Day 33

27 days left. That's less than 4 weeks now, and I can get through this. I'm down to 228.4 today, for a 31.2 pound loss, and I've achieved 44.83% of my goal. Based on my calculations and average daily weight loss, I should be able to drop another 20 pounds or so by the 60 day mark. That's going to leave me about 20 pounds short of my final goal, but I'm beginning to believe that my initial goal of 70 pounds wasn't realistic, and I'll be plenty happy with 50 if I can hit that mark.
I thought about extending the diet a bit to take advantage of the momentum that I already have, but I will have to chew on that thought more before I decide. My cravings have intensified over the last couple days, and it's been pretty rough. My body is ready for food, and it has another month to go before I give it any. My mind is obviously totally enamored with food as well. I helped cook dinner last night (which everyone said was awesome) and then watched Man Vs. Food for a bit. I was soooo jealous of him stuffing himself with all those giant savory treats.

I'm ready for my energy levels to be higher again as well. When you're running off of 600 calories a day, you get a bit lethargic. A couple days ago I fixed my fence that was leaning pretty hard. Whoever mended our fence last decided to use screws in it, and if you know anything about building fences, you know not to use screws. The shred the wood when they loosen over time, and can't be hammered in to tighten the planks. So I had a lot of work to do to repair it. By the time I came in the house, I was sweaty and out of breath from swinging my hammer for about a half hour- something that never leaves me out of breath. I was exhausted and spent and after a shower took the rest of the evening on the couch recouping. 600 calories a day doesn't get you far.

So this is not the easiest thing in the world to do, obviously. I'm looking forward to it being over, but trying to be patient for the time being as well. Keep me in your prayers please. I'll get through it, I'm sure, but any extra support is greatly appreciated.

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Until tomorrow