So Conrad and I are doing this crazy diet.  It all started with Conrad making a list of things he wanted to do before he’s thirty, and the v-diet was one of those things.  I thought he was insane for wanting to go on a diet, since he is the leanest person I know, but I figured hey, why not?  I have a wedding coming up and this is something that we can do together for a month.  I think it would be to hard to do this alone.

The diet lasts 28 days, and then there is a 2 week transition period.  The gist of the diet is you drink 5-6 different shakes per day, and then you get 1 healthy solid meal (HSM) per week.  Yeah, like I said, crazy.  There is also a workout program that you have to do along with the diet.  People who 100% comply with the diet and work out plan lose between 10-20lbs.  In 28 days.  Yes please.  And the lbs you lose are all fat, as the program is designed to burn fat and increase muscle.  Win win win.

Well, we started the diet on Sunday, so today is day 4 of 28.  Conrad put a calendar on the fridge and we have been marking off each day with a big black marker.  Very satisfying .  Day 2 for me was the hardest so far, mostly because one of my meals was delayed and I spiraled down to a very bad place.  But yesterday and today I’ve been feeling energized and am generally excited about the whole thing.  I can smell food from a mile away now (including salad) and I fall asleep fantasizing about what I will eat for my HSM (I’m thinking Chicken Cacciatore), but other than that I’m doing alright.

I think my favorite things about the diet so far are the following:

1)In addition to the workouts, we have to increase our None Exercise Physical Activity (NEPA).  This means every night Conrad and I go on a 30-60 minute walk around the neighborhood.  It’s a nice time to talk, be outside, and explore.  We can walk around the neighborhood, or go into the city and walk around for an hour.  I absolutely love it!

2)This is a no thinking diet.  Even though it’s difficult not eating solid food, the diet itself is so easy.  I know exactly what I need for each meal and it takes about 30 seconds to prep.  I enjoy cooking, but I do have to say it is a nice break to not have to think about groceries or what I will be making for dinner.  My decision process regarding food has been reduced to  “Do I want chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla for breakfast?”.  Easy-peasy.

3)It’s forcing me to come up with ways to interact with people, as well as fill up my time that doesn’t involve eating and drinking.  For example, Conrad and I decided to take dance lessons this month.  It’s something we’ve been wanting to do for a while, and this month seemed like a good time to follow through.  And while Conrad and I are anticipating a more hermit like existence this month, we don’t want to give up on outside society all together.  So tonight I’m going to get coffee with Julie (black coffee is a-okay).  I’ve also made plans to ride bikes with my bike riding friends, when the weather is warmer of course.  I can go to the movies.  Do yoga with friends.  These are a few of the things I’ve come up with so far.  Does anyone have other none-eating-or-drinking, hanging out with friends ideas?  I’d love to hear them!

I’m hoping to update here semi-regularly on the progress of this diet.  I think writing about it is a good way to keep accountable.  Heavens knows this is going to get rough.  But hopefully the results are worth it!

 

 

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