Hi readers!
I hope all is well. Things have been going pretty well for me, I think I'm finally getting used to this. I'm on day 12 of the PSMF and have been in ketosis the entire time. I'm learning what I can and cannot eat (apparently I CANNOT eat sugar free Werther's...ugh, poor tummy), and my body seems to favor eggs/egg whites, low fat cheese, chicken, cottage cheese, and roast beef. Which I guess it good, because that's pretty much all I can eat, haha.
The supplements still give me some...er...issues. I'm not sure which one it is (calcium? magnesium? potassium?) but holy crap (LITERALLY). Friday and Saturday were rough...I swear I spent half those days in the bathroom. I've been drinking tons of water, but still. I've also got some heartburn.
I'm down 12 lbs though! I managed to get my 20 lb reward today...new purse! Well, I bought the purse last weekend but wouldn't let myself use it until now. I'm not sure what my next reward will be though.
I meant to write a really long post, but...I'm exhausted! I promise I will write more later :)
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Finally in ketosis!
Well. It's day 4 of the PSMF. My muscles are crying in pain. I feel better when I move around, though. I'm not sure if it's lack of magnesium or carbs, but damn. Thankfully my body is producing "moderate" ketones. This means that I am eating well and following the diet plan! I can have deli roast beef or turkey! I think I will treat myself to an unwich from Jimmy John's for dinner :)
So far things haven't been too bad. I haven't been very hungry at all, and I'm beginning to learn when I'm actually hungry. I've actually needed to force myself to eat. I also need to take a LOT of supplements (see left). There's 5 fiber capsules, a potassium pill, a multivitamin, my antidepressant, biotin, and a calcium pill. At night, it's the same thing (minus the antidepressant and biotin and plus a magnesium pill). I'm thinking I'm about adding some fish oil as well. I should probably pick some up this weekend. I make a bouillon cube for salt intake, too, since that's one of those essential nutrients.
It isn't *too* difficult, which I think is good. I read that you also can't just STOP the PSMF, either, because you can throw your electrolytes out of whack and you can end up in the hospital. NO THANKS.
I have a good feeling about this, although I think it will get tiring after a while. It's pretty damn boring. I'll have to need to learn to use spices and stuff. I've been physically but not mentally tired, which has been a bit of a conundrum. I want to DO stuff, but my body sort of won't let me. Lame. I have a dance lesson later and I'm hope that moving around helps me. I am going to take a nap first. I actually had a long post planned, but I'm tired! I hope that I also get more energy soon, this is killer.
Expect another post either later today or tomorrow!
So far things haven't been too bad. I haven't been very hungry at all, and I'm beginning to learn when I'm actually hungry. I've actually needed to force myself to eat. I also need to take a LOT of supplements (see left). There's 5 fiber capsules, a potassium pill, a multivitamin, my antidepressant, biotin, and a calcium pill. At night, it's the same thing (minus the antidepressant and biotin and plus a magnesium pill). I'm thinking I'm about adding some fish oil as well. I should probably pick some up this weekend. I make a bouillon cube for salt intake, too, since that's one of those essential nutrients.It isn't *too* difficult, which I think is good. I read that you also can't just STOP the PSMF, either, because you can throw your electrolytes out of whack and you can end up in the hospital. NO THANKS.
I have a good feeling about this, although I think it will get tiring after a while. It's pretty damn boring. I'll have to need to learn to use spices and stuff. I've been physically but not mentally tired, which has been a bit of a conundrum. I want to DO stuff, but my body sort of won't let me. Lame. I have a dance lesson later and I'm hope that moving around helps me. I am going to take a nap first. I actually had a long post planned, but I'm tired! I hope that I also get more energy soon, this is killer.
Expect another post either later today or tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
It's Over!
Well, I finished the Ultimate Reset! GO ME! I struggled through Week 3 only because I managed to get pretty violently ill. Let me give you some background, dear readers, and I'll keep it as PG as possible because this story gets gross pretty quickly.
September 2011: Enjoy a lovely honeymoon in Mexico. Don't drink straight from the tap, etc etc, sanitize the shit out of my hands any time I touch anything remotely icky, do what I thought was right in a foreign country. But it's not like we were in the backwoods, we were in effing Cancun. Anyway, we got home on a Friday. I proceed to get insanely ill on Sunday. I mean like...I literally thought I came home with cholera or something. I spent most of the next few days in the bathroom alternately shitting myself to death and projectile vomiting. I managed to make it through the week but barely. I ended up in urgent care because I was so miserable. I lost over 10 lbs in 2 days simply from the not being able to eat anything. Couldn't even keep water down. The doctors never figured out what was wrong with me...giardia? E. Coli? I will never know. Anyways, this hits me off and on every few months. Heat makes it worse so summer was pretty awful for me. In March I got so sick I ended up in the ER for dehydration. The attending doc was surprised I lasted as long as I did without kidney damage (I hadn't peed for TWO. DAYS. STRAIGHT). When I get stressed, it seems that things are just 10 times worse. Enter last week.
