Day 17

Marina's day went well for Monday. Conflict at work but when it came to the plan she was smooth as glass.

Stress, boredom and loving her television was some of the things that caused Marina to eat. They were comforts which quelled the inner rumblings and buried her conflicts. I must admit I did the same some times and still do. Sometimes it's easier to keep down the demons with food, but then when you step on the scale another problem pops up which only enforces the cycle.

I think Marina is beginning to love herself again, seeing the inner beauty that I've always seen.

She asked me last night if I could see a difference. I could. Her tummy isn't as curvy as it was. She saw it too and was happy, which made me happy. She's an amazing woman. Maybe that's why I love her so much.

Tomorrow we go on a date. Movies at the cheap theatre without the popcorn and drinks that normally plague us. Oh the smells will be there but I know she and I will both pass the test and avoid them all together.

Love ya Marina xoxo

Day 15

Marina showed signs of being hungry this afternoon but she didn't falter.

It's that type of perseverance in the face of carbs and such that makes me know she is doing great.

I know she will reach her goal, that's a given.

love you hon.

Day 14

Okay, okay. Yes i am remiss in my blogging, I will admit that. In my defense I must say that Marina's weight loss is going great and so the lack of complains and such have left me without commentary.

This past week has flown by and she hasn't even looked at a non-listed food item with a sideways glance and for that I am proud of her.

The one thing that I did find interesting was her excel file that she sent me. It mapped out her potential loss over the next 38 weeks right up to San Diego. Marker/goals along the way were:
- My Xmas party
- Christmas itself
- Her birthday
- Her girls weekend
- San Diego Comic Con

Each looked to be reachable without being overly optimistic. I have a feeling though that some of those goals will be reached early, which will make her feel even better.

Today is weigh in, she cheated by looking at the home scale on a couple of occasions and I must admit I did join her in her inquiry. On Wednesday it was 3 lbs and this morning it seemed to be a loss of 5lbs. We'll see how it looks this afternoon when she weighs in after her part time job.

Fingers crossed, tension high, lips pursed and prayers to the weight loss gods will occur before 1:30 pm.

More later.......

Later is now here and the number was 4.4 lbs, which is a total of 14 lbs in 2 weeks. Marina's done an amazing job.

Proud of you as always Marina. xoxoxo

Day 9

Marina woke up tired and went to bed tired tonight. But a weekend of little sleep will do that to you.

I know she'll feel better tomorrow.

The ladies at her work asked how she did and I think that made her happy.

As far as I can tell she is having no problems with the plan.

Proud of you Marina. :)

Day 8

I must compliment Marina for the amazing way she handled the role of dieter and cook this morning. With my sisters coming over for brunch, Marina made and served up the brunch and never once showed a sign of faltering. She is amazing. She ate her meal while we gobbled down very tasty food and never said a thing. Amazing!!

She also said the headaches were few and far between today so maybe she has the problem licked.

Still can't get over the loss for the first week.

Love ya lots beautiful. xoxoxo

Day 6 & 7

Friday was a real test for Marina. Her work had a potluck for Halloween and despite all the great carbs (which she loves) being served at lunch she didn't even think of being tempted.

Last night went well except for a headache. Medication didn't work very well.

She was looking forward to the first weigh-in at 11am tomorrow morning.


Saturday started with her weigh-in. After a discussion about what gum she could chew and the kinds of herbs she can sprinkle on her food, she stepped on the scale and was so happy to see a loss of 9.6 lbs.

Marina was so happy.

The amazing thing is, over the past week she has felt great when it comes to hunger. She's looking forward to her weigh-in next week and is not expecting the same results but expects to see the normal 3 to 7 lbs that they suggest.

I'm so proud of what she's accomplished so far. Nothing can stop her at this point.

Day 5

Marina had a poor sleep last night.

Has a light headache today and feels a little tired but it didn't stop her from wandering around the mall at lunch with Judy. Glad she is getting out and not just staying around the office.

Okay so the cereal she tried at lunch was awful, so awful she spit it out. Imagine powder and a few rice crispies mixed together in water. It was immediately taken off her like list.

Luckily she had taken an extra package with her and had a mango drink to replace the cereal, she said it wasn't to bad and didn't have the taste and smell of some of the other things she's had.

During the day we discussed timetables and where she might be at by xmas, girls weekend away, and Disneyland. We talked about how her clothes in the closet will fit her again and then disappear because they are too big. I know she wants this to happen and is a big incentive for her. I just want her healthy enough to be by my side for a long time. Maybe it's selfish of me, but I'll deal with it.

Looked at her face this morning and thought to myself what a beautiful woman she is. I know alot of the time she doesn't see that, but I do.