More details to come later on the Partners for a Healthier Weight Program. But I wanted to share that I am enrolled and doing my homework.
What that means today is that I`ve just finished day two of 84 days on a liquid diet of 900 calories. That means only 328 (of 336) more drinks to go. And then, presumably, I get to crunch something.
The liquid product is surprisingly disgusting. The OptiFast 900 in Canada is only available in vanilla and chocolate. Both flavours taste vaguely like cake batter. Cold seems to improve the taste some. Made with ice in a blender and using a straw to minimize time on the tongue works best for me. I`ve also gone well past the recommended amount of water to dilute the taste. Both flavours of OptiFast 900 taste better when I`m hungry - but with four packets a day - I`ve only been hungry when out longer than I expected. (Wishing for other flavours or chewing, but not actually hungry).
Odd side effects have been minimal. Behaviour changes are a bit surprising. I`m brushing my teeth constantly. Not certain if that`s to rid my mouth of the flavour or because the toothpaste introduces another taste. The dry(er) mouth is noticeable, but not problematic. My lips have also dried out so there`s an increase usage of lip balm.
My early speculation is that the nasty taste for me - and the almost gagging response to the last few mouthfuls - is not dissimilar to how I feel about many proteins (especially powdered), bananas and yogurt. Might explain the low iron that`s plagued me through life.
As for the running, it`s still going. I finished the learn to run clinic with a slow 3k. This week I got in a couple of 10 & 1s on Sunday, Thursday and Friday. Thursday was about 2.7 in 24 minutes, Friday was 2.5k in the same 24 minutes or so. Not fast... but still moving.
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