Day 2

Weight: 179.2. Down 1.2 pounds in one day. I'm not really sure what to make of that since my weight fluctuates a lot anyway.

Thoughts from last night: I was jealous of my husband getting to eat other types of food, but I also think it is good because when I see it in the house i think, oh i should just eat that or it will go to waste, but then i remember no, he will eat that. So it is good that i am doing this by myself as it is hard to clear out a pantry of temptations before starting anything. Also worth noting, I slept well and he didn't. I doubt this is really related to the differences in our eating yesterday, but maybe it is?

This morning I received an email from the reboot nutritionist saying that 21 days is ok, but I should talk to my doctor. I'm sure that was a CYA move on their part, but I should note that if I start to feel bad, I will follow their guidelines for transitioning back. The worst thing would be to binge on junk food, but if i need to eat some rice or beans on day 16, i think that is ok. I don't really want to talk to the doctor. I do have health insurance, but I do not have a regular doctor, so I would be going to see someone i've never met and that has no appeal.

Breakfast - Fresh Juice and coffee
(1 carrot, 2 celery ribs, 1 cucumber, 1/2 apple, 1/4 inch ginger, 1 lemon, 1/4 head romaine - delicious!) Note, I had this at 7:30 am and by 10:30 am starving. Was thinking of doing juice all day today. Stay tuned for that one.

Lunch - Carrot Apple Ginger Juice
2 carrots, 1 apple, 1 knob ginger
I got absorbed in work for awhile and forgot i was hungry, then decided to go ahead and make juice. Was pretty inspired and made 3 different kinds and then decided i could be a real super hero and workout while my juice chilled in the fridge.

Exercise - 3 mile jog
Did it on the treadmill while watching vampire diaries. Took me the entire 40 minutes. I started slow and gradually increased my speed. It didn't feel terrible, but I had to fight the urge to quit almost the whole time. Fortunately in this episode Elena is getting fit so she can fight the "bad" vampires, so that kept me from wimping out. Drank full water bottle on Tmill and then promptly drank carrot juice. Very sweaty.

Afternoon Snack - Grapefruit Juice
3 Grapefruits
Detox Tea

Dinner - Green juice
1 head romaine, 4 ribs celery, 1 lemon, 1 cucumber, bit of ginger.

About 2 hours after that, I got desperately hungry and my head started to hurt, so I decided to eat some whole vegetables. Part of me wanted to do the full juice day, but I'm in the entry program, which doesn't require juicing and i don't want to get discouraged. So...

Second Dinner - Italian Roasted Salad
Same as yesterday, but no tomato sauce.
Mint Licorice Tea

Thoughts for the day: I think that I will reboot more effectively if I couple my efforts with some spa and other personal care type treatments. Not only can they help me detox, but feeling relaxed and pampered will help keep me motivated. I am looking out for groupons for this purpose, but in the mean time I took an epsom salt bath. Not only was it super relaxing, it also helps to reduce inflammation in the body. I loofahed my skin twice, shaved and used my olay facial brush.

In the past, I haven't succeeded in losing weight because it is a rather spartan endeavor and i start to feel cut off from others or like i never have any fun. I realize though, that this weight problem of mine is holding me back from truly having fun with others. I will feel more happy with myself if i do this, and that confidence will generate more fun for me in the future. However, while I am doing the spartan thing, spa treatments will surely help!

Water: 4 cups + 375 ml pelligrino

Accomplishments: met with electrician, met with window guy, filled bird feeders, fixed fantasy football team, dishes, catboxes, bathroom tub, took out trash, took out recycle.

Will be very curious as to how I will feel tomorrow.