Week 5

Today is January 28th, and I've been on my diet for 4 weeks and 3 days :-) As of yesterday, my total weight loss is 14lbs. I'm so excited! I finally fit into the pajamas I received for Christmas in 2012 LOL It really sucks not being able to fit into things, doesn't it?

Anyhoo, I've continued to follow the plan as closely as I can. On days I exercise, I tend to have two extra boxes of protein and 1 extra box of carbs. The week I was sick with Strep Throat was my plateau/increase week. I actually gained 2 lbs - probably from being completely sedentary for 6 days. As soon as I started exercising again though, the scale started to move down again. Whew!

I found myself starting to get bloated easily again after meals so I started taking a pro-biotic and it's already helping. I had to take antibiotics for 10 days for Strep Throat which is what led to the bloating. The antibiotics wiped out all the good bacteria that helps me digest my food appropriately. Hopefully in another week or so, I'll be back to feeling normal.

The last few days I've felt a little spacey and lightheaded. Not sure why. I'm getting plenty of food on a regular basis so I don't believe it's my blood-sugar. I'm going to give it a few more days before I call Dr. Sobyl to see if it goes away. I'm also wondering if it could be my iron levels? I heard that you have know of an iron deficiency before taking a supplement though. That would require another blood test. Kris, have you had any lightheaded or dizziness symptoms?

How are you all doing?? I saw Shelly yesterday and she looks great! She said she was up to 8 lbs lost - WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

Let us know how you're doing! Kathy