And the results are in...

And I'll be staying on the first cycle for another 17 days. The last few days have been really trying. I've tried to behave myself and stay on the diet but I have suffered tremendously from cravings and a wicked case of PMS this past week. However, in the spirit of full disclosure here are my results for the first attempt at Cycle 1.

Total weight loss: 8.5 pounds

Inches lost on chest: 5

Stomach: 4

Hips: 2

Thighs: 2

Overall, I am impressed with the results. My decision to stay on cycle one is less to do with results as it is proving to myself that I can do something and stick with it for more than a micro-second. I'm struggling so much with my weight and my self-esteem, I think that this is an important step for me. So, I begin round two tomorrow, pray for me as I continue on this journey!

Day 16!

Well, I won't lie and say I've done everything by the book. I have cheated a couple times, but it's been great so far. I'm not going to put my final measurements in yet... I'm leaving that until the end of tomorrow but it's exciting to me to see the difference. Not only see the difference but FEEL the difference. Even when I'm tired I still feel I have more energy than before. I'm more motivated. I have to confess yesterday was the first day that I have done exercise with the program but I think it will help keep me going.

Well I must be off, time to make salad and prepare some meals for the coming days! I'm not convinced yet that I will be going on to cycle 2 right away or maybe not adding all the bread, potatoes, and rice back. I don't really miss it!