Monday was pretty awful. Tuesday was slightly tolerable. Wednesday I called my husband and my mother in hysterical tears because I was thisclose to quitting my job. But starting Monday afternoon, I ended up just feeling nauseous. Tuesday I barely ate all day because I was so nauseous. By Wednesday...forget it. I think I ate just a few things all day and was throwing up at work because I was so sick. Thursday I stayed home but also barely ate anything. Friday was a bit better. I slept and/or spent the most of the weekend on the couch due to feeling so crappy. Sunday I was at least able to eat a few things. I didn't really start feeling better until today. I still have some...intestinal issues, so to speak, but I can actually move around without feeling like death.
I lost about 11 lbs total. I may gain a few back just due to the fact that I barely ate this past week. I feel that I lost a few inches on my waist as well. But the most important thing is that I truly FEEL better. I haven't had caffeine in over 3 weeks. I don't even feel the need for it and am more concerned about the heart palpitations that I would probably get from it. My want for "bad" food is pretty much diminished. I may want that cookie or whatever, but I can take a bite now and be satisfied. I renewed my love for things like quinoa and lentils. I tried new and delicious recipes that are likely to be come staples in my household. I sleep like a freaking rock now. Literally. I move so little that I actually hurt in the morning when I get up because I haven't moved at all. I'm about to start the protein sparing modified fast tomorrow, which is SO not like the Reset. I wish my body liked carbs (I almost wrote crabs...crabs are gross. Both the food and the STD) because I'm not sure how I'm going to handle 15 oz of protein a DAY. Apparently I won't get hungry though, so whatever. Just hoping my kidneys don't quit on me...and/or I don't die. I'll be eating 1000 calories or less a day. It's designed for rapid weight loss though, so I'm hoping that if I stick to the program to a T, I will be done doing this by the summer. Especially since I am also supposed to work out during this too. Well, we'll see...
Overall, I would absolutely and completely and totally recommend the Reset. It really changed my life and opened my eyes to see that food can be good AND healthy. Were the supplements gross? Some of them, yes. But absolutely worth it. I can't even describe my experience...try it yourself!
One last thing: though last week was insanely stressful, it was made better by the fact that I was offered (and accepted!) a new position. I am leaving my job as a therapist and moving to a supervisory position in another agency's community based services program. More money, less interaction with children. Leaving is bittersweet for me because I had such an amazing experience at my current workplace up until October 2012, when everything just seemed to fall apart. I have felt pretty unsupported since then, and something that the Reset taught me was to get rid of negativity in my life. So bye bye, old job, hello new job. (Cue the "Movin' on Up" theme song from the Jeffersons).
Stay tuned on my updates regarding the next crazy eating plan I'm on...
September 2011: Enjoy a lovely honeymoon in Mexico. Don't drink straight from the tap, etc etc, sanitize the shit out of my hands any time I touch anything remotely icky, do what I thought was right in a foreign country. But it's not like we were in the backwoods, we were in effing Cancun. Anyway, we got home on a Friday. I proceed to get insanely ill on Sunday. I mean like...I literally thought I came home with cholera or something. I spent most of the next few days in the bathroom alternately shitting myself to death and projectile vomiting. I managed to make it through the week but barely. I ended up in urgent care because I was so miserable. I lost over 10 lbs in 2 days simply from the not being able to eat anything. Couldn't even keep water down. The doctors never figured out what was wrong with me...giardia? E. Coli? I will never know. Anyways, this hits me off and on every few months. Heat makes it worse so summer was pretty awful for me. In March I got so sick I ended up in the ER for dehydration. The attending doc was surprised I lasted as long as I did without kidney damage (I hadn't peed for TWO. DAYS. STRAIGHT). When I get stressed, it seems that things are just 10 times worse. Enter last week.
