“Willpower is essential to the accomplishment of anything worthwhile.” – Brian Tracy
Hey there diet followers…if you’ve been tracking (which I’m sure you have not since it’s my adventure, not yours), as of Monday I was on day 14 of my Omni drop diet. (If you missed my week one update, read here about how all this started.) That’s two solid weeks of a diet consisting of HCG drops, and a very low 500 calorie per day diet. By this point I figured if I was going to fail I would have been done, especially having to go through Easter weekend dinners and Reese’s eggs without being able to partake in the yummy goodness. I am happy to report though, that I did not give in and I stuck to the protocol. I think 14 pounds is pretty amazing for two weeks and no exercise. I also managed to buy a size smaller pant this weekend which was a huge victory in itself. I personally don’t “see” any physical changes yet, but I’m still really excited about what I may finally be able to accomplish on this plan.
A Good Decision
Overall, I still love Omni. Of course there have been times when I was soooo close to getting just that one latte’ but I keep telling myself, not only did I spend money on this, so I have to see it through, but “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”. Well, at least a skinnier….my goal has never been to be a size 0 nor do I believe that is even physically possibly with my particular height and build…rather I just want to be comfortable in my own skin again and I think everyone deserves that. I’ve been forced to cook at home pretty much every night as well, which isn’t so bad when you get into a routine. The food options I have on this plan are admittedly limited, but I have also been learning to be creative and make new, different things with what I am allowed so I have to view that as a win as well. It’s really made me kind of excited about planning out dinner every couple of days to see what I can come up with, that’s different from the week before, and that the whole family can eat and like, with a select few ingredients. Do I wish I could just order in nachos and pizza from the bar down the block some nights? Of course I do, but I’ve actually seen the food bill go down with the abrupt stop to restaurant dining. I guess what I give up in convenience and variety I’m making up in saving a few bucks which isn’t really a bad thing. (Now ask me that when I’ve just gotten home from a full day of work, karate class, and still have to cook dinner at 7:00 pm and I may give you a different answer!)
Anyway, that’s my week two update. So far so good. I’ve been stronger than I thought I ever could be because let’s face it, I love food. I’m not an emotional eater, or a stress eater, maybe the occasional snack out of boredom, but basically I just love food because it freaking tastes great so I eat it….well I used to anyway. I’m hoping that once I get through all three phases of the Omni diet plan and I can have them again, that the things I used to love will still taste awesome (but of course hopefully I’ll be able to enjoy them in moderation too). In the meantime we’ll just take it day by day…I’ll keep you in the loop with what the next couple weeks bring. If you want to learn more I made the leap and signed up as a distributor so feel free to e-mail me or check out my site at http://omnitrition.com/OmniWithAli
What’s the most extreme diet or exercise regimen you’ve tried in the past? Did it work? Did you regret giving it a try or would you suggest it to others? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for reading!
Yona Williams says
April 23, 2014 at 8:09 amCongrats on your progress and I admire your willpower. I couldn’t do 500 calories a day – I’d have headaches.
I have tried a lot of crazy diets (Cabbage Soup Diet – lost 5-7 pounds), Master Cleanse (lost about 10 pounds quickly), Atkins for a week (lost 5 pounds), but the best diet (really, it’s a lifestyle change that isn’t THAT hard to do) was cutting out wheat and sugar from my diet and doing the Wheat Belly thing. I lost 20-22 pounds in two months with almost zero exercise. I’m on it now, and once I start bike-riding, the results will be even faster. I’m sticking to 1200 calories per day and tracking my progress using My Fitness Pal. You are basically cooking everything you eat since wheat/sugar is everywhere in premade foods. I eat three meals a day and breakfast…I’m eating very healthy and nothing processed.
Alison says
April 23, 2014 at 9:00 pmThe Wheat Belly diet sounds kind of interesting, I’think a big part of the diet I’m currently on is that no sugars, wheat, starches in the first phase. It makes a lot of difference. Maybe what you’re doing is something I could loosely follow once I’m in the life phase where I can eat freely (at least as far as type of food is concerned) again.
Maggie LaMarre says
April 23, 2014 at 8:22 amThat look delicious, starting a cleanse next week.
Eugenia says
April 23, 2014 at 8:30 amSounds like you are doing good!! Keep at it!!
Alison H says
April 23, 2014 at 8:56 am500 calories a day ? are you not starving ? I would have to have more food lol
I have started the SB diet more than once .. the first 2 weeks are really hard as you are detoxing.
I recently bought a Nutri Bullet and do a smoothie for breakfast every morning and eat better smaller meals and snacks throughout the day .
Alison says
April 23, 2014 at 8:45 pmLol no I’m not starving. The food is very specific combinations so that your body uses them efficiently and I’ve gotten on a schedule so that I’m not ravenous by the next meal or snack — you are right though, the first two weeks were tough — especially mentally. Now I’m on the 3rd week and finally feel like I have the hang of things!
Erinn S says
April 23, 2014 at 9:33 amGood work! I have been told by someone I highly respect in personal training that once a week you need to cheat. You need to tell your body NOT to go into starvation or depletion mode which changes your metabolism to store fat, not rid it. I think a latte once a week would be perfect 🙂
Alison says
April 23, 2014 at 8:44 pmOh I would love a latte once a week but I’m terrified to “cheat”! I mean worst case I gained a pound that I’d lose the next day or two, but I think I’d feel so guilty lol
Leelo R says
April 23, 2014 at 9:41 am500 kcal a day diet? Wow I think I couldn´t do that. The most extreme diet that I´ve ever been on was 4week Maggie diet.
Alison says
April 23, 2014 at 8:43 pmI’ve never heard of the Maggie diet, but I didn’t think I could do 500 cal/day either — I’ve surprised myself and it’s really not that hard after you get into a routine the first few days. The key has been preparing meals/snacks ahead of time so that they’re ready and I’m not gust grabbing whatever is quick because I’m hungry at the moment.
tara pittman says
April 23, 2014 at 10:18 amWillpower is a tough thing. I could not survive on 500 calories a day. I eat that much just for breakfast.
Alison says
April 23, 2014 at 8:40 pmYes…I didn’t realize I had as much willpower as I apparently do – I honestly went into this thinking I was going to fail (not a good mindset I know). I didn’t think it was remotely possible to sustain on 500 calories either, but if you stick to protocol it is because I’m doing it and not starving lol
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
April 23, 2014 at 7:17 pmprawn salad sounds amazing right now!
Kerri Hale says
April 26, 2014 at 6:28 pmGood for you, that’s awesome! I don’t think I would have been able to keep my hands off the Reese’s had they been readily available. Kuddos to you for having some amazing willpower.
suzane says
June 3, 2014 at 9:01 amHow much did u gain during the loading phase? I’m starting this weekend!
Alison says
June 3, 2014 at 9:57 amLoading my first round I only gained about a 1 lb. but, everyone loads differently. I’ve heard of people losing, and people gaining like 12 lbs. and everywhere in between so there’s not “target” weight you need to try to gain for loading 🙂 Just follow protocol and you’ll rock this! You can totally e-mail me if you have any questions as you go too!