Optifast orientation

New freeway ahead...
Liquid fasts: I've done this song and dance a few times. The truth is they DO work. Does the weight loss last? Not always. In my case, never. It's time to change that part of my track record. I've done a liquid fast with another local hospital and now I'm looking into Kaiser Permanente's (KP) Optifast program. There will be naysayers and negative Nelly's out there, but listen...do what works for you. Once again, my goal is to get off my diabetic meds, cholesterol and blood pressure meds with the ultimate goal of being fit and healthy. I'm sure that I am not alone in this pursuit. If you found this blog, you're probably considering Optifast as well. Welcome. On 9/28/11, the start of my journey with the KP program began. Read on and stay tuned.

Yesterday I attended an orientation at Kaiser Permanente to learn more about their Optifast weight loss program. It was a mixed group, male, female, old, young, annoying and nice. The health educator giving the orientation was knowledgeable and helpful.

I'm interested.

Next week I have an appointment for a medical clearance which will include lab work and an EKG.

I'm looking forward to the weight loss. I have a closet full of clothes that I purchased last summer when I started a new professional position. Most of them have not been worn. Within two months of getting hired they no longer fit. From other Optifast blogs and message boards I've read the weight loss will be fast - which I need because if I'm not eating one tiny morsel then I need to see the result of that on the scale.

The three or four major challenges I predict are: 1) trip to Boston with my husband 2) Halloween 3) Thanksgiving dinner and 4) Christmas. My Boston trip may not actually be a challenge because the program may not start until I return from vacation. The other three challenges are real. I was so looking forward to cooking holiday dinners this year, but my health is more important.

That's it for now...

Still Waiting...

Waiting for what? Heck, I don't know. I've had two doctors tell me to lose the weight OR ELSE whilst swinging their stethoscope around for emphasis. They didn't really do that, but it sounds good. It's Sept 2. I had the discussion with myself the evening of Aug 31 that tomorrow is a new month, day one, time to start fresh and do something good for myself. Have I? Nope. I hate doing exercise, but afterwards feel like a superstar. Once I get in the groove there will be no stopping me. Sooo get outta my way folks. Just checking in, but also contemplating Chipotle for lunch.