STEVE'S BLOG:

Well it is the end of the 2nd week...We started this detox at the wrong time.  Should of waited until after Labor Day, start of the footall season and my birthday.  Disappointed after weighing in this morning.  Down to 199.5 lbs.  Well...good thing is it is under 200.  My biggest concern is losing inches, not the weight.  Down 2" in the waist line, 44" to 42" now.  It's tough sticking with this plan when I work three days a week.  My work days are sporatic and long.  Not much time to take a break for a scheduled lunch, but I manage with a carrot or two, with a fruit...cake...lol.  Breakfast is early, lunch is questionable and dinner is always late.  It would be easier if I had a set schedule during work days.  My four days off of work are good because I have my wife's, Karen's support.  Here's to a better meal planning 3rd week.  Oh by the way, thanks Mike. 


KAREN'S BLOG:

This is week 2 for me as well.  I started out at 181.5 lbs.  I currently weigh 167 lbs., for a total weight loss of 14.5 lbs.  YAY!  Waist measured 42" at start, embarrassing.  I now have a waist size of 40".  Lost 2" off waistline.  My jeans are just starting to feel baggy.

 I am still drinking coffee, however I am down to 2 cups in a 24 hour period versus 12 cups in the beginning.  I've suffered from headaches for the past few years and to my surprise I have not suffered one headache since being on this diet, not even from caffiene withdrawals.  I feel pretty good today.   Had lots of energy in the beginning, then got a little sluggish and irritable.  I think part of it was because of Labor Day, the opening season of football and my husband's birthday.  A time when everyone gets together for FOOD and FUN.  With the help of my partner...we were able to succeed, suffer through it. 

I've had no problems with acid reflux and sleeping is getting easier.  I noticed in the beginning of this diet I was up and down all night going to the bathroom.  That has tappered off.  Only up once last night.

This has been... a not so easy task...It is getting better and we are being a little more creative with our recipes we have thanks to our son and his daily phone calls and tips... keeping us accountable and on track. Having a supportive partner (husband) has been a tremendous help as well.  When one feels sluggish and wanting to give up the other is supportive and takes over preparing meals.  The ice cream takes the edge off of feeling deprived as well.  I can honestly say...I will never buy store bought ice cream again.

On  the upside:  Went to daughter's house on football Sunday.  To our surpise... she had already purchased the book, (our bible), Eat to Live.  She was not even aware of the fact that we had read the book and started the plan.  AWESOME!!!!

Here's to a good 3rd week.  Bring it on!