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one bad cheeseburger?

Last night I was in the hospital with an IV stuck in my arm because I had the diety worse than I've ever had it in my life. John doesn't like me talking about this, but I'm leaving out most of the good gory graphics. The doc said that I had food poisoning and that all would be okay. I *think* I got it from either a cheeseburger or fries at Fatburger at Red Rock. Those were the only two items John didn't have (but I did)  on Sundayand he didn't get sick.

Just a sign we need to eat better. The good news is, now we live five min from Whole Foods. It was 30 min before.

I feel better today.

CURRENT: Las Vegas
NEXT: Don't know.

It's personal trainer time

We're in Vegas all month and that's great because we're eating in. Totally normal for most people, but not for us when our work and social schedules have us on the road and in restaurants most of the time. I hired a trainer and I had my second, (but lets call it a first) session on Tuesday. It was rough. Good, but rough in the sense that I absolutely do not recognize the person standing in the mirror before me. I don't look like me.

There is a fat chick staring back at me, doing completely awkward stretches when all I remember is the girl who hiked 18 miles in one day with Sean Keener in the Wallowas, who plays softball, likes being outside and even really loves bicycling. I know I'm not the girl who biked an average of 60 miles/day every day in the Summer of 93, but I do remember biking 10 miles here and there when I lived in Marin. That was 10 years ago. TEN YEARS AGO.

So, I have to hurry up and do more blogging before I get back out there again. Back to the mirror. Back to the stretches and the calisthenics and the running around the trainer's apartment complex. It all seems so ridiculous. I'm dreading it. But I want a change so badly.

I'm still sore from Tuesday but that doesn't bother me too much because it's proof that I'm doing something, anything, to achieve my goal. What's my goal? Not inches or pounds - just to recognize myself again. To be able to climb some stairs and not be out of breath. To run a mile straight if not 2 or 3. To like seeing myself in pictures again. I know I can do it.

CURRENT: Las Vegas
NEXT: Not wanting to go anywhere

My stomach tells me it hates ice cream

It didn't take but an hour after John's return for me to start eating all the bad things again. We went straight to the Silverton, where we like to have a drink and a snack and watch the fish. I had a glass of white wine, Parmesan truffle French fries and a crab and shrimp cocktail. Whoa....a little rocky, but manageable. The nachos and beer the next day at Gardunos at the Palms even rockier. But hanging out on the patio while checking out the Ditch Friday pool scene was totally worth it. Chill.

Last night we went to the San Gennaro Feast (and fair) and that was the straw. Pizza, stuffed artichoke and an oreo cookies and cream shake on the way home was enough for me to only eat rice crackers for the next 24. hours.

I'm still down 5lbs. I think. But it's clear that this is an all month program. I'll be back on the juices Sept 25th.

I mean, if there's one way to make you eat better, it's the mud butt.

CURRENT: Las Vegas
NEXT: ?? (Northridge Sept. 29)

Detox Day 9: Figuring out what to eat

I got to add poultry, fish and egg yesterday!

I will admit, my stomach is indeed sensitive and I feel like I'll be "introducing" foods to it for the coming days. I haven't had alcohol, caffeine, chocolate or cheese in more than a week. Yesterday I had some roasted chicken with rice and salad from a Greek restaurant and was full half way through the meal.

I also stopped by THETradeShow yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It was a travel convention mostly geared towards travel agents, but with many travel related business serving them. I talked with a variety of tourist boards and got some good Vegas leads. But eating at the convention center was even more interesting. When I went to their cafeteria, I didn't know what to eat. I wanted the chicken strips, but was worried what the fried food would do to me. So, I had a salad which was not nearly as tasty as the avocado sandwich I had the day before.

I also introduced popcorn into my system. Just a little bit of movie popcorn. I think we did ok with that.

We're holding steady at -6lbs. Which makes me laugh. Prior to the wedding and the WSOP John and I were making bets and talking about losing 15-20lbs like we could do it in a heart beat. Turns out, it's not so easy. Today I'll go to Trader Joes, which reminds me. Have you heard of the freegans? Apparently, dumpster-diving is becoming a trend.

