First Day - July 3, 2009

Today is July 3, 2009. My first day on Optifast 800. I woke up around 10:00 am. I laid in bed until around 12 pm with my cats and dog watching Incendiary with Michelle Williams. I then washed dishes, tidied up my house, and got ready to go into town. I tackled the Wal-Mart crowd, met my brother at the cemetary, picked up shakers at GNC, and attended a carwash party at my mom's. After I scheduled my appointment with the clinic, I discussed my decision with my parents. My mom agreed to support me, and my stepdad is behind me but hopes I will keep my primary physician up to date. I have agreed to do so once I get a copy of my bloodwork. Once the carwash party was over, I was soaked and tired. My mom was so shocked at my energy level. I had not handwashed a car since high school. Let alone helping with two. Very impressive day.

I consumed six shakes, four sugar free fruit candies, and did not keep count of water. I had a slight headache, but not disabling. Each time I drank a shake, I had to rest for about 30 minutes before doing anything active. I could not explain the feeling to my mom, but I was not dizzy. I just felt bogged down and blah. Weird!

Clinic Orientation - July 2, 2009

My orientation took place on July 2, 2009 in the Fayetteville, NC clinic. In order to participate in the Optifast 800 plan in the USA, medical supervision is required. Fasting bloodwork was also required, and my veins suck. So after about five tries, I ended up going to a local lab which had success on the second try. :) YAY!! I also had an EKG which was normal, and met with the doctor. He was so very nice along with all the staff. So energetic. :) It was also decided that I would do B6/B12 shots for awhile to boost my energy. I also spoke with some of the other clients who seem to be having good luck with their plans.

I left the lab around 3:00 pm. I stopped by Chick-Fil-A to get a chargrilled chicken wrap and 8 piece nugget with a coke. About an hour later I stopped by Hardee's to get a Frisco burger combo with curly fries and a coke. My last stop was my mom's where my stepsister, nephew, mom, and stepfather had planned my last family meal. Fish, hushpuppies, fries, coleslaw, and sweet tea! If you haven't noticed, I consumed all of this food within four hours! I had started weaning myself off of food on Monday using Muscle Milk light and Myoplex bars, but I was definitely going to miss food. Starting on July 3, 2009, I will only have 5 shakes a day with an optional 6th as needed. No food for awhile!