Net Change -9.8lbs

Almost at the 10 pound mark. Had a little set back yesterday when I gained .4 after drinking Crystal Light on Sunday. I only drank a glass but it has a lot of artificial sweetener in it and this protocol recommends only Stevia. I have been using very little Splenda on my strawberries but I believe the content in the CL was a lot higher. Looking back, I am glad that the gain was so little since I would hate to lose ground on something silly light CL. Today I was back on track.

I do need to do more research on sweeteners since I learned that Stevia was the only artificial that has no glycemic index. All this time, I was thinking that if I used anything but real sugar, I was doing good. I am not so sure now.

New realization, my taste sensation is getting stronger. You would think that a limited diet of protein, veggies and fruit would be bland. It is not, I can grill a couple of chicken tenderloin on my George Foreman with no seasoning and it tastes so good. Amazing. Even more amazing, 11 days in and I am not sick of my options yet.

The only thing I miss now is dairy. Now, notice I said miss and not crave. I still don't crave anything. But I do think I miss it. Possibly the lack of calcium, I need to look into adding that to the list of my supplements. And yes, you read that right, diary not sugar, not chocolates, but diary. Never thought I would ever say that.