I know this is going to be WILDLY popular... ;)

[Shustar 395]

@@Elode Good luck with that run! Yesterday was my first day on the liquid diet challenge and I played tennis for an hour and a half, went to work and then did an hour of spin class. Spin class almost killed me! All I could do to just get through it! I am loving this challenge!

[sprocket 104]

Monday was my Day 1 and it went great! It's easy to forget about food while busy at work. Got all my fluids in - felt like I might float away at some points.

Today, Day 2, is going just fine so far, but I anticipate this afternoon may be a bit more of a challenge since I'm home all day having work done on my house. I get snack-y at home - the nuts and Jerky call to my brain. I'm determined to persevere though and keep busy with wall painting projects.

Also, I learned I need to stay off the scale - Water weighs a lot and nothing pleasant comes of weighing after drinking 32 oz. of water.

[sonnysun 15]

Sorry, in my previous reply I said, "WTG, Ladies!" and I obviously should have been more gender-inclusive! My apologies!

That said, I'm intrigued. I did have a pretty lengthy stall when I went from liquid diet to soft foods. I'm wondering if that happens after fasting, as well?

[Elode 8,093]

@@Shustar Thanks....show off!! Lol! Last time I tried to jog I swear I popped a lung!

[Elode 8,093]

@@sprocket Good luck! I'm with you, if I don't weight first thing in the morning naked I don't even try.

[Shustar 395]

You little skinny mini! I think you will be wildly successful this time! @elode.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Shustar Oh, Well let's hope. I really don't want to spend time in the hospital over this "exercise" nonsense!

[Elode 8,093]

Well my 5 days are officially up! I'm going to bed soon. I want to thank everyone who joined in and did this with me. I also want to thank the ones who didn't but stopped in to encourage us that were. It been a "different" kind of 5 days to say the least. It hasn't been too hard but willpower is amazing when you actually use it. We will see what tomorrow brings but as far as the 5 days is concerned we kicked it's butt!! Hopefully this is just the kick in the pants I needed. I made a promise to myself that I would never allow myself to go back to the old me. This surgery was a "gift" and I'm not a Indian giver!! I hope you all found some success with this Be bold and be blessed!

[mtraverse 327]

I fell off the wagon yesterday because I was so hungry. Nothing bad just solid food.???? but there are more days and more challenges! Maybe the next one I can stick to it! Great job all!

[Elode 8,093]

There will be more. Today I found out my insurance has approved my orthodontic treatments so I will have a palate expander in December. That would cause me to be on liquids for awhile. It will be put in on December 18th so I may not even have to worry about the holidays. Mixed blessing!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@Elode How is your restriction today? Mine was as tight as after surgery. I love it!

[sweetie716 270]

Finished last night! Great challenge- lost 4 pounds in 6 days- not too bad. Thanks!

[Elode 8,093]

@@wannaBthinsoon I don't know because I chickened out and drank a shake.I also brought a shake for lunch....maybe tonight.

[KeepCalm 223]

ohkay - I'm more then sure that this has been asked, but why no straws - for me it makes it easier to sip if I have a straw then without... mind you - i've probably read the answer somewhere else as well, but I don't remember it

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I use straws