7.5 so far

That's right, you read that correctly. 7.5 lbs in one week. YAY!

Met with Dr. P this morning, and asked about the next "phase" of this journey. Depending on when I'm done with this, after 21-30 days (based on the weight we feel is best), I then do "stabilization" for 3 weeks. It's still pretty strict. Bye-bye fruit (except blueberries), and hello FAT, RICE, BEANS & NUTS = YUM! Can't wait. I guess I just needed to know so I could focus on that new goal, to simply get THERE!!

My blood pressure is a little low 80/60 (not that I even know what "normal" is), which is the reason for my lightheadedness. She said it happens with some patients. And just to keep up with the coffee & green tea.

Oh yeah, that's another thing. I've been drinking coffee BLACK! And yes, you read THAT correctly too. SO crazy, but it actually tastes GOOD if you get the yummy stuff, like Peet's. Kean is next.

All this time, I thought coffee messed up my tummy. Not the case. It's got to be either the sugar or soy milk. Dr. P said it simply- "carbs kills us". This is a super clean diet, probably the most clean I've eaten my whole life, as far as no sugar, fat, dairy or carbs go. My energy is definitely back. My skin still has the red bumps here and there. Wish I knew what the culprit was there. I'm still dealing just fine with the aloe as my "lotion", and I do like soap Dr. P provided as well.

Forgot to mention LUNCH today. I had an idea to add a cube of the frozen basil & garlic to a can of chopped tomatoes- holy yumminess. It was just the change in taste I needed. That with my baked chicken seasoned with smoked paprika & Montreal chicken seasoning was pretty darn tasty.

Off to make my cod and who knows what veggie. Think it will be time for some buffalo again tomorrow, since I haven't had it in a week, and that taste was also a very welcome change.