Well, it’s no secret that I can’t count.
Yesterday’s post should’ve been days 1-5. Oh well. My students even mock me because I really can’t count. I mess up their paper passing out aaaallllll the time.
Anyway, speaking of numbers:
253.8
That makes a grand total of 31.3 pounds lost so far! WAHOO!
I’m not going to lie, it was a rough week. I ran out of bars fairly early on, and I didn’t realize how much I need the whole chewing thing until it wasn’t an option. It got to the point yesterday where I almost froze my shake to a solid so that I would have something to chew. But I ordered more bars, and I’ve already had one. So much better!
I meet with my doctor next week, and I’m curious to see my bloodwork numbers. Also, I’ve realized that, provided I stay on the products-only phase (save for some veggies and a bit of turkey on Thanksgiving) I will get to start eating one meal a day right at New Years.
That’s a heck of a start to a new year!
The other thing keeping me sane? That’s only 46 days from now. I’ve already been doing this for 56 days, so whats another 48? I got this.
Resetting My Foodie Brain 
You’re doing a great job lady! I just took a look at the Optifast website to read more about it and dang, you are one dedicated cookie to do what they have scheduled for you! I’m so proud of you!!!!!
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Keep up the good work!!!!
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So proud of you Mara! That takes willpower! Great job!!!!
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That’s the best way to start the New Year Mara!
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You go girl – weight loss is hard work and taking it slow will help the weight stay off.
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“The other thing keeping me sane? That’s only 46 days from now. I’ve already been doing this for 56 days, so whats another 48? I got this.”
You weren’t kidding about the counting thing, were you? 🙂
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I’m telling you, major number issues…
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I am curious – are you doing this all on your own or do you participate in a weekly group therapy? My program has a 2 hour weekly group that is required. I read about your doctor appointments, but I haven’t heard about any group. I’m wondering if your Optifast program is different.
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We have a weekly class for an hour every week after we weigh in. Sometimes the classes are great, and other times it’s almost a waste of time. I don’t always talk about them but a lot of times it inspires my posts.
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