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* Day 21 * *Day 22*

* Day 21 *



Well, I've made it....I'm in total shock. There was a point where I didn't think that I would make it. Wow...I've made it.

I still feel great - looking forward to the chocolate protein shake tomorrow.

I'll post my final total lost tomorrow. Today still counts...

I can't wait to take my walk and then soak in the hot tub again. I did that last night and it felt great! A funny thing happened...I turned on the huge jet and it blew me clear across the tub. LOL It was so funny.

*Day 22*
Well folks...I'm kinda sad I'm beyond the 21st day. LOL I know some of you are sitting there thinking 'what the hell is wrong with this chick' LOL but I'm totally serious. This program became part of my life. As much as it drove me out of my mind, it was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

I'm "allowed" to eat and I don't have a desire to jump right in there. How crazy is this? I feel great and my clothes (the new ones I just bought) are getting baggy. It's just been a wild ride and I'm so glad that I bought a ticket.

My plan is to keep on going. If I can drop another 11 pounds, I will probably stay there (135)...but then again...if I can see myself at a weight of 125, that would be awesome. It all depends on how I look at 135 - it might be too much. I have a large frame and I totally hate it. No matter what my weight, I'm just big. My mom said, "You're solid Jennifer...you just have to live with it." I would have rather that she backed over me with her car. Ha ha ha.

I'm gonna stick around...that is if everyone will still have me. I want to see how everyone is doing and lend a few words here and there if I may.


Rock it out guys!!! And in total Stern fashion....Baba Booey!! Baba Booey!!

** 21 Day Loss : 17.5 pounds

* Day 19* *Day 20*

Day 19

If you're going to sneak something in...do it at the beginning and NOT the end of the 21 days. I ate a tiny something last night and SWEET JESUS...my stomach felt like it had a razor blade spinning in it. It settled for a while and then hit me this morning. Forget the enemas and colonics folks…eat something outside of the plan. :-)

Aside from that incident last night/this morning, I'm feeling pretty dang great. My allergies are kicking my butt though. It will be nice when all of the pollen chills out for a while and I can breathe like a normal person.

2 more days after today…I gotta turn up the heat…I wanna get closer to that 21 mark. I’m almost there – but it seems like my system has run out of gas. I’m kinda stuck and just sitting here. But ya know what??? I’ll take it!!I know it shouldn't be about the number...but it is in a woman's world. I can't help it. LOL

*My boss just came back from weeks of international travel and she called me the incredible shrinking woman. As much as this program stinks, ya can't beat it with a bat...it works people!!!*


Day 20
Let's see...what can I report with the finish line in sight?

I've been playing ping-pong with 1.5 pounds. I lost it twice and gained it once. I'm on the winning side of the 1.5 war right now...so all is well. I just really hope it doesn't sneak back up on me tomorrow morning when I weigh myself. LOL

My mind is a lot better today. Last week I felt like a space cadet. I was stuck is "duh" mode.

I'm craving shrimp...lots of shrimp. I want protein.

Ha ha ha - I have to share this...co-workers just had cake in the kitchen for May birthdays and the cake frosting smelled so sweet..in fact, it smelled too sweet. People started hitting me with ?s like:

* Do you want it in the blender?
* How can you resist?

A lot of people were trying to hide their cake from me. LOL I'm like, "It's okay - I'm fine." One guy was talking to my face while chewing and the chocolate smell was all up in my nose. LOL I told him, "You can't break me with a piece of cake." ;-) He likes to bust my chops and I appreciate his effort.

It's not that hard right now. I feel so much better. I want to try to stick to this type of plan (day-to-day). I don't want the weight back, nor do I want the tight feeling back in my body - so it's up to be to make the last 21 days worth it!!!

*Day 16* *Day 17* *Day 18*

It was a boring weekend and man was I hungry. I take that back! I wasn't hungry...I just did my tasks around the house and found myself in a position where I didn't have anything left to do, so I went for a 2 mile walk instead of attacking the food in the house. I then spent the evening playing Call of Duty on PS3 - it's the best game of all time!!! I can play for hours and hours. It's great when the boys find out that they were just creamed by a girl. :-)

Oh yeah...back to the walk...it was really nice. I even got to save a little turtle from the center of the road. Poor lil guy. Anyway...LOL...it was hot and my clothes were soaked, but I all I could think was let it flow!! Out with the old.

Next day same thing...I cleaned EVERYTHING in the house and went for a walk. This time around, it was FREEZING out...but I made myself do it. I'm really glad that I did. I can see the finish line ahead of me, so I'm trying to pick up the pace to finish strong!!! Whoohoo!!

