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

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

It seems to me that any dramatic diet like the 5-day reset diet (above) triggers our bodies to use up the glycogen we've stored in our livers, which would also trigger our bodies to shed the 7-8 pounds of Water needed to store that glycogen.

But maybe that doesn't happen to sleeved patients ... ?

If you're willing to share, I'd love to hear how those who did this reset diet reacted (in terms of the scale and your appetites) after you went back to your regular weight-loss eating regimens.

Thanks in advance.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Good morning, @@VSGAnn2014 ! I have to say that doing the 5 day reset that my Dr "prescribed" did seem to reset my restriction. It felt like I could eat more before I did the reset than afterward. That being said.....I had a realization during the 5 days of Liquid Protein and that was that before I began the 5 days I was GRAZING! I was grazing on CARBS!!! pretzels to be precise. So, the 5 day reset allowed me to have the head hunger and boredom hunger and not give in to it, whereas I did give in to it before. Does that make sense? So, I think in my case it "reset" my head, not my sleeve.

[sizzsooz 38]

Anyone want to start this again? I'm in.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I am going to begin another 5 day reset on the 3rd. In support of a friend who is starting her preop liquids on that day for her surgery on the 10th! There are about 50 of us from the same employer who are going to support her in that way, and lose a little extra poundage in the process!

[Remix 153]

I'm in!

[sprocket 104]

I'm starting another five days on Monday (tomorrow). I want to break out of the 150s and get away from the Thanksgiving carbs. We are leaving on a two week vacation next Sunday, so this will be a great way to keep the fridge empty except for Protein shakes.

@VSGAnn2014 I lost a little over 3 lbs. and didn't gain it back after restarting regular eating, so I don't think it was Water weight, at least not all of it anyway. My sleeve is normally quite tight, so I didn't really notice any less ability to eat than before. It did help to point out where I was giving into the munchies and, once again, reinforce the difference between my head hunger and real hunger.

[sizzsooz 38]

Ok remix and sprocket, tomorrow's a go!

[GenaW828 117]

I just started my reset today! I was going to do all liquids but the way my head hurts I may do the 2 shakes and a meal under 300 calories. we will see how tonight goes. I have had 2 shakes and 2 things of sugar free Jello

[sizzsooz 38]

One day down. The Only thing I had besides my shakes was about 2 oz turkey breast. Day 2 here I come. I already feel better.

[Sunny80 58]

You all inspired me. I am on day two of liquids. I stalled on weight loss for two weeks so a jumpstart was exactly what I need.

[Margie122 845]

Looked up this thread the other day because my weight has been stuck between 191 and 195 for months. I let sneaky carbs back into my life and they have caused enough havoc.

Today is day 1 of liquids

I'm determined to do this!

[Margie122 845]

I made it to the afternoon without killing anyone. I consider that a win on day 1.

Now I just have to survive TONIGHT. Instead of watching TV where I usually like to snack snack snack, I will turn on my treadmill and walk walk walk.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

day 1 of liquids, determined to do this!

@@Margie122

didn't try this challenge back in october

4/27/2016 - 1rst day liquids only!!!

@@Elode - watch my smoke!!

good luck to me & @@Margie122 and anyone else!!!

i know we will both be a success!!!

confidence, confidence, confidence!!

kathy

[Margie122 845]

Proudgrammy.....CONFIDENCE! We got it

Good luck to us all. I'm hoping that at the end of the 5 days the scale has moved DOWN.

P.S. - I am now eating about 3oz of Tomato Soup at my desk. It's the MOST DELICIOUS thing I have ever tasted.

[Margie122 845]

@@proudgrammy how are you doing today?

I survived day 1

I am not going to be so cocky as to say "I've got this" but I am happy with how things are going so far. I stepped on the scale this morning and it did go down slightly. I am determined to NOT get on the scale again until Monday morning.

If I can do the 5 days of liquids and not weigh myself until Monday morning I'm going to buy myself the long sleeved Life is Good shamrock t-shirt I've been eyeballing for a while now

Here's to day 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!