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Day 3
FILED UNDER: Everyday Life
September 06, 2005

Morning of Day 3- whoohoo! I feel like I am getting over the "hump". I got a good night's sleep, and woke up fairly refreshed. My headache is pretty much gone, the only remnant left is some tightness in my shoulders. I think a soak in the tub will help with that.

The hunger seems much more manageble today, too. You would think that with each meal missed, the hunger would be compounded until you're just starving. But it's not like that. For most of the day yesterday, I had the kind of hunger you get before a meal - I think my mouth actually watered a few times. But the more I distanced myself mentally from food, the easier it got physically. I passed up breakfast this morning without a second thought! I an honestly say, I'm not really hungry. I am constantly drinking water. I am also consuming at least 32 oz of either organic blueberry and grape juices, water with lemon and sometimes honey, or homemade juices from plums, grapes, and peaches. I haven't gotten bored with the selection so far.

I've noticed my sense of smell is heightened. When I went for a walk yesterday, I was blown away by all the stuff I was smelling! The flowers were so sweet, the garbage cans so nasty! Since I was walking at dinnertime, I could tell what was cooking all over the neighborhood- tacos, burgers, and something Italian, it was crazy. And a bit torturous too, but oh well!

Also, I smell different. It must be the chemicals coming out of my skin, because I just don't smell like me. I tried to work up a sweat on my half walk/jog to flush some of it out. I am glad to be getting rid of stuff, but it's weird to smell so foreign. Needless to say, I'm hitting the showers a couple times a day, because I'd much rather smell like soap.

I think my sight is improved, too. I notice the finer details at greater distances- but I don't know if that's because I'm concentrating on it or not. I'll give that more time before deciding.

Mentally, feeling much better than yesterday. I have more energy and motivation, and my mind is moving faster and clearer. I'm excited about today, because I think this will be my breakthrough. This is when I will start seeing the results I want.

Okay, that's all for now! Time to get some stuff done.


Posted by Shannon at September 6, 2005 09:46 AM | TrackBack
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I think what you are experiencing is called ketosis, which is a process in which the body coverts fats into energy (as a result of a super low carb diet or starvation). During this conversation, little things called Ketones are produced. These buggers are full of acid, and if you experience prolonged ketosis, the change in the acidic level of your blood can be very dangerous. (hey, my biology classes are paying off!!) All that to gently warn you in my sisterly way to be careful and pay attention to your body's messages.
Love you!

Posted by: ashley at September 6, 2005 01:07 PM

Thank you for the thoughts, Ash! I did a good bit of research before starting and I feel comfortable with it so far. I would definitely stop if I saw any red flags come up.

Posted by: Shannon at September 6, 2005 01:57 PM

Dear Little Girl-- dont overdo the fasting bit-- hey-- I worry about you--O K. be carefull over there --times arn,t normal right now -- Yes--Yes --I know you want to help and there are a lot of needy people out there and some are desperate , and as allways there are some bad ones too. stay on your gard--doors locked --both at home and when in a vehicle, take no chanches, we need you very much and so does thoes precious babys . Yes I know the Lord will look after you--- but he expects you to help out by taking all precautions, after all he has a lot of poor people out there to watch after.
remember Mississippi has some loved ones here who would dearly love to have all of you anytime' Love you heaps --hug the little ones and Patrick too.Paw pa and Nanny Mae.

Posted by: Paw Pa at September 6, 2005 04:04 PM
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