Started Opti today...

So,... I started my optifast today... and all I can say is.... so far.. so good..

I started with a vanilla shake, and added a teaspoon of instant coffee.... and it was really good!!

The funny thing is... I have really bad eating habits (as most of us do.. or did).. I tend to eat only one meal a day..  - so interestingly.. I had my shake at around 7.45am .. and my goodness... is this hunger I'm feeling??? ....  most days it will be 2pm before I notice that I haven't eaten or had anything to drink....

Question?? .. I notice in previous posts - it is indicated to use decaf coffee... is there a reason for this??

Thanks for listening, and thanks for the continuous support that everybody has given me so far!!


Gee

good luck...i on day 10 and 24lbs down so it works....decaf because caffeine affects metabolism

cheers

spence

Thanks for your response Spence...
wow.. 24lbs.. thats awesome!! ... Are you finding that you are getting bored of just liquids??

very bored but the end result keeps me goin even when im standing with keys in hand thinking of going for a real meal!

spence

I am going into this with a positive vibe.. and your progress is very encouraging.. - keep me posted on your journey...  - thanks for your input/advice..

Gee

Some centres make you switch to decaf before surgery and right after surgery while other centres allow caffeine.  If you are going through TWH, they allow caffeine apparently.  I didn't have to use decaf att all so I mixed a lot of my shakes with cold coffee and cold chai tea that were full of caffeine and my stomach is right as rain.

Thanks Tracey.. I am going through TWH as well ....  do you actually just add the opti to your coffee/tea ?? .. or did you use the instant?? - also.. can you add it to hot cofee/tea as well??

I actually didnt' go through TWH but I know I have read it here numerous times that they allow caffeine.  Don't add it to hot coffee or it will curdle. I just made extra coffee each day when I brewed a pot and would throw it in the fridge and use the cold coffee instead of any water but if that isn't convenient for you, many use instant coffee and add a tsp or tbsp(however strong you like it)

great advice...  - thank you again!

You need to be off caffeine prior to surgery, and for some time after.. i can't exaclty remember why, but its best, andhealthier for you.

yeah, hunger...weird, eh? i didnt feel that for 20 years. It's interesting to just sit and experience the feeling.