I blew it!

Well I didn't even make it through day 1 of the 5 day plan...I ate 1 meal of su****hat day...not very much but I still did it...lovely DH kept talking about food all day long. I made it till 4:00pm then he just stopped in at the sushi bar for a snack. I managed to not eat anything else except protein shakes so I was not that disappointed overall. Then comes Sunday...I was on trac****il the phone rang and everyone wanted to get together to watch football...at a bar of course...quesadilla, chips & salsa, wine...etc... Well it really made me not feel well at all. Our pouches are funny, cause I did really notice that since I was putting less into it, even for one day I felt much more full and sick after eating that crap. So, what I have decided is that I am going to modify the plan. I was pretty comfortable eating 1 meal per day and then just protein drinks for the balance. I think that will work better for me. I was concerned because I work out almost everyday and I just don't have the energy to do so without food in my system. Am I just making excuses to be able to eat a meal? Maybe, but I know for sure that I was kinda loopy without food and there was no way I was gonna go run feeling that way. I managed to lift weights but did feel a bit dizzy. I am disappointed that I don't have the mental strength to do it but... I applaud all of you that can stick to the program but I think in the end we all need to find our way. I think my pouch does need to rest and maybe one smart meal a day will do the trick. Keep up the good work, I look forward everyday to hear how you all are doing?

You DID NOT blow it, Trish. You listened to your body and I agree 100% with you. We should take this plan and adjust it to our needs. I do not work out, so don't need as much/the same things as you do. I agree that we all need to find our way, and it's great that you found what works for you. We are not cookies (scuse the food simile) and one cookie cutter does not fit all. Also what is the 'right' time to do something like this for one is not the same time for someone else. Our journeys are individual and as such I all of us who are still working hard, sometimes maybe struggling, but all keeping our eyes on the goal and aiming to get there.

Trish, I agree with Ruth, you did not blow it!! You are working at getting back on track. I modified the plan slightly as well. Food is evil and I think I need to be away from it for awhile. I will admit the first two days of liquids was tough, but I decided to stick to liquids for a little while longer. Once upon a time I used to look at food as being a means to an end, providing nutrition to my body and nothing more. Now, well, food has become my best friend again. Today I got some disappointing news and I wanted so very much to go to Starbucks and eat a pumpkin scone.... not a good thing. So I diverted my attention and went shopping, spent a heck of a lot more but didn't eat crap! Good luck! Diane

Thank you both...I appreciate your kind words.

Sounds like you shrunk your pouch.... so I say YEA!!!!!!!!!! you did not fail... you did great!