Wave One, Day Seven

As of this morning, I've lost five pounds.

Over the last couple of days, I've spent far less time being very hungry.

This is why I love the Sonoma Diet, and this brutal wave one. It teaches you that you have enormous reserves of willpower (see Day Two, the macaron incident); it reminds you that being hungry is not something that requires emergency intervention (though it may cause a few fights); and finally, it works. I've lost five pounds. In less than a week. Now, I know I won't lose much more weight in next few days, and I might even hit a plateau, but having these solid initial results will, I hope, carry me through to the finish line: 10 more pounds, 7 more weeks.

OMG Definitive Low Reached

Plateau is officially annihilated, my weight has fallen consistently over the last few days, and this morning I reached a greater-than-ten-year low of 160 lbs! That, my friends, is the weight I fluctuated around during the early high school years. My medical records show a 160 lb weigh-in at age 15. I am pumped, and look forward to crossing into the 150s any day now.

And folks, this weekend I bought a bikini. I may return it, I may never wear it, and if I do wear it, you may still end up blinded by my glaring white and still quite jiggly belly. However, I own it at the moment.

Running...

Well, I'm down to 162.2, so I guess the plateau may be drawing to a close. Of course, soon we will be plateauing for hormonal reasons. Boo.

Yesterday, I ran again and experienced the unpleasant realization that my underwear is too big as I struggled to keep it inside my shorts while running on the treadmill. However, I did manage to run my mile in 10 minutes and 55 seconds, a marked improvement from my last one-mile run. Today I am not at all sore, and yesterday I was not especially tired come bedtime, so I guess it is time to step it up. I'm not sure if my goals should involve a longer distance, greater incline, or a faster time.

Sunburns, the Sonoma Diet, and motherfucking plateaus.

1) I have received 3 sunburns in the past 9 days. Yes, I know that makes me an idiot. Yes, I was wearing sunscreen. Southern California is not my ideal habitat. I try very hard to protect my blinding whiteness, but alas, it is never enough. I wish I could shower in sunscreen.

Worst thing about this sunburn business is (after the increased risk of skin cancer, uncomfortable burns, and embarrassing lobster-toned body parts) is the fact that it makes you retain water. More on this in section 3.

2) Yawn. Lately I have felt that my life would be more enjoyable if I could spend it on the couch eating pizza and Thai noodle dishes. I have so far resisted this inclination, but I am getting a little worn down on the cooking/dieting front. So, cheers, Connie Guttersen, it's your lucky day. I've ordered the Sonoma Diet Cookbook off Barnes and Noble, where it is a bargain at $6.98. I thought maybe some new recipes would inspire me to get off my duff. We'll see.

3) I have been fluctuating at or over 162.4 for the past ten days!! Grr to the motherfucking rrr. Yes, plateaus are to be expected and I have maintained a pretty remarkable constant weightloss. Last week I hit the gym 4 times, and my past two weekends have been jammed packed with physical activity (including a 17-mile bike ride yesterday, holla!). Yes, I might have had 2 or 3 or whatever margaritas on cinco de mayo, but does that mean this plateau is DESERVED? No, I tell you it is not. Please join me in prayer that my godforsaken sunburn will release the water it is retaining and allow me to soon reach my goal of BMI normal!