to go to school and be on the detox at the same time...REALITY CHECK...I can't take a juicer to my 12o'clock class...a little disruptive dontcha think?! You should have seen the people in my class's faces, I have never seen so many wrinkled noses and repulsed faces when I busted out my clear water bottle, added my green drink powder, and shook it all up...EWWW, WHAT IS THAT? And really, why explain, most people don't/won't understand. Fortunately, Summer term is almost over.

Right now my soup sucks... it's icky. I don't know if I did it wrong or if I didnt blend it up enough...or if I didn't leave the veggies in the crock pot long enough...who knows, there's always tomorrow...and the next 19 days.

Until then...Homework...Grad school is hard...Grad school on a diet--even harder.

The Bet is ON!!

Here's the Skinny...

My grandmother is very concerned for my health and would like for me to kick this whole diabetes thing...BUT, she knows me, she knows me WAY TOO WELL. I need something it look to, I need a goal, a mantra if you will!

THE BET: I.E. My secondary motivation:

IF I lose 30 pounds by November... I will receive a new LV or Prada bag, or the equivalant price of the bag in a shopping spree for a new wardrobe!

Seems great, but heres the twist...

IF she looses 30 lbs by November... I am her slave for a day and I have to host a dinner party for her and some friends.

Not too shabby!

SO, when we started the bet, I weighed in at 172lbs...currently I am 166 (lets do some math...) 24 POUNDS TO GO!!!

ITS ON!!!

GoodBye Premature Diabetes!

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Premature Diabetes (Ever since then I have never been so scared for my health). My doctor told me that if I didn't shape up (literally) then I would be placed on insulin injections within 5 months. WOW, how's that for a wake up call?! I am determined to make my disease retroactive and overcome this obstacle in my life. I am ready to live a healthier, happier life!

STATS: Premature Diabetic. Female, 22, 166lbs (as of yesterday), 5'6".

I am scared, nervous, excited, and everything in between, about going on this diet/detox. Today is Day 2 for me and honestly, I am tired, I have a headache, and I have to go to class in an hour...fun, I know! I'm not sure how this strict routine will fit in with my school schedule, but I am going to make it work. My boyfriend (former college football player, i.e. MEAT AND POTATOES MAN) thinks I'm absolutely CRAZY for going on this plan...that’s okay...I've read enough about it to believe in what I am doing and pray for good results.

I'm just going to come out and say it...THIS IS WHAT I DON"T LIKE ABOUT MY BODY...
I hate my arms and I hate my belly. I was in a wedding two weeks ago and I recently saw the pictures from the receptions...I didn't even recognize myself! My arms reminded me of the Michelin Man---THINGS HAVE GOT TO CHANGE...and they will!

SO, this is the morning of Day 2, I have just consumed my Berry Antioxidant nastiness, I've got my Herbal Tea (White Blueberry Blossom from Starbucks to me exact!) in a to go cup, and I'm off to walk a mile...or two...