Update- Day 3

Today is day 3 of the 5dpt for me. I will say today has been a struggle. My hunger is just overwhelming. I have fought hard to stay on track and so far, so good. I have eaten all day but only the soft proteins on the plan. They said eat all you want, so I am definitely putting this to the test. My luck will have me gaining weight on this plan. Well, they say it isn't really for weight loss but to reestablish good habits. A girl can hope for both, right? I highly recommend the Tuna Parmesan Patty recipe. It is really good! I made them last night and brought them into the office today for snacks. Good thing too because there is a homemade yellow cake with chocolate icing sitting on the front desk today. The patties have really saved me from a) eating the cake and/or b) smacking the person who brought the cake. Which in turn would lead to C) immediate loss of job and final result D) not being able to afford to eat at all. Guess option B could really further my weight loss! Anyway I digress, back to the recipe. The only thing I would do different in the future would be to add some chopped onions and celery. These will make the recipe complete. They are very similar to salmon patties. The parmesan cheese takes away the "fishy" taste. I give it a definite Britt, and anyone else working the 5dpt, I hope you are doing well. Remember, 5 days is NOTHING! Let me know how you are doing. Hugs, Valorie

Hey Valorie - Sorry you are having a harder dauy - its good that you are eating and outting the test to the test I am on day 2 - feeling debloated and in control ....it feels good. Thecales was down this morning so that gives me fuel to MOVE ON and get through this whole 5DPT - you are right it's ONLY 5 little days! Well worth it. Hugs, Hang in there you are MORE than 1/2 way through the patties sound yummy - you found them on the 5day site - i'll have to look how is yuor scale been? Britt

The scale hasn't moved. I promised myself this morning, after weigh in, that I will not get back on the scale till Friday morning. I will be done with my 5 days. You and I are alike in our obsession to weigh every day. I really need to quit but....you know how that goes. I am determined not to weigh in the morning. We will see if I can get out of the house without stepping on. Yes, the tuna patties recipe is on the 5dpt site. Try them tomorrow. If you are like me, you have everything you need in the house. I made a double batch. 2 cans tuna-drained 4 tbs parmesan cheese 2 eggs- I used egg beaters-1/2 cup 2 tbs mayo onion powder garlic powder salt and pepper and 2 tbs of flax seed- If you like onion and celery- add 1/4 cup of each. Fry in olive oil or pam-I used pam and they were great. Just brown on both sides- should make 8 patties. Tomorrow I am making one of the chicken recipes. I think I like this plan because I get to cook! If you can't tell, it is one of my favorite things to do. I have really gotten away from cooking and I miss it. I think it helps to satisfy me, mentally as well as the physical hunger. Do you have an eating plan or menu for day 3? I hope you have fun with it like I am. It really helps take the edge off. Hugs, Valorie

Hey Valorie, Today is day 3 for my and I ma doing another LIQUID day - personally I find it easier. Tomorrow I will move onto Soft protein. I have to plan out my day and I am going to look for some *new* things to try out. Thanks for the recipe! I am obessed with the scale. The only days I don't step on it is when I am away from home (On vacation) Eben then I get on the scale there and get a # so I can gauge myself while away. I AM NUTS! But if i didn't weigh daily - I'd be in real trouble - I know me! HAVE A GREAT DAY 4 TODAY! i HOPE YOU SEE A *H*U*G*E drop Friday ! I will end this test Saturday now - since I've added the extra day of liquids! hugs, Britt

WTG! I know I couldn't do an extra day of liquids. I have considered extending day 4 and 5 though. We will see what kind of progress the scale shows on Friday. The firm and solid protein days don't seem as bad. Heck, I am not a veggie or fruit eater anyway. I have to make myself eat them. So basically protein is all I SHOULD be eating anyway. I just have to stay away from the grain carbs- like triscuits and oatmeal. Those are my downfall. Anyway, we will see what Friday brings. If I am happy, then I think I will continue to eat this way for a few more days before adding back any veggies or fruits. Hugs, Valorie

Valorie I did great 1 and 2 - I was so pumped up I planed to do liquids for a third day - Well.... that didn't happen Nor did I complete the 5DPT (again) I am so frustrated! I have to give this another try! how did you make out? Hugs, Britt

Britt, You might be glad you didn't complete the program. I am very disappointed to say the least. I finished my 5 days without a lot of temptation. I was satisfied with eating the proteins. Not too difficult to eat "all you want" and the foods on this program recipes were great. If you notice the recipes they all have quite a bit of fat. Well, all u can eat and that much fat, do not mix well. I should have known better! My scale was up 6 lbs! Yep, 6! OMG I am so freaking out! I did this myself, on purpose! I gained 6 lbs. To make a bad thing even worse, it didn't help my carb cravings one bit. Today all I have wanted was sugar and potatoes. I WANT CHOCOLATE to sooth my angst. My head knows better, but my heart wants what it wants. I am trying to abstain but it is one Heck of a struggle. I am sticking to pure out and out counting calories from now on. 1200 per day keeps the pounds away. So, the moral of the story is....Don't beat yourself up for not sticking to the plan. If you did the 2 day of liquid, you probably are better off than I. Hugs, Valorie Ps.. I know my results may not be typical as we are all individuals, but it still SUCKS!

OH VAL (((HUG))) That does suck - especially since you followed the plan and gained and have cravings!!!!! I am still fighting to get my scale down UGH! this is a never-ending battle hugs, Britt

My doctor has what he calls Time-out and he suggests that you do it for 2 weeks. He has his people who he wants to maintain but have gained do the time out. His is three low calorie (Nectar, Isopure, Achieve one type stats) protein drinks a day and as much water/crystal light you can handle. I hate to do the liquid enough that I'm maintaining right where I want but his reasoning is solid. If you don't have carbs for two weeks the physical craving will go away - I promise. Not so sure about the mental ones but your body won't be craving it. This is sweet - all those proteing drinks have a sweet taste - - let me tell you by then end of that time I didn't want anything sweet. If you follow it you will loose weight - I mean geez its like less that 1000 calories a day. It does get your pouch back to being a little more sensitive to "full". While on the Time out he has people weigh daily - because seeing the scale go down is motivating. All that fat.... So Sorry Val. To have had the determination to do it and then have it backfire - What a pain!

Thanks guys, I am sure that others have done the plan and it work perfectly for them. My body is just very sensative I guess. And I really did enjoy and endulge in the good recipes on the plan. Maybe if I had stuck to simple proteins, white chicken, bakes fish, and beef then it probably would have been fine. I was having too much fun making the recipes. I mean really, fish with cheese toping, or chicken roll ups stuffed with string cheese....why would I think this could work for me? Hind sight is 20/20. Trudy, Your surgeons plan seems much more sensible. I am sure it would bring down the weight. Although, I am hesitant about the 2 weeks part. Knowing my body as I do, 2 weeks under 1000 calories would put my body in starvation mode and I would probably not lose anything. I usually try to do liquid shakes for no longer than 2 days at a time. 2 days drops a little weight then the body doesn't have time to go into starvation mode. I'll tell you this, my ancesters must have been through some serious famine or really been from an area that food was scarce. My body was built to withstand severe starvation! I know all of the years of crash dieting has left me this way, but it sounds better to blame it on someone else. I am not sure what I am going to do next. I am just planning on eating my 1200 calories and leaving the rest in God's hands. Of course I am exercising like mad. I have done 5 hrs in the gym this week including a water aroebics class and I plan on 2 hrs today. I think 7 hrs of gym time is pretty good right? Hope you all have a great weekend. Hugs, Valorie