We're on day 6, and I think I can safely say that I am over the hump, and feeling pretty good. I walked down the Halloween candy aisle at Target today without even a twinge of longing. Victory! So far, today has been J's worst day. However, I think that we've reached a turning point, because we made a very exciting discovery. Y'all ready?
WE CAN HAVE BROTH!
That is not a sentence I ever anticipated typing with an exclamation point, but let me tell you, after nearly a week of not ingesting anything warm, it feels like winning an Oscar. We checked to make sure this is actually true, on the site that's run by Joe, the documentary guy, and his site even has -recipes- for drinks using broth. So we are in the clear. Oh, happy day!
Moving on. I want to discuss some stuff that I've noticed, and maybe warn anyone who is considering undertaking this sort of experiment about a few things.
1. If you drink a lot of beet-based juices, it will look like you are bleeding out when you go to the bathroom. J, who is a nurse, and knows better, totally freaked out a couple of days ago when he discovered that little treat.
2. Your poo is going to stink. I mean, I know it isn't something you'd want to make a Yankee Candle out of on a regular basis anyway, but seriously, this is worse.
3. There is good news though, you may not have to go much at all. This has been my experience. I was warned in the days leading up to this that I'd have terrible diarrhea, and all sorts of unpleasant digestive experiences, and while J seems to be following that trend, I am not. I rarely have to go, and when I do, there isn't a lot of...volume. Now the whole, wide Internet knows about my bathroom habits. My parents will be so proud.
I've also noticed some changes in my appearance in the past couple of days. I still don't know if I've lost any weight (haven't gotten around to ordering a scale), but there are some new and different things happening.
First of all, my nose looks bigger. This is something that usually happens when I've lost some weight in my face. It's not a look I particularly enjoy, but J likes big noses, so there is that.
I have also seemed to develop some serious eye circles. I always have little pockets of darkness around the inner corners of my eyes, but now, I have deep, I don't know...pockets all around my eyes (but they aren't so dark anymore). It's the direct, extreme opposite of puffiness. Observe:
J says this is because I've lost the subcutaneous fat and fluid around my eyes. Well, yay for losing fat, but that's not exactly where I wanted to lose it. At least Halloween is around the corner; I've got the zombie look down. Those pictures also showcase my giant new nose.
J's whole head looks smaller. He's been doing this for about half the time I have, and he seems to be seeing more visible results. This is what always happens when a female trys to lose weight at the same time as male. They will always have more dramatic results, that's just the way it is, so be prepared if you are doing this with your spouse/significant other and they happen to be the opposite gender of yourself.
We both seem to have more energy (except for J, today, but he'll move past that). Our libidos have improved (Sorry, dad!). Our skin looks clearer (except for one small hormonal face demon on my chin). And I am waking up thirsty, instead of hungry.
That's all I've got for today!
xo
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