[kungfoosally]

i had no idea i had become such a grazer. not even 5pm on day 1 of my 5dpt and i am craving everything under the sun. i have this weeeeird headache that is so strange it is almost enjoyable (whaaat!?). i have pretty much realized i am used to having some sort of food within arms reach at all time. usually chocolate of some sort. a lot of it was usually good food, healthy, just all over the place. in small amounts... but within an hour i'd be eating more. i was eating , as i said, a LOT of chocolate, soy crisps, yogurt, popcorn, baked fries in the oven, ... not bad stuff... but certainly not focusing on protien and for SURE way way too often. i feel like eating a car right now! wow wow wow this has truly opened my eyeballs. i hope i can make it through the night, i am feeling SO tired, headachey, almost dizzy. i've had a can of cream of chicken soup today and also a total of 1.5 cups of the pumpkin/sausage soup. i am not HUNGRY in the least... but boy am i craving and just feeling achey and wanty. thinking bout that half of an orange idea

knowwhatimsayin???

[kungfoosally]

also i have a question. i am tracking what i eat and am realizing it is hard to get enough protein on day 1 and 2 of the 5dpt without some sort of protein shake or something. all i have is some EAS soy protein powdered stuff. it is not made with artificial sweetner so it has 20 grams of carbs in it. should i still have some of that to get the 20 grams of protein from it? or just bypass it all together? (the sugar free stuff turns my stomach!)

maybe get a sugar free shake and deal with it? anyone sensitive to the sugarfree stuff find a brand with low sugar they can tolerate?

[Sareena]

I say drink your protein shake!
Congrats on almost getting thru day 1! You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kungfoosally]

thank you Sareena! i actually took your advice and the advice of my shaky hands and headache and had a scoop of soy protein powder. i feel so much better. this day has been tough. it reminds me of when i first had surgery. i almost mourned for my friend, food. thankfully i kept a diary from then and have proof this feeling does not last long.

[melsreturn]

Yeah sally thats what I was going to say, drink a shake... you sure don't want to get all weak and not eat enough... (or drink enough). I can't do this as it causes me to get shaky too and have a low blood sugar episode! yikes! Do you have them too?

[kungfoosally]

Yeah sally thats what I was going to say, drink a shake... you sure don't want to get all weak and not eat enough... (or drink enough). I can't do this as it causes me to get shaky too and have a low blood sugar episode! yikes! Do you have them too?

i'm not sure what i have. i think my body is just waaayyy too used to LOTS of carbs and lots of sugar over the past couple of years as i have really slacked off on proper post-op eating. (6 years post op) so i guess completely cutting them out in one day just gives me the shakes. i havent really focused on protein in a while and i think i was actually starting to have blood sugar issues.
and ooh Melinda.. i have been on YOUR blog for the last few hours as i sipped a sugarfree iced soy latte at caribou coffee. (unbelievable the sf vanilla sat fine with me) i'm guessing i was so preoccupied with all your amazing blogs, ideas and stories i totally didnt notice if i had a stomach ache.. and it passed the time so now i can almost go to bed and be done with day 1!!

i think i am your new #1 fan.

[Sareena]

On to day 2!!

[Kim]

Keep on posting and reading...good way to distract yourself!

[JohnnyBGood]

I don't know if you use any online programs to track your eating, but I recently started using www.FitDay.com, and posting it here daily. Makes all the difference in the world when you see the numbers looking back at you. Congrats on your decision to do the 5dpt, and for getting through day one.

[kungfoosally]

day 2 : i have been peeing non-stop since starting this thing. i figure i have been so bloated from carbs?!? i dunno but i feel good, like im detoxing. i dont feel so much preoccupation with eating and snacking. like my head is clearing. how cool!

i had a decaf iced soy latte with sugarfree vanilla this morning and realized later that the soy milk was sweetened and it gave me cravings like crazy! sooo im going to stick with just plain ole decaf with half and half and a sweet n low. i cant believe how sensitive i am to anything sugary.

to answer one question, yes, i have been using thedailyplate.com and it is awesome seeing all im eating.

on that note, i have to go potty.

wish me luck today! (not with the potty, with day 2)

-beth

[kungfoosally]

if this is only a reminder to myself when in the future i may feel like i broke something. Today.. day 3... i am TOTALLY FULL from 1... count it ONE EGG!!! how awesome this feeling is!!! i would go outside and do cartwheels but it IS SNOWING. spring where are you!?

ps. this works this works this 5dpt reeeeaallly works! ( said like sally fields)

[soulshinegirl]

I agree.. i think it is working. i still am on the liquid phase, but i am not at all hungry and feel so empowered and in control! its been so long... oh, pouchie, how i've missed you and love you so!!!!!

speaking of snow- i have all of this new found energy and i am going to give my husband a break and shovel some it (have a foot of snow so far on long island, ny)... and burn some calories!!!

[malynn75]

Hello all,
I started the 5dpt today. This is my 3rd attempt...tried Saturday and Sunday and I'm seriously determined to finish this time. I don't feel so HUNGRY today as I did Sat and Sun so hopefully this will work. Today, I've had 36oz of water, a RTD, a bowl of black bean soup, a Gladiator smoothie from Smoothie King, and a bowl of egg drop soup. I think I will have some sf pudding in awhile, finish my water, and probably a cup of hot green tea. Good luck to everyone and lets keep posting!

[Sareena]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy go go go

[kungfoosally]

day 5. i feel sooo good. it has been sooo amazing going into stores or gas stations without wanting to "get a little something" to snack on. i cant believe how much of a habit that was! if i went to the mall, in to pay for gas.. whatever, i was always looking for a little something. a dove bar.. a little bag of chips... something to just... i dont know... make me feel like crap! i've saved money, too!

another test was having a root canal on monday. i was on pain meds and antibiotics.. usually this stuff i MUST eat with saltines or something to sooth my stomach and make me " feel better". it was an excuse to eat "whatever" cause well, i was "sick"!... but i ate what was on the plan. and amazingly i was just fine. i think all that "sick food" is just stuff i grew up with and thought it made me feel better. something again to remind me that food is linked, with me anyways, as something to help and distract me of any sort of discomfort. instead of just dealing with whatever my problem is.

i know i've lost weight. (havent been on the scale in a while.. not ready yet) i feel less puffy, less tired, more clear-headed, my jeans are looser. my cravings are barely even there. i am sooo glad i have done this! i am a 5dpt believer. and this is after eating an entire pot of pumpkin sausage soup on day one... eating til i was FULL FULL FULL of anything allowed on day 1, and thinking i could never do this cause i was eating too much. i think eating through your carb cravings on day 1 is key. it doesnt matter.. cause by day 3 and 4 you are naturally off the carbs... cravings are gone.. and eating without needing to count cause you seem to be naturally at about that 1200-1400 calorie mark. and feeling satisfied with that.

[Meryl]

Beth...you're doing awesome!

[mama_in_pajamas]

Beth...you're doing awesome!

Beth...I just have to say, "You inspire me!" Way to go! I'm less than a month away from having my surgery and after reading your posts, I'm excited to get started! Your pictures are amazing! I can't wait to have before/after pictures!

[Papa John]

Beth, I haven't responded because I know nothing about the 5dpt except what I've read, but I have really enjoyed reading your posts. Your great attitude and enthusiasm are contagious! You're doing great! Keep on posting!

[Sareena]

awesome is the first word that comes to mind!