So, I've spent the better part of the morning fixing a huge Turkey dinner for my family. Sounds delicious. It smells delicious! I can smell all the flavours coming together as I type this. Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, string bean casserole, baked squash....I only wish I could enjoy it with everyone else. I am on Dr. Poon's Metabolic Diet www.poondiet.com. I'm going into my fourth week. It truly works. At my second weigh-in three weeks ago, I lost 11.4 pounds.
After a life time of over indulging, I have a high blood pressure that needs to be controlled by two medications. My goal is to lose enough weight to get off the medication and be a mom that participates instead of watching from the side lines. I still have time, my son is only turning 4. By this time next year I hope to have reached my goal weight and be the healthiest I have ever been.
The diet is not easy, I am on Phase 1 and am limited to mostly protein and leafy greens (as much as I want though). I am allowed other vegetables as well, but only 4 cups a day and absolutely no root vegetables. No sugar, no processed carbohydrates, no dairy, very limited salt. Thank God I can have diet pop. I have never read so many labels in my life.
I am not whining about my predicament, nor should anyone pity me. I'm the one who lived so recklessly all these years and trust me, I have enjoyed every minute of it. But now, I have to start living a better life for myself, and my son. I am terrified that he will pick up my bad habits and become "the fat me" later in life. The best way to lead him in the right direction is by example. So no more excuses. There are two people I love more than food, my son and myself.
