Turkey Day minus one!

Start Weight at beginning of Round 2: 168 lbs
Weight After Loading for Round 2:    171.7 lbs
Last Injection Weight (LIW):   147.9 lbs

Total weight lost for Round 2:  23.8 lbs
R2P3D11: 149.0 lbs (LIW + 1.1 lbs)

As you might surmise, I am probably not going to be able to post every single day.  My days are getting very hectic, and that will continue through the holidays I am sure.  I will do the best that I can though -- I promise!  I'm still hanging pretty rock steady, even with eating a few starches and the occasional sugar here and there.  (Yes, I know I'm not supposed to do that yet! ;-)  My diet is still centered around eggs, nuts, and cheese, however.

On to the menu:

8a:  20oz water, lemon, Lemon Drop Stevia

9-11a:  Coffee, Hazelnut Stevia, Organic Skim Milk

3p:  Few slices of Smoked Gouda

3-5p:  40oz water, lemon, Lemon Drop Stevia, ACV

5p:  3 Organic Eggs topped with Smoked Gouda

5:30p:  Organic, raw almonds and cashews

6:30p:  Yogi Peach Detox Tea

8p:  20oz water, lemon, Lemon Drop Stevia, ACV

Can you tell that I made it to the store and picked up some smoked gouda?  LOL!  I love that stuff! :D

So, are you ready for the big day tomorrow???  Here's some last minute tips:

(1)  Drink a couple of big glasses of water BEFORE your Thanksgiving meal, preferably with some ACV if you can stomach it.  The ACV will help to curb your appetite.  Then, sip water or decaf tea along with your meal.

(2)  Bring some raw, non-starchy veggies to the meal:  broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, and try to take up at least 1/4 of your plate with these.  They will give you some crunch and will be filling.

For Phase 3 folks:

(3)  If you have successfully introduced them already, bring some mixed tree nuts (preferably organic and raw) and some cubed/sliced cheese (again, preferably organic and raw) and snack on these before and during your meal.  They are very satisfying and go very nicely with the raw veggies.

(4)  This is SO not protocol, but it is my honest opinion:  give yourself a taste of some of those typical Thanksgiving foods if you so desire only IF (and this is a BIG IF) you know that you can control yourself. Just a taste -- a couple of teaspoons or so of each. But, try to make wise choices: sweet potato instead of white potato, broccoli casserole instead of mac n' cheese, spinach cranberry salad instead of potato salad, and avoid the stuffing and the rolls.

(5)  Avoid the dessert table if at all possible.  If you must, perhaps bring a "no sugar added" cheesecake or pie, and have a SLIVER.  Or go back to the salad area and grab some fruit.  And, sip some coffee and indulge in some cream.  Don't forget to bring your stevia with you.

(6)  Enjoy your time with your family and/or friends and remember to thank the Big Man Upstairs for all your blessings!

I wish everyone a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!  'Til next time -- later maintainers! :D