DAY 9: 189.4lbs.
Okay-not so bad. 1 lb. loss. Really want to see greater results (to make up for the mysterious gain) but I'll definitely take a pound loss! Came up with a GREAT, by the pool, drink today! I call it "Summer Strawberry Spritzer." You take 1 1/2 strawberries (you can do 2, but I want to save my strawberry rations for more spritzers!), a wedge of lemon juice (I throw it in after I've squeezed it), mineral water, vanilla creme stevia, and a bit of plain water-combine it all in blender (or on the rocks, just mash the strawberries) and serve in a pretty glass. Garnish top w/ a few mint leaves, if you wish and Yummo! It was funny how excited I got about having this drink after feeling deprived of most foods that are enjoyable...and it also helped alot to sip on that by our pool while my family was having a cook out of hot dogs and hamburgers. You know what, though? I was so enamored with my spritzer, yummy fish and cucumber salad that I didn't even smell it or notice it! Giant step!
However, as tough as the early part of today was, the latter was fine. I have found a few recipes and had some great meals which has hugely encouraged me and prepared some ahead too. Fish w/ ground melba toast, curry, lemon juice and spices-mmm... and cucumber thai salad from the $40 HCG online cookbook. So, glad to go to bed finally full. We'll see what happens in the morning...