Today marks one-month since I started on the Optifast shakes. I can't believe it because it seems like I've been on it for much longer! (haha) I have been very happy with my results so far - 23ish pounds down and counting! I feel it in my body -- it's less achy in the morning, I can reach things better, and fit into some of my smaller old wardrobe items. I'm getting a bit of a waist!
I've never been part of a program that showed results so quickly, and it is very, very motivating for me. When I've had 3 pound weight losses the past couple of weeks, I couldn't help but remember the million or so times that I tried Weight Watchers and would be doing cartwheels at a 3 pound loss. That would be more of a "first week" weight loss in the olden days.
I don't do anything differently from week to week., now. I exercise about 3 or 4 times per week, drink my water and take my shakes and sometimes broth. I don't know why I would have a different result, but I'm relaxed knowing that I will probably have some sort of loss each week. God help me if ever I don't! I have heard that it happens every now and then.
Today I logged my food for the first time on MyFitnessPal.com, and I was surprised when it said at this rate I would weigh 213 lbs in 5 weeks. We will see about that! It sure would be fun, though. Even though I feel like the rate of weight loss is largely out of my control, I do harbor a fantasy. It would be the best birthday present in the world, if at the end of April, I could be in Onderland - even if it's first thing in the morning, completely naked. I will cry tears of joy when that day arrives because it has been 15 years since I've been there. I always stop short, but not this time!
Between drinking lots of water and exercising -- I wonder if anyone out there has added something to their Optifast program that was helpful in promoting greater weight loss. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them! Thanks everyone and have a terrific week!
I've never been part of a program that showed results so quickly, and it is very, very motivating for me. When I've had 3 pound weight losses the past couple of weeks, I couldn't help but remember the million or so times that I tried Weight Watchers and would be doing cartwheels at a 3 pound loss. That would be more of a "first week" weight loss in the olden days.
I don't do anything differently from week to week., now. I exercise about 3 or 4 times per week, drink my water and take my shakes and sometimes broth. I don't know why I would have a different result, but I'm relaxed knowing that I will probably have some sort of loss each week. God help me if ever I don't! I have heard that it happens every now and then.
Today I logged my food for the first time on MyFitnessPal.com, and I was surprised when it said at this rate I would weigh 213 lbs in 5 weeks. We will see about that! It sure would be fun, though. Even though I feel like the rate of weight loss is largely out of my control, I do harbor a fantasy. It would be the best birthday present in the world, if at the end of April, I could be in Onderland - even if it's first thing in the morning, completely naked. I will cry tears of joy when that day arrives because it has been 15 years since I've been there. I always stop short, but not this time!
Between drinking lots of water and exercising -- I wonder if anyone out there has added something to their Optifast program that was helpful in promoting greater weight loss. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them! Thanks everyone and have a terrific week!
4 comments:
Congrats on one month! I feel like I've been reading your blog longer than one month too! But, when you think about it, a month IS a long time. I think about say waiting a whole month to see my favourite band - or if my partner was away for a whole month! That time would feel like forever.
Well done on the massive amount you've lost! Great stuff!
Hi Caitlin, it has been great following your blog along the way. It has been inspiring and thought-provoking. Thanks for your support! Christy
Congrats on your lovely success on Optifast. It's amazing how a combo of shakes and some chicken broth equals a fast loss.
Thanks Kathy!
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