Day 3 of Tune Up

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Well, I'm into Day 3 of the Tune Up and all is well.

I'm starting to feel the little hunger pangs again, but it took a full 2 days to get into ketosis - and that's only a high 1/low 2 burn.

I'm down 4 pounds since Wednesday though (it's now Friday) but I know it is mainly the water that was retained from all the salt and chemicals lining up to exit.

I must say though, the B Vitamin injections sure do work. I remember waking up in the morning thinking that was the best full night sleep I've had in a long time - and I'm back to the once hourly like clockwork pee breaks. I have such a nice healthy glow - and the weight is dropping off again. Horray!

I am so thankful to the folks who have registered on the program and dropped my name - I have two free weeks to help me along on the Tune Up. Thank you ladies!

I'm hoping to push myself into the 130's so I'm planning on being on the program a full month.

My goal? 135 lbs this time - a good solid entrenchment into my BMI range

My reward? Looking fab-u-lous for my mom's 75th birthday party on April 17th...and maybe a new pair of shoes to go with one of my new dresses that I haven't had a chance to wear yet!

Here's to my lemon water Splenda potion (which I have never abandoned) and the Strict diet again. It's nice to be back to the clinic - at least for a little bit. :-)

Comments

Unknown said…
Congrats on getting back into the swing of things on Strict.
Can I ask how tall you are? I've looked at your progress pics and you look amazing! I'm 5.7" and my target weight with Dr.B is 135-145 Which I was amazed at, I don't think I've weighed that since highschool. I'm just trying to get to 150 without wilting away ;) Love reading your blog, you are inspirational!!!!
March 5, 2010 at 8:13 PM
Helen R. said…
Hi Tina - yes I'm 5'7" too.

I found 140 to be just right for me - but on the thin side. I think 135 would be skeletal skinny, though I'd like to reach it to at least draw the excess form my inner thighs. It's the last to go, so you usually have to go a little lower to reach the hardest spots.

Once you get back into maintenance and reintroducing oils and fats, you won't look like a wilted flower - you'll get a healthy layer under your skin again of fat to soften your look.

Thanks for reading and the feedback! Take care, H.
March 12, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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