Truth be told

[MillieB]

I have to admit that I didn't lose weight while on the SS for a week. (My daughter was in the same boat.) HOWEVER... I did benefit from the detox of it. The issue I had with red lips (not really chapped, but irritated just around the corners) is mostly gone. It's been a long 5-6 months of that issue pestering me.

I'm going to keep the SS in mind when I need a week-long detox from stress at work. 2 weeks is too much a time period to give up chewing food. My daughter exclaimed that she REALLY appreciates eating food now after a week of 2 shakes a day and one "real" meal. Perhaps limiting it to one shake in the morning because my teaching schedule is too crazy to have a shake also at lunch, even if that entails 2 weeks instead of 1 week. Honestly my weight is good for my height (BMI is happy). I just need to tone some of the muscles now that I'm done the SS. I found if I walked the dogs 2x a day and played on Wii Sport with my daughter was too much when we were on the SS. I recognize the foods which contribute the tummy bloat and if it's a special occasion I won't deny myself and make up for it the next day.

~Millie

[Suerra]

Many people lose inches only in their first week, did you take your measurements? Or are your clothes fitting better? I agree, it is a great detox! I'm happy that it resolved some ongoing problems for you

[MillieB]

Clothes fit about the same. But shoes and my wedding band are a little looser? Go figure!?!? My husband's birthday cake is a temptation lurking in my fridge though!

[MichelleO]

Hi Millie,
Keep your eye on your goal and celebrate the progress you've made.
Let the other folks in your household finish up the cake while you pat yourself on the back for a job well done!