Well, it's major to me. I've finally cracked the 200 pounds barrier on the way down. Here's the morning statistics:
Weight 199.2 pounds (was 207 at my heaviest)
Bust 43.5 inches
Waist 43.5 inches
Butt 48.5 inches
Thigh 26.75 inches
You can see the problem. At age 63, I'm a fat pear just waiting for a major heart attack. I weigh every day just to encourage myself to stay strong. I probably won't record weight and measurements again until I crack 195 pounds.
Since Friday I've been able to stick pretty close to my diet plan. Mostly juices, 1 "real" meal a day (veggies and lean protein), no added sugar, no dairy, and no flour for the most part. So, lots of fruit and vegetables. Some lean protein.
For example, yesterday I had a fruity juice in the morning, a big green salad with a couple strawberries and a few raisins for lunch (very little dressing: a bit of olive oil and a teaspoon of my favorite vinegar) and a hearty portion of high-quality chicken breast, and another juice for dinner. My downfall? A few Townhouse crackers before bed. I crave fat and flavor, not sugar. Still, it was a good day. Way healthier than I have eaten in the past. No sugar. That's big.
One of my favorite juices: red grapes, red cabbage, celery, apple, ginger, leafy greens. I've discovered that a knob of ginger makes almost anything taste good.
An observation. Juicing will be tough for people who don't like different tastes. These juices, whether purchased or made at home, don't taste like anything I'm used to. If I were a picky eater, I'd be screwed. Fortunately I am an adventurous eater, so I'm able to turn that trait to my advantage. I'm willing to give a new flavor a chance. Wasn't so keen on the red cabbage taste initially, but after a few tries I've found that I love it.
Another observation. It really helps me to eat my "real food" meal sometime in the middle of the day. If I wait for dinnertime, I'm ravenous. Although, further experimentation may yield a couple of juice combinations that are more filling for a longer time. I'm guessing those will be juices that are more vegetable based.
Well, success breeds success. I'm feeling motivated today. Yeah!
