I have been extremely lax about keeping this up to date. Once the initial settling in had passed, it was almost a no brainer. I am glad though, that I did sublingual, and not injections. It worked really well.

There were days when I lost a pound, most days was about half a pound, and there were a couple of days where I freaked and had put on a bit. But then I realized I hadn't been drinking enough water and other liquids. So that day I upped the intake and the next day I was down again. In the 29 days on the protocol, I lost 16.4 pounds total. I took my after pix, and I was blown away. I lost it most where I needed it - around my middle. Four inches off my waist is pretty amazing.

I would still like to lose another 5 or so, but I was getting bored with the program so figure the five I can lose through exercise. My new (free and old) exercise bike in front of the boob toob, and walking now the weather is finally improving.

I feel so much better, and can actually bear to look at myself in the mirror. The loss is really obvious in my face and I have to be careful that I don't end up looking haggard. One thing being slim, but another being thin at "our" age.

Yesterday evening I started P3, or the maintenance phase of the program. To start I can eat just about anything I want except any sugar or carbs like bread, potatoes, rice etc. Lots of veges, and I can have some cheese, something - about the only thing - that I missed. So last night, my first meal, I had scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and strawberries for dessert. But my tummy was not too happy and I woke up feeling bloated. But still, down half a pound.
And as I sit here this morning I am having tea with almond milk. I enjoy it so much more than when it is black.

This whole system is pretty amazing and I cannot understand why it is not more widely known. I suppose because the FDA doesn't stand behind it - or something along those lines. But I can't say enough good stuff about it and hope that the word gets to all the seriously obese people out there who are looking at surgery and other drastic measures to lose weight. This works, for them and for people like me who just had a bit extra to get rid of.