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The Lemonade Diet: Day 8Aug 20 2007 23:23
So, I have to be a diet pooper (haha). I've been very grouchy, weak, and cranky the past few days and I'm not doing well at work, so I'm going to have to call today my last day. I'll wean myself off with orange juice tomorrow and such, I just can't continue if it's going to affect my work this much. My boyfriend said he'll do this with me in a couple of months and if I can make eight days my first time around, I'm sure I can make ten since I know what to expect! I know it's terrible to quit when I'm so close, but I feel it's time to call it a day. I appreciate all the support I've received from you guys! Good luck to all of you!
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 7Aug 19 2007 22:17
Not very much to say about things today. Generally, I'm feeling very frail and unhappy. My energy level is at an all-time low. My boyfriend and I went to McDonald's for him and he was eating a big mac. He let me smell it for a long time and then let me smell his fries for a while. It felt really good. He's been so supportive! I couldn't have gotten through it without him and these message boards! I was also making some tacos later for my boyfriend and I kept getting sour cream and taco meat on my fingers. Oooo...I wanted to lick my fingers so badly!! I had to wash them straight away because it's such a habit for me! I hope things get better because I'm miserable today! Day seven has been the worst day for me so far.
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 6Aug 18 2007 21:07
The tea isn't working as well or as quickly as it used to...I want food - I am much hungrier today than I have been. I KNOW this is hunger and not cravings because I will eat ANYTHING just so I can have something of substance in my tummy!!! I am SO ready for that diluted orange juice on Day 11...My tongue isn't as coated though! I just feel so "blah."
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 5Aug 17 2007 22:40
Well, today was Day 5 for me. My word, these days are moving slowly! It's clear sailing, though, now that I'm at the halfway mark, right?! I woke up sluggish and had several cramps throughout the day. My "productions" were almost black in color, though. I think that's good news!! I'm REALLY sick of the lemonade, though. It still tastes good, but I'm just dying for some VARIETY!!! Yeah...
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 4Aug 16 2007 23:07
Wow! I made it through Day 4! These days are going by sooooo sloooowwwwlllllyyy for me...I'm so looking forward to food and living a healthy lifestyle after this. I keep thinking about biting into a nice crisp salad...mmm!!! Anyway, today I hit the snooze button like five times! I could not get out of bed! Once I got up and showered, though, I felt energized which is good. I had a meeting at work today and there were cookies and danishes there for everyone. My reaction to those food items before the cleanse would have been to take (at least) one of each of those items - I totally lusted over sweets. Today, however, when I looked at them, nothing in me changed. I reacted as if I had looked at a chair or a lamp. It was great because I didn't lust after the food the way I normally would! I mean, yeah, I'm sure it would have tasted good, but I'm so glad I didn't want it!! I really hope I can keep this resistance up once I've started eating again!!!
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 3Aug 15 2007 20:29
Alright! Here we are at day three! Today was the hardest day (by far) for food cravings. However, I was able to finish off all six of the minimum required lemonades, which is good because I have been averaging at about four a day and I know that's not good for me! I'm HATING the cayenne at this point, however. I'm trying to get it down quickly with just a little of the lemonade in a separate glass and then I wash it down with more of the lemonade without cayenne so I don't taste it as much. I looked for cayenne capsules that some of the members on this site have mentioned, but I couldn't find any that didn't have ginger root in the ingredients. I don't want anything to mess me up! I've also been adjusting my big lemonade glass a little. I'll put half of the required maple syrup into my big glass for each serving and then I drink the other half of the maple syrup straight! I like it much better that way because I WANT the lemon to be the main thing I taste in the drink. So, I'm still getting all the ingredients in all of the quantities I need, which is good. I had really bad cramps this afternoon, which passed after a couple of hours. This evening I feel great though! My boyfriend convinced me to stay on this thing so I bought some more lemons and limes for tomorrow! Thanks to everyone who's been so supportive so far!
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 2Aug 14 2007 23:01
Well, I made it through day two! I woke up feeling GREAT! I was excited to start the day! It wasn't until around noon that I started feeling hungry...since noon, I've been thinking about food constantly. You really do forget how hungry you are once you take your mind off food, but I couldn't do that today. I had several stomach cramps throughout the day, but using the bathroom took care of that (sorry to be so crude). I'm down 3.75 pounds today as well, which made me happy. I thought about giving up for a while thinking, "I surrender! I'll eat only healthy foods from this day forward!!"...but I knew I'd hate myself for quitting if I did. I have high hopes for tomorrow being the end of my hunger pangs.
Off we go!!!
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The Lemonade Diet: Day 1Aug 13 2007 22:09
So, I made it through day one! I'm proud of myself :). I have a lot of trouble with sticking to things, especially when it comes to not eating, so this is a big deal for me! I'm just noticing how much I rely on sugar highs to get me through the day. I was craving sweets all day long (shame on me)! I'm sure this diet will help me change my eating ways. I only had three of the six drinks recommended today, but I took about three naps so I didn't think much about being hungry. I had several dreams about eating food, though, and then woke up thinking I ruined everything, only to hear my stomach grumble. Phew! I have a feeling day two is going to be a rough one...I'm separating the cayenne pepper from the lemonade tomorrow. I prefer it that way. I am surprised with my tolerance for the cayenne, though. Normally I'm such a wuss when it comes to spicy things, but this went down with no problem at all!
One day down, nine to go...
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My MeasurementsJul 26 2007 12:05
Waist at narrowest point: 30.5"
Waist at naval: 33.5"
Hip size at widest point: 36.5"
Neck at narrowest point: 13"
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 166lbs
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