Day ?

I honestly don't know what day I am on. I just know that in 14 days I move on to the next phase of the diet. I have not been really good for a few days as traveling and family gatherings make this whole thing tough. And, once again, I spent a very sleepless night with digestive issues from eating bad yesterday. I am trying hard to remember that it's ok to fall off the wagon as long as we get back on tomorrow. I think the worst thing about this diet is that it goes against my philosophy of "moderation in all things." There is NO moderation with this. I know that when you tell your body there is something it can't have, it just wants it more. I will be glad to get off the diet and start incorporating some more moderation.

I have now been 29 days with NO DIET COKE!!!! In fact I have only had a small 8 ounce cup of homemade root beer last week at a church party. Other than that, it's been all water and fresh squeezed lemonade. I really don't plan to go back to pop. I think I might order a fresh lemonade or strawberry lemonade occasionally when we eat out. I am pretty sure that if I allow myself even one Diet Coke I will not be able to stop...so better not to start.

To date I have lost 18.4 pounds since April 9. YEAH!!!! I am hoping to get down at least 5 more in the next two weeks. I think that is fairly safe number to hope for. I am happy to see the down hill side of this insane diet. I think I might do it again but I would do the 23 day version instead of the 40. 40 is just too long and too difficult.