Wish me luck, Protein Sparring Diet -- Day One

Ok, so I have to do this protein sparring diet for five days to send my body into ketosis. It is to prove to the surgeon that I can commit to this surgery and follow instructions. Since food is my best friend, I'm going to need all the support I can get to help me through. Please keep me in your prayers that I can be successful. Maggie

Maggie, Good luck! You can do it, I know you can!!! If you like soup...make up some chicken and put it in the broth...add some salt if needed and pepper...it was the only thing that made it so easy for me. I ate that for lunch and dinner. And, I will say, after the first couple of days, I began having 2 cups at each meal rather than 1.5 cups. It will not put you out of ketosis. And it was just enough to satisfy me. You are on your way...I'm so happy for you. Linda

Thanks Linda, that's a great idea. I have put all allowable meats into 1oz snack baggies so I don't have to lurk in the fridge. This way I open the door grab a bag and move on. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Maggie

You're already prepared with your proteins, etc. -- you'll do great!! Hang in there, come here to vent whenever you need to, and just think, you'll be on the losing side in no time at all!! Good luck! Kathy F.

Thanks Kathy, I'm sure I'll need to vent before the weekend was up. It's nice to know that I have some place to come and do it. Maggie

You sound determined and well prepared! I know you can do it. Now, repeat after me....It's only five days, it's only five days, it's only five days... Lisa C

Lisa thank you. I've had such a hard day. I mean if I had the will power to diet like this, I'd already be thin. I can see why the Dr's office uses this to test patients to make sure they are committed and mentally ready. It's so hard when food is your best friend. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. Maggie

Maggie, You will do just fine. You can still eat......just have to watch what it is you eat. I will be going to New London on the 28th. I hope to be driving there with Mary Lou and maybe Heather and maybe Carla. I will be there with or without my entourage!! Linda

Maggie, Bless your heart! I know I couldn't do that! But you have my best wishes and I'll be thinking about you! And remember, it's only five days! And doing this brings you closer to the losing side!!!! JA

Ok everyone, thanks for your encouragement. I made it through day 1. I feel a little better about it today. I'm beginning to actually believe that I can make it. Thank you all so much. I know it sounds crazy, but your posts really do encourage me to keep going. Maggie