The End of Week 2

Here it is, the much anticipated ending of week 2. A weight loss of 3 lbs. That’s 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I am so excited, I am really doing this and proud of myself. All this and today is 25 days of NO SMOKING. Remember, not all people are the same. A persons weight loss is there own. I would never recommend a person do both, quit smoking and weight loss. For me, this just proves that my commitment is real and this program works. So, with that out of the way, here was my week.

Last week I was very proud of myself. I started my new menu on Thursday. All went very well. My girlfriend’s daughter turned 16 Monday so Michelle was throwing a Sweet 16 party for her on Sunday, the day before. Kayla, the birthday girl did not want a traditional birthday cake, Oh no, it had to be different something called a Dirt Cake. I’m thinking, “What the hells a Dirt Cake”? Well, if you don’t know, let me tell you. A Dirt Cake is; Crumbled Oreo Cookies, Cream Cheese, Butter, Vanilla Pudding, Whipped Cream, and to help ensure we had enough, Chocolate Pudding. You put this contraption together is a real Flower Pot leaving the last level on top the crumbled cookies. It really looked like dirt. Then for an added bonus, you sprinkle it with Gummy Worms. This is what I helped make, I wanted to do it. Through this whole process, I kept thinking of what Erin, my angel at Jenny Craig said about knowing what all these foods taste like so it never phased me and I did not touch a drop, lick a spoon or a cookie crumb. Look, I have made the commitment to change my life to hopefully ensure I live longer and healthier. I will not spoil it with an Oreo Cookie.

OK, Sunday is here and it’s about 2pm. We bring everything over to the place the party was being held. Michelle opened up bags of potato chip, chips and salsa, and my favorite, Nacho Cheese Doritos and puts them in bowls. I took the bag of mini pretzels and put them in bowls on each table. The Dirt Cake is in the refrigerator. We go pick up the meat trays, fruit and veggie trays. I was snacking on fruit and veggies. OK, yes, once and a while, I dipped a Carrot in the ranch dressing, lightly. For my dinner, I took 2 slices of Turkey, chopped it up in my salad, and threw in some veggies and some light Italian Dressing. Perfect.

Now, its cake time and I had a thought of Erin’s words again. Its these words that make me strong so you might hear them a lot. Yes, I know what all those ingredients individually taste like, but not mixed together. Okay, I asked Michelle to put a small scoop in a bowl, no more that a tablespoon full and you know what? I ate it and man was that good. Now I knew so the mystery was over. I was satisfied. I even was the one who cleaned out the leftovers into another bowl. OK, one more last confession, I got as much off the final spoonful as I could and yes, gave it one lick and threw it in the sink. I gave the flower pot to Michelle’s son Cody and told him to go lick the bowl, just think, to be 12 again with a roaring metabolism. Oh yeah, and a couple more slices of turkey and that’s the whole story.

Erin and the staff were very proud of me. She said that is good that I can taste and not binge. Not all people are the same. You might not be able to stop at a taste so you just have to feel your way through this process. If you binge then you will learn that it’s your make up. We all have to remind ourselves, it’s a life style change.

Well, no more dirt cake for a while. I'm not perfect and could slip up too but I am confident I will never give up this time. Michelle, I have a lot to live for baby, you! You are my strength, love, and every breath I take. I have my meals and my new 3rd week menu starting tomorrow. Thanks Erin again for your support and to all the staff, see you next Wednesday, same time. I want everyone to remember, this blog is my way of accounting to myself and sharing it with you is my pleasure and whether you continue to read it or even get something out of it, that's your choice but I truly hope you do and create the change in your life if you need to. I will continue to write it. Who would have thought, 10 pounds the first 2 weeks? Amazing!!!!!

Peace and God Bless,

Joe

25 days no smoking.

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