Have made it successfully to Day 2 - with little more discomfort than a nagging headache and some severe tiredness (par for the course for a busy mum!)
I know that the first few days you are still running on your old stores of caffeine & sugar, and that tomorrow or the next day I should plunge, but I'm really pleased that it hasn't happened yet!!
Yesterday went to the park with my son & kicked the soccer ball around for a bit - I was also pleased to get a bit of exercise in - the hypo plan doesn't actually include exercise (although everyone knows it's good for you, the resetting of neuro-transmitters doesn't rely on it) - so I am trying to add a bit in where I can - can only do me good!
I was pleased to wake up this morning without being extremely lethargic - I certainly didn't spring out of bed, but I didn't get up moaning and groaning about having to get up either.
Today's diet is a little more carb & fat, and a little less protein - I have the feeling that after this first two weeks I will be making some adjustments to increase the protein back up - I've calculated the amounts of fat, carbs & protein in the first few days of meals, and found that there are more carbs than protein - which I think is not exactly how it's supposed to be. From what I've read, a higher level of protein works better (without cutting carbs out all the way, of course - its still about balance).
There are so many things to consider - carb, protein & fat levels, whether to go with wholegrains (which can apparently upset a delicate tummy) or not (which will increase the GI level of the grainy things), adding supplements to my diet, making sure that I'm not damaging my iron levels (which are genetically low), keeping an eye on my energy levels but understanding that for the first couple of weeks (or perhaps months) I am still going to feel tired because the awesome highs in blood sugar aren't there anymore, finding something to have instead of my usual cuppa tea, working out how I'm going to go round to my friends places and not have a glass or three of wine or spirits or something else...
Then I look at the picture of my son on my desk and remember exactly why I'm doing this - its for me, so that I can be there for him, and so that I can get my relationship back on track with the love of my life. All these sacrifices are worth it when I think about both of those guys and what they mean to me.
Until next time, be healthy & happy
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