Temporarily Suspending Diet

Ugh. Just lost some unsaved work.

Anyway, I felt lethargic last night and as the evening wore on, I felt slightly feverish. Lethargy and fatigue are side effects of a low-calorie diet. I wore sweatpants and thermal socks to bed and used three blankets, even though the bedroom was warm. Feeling cold is another side effect of weight loss and I felt optimistic about the efficacy of the diet.

Frequent urination is also associated with both weight loss and low-calorie diets. So, I was up repeatedly throughout the night. Yes, frequent urination is a nuisance but again, it is a sign that one is losing weight.

My AM weight was 235 lb. 7 lb. in two days. Good from a weight loss perspective but I also felt feverish and achy and a bit sluggish--both mentally and physically. I took my temperature and it was 99.6. About a degree high for me. Fever is generally something we associate with infection.

I don't think my fever was caused by my diet. If I had to point fingers, digits would extend in the direction of my CPAP machine. Yes, I clean it routinely but routine diligence fades over time. One of my motives for losing substantial weight is in hopes of putting that machine out to pasture.

Meanwhile, we will be having guests tomorrow and the burden of preparation has been placed on my shoulders. Lethargy has got to take a vacation.

To reiterate, I don't think my diet is causing my fever but I need serious calories and familiar foods to bet back to normal. The diet will be suspended until further notice.