Day Five Thursday, January 5, 2017

It’s Thursday and I have no idea what I am doing but suddenly it seems my hubby and oldest daughter are interested in jumping on board. I am happy to see them motivated but I am hoping that if they get discouraged it doesn’t discourage me. I have been eating more often and limiting my portions of food from the beginning of this journey. I cannot get over how full I feel most of the time. I really must force myself to eat breakfast and lunch. I am doing it but most of the time I don’t feel hungry during these times.

Today I didn’t eat breakfast because I decided I needed a little extra sleep. I did eat lunch but before I ate lunch I took 2Tbsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar. I used the Raw- Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the ‘Mother’ and it was harder to get past the smell than the taste. I did have a glass of Pepsi to drink with my meal but after the vinegar I decided to save the Pepsi and drink water. Trust me, apple cider vinegar and Pepsi do not taste good together.

After lunch, I did my first set of laps for the day. I did three laps and it felt a little easier than it did yesterday so I decided that doing three for the evening session would be fine. After finishing my laps, I did notice that my heartrate was up and it was difficult to catch my breath but it didn’t take near as long to recover as it has in the past. It does seem to be easier to walk to the bathroom today. I also noticed that I am using the bathroom a lot more since drinking so much water. I may need to begin tracking what I am eating and drinking just so I can be sure to stay on target.

I did limit my portions at meals and cut out snacks completely today. If I do feel the urge to snack I will reach for something healthy first. I am making a grocery list that includes some extra vegetables and fruit. The plan wasn’t to change what I eat except for the amount but I prefer fresh fruits and vegetables anyway. This way cutting out snacks will be a bonus and not feel like a punishment.

After some research, I discovered a bonus to using the Apple Cider Vinegar. It is believed to help with regulating blood pressure, insulin, along with assisting in gradual permanent weight loss. I have now decided to take it before each meal or 3 times a day. I am really hoping that I won’t have heartburn tonight.