So today is day 8. I have been really proud of myself. On Tuesday we had a rep visit us in the OR. He and the doctor were going out for drinks and apps after cases and invited me to come along. I politely declined. Then on Friday this same doctor added on a case at the end of the day. We were literally shutting down our room when he added it on. This doctor happens to own a restaurant in my residential building and it happens to be one of my favs. He said he was going there on Sunday for brunch and if I came down he’d buy me brunch and drinks. Again, I politely declined. We also had lunch brought in on Friday and I ate my own lunch. This is the first diet that I have actually stuck with and not strayed. Not even once.

Now.... I will say this. It is hard. I really wanted a baked potato on Friday (they brought in BBQ). I could have had a potato and the meat but I would have wanted it smothered in butter and sour cream. I have yet to reach that point where i’m not craving things. Everything looks and sounds good. The weekend was the hardest by far. At least at work i’m unable to focus on what is lurking in my pantry. I’m constantly sterile and in a case so I literally can’t eat. And I have to make do with what I brought for snacks on the rare occasion I do get a break.

I have made myself drink at least half a gallon of water a day. I bought a water jug that holds this much so no guessing and remembering how many cups i’ve had. I have also been walking every other day. Since my hip limits my activity and what I can do, I promised myself I would at least walk. And after doing the Louisiana Half Marathon 2 weeks ago I have no excuses for why I can’t walk 30 minutes. I am going to start throwing in some weights and other exercises as well.

I know it says not to but I couldn’t resist.... I have lost 4 pounds thus far. I’m sure it’s mostly water weight but i’ll take it. I do feel less bloaty and my stomach doesn’t seem to look as big. As for how I feel? Meh. Hard to say. It seems my chronic bursitis/inflammation in my hip has decreased. Even with all the walking i’ve done. I do still find myself feeling hungry. Or it could just be cravings. If i’m able I have been drinking water when this feeling hits.

I have done pretty good with meals and planning them out. I just feel like i’m still eating too much. Here’s to the next 7 days...