Hi Ladies
On day 4 now and 6lb down. It's not been quite as bad as I expected, to be honest but I guess it's still early days. I went to Sainsbury's yesterday and stocked up on some flavoured water, boullion and Dr Pepper Zero and other bits and bobs for the dog and the house so I don't have to go again for quite a while. I was surprised how easy I found it actually, I wasn't tempted at all by anything I saw.
The toothache seems to have disappeared on its own, didn't have it at all yesterday and today is fine too. Very strange. I did, however have the worst headache ever last night and couldn't even face posting on here so just went to bed.
One thing I have noticed is how healthy my tongue looks! Normally, despite brushing it and using a tongue scraper, it always looks kind of yellowy and not very nice. I thought this was because I smoked but I guess it was down to all the crap I was shoving in my mouth as its now pink and looks 'normal'. Not sure if I've gone into ketosis yet or not. I don't feel like I have loads of energy, still feel pretty drained and I'm not sure if I smell (no-ones mentioned it because I've pretty much just shut myself away to get through the first week). I have an interview next week and I keep worrying that I'm going to stink. Must remember to get some breath freshener and those dissolvable strips next time I'm out.
Claire, I hope the birthday plans are coming along well! I got some of that boullion yesterday, it's lush! I'd rather have that than the soups - I've been having to hold my nose to drink them in one go ha ha. I also bought 6 small bottles of water to try and make it easier to keep track of my water intake. Plus one small bottle at a time is easier to deal with than a large 2 litre bottle.
Gill, glad everything is ok with your daughter. How lovely, is that your first grandchild? I'm glad you have an understanding hubby who was able to talk you out of chocolate. Well done on the 4lbs loss, thats fab! Onwards and downwards, eh!
Lucy, you're right, I am so much better off without him. I am doing this for me but I must admit, I hope he sees some pics of me on FB or I bump into him when I'm at my goal! I know how stupid that sounds but I want him to see that he really did throw away the best thing that could happen to him. There's someone out there worthy of my love, regardless of my size, I just need to concentrate on me for a while, I think.
I haven't had a bar or any of my sachets yet today. Might take the pooch for a walk and have a milkshake once I get back. Hope everyone is staying strong - have a great day!
Karen x