**The only thing negative that happened was that my body was screaming at me “GIVE ME SALT!” I wanted salt & vinegar kettle chips in the worst way!!! So I went to the store, bought them and just put them in the basement.**

*Day 15*

I bounced outta bed this morning and I was off and running. I'm a little sleepy right now, but I still feel like a million bucks. I'm down 15 pounds since day 1.

It's on my listof things to do...but I still have to check my BP.

I don't have much more to report today. I just keep feeling great and the weight loss is a HUGE boost every morning. I said that I wouldn't weigh myself every single day but that didn't last. LOL I wanted to see what was happening with the numbers each morning. On the days where the scale didn't move, it was a blow to my determination, but the loss I experienced the days after, definitely made up for it. :-) Hang in there guys!!! :-)

*Day 14*

Starting day 14 today.

I slept like a baby last night. It's funny, because I'll be fine and then BAM...I get very sleepy - very quickly. When that happens, it's right to bed for me. Trying to stay awake is painful sometimes. :-)

I love this feeling of waking up without dread. It used to take me FOREVER to get up in the morning and I was always late for work. Not anymore folks! I pretty much spring outta bed and start my day at 5:30 on the nose. It's nice not having to rush anymore...I'm usually never behind schedule anymore.

Got on the scale this morning and I'm down another pound. I have not seen this weight since I was 21 and that was 8 years ago. Booyah!!!

Today I have to schedule my massage and my body wrap/scrub for next weekend. Well, maybe I will do it for this weekend. The feeling is just amazing - why make myself wait?

*Day 13*

I can't wait to get home tonight so that I can take my walk. I do a two mile walk around the block and it feels great! I want to go to the gym but it's so nice out...and I don't know if I can stop myself from trying to push it too far. I can only do so much on the street...unless a dog decides to come after me. :-)

Things I've Noticed:

* My skin tans better & faster.
* My hair is softer.
* My skin is a lot softer and it's less dry
* My joints feel loose* I feel light - if that makes any sense. It's a very clean feeling.

I was hoping that since I've been off milk products, that the slight dark circles under my eyes would go away. They're not horrible but I see them. My allergies are preventing them from going away. Apparently when sinuses are "upset", the blood vessels rise to the surface, thus causing dark circles. The pollen just blows this year. Everything is YELLOW!!

Totally off in left field...but I want a piece of Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

*Day 12*

Since starting this program, today is the first day where it's not on my nerves. :-)

I'm a woman on a mission...and I have so much energy right now - I wanna run around the office...oooo or maybe skip...just like this...



I've been sleeping like a baby and it's AMAZING!!! I've always had troubles sleeping, but not anymore! If I can make room in my life for a modified version of this lifestyle, I should be okay from here on out. For me to say that I could live like this forever, I would be a liar. I need buffalo wings somewhere in my life - just not a whole dozen. A few will do. :-)

I have a new respect for food and FLAVOR! After going thru all of this, things are going to change in my life. I didn't do all of this for nothing.

Have a wonderful day!

*Day 8* *Day 9* *Day 10* & *Day 11*

It's amazing how time stands still on this program. :-)

*Day 8*

The cravings. That's all I can say...my body wants salt in the worst way. All I keep craving are items with a high salt content. Other than that, I feel great!!!

*Day 9*
Still had the cravings. The only thing that helps is smelling what others get to eat. They had pizza delivered here to the office, so I kept opening the lid and taking in as many deep breaths as I could. :-)

I had a headache but I think it was from my allergies. My sinuses are just wild this time of year.

*Day 10*
To start my day, I put my jeans on and noticed that they weren't as loose as I remembered. I got really sad for a minute and then I realized that I was in my jeans and they were already zipped. I put them right on and they were already to go. After that, I didn't feel so bad anymore.

I was out almost all day running around. I had my first berry drink of the day and then skipped everything (but my tea) until my wonderful soup hour...blah...

I make a huge container of iced tea from the herbal tea bags. I throw some Stevia in it and I'm good to go. It's the only thing that tastes good to me.

I stopped at an awesome bagel shop and it was heaven on earth when I walked in and inhaled. It was a little rough to look past the french toast bagel. Those things are sooo good that they should be illegal. I was in there because Ihad to pick up a dozen "everything bagels" for my husband. My car smelled soooo good. It was a party for my nose that lasted for hour until I got home later that night. :-)

While at the mall, I had to stop and buy another pair of pants. My jeans kept falling down. I got tired of dealing with them...so I went a size smaller. Holy crap...I fit into a size 7 juniors.



*Day 11*
I just had my first berry drinks and I'm to the point now where it makes me gag. LOL Just the thought of it gives me the chills. I feel great today. I woke up with lots of energy again. I have a headache but I think it's my allergies. My head is clogged again and I now feel it in my ears...but it's okay...because summer is coming!!! Whoohoo!!!

