Day 7

Today I am 1 week in and feeling great. The goal of today’s post is to accurately update you on what changes have occurred in the first week of following the doctor’s orders.

1) Energy. This has been the biggest and most thrilling change for me. After nearly 6 years of feeling constantly worn down and fatigued, I am just bursting with energy. I am finding it easier to get up in the morning and a lot easier to focus in class. My mood has improved more than I thought it needed to, and I feel motivated. It is hard to express just how thorough and exciting this change in energy has been!
2) Physique. Slow and steady wins the race. While not expecting a huge change here, I definitely did feel my clothes loosen up on me at the end of the week. Lets compare some measurements from today to day 1

Weight: 207 lbs (- 5lbs)
Chest: 40.5” (- 0.5”)
True waist: 37” (- 1.5”)
Midsection (widest part): 40” (- 2.0”)
Hips & buttocks: 44” (- 1.25”)
Thigh: 24.5” (- 0.5”)
Calf: 14.75” (- 0.25”)
Bicep (flexed): 14.25” (- 0.25”)
Neck (at collar): 15” (- 0.25”)

Those are some pretty big changes for just 1 week of sticking to the plan! Although I don’t expect to see that big of a change every week, it is a nice boost to my motivation.

3) Cravings. This is perhaps the most surprising change to me. I no longer crave the foods that are bad for me. I don’t need grains or sugars or any of that stuff anymore. I still get hungry (quite often, I might add) but it is not a particular craving, and when I eat a piece of fruit or some vegetables, I am very content. If you are reading this and thinking, “it’s too good to be true”, I agree with you. I feel like I am getting away with robbery here!