Monday was pretty awful. Tuesday was slightly tolerable. Wednesday I called my husband and my mother in hysterical tears because I was thisclose to quitting my job. But starting Monday afternoon, I ended up just feeling nauseous. Tuesday I barely ate all day because I was so nauseous. By Wednesday...forget it. I think I ate just a few things all day and was throwing up at work because I was so sick. Thursday I stayed home but also barely ate anything. Friday was a bit better. I slept and/or spent the most of the weekend on the couch due to feeling so crappy. Sunday I was at least able to eat a few things. I didn't really start feeling better until today. I still have some...intestinal issues, so to speak, but I can actually move around without feeling like death.
I lost about 11 lbs total. I may gain a few back just due to the fact that I barely ate this past week. I feel that I lost a few inches on my waist as well. But the most important thing is that I truly FEEL better. I haven't had caffeine in over 3 weeks. I don't even feel the need for it and am more concerned about the heart palpitations that I would probably get from it. My want for "bad" food is pretty much diminished. I may want that cookie or whatever, but I can take a bite now and be satisfied. I renewed my love for things like quinoa and lentils. I tried new and delicious recipes that are likely to be come staples in my household. I sleep like a freaking rock now. Literally. I move so little that I actually hurt in the morning when I get up because I haven't moved at all. I'm about to start the protein sparing modified fast tomorrow, which is SO not like the Reset. I wish my body liked carbs (I almost wrote crabs...crabs are gross. Both the food and the STD) because I'm not sure how I'm going to handle 15 oz of protein a DAY. Apparently I won't get hungry though, so whatever. Just hoping my kidneys don't quit on me...and/or I don't die. I'll be eating 1000 calories or less a day. It's designed for rapid weight loss though, so I'm hoping that if I stick to the program to a T, I will be done doing this by the summer. Especially since I am also supposed to work out during this too. Well, we'll see...
Overall, I would absolutely and completely and totally recommend the Reset. It really changed my life and opened my eyes to see that food can be good AND healthy. Were the supplements gross? Some of them, yes. But absolutely worth it. I can't even describe my experience...try it yourself!
One last thing: though last week was insanely stressful, it was made better by the fact that I was offered (and accepted!) a new position. I am leaving my job as a therapist and moving to a supervisory position in another agency's community based services program. More money, less interaction with children. Leaving is bittersweet for me because I had such an amazing experience at my current workplace up until October 2012, when everything just seemed to fall apart. I have felt pretty unsupported since then, and something that the Reset taught me was to get rid of negativity in my life. So bye bye, old job, hello new job. (Cue the "Movin' on Up" theme song from the Jeffersons).
Stay tuned on my updates regarding the next crazy eating plan I'm on...
Sunday, February 3, 2013
A recap...
Ok, I promise I didn't die! Work has been killer. School hasn't been killer, just time consuming. Let me give you a recap...
In the first week, I lost 7.2 lbs! Whoo-hoo! My headaches pretty much went away after the first few days (day 4 or 5 or so). The biggest adjustment for me was cooking. Like, lots of cooking (which also means lots of dishes, gross). My husband can tell you that I'm really not the best cook, even when following a recipe. However, we've found a few of the recipes that we really liked (roasted root medley, anyone?) and are going to keep making when the Reset is over. I also renewed my love for quinoa and lentils. I feel absolutely amazing and really do have more energy. I went to a tea last weekend and thought my body would be able to handle a few finger foods...WRONG. I felt pretty sick afterwards. I'm not sure if it was the wheat, soy, sugar, or what, but damn. I also felt my blood pressure skyrocket. I felt a little better after I took a Tums to settle my tummy.
Week 2 hasn't been too bad. I think I'm getting used to this! It was also "THAT TIME" of the month so my cravings increased a little...I wanted lots of chocolate and cheese. I had a single bit of feta (one of my favorites). Go me! There were a couple of meals this week I wasn't a big fan of, but by far my favorite was the roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup. MMMMMM. My headaches are gone, and my body is getting used to the Detox supplement. The first few times I took it, it made my stomach hurt, but now it's fine. The Alkalinize is getting easier to choke down, but it's still disgusting. My pants are also fitting a little bit better and I'm starting to get more prominent cheek and collar bones. I'm super excited to see what Week 3 will bring. I have more energy in the morning and am able to say words to my husband instead of just grunting at him when I first wake up. I sleep WAY better, too. In general I've always been a good sleeper, but damn. I wake up in the same position I fall asleep in now. Less tossing and turning.
Also, this is the big one for me: no caffeine, alcohol, fried foods, or baked goods (minus the few I had at the tea) in TWELVE DAYS. This may be a record for me. I have saved so much money by staying in...money that I am saving for rewards and also for our baby fund! I did stop and get a tea (green, because it's my fave...with peppermint at a close second, no sweeteners) at Starbucks a few times, but I didn't need it. Mostly I wanted it because it's been freezing here lately.
