Day 4

Greetings all!
Last night was a bit rough. Probably as bad as it's been so far. After work yesterday I was zapped for energy and I had to wait for the dishwasher to run a cycle at home before I could juice. I tapped my last pre-made juice bottle at about 2pm, and by the time I got home was famished.

A headache came on soon after arriving at home (nothing to do with my family, just in case it sounded that way). I crashed on the couch and relaxed until the dishwasher was finished and grabbed a Tylenol. Soon, I was feeling myself again, but was really hungry. I sat with my family at dinner and helped our oldest daughter with her math homework. Even though I was hungry, the smell of a warm meal was comforting, and not a temptation.

I find that I am somehow more emotionally balanced in all of this. Things that might normally send me over the top and get under my skin are easily brushed over. My temper is very even and I feel extremely in control. Not that I'm normally out of control or emotionally responsive, but it feels like less of a battle not to be right now. Maybe I don't have the strength to really get upset at anything... Maybe I'm just tired.

Went to bed early last night after not sleeping the night before- just tossed and turned all night. A good night's sleep was rewarded with a good morning, following, and I am in high spirits today. I haven't had the same hunger pangs that I have had the last couple mornings, and my energy levels are feeling higher. All good things!

Stepping on the scale this morning also was an elevating experience as I have lost 2 1/2 additional pounds. This bring my total loss to 13.5 pounds in a four-day stretch... Not bad at all. I'm aware that my pace of loss is certain to decline in the next weeks as well, but I'm off to a running start (the sweat-free type), and am greatly encouraged.

I'm also so thankful for such a supportive family and friends. I have enjoyed all of your encouragement, and it has been SO uplifting to receive emails and comments from the blog and even hear that others are watching the movie that inspired me to take action: 'Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead'. What a cool time this has been, in spite of the challenges.

Tonight is another trip to Costco... I killed that giant bag of spinach and a couple pineapples. Time to reload! We'll try to take some shopping cart pics to share what a Costco trip looks like for my fast.

Word of encouragement for the day:

Luke 12:42-43

And the Lord said:  "Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find doing so when he comes.

Until tomorrow~