Where are all the Canadians ?

[cab127 65]

LowCarb is good, another place that is good is well.ca. It is in Guelph, fast service too. I used the sugar free flavoured syrups for my Optifast period. When I was on the Protein Shakes I really liked the Bariatric Foodie site. Never had a problem drinking them with her recipes. Started at 242 in February 2014 when I had surgery, and am now 100 pounds lighter. Can't believe I am back to me.

Thanks for the tip. Amazing results. I am sure you must be feeling so great now

[Ivanova8 77]

@@Norsemanlady I don't think I've been to the Bariatric food website. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

Awesome journey! Hats off to your continued success!

[cab127 65]

Well today is day two on Optifast. I think this must be the hump day. Day one was not bad but day two is really hard????

[freshair 135]

Well today is day two on Optifast. I think this must be the hump day. Day one was not bad but day two is really hard????

It really is hard but try and get Jello and Popsicles it's a good distraction also broth for a more savory aspect optifast was really rough for me until i realized u could have a few more things than just the shakes. For me tho it never really got that much better just try and stay strong

[cab127 65]

Thanks for the tip. I didn't go for the broth and totally forgot about the Popsicles. I am going to make some right now????

[freshair 135]

It's not much yet but it's helped continue to motivate me 28 daya post opp vs 3 days pre opp

[freshair 135]

It's not much yet but it's helped continue to motivate me 28 daya post opp vs 3 days pre opp

[Ivanova8 77]

@freshair. You go girl. You're doing great!

Edited December 29, 2014 by Ivanova8

[Ivanova8 77]

I started Optifast today! Woohoo! 2 weeks to surgery.

So far my favorite one was for lunch. vanilla with tangerine/grapefruit crystal light. It tasted like a Creamsicle. Loved it!

I've also had a bit of Jello with lunch and chicken broth for my afternoon snack.

@@cab127 how are you doing today?

Edited December 29, 2014 by Ivanova8

[freshair 135]

@@Ivanova8 awesome that just means you're one step closer! And about your question during Optifast i cooked but didn't taste which was awkward so i made hubby taste everything and since surgery i haven't really cooked much cause the smell of food makes me sick also cooking for one is so hard especially since hubby doesn't really like leftovers.

[cab127 65]

I started Optifast today! Woohoo! 2 weeks to surgery.

So far my favorite one was for lunch. vanilla with tangerine/grapefruit crystal light. It tasted like a Creamsicle. Loved it!

I've also had a bit of Jello with lunch and chicken broth for my afternoon snack.

@@cab127 how are you doing today?

I am doi g good. I went back to work today and was surprised how I wasn't really hungry. After my 3rd shake I have to remknd myseld to drink the last one.I don't have sugar cravings like I used to but I do miss chewing . Jello is not the same and gum gives me gas . I am focused on the prize and I am down five poundd!

[Ivanova8 77]

@@freshair That's how I look at it. 13 more days to go. I figured other people have somehow gotten through this so why not me. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Yes this cooking while on a liquid diet thing is really annoying. Thankfully my hubby eats leftovers and I am very grateful for that. I had made a big pot of beef stew on Sunday so that will hold him over a few days before I have to torture myself in the kitchen again.

[Ivanova8 77]

@@cab127 I'm so happy being back at work went well for you. That's a big plus!

I hope I can find myself not hungry after the 3rd shake. This is only day two for me so I guess I'm still going through the break in phase. Looking forward to day 3 or 4 where I heard it gets easier.

I was mildly hungry all day yesterday. Nothing terrible but annoying. Hopefully today will be better. And you're right staying focused on the goal is important.

Jello is not the same for sure. But my mouth was happy to chew on anything. I also have a low calorie chicken broth that I find very satisfying. And tea! Caffeine free herbal teas have been great once or twice a day. They help break up the monotony.

Congrats on the 5 lbs! Now that's a real bonus!

[cab127 65]

@@cab127 I'm so happy being back at work went well for you. That's a big plus!

I hope I can find myself not hungry after the 3rd shake. This is only day two for me so I guess I'm still going through the break in phase. Looking forward to day 3 or 4 where I heard it gets easier.

I was mildly hungry all day yesterday. Nothing terrible but annoying. Hopefully today will be better. And you're right staying focused on the goal is important.

Jello is not the same for sure. But my mouth was happy to chew on anything. I also have a low calorie chicken broth that I find very satisfying. And tea! Caffeine free herbal teas have been great once or twice a day. They help break up the monotony.

Congrats on the 5 lbs! Now that's a real bonus!

just wanted to check in and see howmthings are going? I had a hard day today bwcause I waited too long to drink my shakes and was trying to do all the things a buay mom does. I realize I have to slow down. Hope things are going well for u

[Ivanova8 77]

@@cab127 Sorry to hear you had a rough day. Think of it as another insight to help you be even better in the future. I know all Moms have a big red 'M' on their chests but this is a period of time, this whole weight loss journey thing, where you'll need to try to put yourself first.

Thanks for asking. Day 3 was better than the first two days. I hope today is even better than Day 3. Not feeling hungry as much as empty. No actual hunger pains except when first getting up in the morning. I guess I'm used to feeling full or overstuffed even. Maybe this is what a normal stomach is supposed to feel like?

I've been playing and experimenting with the shake recipes. The Crystal Light tangerine/grapefruit flavor is my favorite in both the vanilla and the chocolate and coffee mocha is a close second.

Hang in there. The prize is worth it.