My final day

...i couldn't be happier, and only becuase i miss the flavor of food; the preparing, the chewing, the feeling that comes from eating a good meal. What i realize is how social and boredom-relieving food has been for me. when i would think of making plans with my friends, i'm like "crap. can't meet for brunch! or dinner! or cocktails even!"

what i also realized is how much bad food we really DO eat. Pizza, hamburgers, taco bell, oreos, mexian, msg, mochas, etc...now don't get me wrong...i LOVE all that stuff. but that's been my problem. Being without for 7 days has made me question what i really want to put in to my body. especially since i have felt so good the last 2 days. i mean euphoric too. and when they say you feel 'light', they aren't kidding. i felt light and clean and clear headed. i also had anxiety, dullness, hunger pangs BIG time & weakness. I have to say days 1 through 4 sucked. well day one wasn't too bad. anyone can go one day without food. days 2 to 4 were hard. i was hungry, pissed, tired, bored, impatient and almost gave up. but days 5 & 6 were indescribable. (have something to do with the fact i wasn't at work maybe??? how sad is that)

so, as a wrap up: I've lost 8 pounds; and, I've gained new insight on the stuff i put in my body (including alcohol *gasp!* and it's partner; cigarettes). I'm glad i did it. i laughed when i read Karens comment of how disciplined i must be. so did all my friends. and my boyfriend. and Kody. becuase i am NOT. i am so the opposite that it's not even funny. I don't know why i did this or how i stuck to it...i just kept telling myself it's only 7 little days out of my life. and every day down is closer to the day you can eat.

and now i can REALLY look at everyone's food blogs without drooling. and find great recipes in my vegan cookbooks to actually prepare and eat and feel good about it.

Yup. Today is my final day and i'm all the better for it...