10 Day Detox: It's killing me...

and I'm only on Day #1. Yikes. LOL.

OK, so I need to lose 40 lbs. My blood pressure is getting high, I'm snoring and quite honestly, I just look not-so-good. I'm also quite tired a lot, but that may be more my schedule than my weight.

Anyway, I've been "dieting" and I walk on the treadmill every day. Doing this for almost six months has seen ZERO results and now I'm just discouraged.

So... my father was told by his Oncologist that he needed to lose weight for radiation and was given a particular 10-Day Transformation plan to jump start things. It is expensive, but I did a little research on it, checked the science and seems legit enough. His MD is legit and I trust the pharmacist in town that carries it, so here we are...

I'm doing it with him.

I'm broke and trying to survive on green, nasty, organic shakes and amino acid pills for 10 days.

And I'm cranky. Already.

I think the biggest problem is that I still have to cook the same amount as always for the rest of the family, but cannot eat anything. Am I gonna make it?

 

Ummm... thanks for nothing, Trista

My DH just walked in the kitchen wanting to know what we had sweet in the house. I pointed to the mountain of fruit I just bought today and he groaned. It's just not fair. I can't eat cheetos and ice cream every night! Boo! LOL

It's a plan recommended by my dad's doctor. It is sold at a pharmacy in town here (an online, too) and literally consists of taking these amino acid pills alternating with 3 shakes (which are indeed green and include ingredients like organic alfalfa sprout powder). They taste terrible and I've had to squirt fresh lemon juice in them just to get them down. But really, I've invested 1/2 a fortune in the system now, so I'm stuck!

You are supposed to do 3 shakes a day (with these pills) and VERY minimal food (like 1/2 an orange or boiled kale). That is just not happening so I'm supplementing with fresh fruits/veges and ate a teeny bit of baked chicken and steamed broccoli tonight. Seriously, I was getting light headed.

The 3rd component is a nighttime dose of magic. It's supposed to have "anti-oxidents" in it (told you it was magic), but appears to be full of melatonin. I suspect this is to make sure I get some sleep. Not easy for me. I average 5-6 hours a night and am supposed to get at least 9-10 on this plan. Again, not happening, but I'm gonna try to get at least 7-8.

I think the worst part is the boredom of it. Oh, and my caffeine HA since my beloved coffee AND diet coke is off limits as well. Sigh. I better look like a supermodel when this is done

 

Good thing it's not a "pyramid" program, LOL... you don't think I'd succeed, huh? I'll let you know in 8 more days if I can wholly recommend this nonsense. I swear if it didn't come from a physician friend I totally trust, I never would have tried it

 

This made my morning, Allison! LOL re: your backside.

I hate my boobs. They are totally in the way! Stupid kids. I'm totally blaming them. That's OK, right?

 

Thanks for asking, Sandy. I'm still alive. Barely

Seriously, I'm on Day #7 and I haven't cheated. Much. I honestly don't feel "great". I don't feel "detoxed". BUT I'm not hungry as much as I am bored, LOL. I will say this, however, it's a no -brainer. I love not having to think about what to eat. If only the rest of my family were so easy.

Major win for me: I drove through Chick-fi-la for kids today and didn't eat a bite.

And I am losing weight, which was my goal. I am now in the process of figuring out how to continue to lose after the 10 days is over.