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!