As I write this, today is the last day before I begin doing Optifast again. Where I live, there is a weight loss clinic that offers two similar programs – Optitrim, for those wanting to lose less weight, and Optifast, for those wanting to lose a larger amount of weight. My husband and I did Optifast about 3 years ago and had very good success with it. I lost over 80 pounds, and we got engaged shortly after we completed the program. After a year, we were still doing well, got married, and then I got pregnant pretty quickly after that. For me, that was the beginning of regaining all of what I had lost plus more. Sure, some of it could be attributed to the pregnancy, but now I have a toddler and the weight is still there. For me, it is time to get back on track, so Optifast is what I have decided to do.
Optifast is medically supervised, but it comes with some definite caloric restrictions. I’m honestly nervous about how it will go this time around. Will I be able to lose the weight again? Can I be as successful? Will I be able to do it with a toddler around who is eating normal food? My husband may also do it again, but he is not going to start just yet, so will I be able to watch him eat? I know it is going to be a lot different than 3 years ago, and I know I am going to have to have a lot more willpower. But, I know I have to try. I know I need to lose some weight and get healthier again. There are so many important reasons to do it, and I am looking to those reasons to get me through.
So, we’ll see how it goes. To me, getting started is usually the hardest part, so hopefully by the time I post this things will be right on track. Here’s to getting healthier again!