Let the Loosing Begin!

After mentally preparing myself for the last several days, it was finally time for my initial visit at the UniqueU Medical Weight Loss center in Kenwood. I filled out paperwork, had an EKG taken and met with Dr. Lutz for a pre-diet physical. I was also instructed where to go to have my blood work taken in the next couple of days, prior to my next visit in one week. And of course, the dreaded scale.

Dr. Buchanan explained the diet start-up to me and one other newbie. It’s pretty cut and dry and this first week is called the “Detox” week. I will be eating only natural things, nothing processed, fruits, vegetables, cottage cheese and proteins. It seems pretty easy so far. I headed to the grocery store and purchased all the things on the list, probably enough for the first 3-4 days. It was $50.60. Not too bad on the budget either.

Rick took my “fat” photo and it is also included in this blog. Julia Lutz, Dr. Lutz’s wife, has lost around 35 pounds on the program, going from a size 12 to a size 4. She’s a tiny thing in stature, but what wonderful results! She has been off the program since Christmas and hasn’t gained back anything. She is down to her pre-wedding weight and loving it. I had time to speak to her yesterday as well and she said I will absolutely love this program—you never feel hungry and don’t even feel like you are on a “diet.” That sounds great to me!

So let the loosing begin! I think the mental part is probably the most difficult, psyching myself up to the fact that I CAN DO THIS! I am confident with the diet program, the support of my husband and family, this may be the last diet I tackle. I’ll blog again after my first doctor’s visit.

Pat