Day 5 was indeed, easy.  If you compare it to the days prior and days to follow.  I had no cravings or hunger, I wasn’t tired or cold.  I was clear headed, felt strong and light, no headaches and was very productive that day.

Unfortunately, day 5 was over much too quickly.

Day 6 I woke up hungry.  Not wanting food, hungry.  I went through my SWF as quickly as I could so that I could get to my drink - drank the lemonade while I worked out instead of water.  I felt better, but I continued to feel hungry throughout the day.  I could have had all my lemonade gone by around 2-3 pm, and it is usually a chore to have it gone by 6pm.  I purposely saved a big gulp for when I would have to make my girls dinner.  I licked my fingers more than once while making them dinner, no food on them, just flavor - it was pathetic.  By the end of the night I had given in and ate 4 pieces of their popcorn.  It was delicious, but made my mouth feel weird.

I woke up this morning and instead of feeling hungry, I feel deprived.  At this point I feel as if I am only continuing because I have come this far.  What’s the point of getting to day 7 and not going to day 10?  There is no accomplishment in that.  I feel I deserve some accomplishment by now - so no quitting for me - despite certain people’s less than encouraging words.`

My work and school are closed today, which make this a tad bit harder - but I’m always up for a challenge!  Come on day 7!