So Much for the 17 Day Diet

I was really hoping for a get thin fast scheme, but my body and my doctor didn’t agree. I saw the good doctor on Thursday, he sent me for blood work and he let me know that it’s not a good idea to lose that much weight so quickly. Hopefully I don’t have anything wrong with my blood work and it was just a case of whatever my doctor called it when your body is deprived of carbs. And yes, that is the technical term 🙂 I am feeling back to normal so I’m sure I’m fine.

It’s not all a loss though, as the doctor predicted, I did gain a couple pounds back when I started having carbs again but I am still happy about losing the few I did. I also found that I have a strong will and to not treat my body poorly. I am still focused on vegetables and have added healthy carbs to my diet.

I will still lose my 40 by 40!

As far as the house goes, the roof is half on as snow has caused a delay in the rest being done. I have decided I need to tile a backsplash in the kitchen, kinda excited about that! The bedrooms have all been primed and I’m just taking a break before I paint the trim. As soon as I have the work done I will post before and after pics.

I think I’ll go play with the kids in the snow again. There’s a small hill at the park, which is just at the end of our street, it’s calling me!

17 Day Diet- Day 5 (One day late)

Good morning, a beautiful glorious morning!

Last night I was just too exhausted to write. We managed to get quite a bit done, the counter and sink were removed, we spent hours at Homedepot buying more supplies, and we contracted a roofer who will start this week. We also had my windsheild replaced and met with our personal banker to get a head start on the real estate front.

Today, however will make yesterday seem like a holiday! There is just so much to do in so little time, Richard will only be here 1 to 2 more times before the house goes on the market. Looking around this place you would never think it! The appliances are all moved, waiting for the counter to arrive within the hour. I have furniture jammed up in the hallway, tools everywhere, and trying to do laundry feels like a rat in a maze 🙂

On the other hand though, I personally feel very accomplished. I have lost 6 lbs as of this morning! That includes going out to eat twice yesterday, lunch and dinner. As I mentioned our kitchen is not usable, so yesterday the boys had Timmy’s for breakfast, I had yogurt and an apple. For lunch, we were shopping, at Subway I had a chicken breast salad. Dinner was out at one of our favorite restaurants, where I always order the lasagna,but I had the stirfry, no rice. A true test of my dedication to myself to be sure. Oh, and later I picked the guys up some Dairy Queen!

My husband told me how proud he was of me, and my boys said that I was doing awesome. I thanked them all and gave them hugs and in my head I told myself, “Yeah I am!”

17 Day Diet- Day 3

I think my body is loving this, it’s been awhile since I cared for it so well.

I feel less bloated and I can already feel a difference in my clothes, I’ve lost 3 lbs. My stomach is already beginning to shrink, I actually pushed aside the rest of my dinner salad, I recognized that I was full. Normally I would try to see if I could fit at least a couple more bites in, it was a really good taco salad. But no, full is full.

This weekend will be the true test. Richard and Darian are coming home and it will be a very busy weekend. This is the second to last visit Richard will have here til we put the house on the market.

I have completed the grouting and will be putting the kitchen back together tomorrow. All but the double door cabinets which really need two hands, found that out the hard way! Friday we will remove the old counter and sink, the new one comes Saturday morning, can’t wait.

I was going to write that I might not have time to blog during the weekend, but I will find the time. I still need to have my hand held by my friends. I’m so grateful to you all and I don’t think I would feel so strong without you 🙂

 

17 Day Diet- Day 2

So far so good, great actually!

I have caught myself thinking of unhealthy snacks a couple times today, but I have really tried to focus on what my triggers are. Like a person that is trying to quit smoking might avoid coffee or alcohol, I have found that I cannot watch TV for more than 15 minutes at a time. My minds starts to wander into the dark side of salt and sweets. I’m sure that will change as I retrain my mind and stomach. A cup of green tea (decaf) is helping with the sweet tooth that plagues me, I think I’ve had 4 today!

I wasn’t able to get to the grouting today as I had to run errands that I wasn’t expecting to, but I did manage to put hinges on all the cabinet doors and do some touch up work. When the kitchen is complete, I will post before and after pictures. Something about sharing your handy work makes it all worth while 🙂

Well, off to my well deserved soak.

Til tomorrow

17 Day Diet- Day 1

I’m impressed!

It is 9:45 pm and I’m not hungry or craving junk. I did think deeply about chocolate around 7 this evening as my youngest indulged in one of his valentine treats, but I made it through, and tried not to stare. I folded some laundry, we played a game of cards, talked to my husband and oldest over the phone, and laughed about some JibJab cards I sent to them.

Our oldest has been working with my husband for the past two weeks, saving up for a truck and earning extra credits for his apprenticeship program at school. So it’s just been me and my wee one, and he with the big one. It’s been a good experience as this is the first time we have spent time apart/together this way.

I’ve completed laying all the tile in the kitchen, mudroom and landing, tomorrow I grout. I’m feeling successful and proud, life is good!