January 5, 2013 - Day 5 (updated)

Day 5. Halfway to the first goal.

9:30 am:

Another big sleep last night. It took a while to actually fall asleep even though I was really tired. I probably drifted off around 9:30 pm. I woke up a few times - 11 pm, 1 am, 5 am. I think this is due to the hip more than anything. I tend to get sore if I'm lying on one side too long.

Then I woke up around 7:45 am feeling great. Lots of energy. I had the homemade juice for breakfast along with coffee. I'm still not sure if I'm going to give java up or not. My thinking is that to give up booze, food and coffee all at once is too much. I'll re-assess after Day 10.

I think having quiet social life in Vancouver is actually a big benefit. If I were in San Pedro, it would be nearly impossible to stick with this. I can't see how I could possibly do this while hanging out in bars and restaurants.

Thankfully, by the time I return (with juicer!), I should be back on regular (healthy) food. If I stick with this for 60 days, I'll be finishing up on March 2. My inspiration lost 67 pounds by Day 49 -- which is 11 days less and 17 pounds more than I want to shed.

Anyway, I think I've turned the corner with feeling weird. We'll see how the day goes. Updates to follow.  

UPDATE: 8 pm:

Energy levels were much better today. The hip, too.

I spent most of the day at the hotel (not much of a social life here in Vancouver) and wandered out mid-afternoon to find an image for my "photo of the day" and to buy even more fruits and veggies. And some almonds. Total bill was $50! But that was due to the expensive almonds ($11) and a bottle of a different brand of pre-made juice ($5).

Couldn't find any celery or fresh spinach, but I did find frozen spinach. Bought ginger, lemons, and a bunch of other stuff too. Sunday (tomorrow) will be a big juicing day.

I ate a couple of handfuls of almonds. Yum! Except I have a sensitivity -- my tongue gets all tingly, so I can only eat a small (relatively speaking) amount.

Thankfully, I'm not missing booze at all! Nor food, for that matter. I'm still trying to find a way to feel full, but I suppose that will come with time.

Halfway there... all good.