Almased Fast - Day 1.

So let me start with a back story: I was reading an issue of Southern Living that my mother-in-law got in the mail. I don't really read many articles or anything but I ran across this two page spread about Almased. It looked interesting so I went online to look it up. I found sites with reviews, the actual site and a buying site that has the cheapest prices. I sent a copy of it to my good girlfriend to have her look over it and tell me if it sounded stupid to try or if it sounded legit. She gave me the go-ahead and I had also discussed it with my mom. For those of you who don't know what Almased is, it's a protein suppliment that's been around since 1985 (it's older than me), founded by the Germans to help maintain or lose weight. It isn't said to be a miracle worker and the makers don't say that once you stop taking the suppliment that you'll remain where you were while on it. It provides Protein, vitamins and minerals to meet your daily needs. It was originally used in Germany as a 14 day fast and the program now allows diversity by using differnt levels to acheive weight goals.

I received my Almased after I ordered from iherb.com last week. I was going to wait until Monday to start my fast because I feel like if I start on a certain day I will feel better about it. Well I tried one drink and it tasted aweful. I honestly didn't think I could do it. My parents where here and we were discussing everything about it when finally I realized that I just needed a way to sweeten it up. I got some sweetner like equal and then didn't drink any more yesterday. I started today again on the fast and this time didn't worry about the taste, although the sweetner helped.

I feel like this would be so much easier if I didn't have two kids to feed throughout the day. I made the veggie stock with our random vegetables so that I could have something other than water and the Almased. The program allows for vegetable broth to be used like a snack. I was thinking today as I drank my second shake, that I might not want to continue on the whole 14 days but then I figured I was doing this for a reason and that 14 days isn't that long.

So on Monday I measured myself and did my Wii weigh in. I was amazed at how not working out for two weeks after hurting my knee skiing I could gain back inches as well as pounds! I hate it. It wouldn't be a problem if I were thinner, to gain an inch or so around certain areas would be considered bloat. I feel so disgusting that I can't wait to see how much visible change I get doing this 14 day fast. I will do a weigh in next Monday and then on the end day just so I can get an idea where I am. I will also do a measurement on the weigh in days. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted.