Days 18-20 · Fit Over 40

Days 18-20

Reporting that I am minus 17 pounds in 18 days and then it happened the dreaded increase although insignificant really (less than 1/2 pound), it was a data point to compare to all the days when the scale was heading south or stayed unchanged.

I knew this day would eventually happen and when it did I was almost relieved as psychological breakthrough was made. Now that it happened, I could face it head on and make the necessary changes which if my premises are accurate the changes should be simple.

There are two things decidedly that could have contributed to the slight increase in ounces. They are the way I took my drops the night before and the fact that I indulged for the first time since starting the program.

I am extremely specific and intentional in the way I take those magic drops. I have a ritual that I follow and it starts with making sure my mouth is super clean and then keep I the drops them in there for more than a minute. I pray they do what they are supposed to do and that my body responds accordingly. The night before I gained for the first time in 18 days was the one night I completely forgot to retain the drops in my mouth for at least a full minute. It was a mindless swallow without waiting (and staring at the stopwatch on my phone) this was followed by regret. Perhaps this contributed to the slight increase this morning?

The other thing was I did not weigh my protein the day before at lunch and then at dinner, I definitely ate more than 4oz. And rationalized it was because I cleared some major charges with the good Dr. Cody and needed the extra fuel. It is all speculation at this point so I am releasing it as Dr. Cody said, we learn the most on the days we increase. Tomorrow marks day 20 - the mid way point on this journey.

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Days 18-20