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I am on my first day of my two week Optifast Protein Diet and it has been a real challenge.

I have had my 5 servings already for day I haven't had dinner yet.

I feel like hungry but I don't have hunger pains. I think it's all in my head.

Really looking forward to going home and relaxing.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.

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Hey, don't know if this would help you or not, but I'll tell you about me and Optifast anyway.

First of all, I had a total of 6 a day, so already I was better off than you:wink2:. I got up each morning, and drank black decaff coffee until 10am when I had my first Optifast. I sipped it really really slowly!!! Then I had one at noon, 2pm,4pm,6pm, and the last one at 8pm.

That schedule worked pretty well for me, and of course the crystal lite popsicles helped out too.

Good luck to you....the time will pass faster than you think!:thumbup:

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Finally, the first day is done. I had another Optifast serving when I got home. Afterward, I had a low sodium chicken broth and a small can of diet dr. pepper with headache.

I feel a lot better and I didn't feel hungry at all this morning. We'll see later today.

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It's definitely tough. Today has been a little better. I took a walk around grounds to help keep distracted.

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Day Four - So far it has been a roller coaster ride emotions and hunger. I have to say the scary/tough part is over.

I am finally used to drinking the shakes and I actually enjoy them.

I am looking forward to my walk later today. It's raining today so I may have to take a tour of the parking garage. :scared2:

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