Today is one week plus the third day into the Dukan Trial. My weight loss continues to stagnate at 8.5 pounds. I am in the Cruise phase, alternating pure protein with protein & vegetables each day. I have not lost weight in the past five days, frustrating because I want to see immediate and fast results, but in reality I know this is "normal" for me. Although I am eager to see the scales moving downward again, I realize that my body is just resisting the weight loss. I am certainly not eating too much, nor do I feel I am eating too little.

I have to focus on the fact that my clothes feel better and the end result when I will be losing the weight I want to lose. I am focusing on the fact that eating protein and vegetables does make me feel better. I feel as if my body is stronger and more energetic than when I am eating carbohydrates. I feel full faster, and am satisfied longer, not looking for the next time and item that I can eat. When I eat carbohydrates, I feel sluggish and soft. Mentally, carbohydrates seem to affect my thinking and I feel spacey. I feel that eating carbohydrates drives me to eat more-- I am not satisfied after eating a carbohydrate or sugar loaded food-- I want more and more. My mind seems sharper when not eating carbohydrates. I know that is contrary to science which says we need glucose to think clearly and to exercise self control. This could all well be my imagination, but I've done this enough times in various forms to know that it is a result I can expect to have happen as I change my eating habits.

Yesterday, I did not do the prescribed walking but was very active moving furniture and boxes from a storage facility to my home, including multiple trips up and down stairs. It was a very active and full day-- doing this from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM with short rest breaks.

Today will be more of the same, plus mowing the lawn with a walking mower which takes at least an hour, so I will get in the walking albeit not a focused "walk" per se.