The D of D: Day 7!!!!!

Wow! 7 days done now. Only 23 more to go!

At the official end of week 1: I feel super, BECAUSE that means there are only a few more weeks to go!

Har har, aren't I funny.

Food schedule: Shake in the morning, shake in the evening, sensible lunch!
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I had an interesting conversation with my Mom as we were going to lunch. Chewing rocks!

No, no not chewing stones. I mean that actually "eating" food is much better than drinking food. We were talking about when we would be done this diet, when she said "I miss chewing".

And, I completely agree with her! So my mom and I are talking about the merits and joy of actually eating food (with my sister in the backseat laughing at us). But she really doesn't understand. In the last 7 days, we have only had 6 "meals", and that means we have had 12 shakes.

I kind of feel like giving a pro and con list for these shakes though. After flipping my magic coin *flip* I will start with the cons of the shakes.

Cons:

• Very little variety: Meaning, there (at this time) are only a maximum of 3 flavours one can choose from in the shake. Vanilla, Chocolate, and Mixed. Since Day 2 I have been taking the Mixed approach to the shakes. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to try more flavours. (My sister who is also doing the Isagenix has put fruit in hers, but my Mom says we are actually not allowed to, I will research this because Sis says Banana makes it nummy.) So if there were more variety to the shakes it would make for a more enjoyable diet.

• Taste: Meaning, it just doesn't taste all that great. Compared to a nice bowl of cereal, or eggs, or toast in the morning. The shakes really can't compare at this point. Now, (from above) if one can actually add fruit to the mix it may improve the taste but can it really make it taste better than say: Waffles? Bacon? Eggs Benedict...mmmmmmmmm...*FOCUS* Sorry about that, I will be right back, I have to get a napkip to clean up this drool.
  

Pros:

• Fast: This is a VERY quick "meal" to prepare. There is no heating of a pan, no waiting for toast to pop from the toaster. It's just three easy steps. 1. Get 8 ounces of water into a cup. 2. Add 2 scoops of mix. 3. Blend. That is it, then you have your shake prepared. The whole process takes like a minute. (Note: Cereal is probably faster but these shakes are very fast. Note 2: This is just comparing it as a breakfast substitute, imagine the time you save by having it for dinner as well. Note 3: I use the Magic Bullet blender so my cup acts as the blending cup)

• Fast #2: Not only is it a fast meal to prepare. It is also a fast meal to "eat". It really is just a meal in a cup. How fast can you drink a glass of water? Boom, in that time you can be done your breakfast, or dinner and be ready to go to work/school/whatever.

• Cleaning: Dishes? You wish! I use only a cup and a measuring glass. (Which could be negated if I just put a mark onto my cup.) After I finish the shake? Give it a rinse and a wipe and you are ready to reuse the glass later.

Another note about the shake.
"each shake contains 350-400 Calories(depending on your body’s absorption)"

As a meal replacement, the shake is more pro than con I think. If it is supplying me with the right nutrients and stuff that I need, I actually prefer to eat it really quick, maybe just for breakfast though. Eating a real dinner is just super.

Bike Tale: Rain + Late = no biking today. So I went for a Jog/walk/run around the old hometown instead.

STORY OVER!