CURRENT: Las Vegas, NV
NEXT: I don't know
JOHN: Back tomorrow night

Detox Day 7: Meet Sarah

I was surfing around trying to figure out if I can have green tea or anything - hey I bet it'd be ok to have decaffeinated tea! - and I found Sarah, who is blogging about the Master Cleanse. Similar to the M'lis detox only she has to drink the drink for much longer than I had to. The M'lis detox says you can do this cleanse for 3-10 days, but the woman who recommended it to me suggested the 3 days on the juice only and it was enough for me.

If you're curious about this cleanse, check out Sarah's blog. She went into much more detail than I did.

I'm on Day 7 today and I get to add whole grains. I called the woman who sold me the kit to clarify what whole grains means and indeed I get to eat toast and rice today! I asked her if I could have a little margarine, salt & pepper and she said yes. That's great! Despite the exclamations I feel a little bit irritable. And actually, eating grilled veggies last night didn't go over well with my belly. They were rocking a little to the fruit earlier in the day, too.

Good news is that when I woke, the 6 lbs stayed off. As I am able to eat more I'll begin exercising, too. But I don't feel quite that strong just yet. I'd be too afraid I'd pass out.

GOOD SIDE EFFECT: I don't have the best skin, but my face right now is very clear. I even got a compliment on it last night!

BAD SIDE EFFECT: Still have bad taste in my mouth despite brushings. I think it's worst in the morning, but it comes and goes. Pretty annoying.

Mood level Measurement:

Happy and Nice:
Turning Grouchy:
Irritable:   :-( :-) (9:17 a.m.)
Don't talk to me:
F-you!:

CURRENT: Las Vegas, NV
NEXT: Was going back to San Diego, now not sure...
John: Back in Vegas on Wed. night

Detox: I didn't quit

I made it! I managed to hold steady for the first five days of detox and lost 5-6lbs. Two days of veggies, three days of juice, and now I'm on day 6. I ate carrots this morning and man did the flavor stand out. I also get to eat fruit today so I'm really looking forward to that. Some friends are in town and going to Rehab at the Hard Rock. I said no to avoid the temptation to drink, but I'll be having some veggies with them later.

But I'll admit it. I'm tired. And I think I had the worst breath ever yesterday. I hope that doesn't come back today and I just might take my toothbrush with me to TI.

For those of you who want to know what John is up to. He's in London for the 2006 World Series of Poker in London. Here's an article he wrote about it, "Poker, Pomp and Circumstance – The World Series of Poker Europe Launches in London."

And please check out the Poker News live coverage if you're keen for the details on the events.

Mood level Measurement:
3 smileys is the best (and where we're starting now) and 3 frowns is the worst

Happy and Nice: :-) (10:23 a.m)
Turning Grouchy:
Irritable:
Don't talk to me:
F-you!:

I think the next two weeks might be just as hard if not harder than the first five. So, I'm going to keep the mood measurer up. I never got too irritable, but lets not forget there weren't that many people around me to trigger anything. This test is far from over. And I gained 40lbs of fappy weight since I met John. Yes, he is a blessing and a gift, but I'm going to lose more than 6lbs before I get knocked up!

CURRENT: Las Vegas
NEXT: I don't know
John: Back in Vegas on Wed. night.

Day 5 on detox....home stretch?

You wouldn't believe it but yesterday I played poker, went to a movie (310 to Yuma), bought more lemons and even hit a nightclub at midnight. - All on the juice! LAX opened last week and I'm checking it out for an assignment. But I don't want to talk about that, have to save that for the article for now. Lets just talk about the detox.

I woke up (not hungry), check the scale and it said that I was down 5.5 lbs. I don't fully believe it because yesterday morning I was down an extra lb then I was at mid day - but really -  have to stop checking. It's not that important. Yes, I want the kick start of some pounds off. But the true test isn't in these first few days, it's in the following two weeks. Today is my last day on juice! Tomorrow I get to eat glorious vegetables. And I'm hoping, and expecting, that with all this light eating I won't want to turn back to nachos, pizza or a great big burrito. I'm hoping to be offended by greasy foods altogether.