I think I'm finally getting the hang of this willpower and dedication thing. My coach, Amanda, actually pointed it out to me. The fact that I was able to take a SINGLE BITE OF CHEESE (and seriously, who can do that?) and resist the baked goods that were such a staple in my life...could this mean that I am getting the semblance of willpower?
I don't think that I can go back to my "old" life. I love how I feel. My mind is clearer. My mood has been going up and down, but it does that anyone. Overall though I think I'm happier with myself. I have been practicing clean eating...and it's delicious! I'm already thinking about how I can continue this when the Reset is over. I will still need to do the eating plan my dietician put me on to lose weight quickly (hellooooo, chicken and tuna) but I'm thinking long-term here. I'm already trying to figure out which one of my exercise programs I'm going to start afterwards, too (probably Rockin' Body). I need to get in shape so I can participate in the Climb to Conquer Cancer this August, in memory of my husband's beautiful aunt. I'll talk more about it as it comes closer, but let's just say that it involves a mountain that's 7,000+ feet above sea level and lots of walking.
Dearest reader...readers? I know I have at LEAST one (hi mom!), it is time for me to sign off and finish watching the Superbowl. I hope you're all doing well on your health journeys!
In the first week, I lost 7.2 lbs! Whoo-hoo! My headaches pretty much went away after the first few days (day 4 or 5 or so). The biggest adjustment for me was cooking. Like, lots of cooking (which also means lots of dishes, gross). My husband can tell you that I'm really not the best cook, even when following a recipe. However, we've found a few of the recipes that we really liked (roasted root medley, anyone?) and are going to keep making when the Reset is over. I also renewed my love for quinoa and lentils. I feel absolutely amazing and really do have more energy. I went to a tea last weekend and thought my body would be able to handle a few finger foods...WRONG. I felt pretty sick afterwards. I'm not sure if it was the wheat, soy, sugar, or what, but damn. I also felt my blood pressure skyrocket. I felt a little better after I took a Tums to settle my tummy.
Week 2 hasn't been too bad. I think I'm getting used to this! It was also "THAT TIME" of the month so my cravings increased a little...I wanted lots of chocolate and cheese. I had a single bit of feta (one of my favorites). Go me! There were a couple of meals this week I wasn't a big fan of, but by far my favorite was the roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup. MMMMMM. My headaches are gone, and my body is getting used to the Detox supplement. The first few times I took it, it made my stomach hurt, but now it's fine. The Alkalinize is getting easier to choke down, but it's still disgusting. My pants are also fitting a little bit better and I'm starting to get more prominent cheek and collar bones. I'm super excited to see what Week 3 will bring. I have more energy in the morning and am able to say words to my husband instead of just grunting at him when I first wake up. I sleep WAY better, too. In general I've always been a good sleeper, but damn. I wake up in the same position I fall asleep in now. Less tossing and turning.
Also, this is the big one for me: no caffeine, alcohol, fried foods, or baked goods (minus the few I had at the tea) in TWELVE DAYS. This may be a record for me. I have saved so much money by staying in...money that I am saving for rewards and also for our baby fund! I did stop and get a tea (green, because it's my fave...with peppermint at a close second, no sweeteners) at Starbucks a few times, but I didn't need it. Mostly I wanted it because it's been freezing here lately.
I think I'm finally getting the hang of this willpower and dedication thing. My coach, Amanda, actually pointed it out to me. The fact that I was able to take a SINGLE BITE OF CHEESE (and seriously, who can do that?) and resist the baked goods that were such a staple in my life...could this mean that I am getting the semblance of willpower?
I don't think that I can go back to my "old" life. I love how I feel. My mind is clearer. My mood has been going up and down, but it does that anyone. Overall though I think I'm happier with myself. I have been practicing clean eating...and it's delicious! I'm already thinking about how I can continue this when the Reset is over. I will still need to do the eating plan my dietician put me on to lose weight quickly (hellooooo, chicken and tuna) but I'm thinking long-term here. I'm already trying to figure out which one of my exercise programs I'm going to start afterwards, too (probably Rockin' Body). I need to get in shape so I can participate in the Climb to Conquer Cancer this August, in memory of my husband's beautiful aunt. I'll talk more about it as it comes closer, but let's just say that it involves a mountain that's 7,000+ feet above sea level and lots of walking.
Dearest reader...readers? I know I have at LEAST one (hi mom!), it is time for me to sign off and finish watching the Superbowl. I hope you're all doing well on your health journeys!
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