High Horse? Get thee off of there.

A couple of days ago, a fellow poster in a Facebook group asked for advice because she did not have a local Optifast doctor or clinic.  She said the nearest one was two hours or more away, and that they were not taking clients.  Feeling sympathy for her, I told her that you can get the shakes on Amazon.com.  It's the same product - my friend who recommended this program to me buys them there all the time.  The person to whom I told this is an adult, and presumably able to make rational, intelligent decisions on her own.  Many others told her to make sure she sees a doctor to monitor her health, etc.  

Due to my advice, one of the posters has left this aforementioned Facebook group.

Listen, I know that it's not ideal to buy the product online, as it's not 'recommended' by the clinics (Could that perhaps have something to do with the mark-up they then lose?), but if I had to drive four hours round trip to a clinic, I would welcome that little bit of help that I gave.  It's this type of perfectionist attitude that creates overeaters, in my humble opinion.  It's downright cold to expect someone to just forget about pursuing something that has helped myself and others so much, just because they don't have the same opportunities we have been fortunate enough to have.  And my basic feeling about this person leaving the Facebook group is pretty clear. 

Bye bye gurl!

Say what?

OK, so I went on the Moderate Fast for three days out of the 7 and I gained .8 pounds - That is POINT EIGHT pounds for those of you that read quickly, like me.  I followed the meal plan to the letter, so you can imagine my reaction.

The doctor explained to me that this happens often when people switch to the moderate fast.  Something about the food making you retain water.  Apparently your body adjusts, but I went right back onto the full fast so I'm sure I'll have a good weight loss this week.  I'm not discouraged at all.  As a matter of fact, it was worth every second.

Yummy LOBSTER!!!  My sweet little girl is lucky that she took back five fingers after putting her hands on my meal.;)

My daughter enjoys her lobster.

All of us, post food consumption

Onwards and upwards... er, downwards.