Friends wanted

I want coffee (or chai)! I want to have the pleasurable experience of talking to people as I pour myself a cuppa. I want to hold that steaming cup between my hands and know that deliciously warm sensation of that first sip.

Day 3!

While I still have not felt withdrawal from the caffeine hits I regularly take, I miss the social and emotional aspect of drinking coffee in the morning.

Diet is so much more than just what we eat. It's about sharing a common experience. Communion. A social enjoyment.

I think that is why many a weight loss diets fail. (Well, actually I know it's a contributing factor to failure-- the failure to meet social and emotional needs is one of the most common reasons given for stopping a diet) When a person is felt to be alone their endeavors they often give up. When one isolates themselves with a diet it can wreak devastation in their life.

I don't want to feel deprived! Neither of food nor socialization. And that's why it's important to have community to help one stay on task!

Weightloss, hell-- ANY diet, is easier to stick to when you have a buddy or two.

Misery loves company!

But seriously the only thing I feel deprived of is my morning ritual. All the rest has been a piece of cake so to speak!

(Side note: I wish I were eating cake. But that has no bearing on this diet because I love cake and could (would?) eat it all day long if I let myself. )

And can I have that feeling I'm craving? I think so. I just have to figure out how to simulate or replace it with something else. I'll let ya know what that is when I find it. Until then it's a small price to pay for health.

So how do I feel? Good!

Am I glad I have a buddy and support system? Absolutely!!

Am I a little scared of my two cleanse days that start tomorrow? Sorta. But only because they are the unknown to me!

Have I lost weight? I think so. My clothes are already fitting better.

Am I sick of shakes? Not even close!

Will I make it to the last 45 min of the gym tonight? Probably not! And I'm ok with having a rest day.

And in the interest of true confessionals: I did eat a lumpia this afternoon. A patient brings in once a year huge Rubbermaid tubs of lumpia, fried rice, and ponsit. I couldn't resist! But I am proud that I only ate one! And no rice or ponsit!

(Not to justify or anything but I did work out hard last night and this diet is putting caloric intake at about 1200-1400 kcal/day. And I did do a shake for dinner yesterday instead of at lunch. So I was ravenous at lunch and it did hamper my self resolve. This was the only time I felt really hungry since I started this madness!)

So stay tuned for tomorrow's episode when I attempt to go the entire day on liquid diet alone! It's anyone's guess what zaniness will ensue!

And if you want to join me in this quest to get healthier and would like to be part of my support network, private message me.