*Day 7*

I feel great today.

My system is finally picking up. I had to drink the smooth move tea to get the party started, but it worked the very next day.

Moving on...LOL

I could go for a nap right about now. My tail is draggin'. I was up late last night and 5:30 came too quickly this morning. It was somewhat of a rough day yesterday because I wanted to eat like a normal person. I do have to say that smelling food (real food) helps. I had my head in a bag of BBQ chips for like 3 minutes last night and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!! It helped me get over that rough patch. (I told you that I was losing my mind.)

I was planning to go for a walk when I got home from work, but it's pouring outside. Maybe I will shoot for an ab workout on the stability ball.

That's all I have for today!

*Day 6* (May 6th)

Oooo...I think I'm officially losing my mind. I just want to eat and chew until I pass out. Ha ha ha

I really think this is happening because I'm bored...but I feel great. :-)

*Day 5* (May 5th)

I slept like a baby last night...that was until my nose started running like a faucet. I don’t know if I caught a cold because my resistance is low or if allergies are attacking me. I mean, one moment I’m fine and the next, I sound like I should be home sick in bed.

I honestly can’t stomach the drinks today for some reason. Just the thought of having one turns me off. I managed to get the antioxidant drink down. I tried some tea but I’m picking up on some smell that is just like blah…that tea wasn’t going.

Today is nothing but crap…but I’m smiling and feel great!! I even thanked a cop when he gave me a ticket this morning. LOL He looked at me with a very confused look on his face. Before he walked away, he slowly said, “Yooou're weeelcome" like he was totally confused. I chuckled and drove away.

There are some good things to report – I’m not hungry at all and I’m riding a high that no one can take away (unless I let them).

*Day 4* (May 4th)

I'm not all that hungry today (THANK GOD), although that could change at any moment. I'm really hoping to ride it out for a while. I have to say, the break from the hunger pangs is just fabulous.

I had a hard time sleeping last night - but I think it's because I was really hungry...then I started to think about all of the poor kids who go to bed hungry every single night. I've always been a sensitive person, but I'm REALLY taking notice of a lot of things lately...it's adding the reasons (for me) why this process is bitter/sweet.

My body feels wonder - I'm chipper - and I'm down 6 pounds since May 1st. Everything will be okay.

*Day 3* (May 3rd)

If I could get feaking buffalo wings out of my head, I would be a heck of a lot better. LOL Everything leads back to wings. :-) I want them so bad.

While in the market today (and being so VERY hungry) I didn't have the desire to just break free and quit. I was surrounded by junk and I kept going. Whoohoo!

I have a very slight headache - but that could be allergies or the fact that I'm so hungry...not sure. All I know is that I'm doing something great for myself. I have to admit, this is the hardest thing I've ever done.

It's a long road ahead of me and I'm gonna make it.

*Day 2* Day 1 Just About Took Me Out. (May 2nd)

I must have been in a pretty bad way because it was only my first day and I wanted to jump off a bridge. I so wanted to quit...but I kept telling myself, "Jennifer, you wanted to do this...it's something good for you...now just do it!"

Last night while making my soup, I was crying. LOL I can laugh about it now, but oh my goodness, I felt soooo low. My husband sat at the dinner table while I ate my soup - he even tasted some of it and tried his hardest to make me feel better...but nothing really helped. I just sat there crying while trying to swallow that slime.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong...I'm not sure...but I'm totally up for trying to get it right today. ;-) I got a lot of rest last night and I feel better - the feeling of doom seems to have gone away.

Despite what I told myself, I did jump on the scale this morning. I know it's only water but 2.5 lbs down after the first day was enough of a reason for me to jump back into action with a positive attitude. I won't weigh myself again until next Friday morning.

*Day 1* (May 1st)

Oh boy, what did I get myself into? LOLI just kicked things off with my first drink of the day. The drink is uhm...interesting. The taste isn't all that bad, but the smell isn't so great. It smells like sour berries. I think the way I'm going to get thru this (at least for now) is to plug my nose and hope for the best. I'm sure that after a few days I will drink/ingest just about anything. :-)

Right now, my stomach is like, what the heck is going on? When I'm not burping, I'm drinking the mixture at a steady pace, so that I don't make myself ill. Baby steps...baby steps. It's a process and a groove that I have to get myself into. I didn't think that I would take off running...well, okay, maybe I did...so I guess I have to readjust my mind as well.

I signed up for this and I'm going to do it.

*Am I going to fail if I can't drink all of the water suggested? I don't consume this much liquid in a week!!! I'm already (2) 8 ounce glasses of water behind. I'm a real winner folks...ha ha ha.