I made it through my first weekend on Optifast, although I won't say there was anything fun about it. Even though I am still having some cravings, I am noticing that they are for healthier things, like salad and veggie subs. I guess that's progress. I am also very happy to report that I have only given in once and that was for a cup of jello, which some people report being allowed to have while they're on this program. So, I don't feel too guilty. It was jello, pizza, or popcorn; I think I made the right choice.
Today was quite humorous. We had a meeting at work where we were all given a champagne glass with sparkling cider to toast our clinic staff for making it through three inspections in the past month. Did I mention I love sparking cider? Well, I told my co-manager, the only person at the clinic who knows I'm on the Optifast program, that I wasn't going to drink any of the cider, but just toast everyone and "fake it" - put it up to my lips like I was sipping it. After sitting it down, she covertly drank it for me and I don't think my boss noticed. :)
The rest of the day has been quite frustrating, for various reasons and I find myself wanting to eat "real" food. I didn't used to think that I was a stress eater, but I guess I am. That is my first Optifast lesson.
You will find those solid food cravings will slip away. For the most part. You may get an urge every now and again, but it passes. Drink some water when they hit. I tell you, I now really look forward to those shakes and soups. Never thought that would be the case! My clinic allows us 1 cup of sugar-free jello a day. It has 20 calories. They have been around for 35 years -- second largest in the U.S. You should be fine with it. I have mine at night as a "treat." I really like it.
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