I am getting very nervous all of a sudden. More people are starting to know what I am doing and decided not to keep it a big secret but noted spreading it around in the newspaper. Did well on the pre-op diet while I was off of work besides eating at Pappadeaux for Mother's Day and having a few bites of mashed potatoes and creme brulee. Will be a busy week...

I am trying to post daily on this great journey to the ideal BMI. I am on my 4 night stretch in the ER so it has been difficult to keep the days until clear. The diet went better the last 24 hours. I think I figured out the difficulty with the diet and my work schedule. The plan they have is for one who sleeps at night and works days. I tend to be eating my carbs before bedtime and then having 2 shakes together during the rough active part of my day. DH asked for donuts yet again this morning ...

Before I go to bed for my sleep in the batcave, Here is how day 4 went. I am miserable. Andrew woke up Sunday morning teething at 7am. Dealt with a grouchy terrible 2 who only wanted to use the new cordless vacuum or throw balls at the dog. My plans for childcare drop off changed at the last minute so there was no dinner at Luby's for a quick salad and chicken breast I was so desiring all day long. I detoured for a quick salad and chicken breast from the mexican place we ate the other day. I skipped...

I am starving today!! It is day 3 and I am famished. DH brought home Shipley's donuts for everyone. I did good and had 2 scrambled eggs with some salsa over it. I am still hungry and it is only 11am. No cheating was done on Day 2 . I had a wonderful salad that was a grilled chicken breast on top of shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and avacado with salsa for dressing. I ate 5 chips only! I did well with the shakes but woke up HUNGRY last night. I need some snack ideas or this will not work! I am...