Yeah baby! First weigh in of the programme, and I'm chuffed to bits. Astonishingly, in only 2 days, I've lost (drum roll, please...)
4LBS!!!!
Yes, folks, 4 lbs of nasty fat and toxins, in three days. Now I know that many people will say "oh its not real weight, it's water and it's easy in the first few days" but I'll refute that because (a) I was already watching what I was eating and drinking during my "pretox" and (b) because I've also lost a fab fab fab 3 inches from my tummy and an inch off each thigh, plus a measly half inch off each of my upper arms. Sadly, no loss of hips yet, but I'm hanging in there. Very pleased with that.
So what did Day 3 entail? I'll tell you. Food. Yummy, chewy, crunchy, textured food.
The day went something like this.
5.45am alarm. Not happy, I whinged a bit, snoozed twice and eventually yawned my way out of bed for my 6am workout with BTB. In fairness, it was my own fault I struggled to get up for not going to be earlier, but hey ho. Lesson learned. Within a few minutes, I was up and about, and after the morning weigh in (did I tell you I lost 4lbs?) off I go to get kitted out for the morning workout. Come on Shaun T - give me your best shot.
Unfortunately for me, I realised about half way through the morning's insanity session that I hate, really hate Shaun T. I hate his stupid marine body, his stupid gurning Tania, his stupid jumping about stupid programme. Yes, yes, no pain, no gain, I get it, but heavens to murgatroyd. They could at least pretend to make it interesting. Yes, I want Tania's body, but no, I don't want to have to be tortured at 6am for it. Therefore, mid way through the third round of suicide jumps I came to the conclusion that I had two options. I could actually commit suicide, or buy a different workout DVD. I chose the latter. Mainly as I didn't have the energy to actually commit suicide.
After my morning's exertions I get showered and ready for work. Never has a hairdryer felt so heavy. In fact, never has a mascara brush felt so heavy. But I soldier on and before I know it I'm ready for work. I have more energy than I expected, although still not the amazing burst I had been promised.
Have to say, the aloe vera gel is still utterly rank, but now that I'm a Day 3-er I only have to take it twice a day and to be honest, I'm such an old hand now it goes down with barely a wince. And the milkshake is still utterly, utterly delicious. Not a bad start.
Mid morning I take my two bee pollen tablets, and then its lunch. Yuuuuum. Two ryvita with a light covering of light Philly, topped with cucumber slices and a handful of cherry tomatoes. Initially it didn't look like it was going to be enough, but it was surprisingly filling (probably as I hadn't eaten anything other than the prescribed shakes and supplements since Friday). Having thoroughly enjoyed my lunch, I the had the milkshake to look forward to, but as I was feeling strangely full I saved that til later in the afternoon, at which time it went down a treat. I also indulged in an appled, just because I could.
Mid-afternoon I noticed that my usual "flagging" after lunch had not occurred. I felt bright and rested and awake, not hungry but not stuffed and bloated either. Great result.
Supper time however was the peak of the day. The Hairy Dieters cookbook has become my new best friend, and tonight was the try out of the Cajun Spiced Chicken, with potato wedges and a yoghurt and chive dip and watercress salad. I slightly modified the recipe to use 1 cal spray instead of oil, and to use sweet potato rather than regular, and oh boy. It was delicious. Again, I found myself feeling full before the end, which was surprising as I only had one small chicken breast and a handful of wedges. I struggled to finish, so BF ended polishing mine off too.
The gel by now is not an issue at all, and is going down fairly easily too. I think, but not sure, I am feeling the benefits but perhaps I am just excited from all the yummity yummity in my belly. Time will tell, I guess.
EB xx
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