Ok, I'll check in with you later and I'll give reports via Twitter. I have to hit the morning TI tourney. There's going to be all sorts of Wisconsins in there because they're in town for the UNLV football game. It seemed like the last few days all I've been hearing guys talk about is their fantasy picks. I feel a bit left out, but there's no way I can take on something like that. I've got other empires to build.

Oh, one more thing on the detox. I have a terribly bad taste in my mouth. And it won't go away no matter how much I brush my teeth. This morning I woke up thinking I smelled like I was sick. But then after a few sniffs I knew it wasn't me. Was it the blanket I was laying on? When was the last time we washed it. As you can see, living on detox heightens your senses. I can't weight to see how I do on the felt today.

Mood level Measurement:
3 smileys is the best (and where we're starting now) and 3 frowns is the worst

Happy and Nice: :-) :-)  (10:18 a.m)
Turning Grouchy:
Irritable:
Don't talk to me:
F-you!:

Detox update: Lost 4 lbs!

Yep, In the morning it said I was down 5lbs, but I didn't trust it. So, mid-afternoon I showered and weighed and I'm down 4lbs for the day. They say you shouldn't lose more than 1lb/day, but I'm happy with this. I think that what's really going to help are the surrounding days of veggies only. Because after eating this light for a week, I can't imagine that I'm going to want a big burrito, nachos, pizza, or a big pasta dish. you know what I mean? I want to get to 10lbs. That is just the kick start I need!

Here's the mood report:

Mood level Measurement:
3 smileys is the best (and where we're starting now) and 3 frowns is the worst

Happy and Nice: :-) (2:59 p.m)
Turning Grouchy:
Irritable:
Don't talk to me:
F-you!:

Sensitive attitude from earlier has stopped. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to Guatemala (have to book by 9pm) but I am very sure I'm headed over to TI to play some poker. I miss the staff!

Happy Weekend everybody!

Detox side effects: crying + good energy

I'm into Day 4 of this beast. I didn't wake up hungry and I haven't been hungry yet. I made myself the juice mix right before 11 a.m. because I need to take those herb capsules in the a.m. The fiber pills have been the hardest for me to get down. Just because I have to do 16 of them a day. I think I only did 8 yesterday. So what.

So here I am, cranking away on work. Feeling good. Having lots of energy. And then I found a really cheap deal from Los Angeles to Guatemala. Round trip on Spirit Air for $113. That includes all taxes and fees. I could be gone and back before the Johnster returns. I started chatting with him about it and before you know it I'm crying and having a meltdown about how hard it is to be a traveler and not take an international trip. I do. I have a very large craving for going away somewhere. Even though I've already been to Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the past two months.

Maybe I just need to get away by myself? John worries that I can't stay put for four days without wanting to go somewhere else. But I think I did well with wanting to be in Pasadena when we had the cute house. Anyway, the crying must really be a side effect of the detox. I don't think I'd get that weepy normally. Would I ? Don't answer that. Who wants to go to Guatemala with me 9/11 - 9/14. They just had a hurricane there but who cares.

From now on all secret getaways before John returns will be totally stealth!

CURRENT: Las Vegas
NEXT: Not Telling

I *might* be able to make it one more day

I've almost made it through today. Almost. But it's not easy. I've had an off and on head ache and when I open the fridge door, there's a measly cup of celery staring me in the face. Celery! I've never wanted celery without peanut butter so bad. It reminds me that I'm not even allowed to eat vegetables. I know I'm going to make it through tonight, but feel free to place bets to see if I can get through tomorrow, or the last juice day.

After the three juice days I go to fruits and veggies and slowly add food groups. I'll have to check the calendar but I think I get to have an egg or fish or chicken next Wed.

Has anybody done something like this before? How many days did you make it. I need some competition.

Mood level Measurement:
3 smileys is the best (and where we're starting now) and 3 frowns is the worst

Happy and Nice:
Turning Grouchy: :-) :-(
Irritable:
Don't talk to me:
F-you!: