The first week of Jesse 39.9 is going well. I lost about 5 pounds, from 230.2 to 225.4 (remember on the photos of the bathroom scale, I have to subtract the weight of my clothes). I’m not really surprised, because this always happens when I stop drinking soda and eating bad food. Next week will be harder.

My body is punishing me a bit and I’m going through a bit of withdrawal from lack of caffeine and sugar. I’ve been tired this week and a bit listless. It doesn’t feel good. But, as they say, no pain no gain.

I literally have not had a sip of soda during the last week. I can’t remember the last time that happened and it’s quite unlike me. I’ll be talking a little more about that demon later on.

I did, however, decide to have an orange scone and 1/8 a cup of so-called “Iced Cream” this weekend. Here’s hoping that doesn’t kill me.