So today is the sixth day of my second phase of the HCG diet. I am feeling pretty good. I am excited because I have lost a total of 8.4 pounds since August 16! I have also lost 2.6 inches. Sometimes, this phase is difficult because I am in a habit of taste testing sauces or seasoned food before I serve it, or even to tell if the noodles are completely done. I cannot do that anymore because of the restrictions of the protocol. I am okay with this though! I am so glad I decided to do it. I feel like this is a life changing thing for me. I also don't want to have to do it again, so I am trying with all my might to get it right the first time!
I had headaches at first as my body was basically in withdrawal from not having sugar or the amount of carbs that it is used to running on. They really only lasted through the third day and oddly enough I felt pretty good on day one, so two days worth of headaches is a small price to pay. I have to be somewhat careful that I do not allow my blood sugar to drop too much though. That can be a problem and so far it really hasn't been. I spread the food out throughout the day as much as I can.
One of the worst parts for me was preparing for my daughter's birthday party. I made cupcakes and a cake. she wanted a zebra striped cake and I wasn't sure what I would be able to find one like that. I sure wish I would have talked her into something else. I wanted to lick the batter, eat the cupcakes, and also clean out the icing containers. LOL! It's hard not to eat while you cook! It's almost like trying to fast while you have to fix food for everyone else! I am getting through it though with no cheating! I am proud of myself for doing what I am doing and I will be very thankful once it is said and done! I hope I can stick to eating things that are better for me when I reach my goal, but I really think I will do just fine. I will try to update as often as I can!
One more thing I wanted to mention is that I am going to go to Ohio to see my family toward the end of next month. I am so excited to be able to get back up there again! My grandma is turning 80, so almost the entire family will be there! That should be interesting! I am just ecstatic to be able to see all of them again! I'm so thankful for each one of them. We don't always agree on everything, but what family does? I just hope we all have a good time and nobody gets too crazy!
