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Days 3 & 4

Day 3 (Tuesday):
I should be ecstatic right now because today was the last day of the dreaded Peaches n Cream Fiber drink until Day 8, but instead I’m feeling a little crabby. Not sure if it’s because of the diet restrictions or if it’s totally unrelated.  I talked to Melissa, the one who got my cousin, Lindsay and I involved in this Challenge, and I’m feeling good about that because from the sounds of it, I’m doing everything right.  Turns out, there was a booklet that came in the package I received on Saturday with all of my Advocare items, BUT I threw it out with the box.  I guess I should be more careful from now on when opening things up. 

9 A.M.-I just received an email from a good friend from college who just finished reading my blog and had to email me to tell me she’s on Day 8 of the cleanseJ  I guess this diet is more popular than I thought.  She mentioned that after Day 3 she had a hard time sticking to the strict food regimen and was feeling crabby. I laughed to myself, as I had just finished writing about how I’m starting to feel crabby.   Her input is helping influence me to stick it out. It must just be part of the deal—feeling crabby, that is. 

10 minutes later—Man! I could REALLY go for a cereal bar right now. Just a cereal bar! Is that too much to askL  Mind over matter, Haley, mind.over.matter.

It’s hard to believe, but the dress I wore to work today is also the dress I’ve worn to many weddings this year, and it’s hanging on me across the chest now.  I keep telling myself that it’s probably just in my head, but every time I look down there’s my undergarments hanging outJ Too much information? Ha Ha. While I’m sad at the thought of possibly not being able to wear some of the clothes I bought in the past 6 months (I didn’t buy many), I’m glad to know I’m shedding some inches.

Is this some sort of joke? The guy who takes our recycled paper here at work just came by my desk and while I was emptying my box of paper, lo and behold, a brand new box of Whoppers is laying at the bottom.  What in God’s name was that box doing in my recycling bin?!  I can only assume I put it in there so that it wasn’t sitting on my desk staring at me, weeks ago, but still! This is just another mean trick somebody is playing on me. What did I do with the box you might be wondering? I gave it to my co-worker, Steven and complained for a solid 30 seconds about how unfair it is.

I find it shocking that I just got done with lunch an hour ago and I feel like I haven’t eaten a thing all day.  Boo! I realize this entry has been nothing, but complaints, but it is how I’m feeling. Maybe next week’s entry will be positive.  I feel sooo hungry right now. You must be thinking, well eat then, but that’s just it, I have. Is it possible that some people are just meant to have snacks and dairy as their two main food groups? J Because if so, then I think I fall into that category. I literally feel like I’ve been out in the hot, hot sun for 24 hours with no food. I’m starving and I have a headache. I’ve drank 2 liters of water today on top of the 12 oz I had this morning with my fiber and energy drink. Today is the worst day by far, but I’m not giving in yet even though I know a Hostess Ho-Ho would make me feel so much better…

Day 4 (Wednesday):
Something to be happy about- I no longer have to take the Fiber drink each morning. Not until Sunday, that is.  I messed up this morning because I took my Muscle Milk (protein drink/meal replacement) out of the fridge, and I forgot to bring it with me. I usually drink it on the way out the door and have it finished a few minutes after arriving to my desk at work.  Another test this morning was when I received an email that another employee had graciously brought a loaf of homemade salsa bread with butter to share.  I’ve never had salsa bread, but anything from Pampered Chef is good in my mind, so I was sad to have to turn it down.  I am munching on some fresh fruit; pineapple and blueberries. After being out of the gym for 5 weeks I started back up last night.  Prior to July I was working out with David 3 to 4 days a week, and it made going to the gym a lot simpler than deciding for myself that I need to go. With David picking me up after work and driving there I didn’t have a lot of options, so I went with it. When he went to 16 hour days at Deeres the month of July I just quit going altogeher. I got down on myself because I had been working out steadily, but didn’t feel like I was getting the results I deserved, so that was my excuse for quitting.  At the gym yesterday, I felt good about myself and the way my legs are starting to go back to their original shape.  I hope this keeps up.

It is about 7 minutes until noon and I can hardly wait. I’m starvin’ Marvin right now, and I’m going home to a buffalo grilled chicken breast with a side of greens—salad and broccoli.  Lucky for me, David is off this week so he’s preparing most of my lunches. I can hardly wait, especially after roaming the building here at work and having to take in all the delicious smells of everyone’s lunches they’re so privileged to eat.  I’ve shed 2 pounds since I weighed myself on Monday and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s nice to be in the mid 140’s rather than being stuck at 150 for what seemed like forever.  I must have lost a couple pounds between January and now, but I didn’t really realize it until I weighed myself this week, having not done that in over 6 months.  11:56 a.m., I think that’s close enough. I’m heading to lunch now!

This is getting old! The feeling of being super hungry after I just finished eating. I literally ate not more than a half hour ago and my stomach aches as if it has been hours. Ugh. Hopefully this goes away because with it, brings headaches. 

Well after snacking on some healthy mixed nuts, a banana, some green and red bell peppers and a peach I’ve made it to 4:15.  Lots of water in there, too. I think I can make it until 5 pm…

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