The First Week

I am moving forward and have been on Jenny Craig for three days. My weight loss counselor told me that for the first three days I would be hungry and she was so right. I have been hungry but not to the point of throwing up my hands and quiting. I worked through it by drinking more water and eating free veggies. So far, I have been on the program 100% and have committed to continue by talking myself through the rough spots.

The food on Jenny Craig is wonderful. I have eaten something different every day and so far everything I have eaten has been excellent. So, when people talk about cost, they need to know the quality of the food is exceptional and satisfying. I have probably eaten every frozen meal known to men, and Jenny Craig beats the all hands down. The portion size is small, but it’s probably because I am so used to the king size version of everything and not real portions. This is another bump in the road that I have to face in order to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight for the rest of my life.

I know that drinking water is required to be successful because it helps to even out retention and bloat. I will probably lose a lot more the first week because of water weight loss, but a loss is a loss regardless of why. Plus, a bigger loss the first week is a great motivator.

I bought a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle yesterday to help be keep busy when I find my mind drifting towards food. People who have never fought an eating disorder do not understand how a person can have food on their mind 24-7; but, I do. It’s an obsession that I have to fight daily. Having my day planned for me is a help. Yet, I know the day will come that the plan will be my own. This week I realized the importance of planning for the week and making a plan that tells me exacty what I will eat daily. This takes away the 24-7 thinking about food since it’s planned out. Not a breakthrough, but at least a step in the right direction.

I will end by saying that I have a very deep Spiritual base and have asked God to guide me along the way. I believe that with His help, I will overcome this disorder and finally have the body He wants me to have. May we all be blessed in our endeavors.