DAY 25


I find myself watching the calendar and counting the days left on this protocol. I’m a little nervous about going off the diet. I know that when I’m focused, I can resist foods I shouldn’t eat. I want to keep that same discipline when the shots stop.


What have I learned during these past 3 ½ weeks? I’ve learned that temptations are only temptations when I am not steadfast in my goals. I don’t drink coffee, so coffee is not a temptation. I don’t drink, so alcohol is not a temptation. During the past few weeks I haven’t stressed over the ‘can’t haves’ and only focused on the ‘can haves’.


I do have to say that I miss salmon. I never thought I’d say that. I grew up not being a fish person at all. I could do tuna fish if it was mixed with mayo and relish, but beyond that, I didn’t like it. What I’ve discovered is that I don’t like strong, ‘fishy’ tasting fish. Mild fish is great.


Lanny first got me to eat salmon by cooking it in Tahitian Noni Premium Reserve. It was fabulous. The Premium Reserve is no longer available, but I learned to like the taste, and then Arlene Olsen told me about the salmon patties at Costco. I cover them in lime juice and pan fry them. YUM. Okay, I’m obsessing about a food I can’t have right now.


I didn’t have a loss today, and Lanny was up 1 pound. That doesn’t freak me out as much as it did in the beginning. It’s easier if I look at it as an overall average. He loses on average 1 pound per day, and I lose ½ pound per day.


I noticed some things as I was walking around work today; I feel better. I walk better. My clothes fit better. I'm happier. I go to the bathroom a lot. I go to the drinking fountain a lot. I'm happier. [yes, I said that before, but I needed to say it again.] I'M HAPPIER.