My Dad is Better Then Your Dad!

I missed the Fathers Day post because we were out of town. I have known what I have wanted to say for awhile and today have the time to do it. Dad you are the best dad around. I appreciate what you do for me and my family. I am grateful for the example that you set for not only me and my siblings but also our children. You are a great father with so many admirable qualities. I use you on a daily basis to measure my sales ability as you are a great salesman. Although I never wanted to be a salesman I am honored to share this profession with you. I am grateful for your spirituality and that our kids will grow up knowing their grandfather as a spiritual giant. I am grateful for the time that you make for all of us. Running trips between Boise and Las Vegas gets tiring yet you are always willing and able. I appreciate your sense of humor and know that if it was not for that I would not be the personable kid that I am today. I am grateful for your example of being a great father and husband. You have given me a high bar to aspire to and I appreciate that. You are many things in my book but the one that I value the most is your friendship. I told my teachers this last week, as I gave my lesson on Fathers Day, that I have always been able to talk to you about anything. I don't just feel that you are my dad but also a friend. Thank you for always being there for me, and now for my family. You are a wonderful parent, an excellent friend, and a spiritual rock. I LOVE YOU! Happy Fathers Day!

This past week has been a rough one for me with the diet. Last week I started getting a really bad sore throat. I thought that I was getting sick so I didn't worry about it. On Friday night I went to sleep but I couldn't breathe very well because it felt like my throat was swollen. It didn't get any better over the weekend so I called a doctor on Monday and went in. The doctor checked me out and told me that I was having an allergic reaction to the HCG. She said that only 5% have this problem that it is really rare. Since then I have been off the HCG. Today is the first time that I haven't had pain in my throat. The swelling went down not long after I stopped taking the HCG. I am bummed about it but with how bad my throat was hurting I am glad that the HCG was the problem and not something more serious.

Day 8

So yesterday was a pretty good day for the diet. It was a pretty bad day for me business wise. For lunch I went with an apple because I knew that Becky and I would be going out. For dinner I had a wrap and then cheated a little and had a very small sundae. I felt pretty good but when I got home I had the remaining four strawberries. I don't think that I cheated that much and it felt good to order something rather then have to cook the veggies and meat that I have at home.

Weight: 216.2

Day 7

It has been a week since I started this adventure and I am losing weight. I mentioned yesterday that I was sick but throughout the day I started to feel better. I did stick with the water only part all day yesterday until dinner. For dinner I had an 8 oz steak and a small salad. This morning when I weighed myself I was at 217. I think that I am back on track and I will just have to be sure to eat some other veggies and fruits to make sure that I am getting the right vitamins.

Weight: 217

Day 6

Yesterday was a horrible day for me. I started out with a half a cup of dry Cheerios and for lunch had chicken with radishes. Around noon I started feeling pretty bad. I have been sick ever since. I am not sure that it is the diet but I have been wondering if I am not getting the right vitamins since I am on this diet. I am going to continue for the time being and just see how things go. Last night, because I was sick, I did cheat and have some "real" food to see if I would feel better. After eating I did feel better and I am feeling better this morning. I am back to it and to make up for last night I am taking the pills and just drinking water today. For dinner I can then have an 8 oz steak and a small salad.

Weight: 219.2 lbs

Day 5

Yesterday I got up and weighed in and I was down to 221. I was mildly excited about this. I didn't really think that I would lose 20 lbs right off the bat but I guess I did think that it would come off quicker with the food I am eating.

I have had some people ask (mom) where I come up with my meals. I received a list of foods that I can eat and I have tried to pair things that I would like to eat. Steak and tomatoes, chicken and cucumbers, steak and cucumbers, chicken and radishes. These are just a few of the foods that I can eat, there is a whole list of them and most of them are pretty good. I can have 5 oz of protein; steak, chicken, lean beef, shrimp, fish and crab. 1 cup of vegetables which include; tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, beet greens, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, celery and asparagus. 1 slice of 40 calorie bread, if you can't find that then you have to cut a regular piece in half. And then one fruit; apple, orange, half a grapefruit or a handful of strawberries. I have loved the fruit and although I missing chocolate I am not in need of chocolate. I seem to get all my sweet cravings taken care of with fruit. The meals have been good and I have enjoyed coming up with different combinations.

Yesterday I had a half a cup of Cheerios dry. For lunch I had 5 oz of steak and cucumbers with salt and pepper followed by an apple. All day I drank 2 liters of water. For dinner I a hamburger without the bun and a tomato. Dinner yesterday was probably my favorite and it tasted so good. After dinner I had a handful of strawberries which I cut into small pieces so it would feel like I was eating a lot.

I had a rough night last night sleeping. I don't think that it had anything to do with the diet but I am not sure. I was restless and just kept tossing and turning. I feel sick this morning but more congested then anything. Also when I weighed in this morning I was down to 218.6. I was a little excited about this since I broke the 220 mark. I did have a rough day yesterday, telling Becky that I was craving a big piece of cake. Luckily I didn't have any and my weight shows it.

Weight: 218.6 lbs

Day 4

When I woke up this morning and checked my weight I was down to 223.4. It made me think that this might be working. I took that drops this morning and skipped breakfast. For lunch I had 5 oz of steak and a cup of asparagus. I then had an apple and then took a nap since I haven't been sleeping well. After the nap I took the drops again (15 drops 3 times a day) and then made chicken with cucumbers and 4 strawberries for dessert. I have had my 2 liters of water today and I am feeling pretty good. I am noticing that I am not having indigestion like I have had which is nice. I am guessing that it is due to the diet and not the HCG. The only time that I am noticing the diet right now is when Becky or Audrey are snacking and I have to make a choice not to. Other then that I am not feeling hungry and I am enjoying the food that I am eating.

Weight: 223.4