Day 6 of Dukan Diet

I seem to be back on tract with losing weight on the Dukan Diet. Yesterday was day 6 of the Attack Phase. The Attack Phase usually is suppose to be 5 days, but as I have over 50 pounds to lose, will try to stay on this part of the diet for 7-10 days. I decided to increase my caloric intake yesterday to see if that would stop the weight gain and it did. I had about 1000 calories yesterday, managing to increase my intake by consuming more dairy products. So much easier to eat than meat. Stepped on the scale this morning to see another 2.2 pounds gone for a total of 6.1 pounds in 6 days. Wish I had forced myself to eat more on the days I gained weight as I would probably be close to 8-10 pounds down.

In addition to the weight loss (still probably mostly water), I can definitely see and feel a difference in my body. My husband commented on my face last night and my belly fat just seems to be melting away. Belly fat is a major family problem and I am still much larger than when I was pregnant, but it feels good to see some shrinkage.

On the clutter front, I am now sorting through my jewelry collection. Not only do I have most of the jewelry I have ever owned, I also have some of my mother's jewelry. I am hoping to take a few things off to the gold buyers next week to see if I can get a little extra cash. Most of what I own is costume jewelry and many things I will never wear again. I don't even think my nieces would be interested as many pieces are very dated. I'm going to do a little investigative work to see if it might be worth taking to vintage store, but think most should be donated. Also need to see if there is a good place to sell watches as I have a cup full of those; most should probably just be tossed.

I have also started to sort through my sewing pattern collection. Did a little research on line and found that some of the Vintage Vogue patterns go for $5-12. I'm considering opening an Ebay account to sell some of these patterns, but feel that the quicker way to decrease the clutter maybe to simply donate. My local donate store has an excellent craft section so feel that the patterns would end up in good homes. Of course, I will keep a great number of patterns as I will most always enjoy whipping up items on the sewing machine.

Memorial Day Weekend is approaching and I'm in search for a family activity that actually incorporates the reason behind Memorial Day. When we lived in Virginia, we took the boys to the National Cemetery in Fredericksburg for the lighting of the graves. Never in all the times that we went were we not silenced by the enormity of the sacrifice and the toll of the Civil War.

Well off to rid more clutter (and do laundry and start dinner)....