Detox Done

Yeah. I'm weak.

But what am I supposed to do. There's a fucking Fogo de Chao right across the street from my hotel. And there's a Morton's right around the corner.

I swear this city is taunting me.

Total Lost: 11lbs

Potential gain from this trip: 200lbs

Detox Days 12, 13

Yeah, this is starting to get boring. And I seemed to have plateaued (does that make sense for something that's declining?? nadired, perhaps??). But thank sweet baby Jebus the wind has died down.

Weight Lost: 9lbs

Travel update: I'm not going to Chicago. Plans changed and I'm going to Minneapolis. So prepare to be Blogalanched® (a registered trademark of SummerOfSteve, The LLC, a wholly owned subsidary of Sheinhardt Wigs).

Detox Day 11

It was a flavor explosion. And all it was was a smoked turkey sample at Central Market.

It was my first meat in 12 days and it was delicious. I followed that up with some grilled tilapia at La Calle Doce and it was even better.

So, the question is, were these things really good or was it just because I've been eating grass clippings (sorry to repeat the same joke, but I just woke up) for 10 days?

Also, detox may be hitting some turbulence in its final week. I found out I have to fly to Chicago for work to essentially sit around and be there if something catastrophic happens.

Good times.

Weight Lost: 9lbs

Detox Discovery: Organic Cameo apples at Central Market.

Detox Day 10

I can eat meat!!! But only chicken breast and fish. And I didn't have any today anyways.

I'm getting sick of this fucking wind. Not that I'm a pussy, although I am, but the wind is kicking my ass during my bike rides.

Weight Lost: 8 lbs

Detox MVP: Frozen Peaches for protein smooties.

Detox Day 9

I may have over done it with the sleeping/dreaming.

Napping yesterday afternoon made it difficult to sleep tonight which made me tired throughout the day. But I was re-invigorated when I left work and there was a chill in the air.

Weight Loss: 8 lbs

Current Craving: A glass of red wine (and maybe a couple of vicadin for some really cool dreams)

Detox Day 8

Man I love these dreams.

Instead of being about food I can't have, last night's dreams were about women I can't have. So, good times. And I'll just leave it at that.

Weight Lost: 7lbs

Favorite Detox Food That Could Cause Explosive Diarrhea: Fresh Tomatoes with Olive oil, Balsamic and Basil.

Detox Day 7

One week down, two to go Mr. Cerf.

The one thing I most warmly remember and have been waiting for the most on detox is the vivid dreams. And last night I had a ton of dreams -- assuming you can measure dreams by weight. It may be more like foot-REMs.

Well, anyways (annoying transition) the interesting part of last night's dreams is that I had several in which I ate something I can't on detox, remembered I couldn't eat it and stopped.

Weight Lost: 6lbs
Major Craving: Mexican Food. I almost cried when Glenn & Pokie texted me from Cuquitas.

Detox: Day 6

The fog has lifted further.

All day at work I just couldn't believe how clear-headed I was. Except for when my account manager called to tell me she was there with my paycheck (good christ she drains my life-force), I was remarkably full of energy all day. I'm starting to wonder if there's speed in some of the suppliments that I'm taking for the detox.

Weight Loss: 4lbs

Detox Day 4 & 5

No I haven't quit yet -- and I won't. I just am still struggling with some bloggers block.

When I first heard about this program on The Ticket, I could buy the part where all these guys have lost a lot of weight in just a few weeks. But I couldn't buy the part where you feel better and are more clear headed.

Well, for the first two or three days, I was very foggy-headed. I woke up both days with mild headaches from caffeine withdrawal and I could barely focus at work. However today I woke up and felt great. The fog had lifted and I had a surprisingly large amount of energy for as little carbs I'm eating.

Weight Lost: 4 lbs

Detox: Day 3

Today was slightly better.

I've become dependent on two drugs to sleep and wake up -- Tyenol PM and caffiene. On the detox, I can't use either. So yesterday was very foggy with very little sleep and no coffee. Today I was actually productive at work. I even managed enough energy for a trip around the lake.


Weight Lost: 2 lbs

Detox: Day 2

No weight loss. Clearly this doesn't work. Pass the triple bacon-bacon cheese burger.

The suppliments have definitely kicked in. I was peeing like a racehorse at work today. Which is good since you get paid to pee at work.

You're supposed to drink a lot of water on this program. But I didn't feel like I drank that much more than usual. I drink a lot of water during the day, usually; as well as morning coffee.

No coffee today, though. :(

Detox: Day 1

Today I start George DeJohn's 21 day detox program. I figure by blogging about it, it will force me to have daily updates on my blog. New postings have be few here recently. Thanks largely to work and the Stars, I just haven't had much time. I know -- excuses.

Also, by blogging about it, I'm forced to actually do it. Now, instead of people asking me how Wally's American is coming along, they can ask me about the detoxing.

This will be the second time I've done the complete program. The first, back in the summer of 2006, worked very well for me. So here's hoping it works again.