Road tripping ...

Today we decided to do a "road trip." It really ended up not being much of a road trip as it was much more like an outing. But nonetheless, it had the "feel" of a road trip.... You know, scurrying around trying to pack everything up to take. Make sure you have those HAVE TO HAVE snacks for the road.


Except today was different for me as I scurried to get my special lunch made before we left, as well as, making sure I had dinner to take just in case we didn't get back to the house before nightfall. I also was tasked with making sure I had a cooler to take my HCG along with me as we might be gone for awhile.


Luckily, with the HCG, I don't feel hungry in between meals. I get the feeling of "hunger", but so far with the exception of the other morning, it's been pretty easy to satisfy that hunger in a healthy way! It is tempting though as you drive down the road looking at all those goodies riding in the snack bag waving back at ya!

The other challenge I have found is my activity level. Now I haven't had a decrease in energy, but I do notice there's a difference in how much I can "push" myself. And it seems like the sweat just POURS out of me now, which didn't happen prior to this diet. I'm assuming it has a lot to do with the increased water intake. So as we trekked back up to the van from the river bed, I knew I would have to sit down a bit and catch my breath before going anywhere else! Luckily, I had my breadsticks along and I used that as a "salt" source to help replenish my body after the exercise.



It really is a good feeling to wake up every morning excited about the changes you are making. I even stood 'sideways' on purpose for a camera shot this morning while watering the garden. I haven't volunteered to do that in a LONG time!


Day 6


I was so anxious to get up this morning to take my measurements, especially after not losing any weight between Days 4 and 5. So I get up and go through my usual routine, step on the scale....and ....*drum roll* ...I had dropped another 1.6 pounds!! I was so excited! So I've lost a total of 5.2 pounds. Not too bad for 6 days. I kind of wish I was seeing more "significant" results that I've read about, but that's okay. My body is doing what it needs to do. In addition, I've lost over 8 inches from my body. Every morning I see myself in the mirror, and I'm thinking....I think I've lost weight. It's either the weight or the inches or both, but it's coming off baby! I didn't have any leg cramps last night. That was a blessing! In fact, I slept extremely well. I'm learning to be very creative with my veges these days. Tonight I enjoyed rib steak and cucumbers. I ate them both cold. I spiced up the cucumbers with some garlic (my FAVORITE spice), fresh ground pepper, sea salt, dill, and a splash or two of apple cider vinegar. It was very yummy! I had my orange for dessert, and now I'm set. I feel full and content. It's much nicer than feeling so full and overstuffed you need a wheel barrow to leave the table! Trust me...I've been there!

I just keep in mind the reasons that I am doing this. I mean I'm doing it for me too, but it's my kids that I am hoping this benefits the most. They deserve to have a Mom who is committed to living healthy and doing what it takes to set that example. Sometimes, we just need a little help. This time, that was HCG for me. I've learned to let go of a lot of preconceived notions that I've had about health and learned to trust my inner instincts. Sometimes, you just have to let go...


See ya next time! Edna