My Name is Kris and I Blah-g

So, I have been trying to lose weight. It hasn’t been easy. Since I last blogged a staggering 18 days ago, I don’t think I have lost a single thing…other than my sanity and my ability to hold my water. To be fair, however I don’t believe I have tried in earnest until about 4 days ago. Yes, I was starting off slow in the beginning… a protein shake here, another there, carrots for lunch…that sort of thing. But let’s get real, how long would THAT last? Not long considering that we still had mounds of Christmas goodies left on our counters and mom’s birthday and a trip to Disneyland have occurred since then. So, I put those events behind me and this past Wednesday, with my sister as my diet buddy, we have been going full steam ahead on the diet.I think the most frustrating part has been the cutting out of sugar. I have dramatically reduced the sugar. I even tried that in California when I was there. I didn’t have anything with added sugar but have since discovered there are dietary sugars in every stinking thing you eat. I have stayed away from cakes, juices, candy and my beloved ice cream. I’ve been living mostly on a diet of fruits, vegetables and lean meats like chicken. I think I could find a way to make this a permanent thing but I’m going to have to figure out new and exciting ways to fix some of these same food items. And despite all of this I have to satisfy my sweet tooth. To do this I rely heavily on fruit. Still…. I see the numbers of the dietary sugar (whatever that is) remain high. How can that be?!! It’s so frustrating!In the past 4 days I have made it a goal to keep my caloric intake between 1200 and 1800 calories, drink at least 64 ounces of water a day and walk for at least 45 minutes to an hour and do so at a quick pace of at least 3.5mph. I have done well. I have absolutely kept the caloric intake low. I’ve surpassed the water thing by drinking at least 85 oz/day and have walked each day. It’s been a long four days… The only change I have seen has been a huge increase in my trips to the bathroom. I must pee every two hours and some times I have to go every 30 minutes. I’m drinking a ton of water. It’s nuts! I can see why some people give up but I hope this is a habit I can get into and for now I am curious as to what it will do to me. So, I am hereby making myself a science experiment – call it the great pee till you’re skinny diet… gross.