Starting Weight: 213.5
1st Weight In: 210.4
LOSS: 3.1 pounds
I was down 4.1 pounds before TOM arrived. I'm up one pound but I know that it's bloat because yesterday was a little bit of a rough day. I keep forgetting that day two is always worse than day one.
I was craving sugar yesterday and vegetables sounded terrible so I just ate fruit and protein. I resisted!!
Feeling much better today and expect to be back on track!
For dinner last night...we ate chicken breasts that I'd marinated in curry powder and coconut milk. It was soooo good! This will be a weekly recipe for us and now I just need to find a veggie that would complement it well. Maybe Sweet Potato?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Praise The Lord! Go Paleo!
Jolene (my lovely coach and support from Healthy Discoveries) didn't say anything to me about not weighing myself. I've seen on some of the paleo blogs that you aren't supposed to weight until day 31.
I've been weighing myself every single day.
As of this morning, I'm down 4.1 pounds! It's only been 6 days!
AND....I'm in complete shock.
This morning I was down 1.4 pounds. I was really pleased because I ate out both Friday and Saturday, being very careful to be strick with my eating. Friday night we went to Chipotle and I had a salad with Carnitas, Fajita Veggies and Guacamole. It was delicious and I didn't miss the rice and beans at all.
Saturday we went to Rodizio's Grill for lunch and I found plenty of Paleo friendly items at the salad bar! I love their beef, chicken wrapped in bacon and chicken hearts with lime on them! So good!
I was still full until about 7pm...so then I had a packet of Almond Butter with an apple. I didn't love the Apple Butter. I really thought I would. Strange.
ANYWAY....back to why I'm SHOCKED!
TOM (you know...that little gift from Mother Nature that arrives every 28 days or so?) arrived this morning. A few days early....and he didn't bring his usual baggage. No migraine. No cramps. No bloating and NO CRAVINGS! This must be the miracle that I've been looking for!
I'm so thrilled and feeling great!
I've been weighing myself every single day.
As of this morning, I'm down 4.1 pounds! It's only been 6 days!
AND....I'm in complete shock.
This morning I was down 1.4 pounds. I was really pleased because I ate out both Friday and Saturday, being very careful to be strick with my eating. Friday night we went to Chipotle and I had a salad with Carnitas, Fajita Veggies and Guacamole. It was delicious and I didn't miss the rice and beans at all.
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| Carnitas, Veggies and Guac |
Saturday we went to Rodizio's Grill for lunch and I found plenty of Paleo friendly items at the salad bar! I love their beef, chicken wrapped in bacon and chicken hearts with lime on them! So good!
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| Fruit, Veggie and Eggs |
ANYWAY....back to why I'm SHOCKED!
TOM (you know...that little gift from Mother Nature that arrives every 28 days or so?) arrived this morning. A few days early....and he didn't bring his usual baggage. No migraine. No cramps. No bloating and NO CRAVINGS! This must be the miracle that I've been looking for!
I'm so thrilled and feeling great!
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| Credit |
Friday, July 22, 2011
It Could Happen!
Moving right along here...Day 3!
I was not hungry yesterday. At all. I had to force myself to eat. This is huge for me.
When I was making my plan with my coach Jolene....I told her there were two times that I'm going to want to have a drink.
1. My husband's 30th High School Reunion
2. The first week of August when my in laws are visiting.
And now we have been invited to a birthday party at a bar. My first instinct is to decline the invite because I can't have a cocktail. But then I was thinking this could be a great test of my will.
I can totally go to a bar and not have a drink.
STOP LAUGHING. It could happen. Maybe.
I guess we'll see if I can con someone into watching my kids and find out!
I was not hungry yesterday. At all. I had to force myself to eat. This is huge for me.
When I was making my plan with my coach Jolene....I told her there were two times that I'm going to want to have a drink.
1. My husband's 30th High School Reunion
2. The first week of August when my in laws are visiting.
And now we have been invited to a birthday party at a bar. My first instinct is to decline the invite because I can't have a cocktail. But then I was thinking this could be a great test of my will.
I can totally go to a bar and not have a drink.
STOP LAUGHING. It could happen. Maybe.
I guess we'll see if I can con someone into watching my kids and find out!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Gluten Withdrawals....
I was doing great yesterday until 2:26pm.
It was like a switch was thrown and suddenly....I was uncomfortable, the world was much too loud and I thought I was losing my mind.
My kids voices were amplified, my apartment was sweltering and I couldn't stop bitching about it on twitter.
I wanted to injure the weatherman who lied to me about rain and I wanted the guy building a gazebo outside to stop the impossible hammering immediately!
I just wanted to curl up in a ball.
Making dinner was....challenging. It was hot and my daughter wanted to help....oh and now I had a headache.
Finally...at 8:30pm, I curled up in bed and went to sleep. Finally...relief.
This morning...I feel much better. My husband cautiously approached me and asked if I was okay. Apparently, he looked up GLUTEN WITHDRAWALS last night and read that it's similar to the withdrawals of a drug addict. Same neurotransmitters are effected. He was considering tying me to the bed. Silly man!
The dinner that I made last night was great and my husband even said he loved it. I might be able to convert him afterall! Portobello Burger with Egg recipe.
It was like a switch was thrown and suddenly....I was uncomfortable, the world was much too loud and I thought I was losing my mind.
My kids voices were amplified, my apartment was sweltering and I couldn't stop bitching about it on twitter.
I wanted to injure the weatherman who lied to me about rain and I wanted the guy building a gazebo outside to stop the impossible hammering immediately!
I just wanted to curl up in a ball.
Making dinner was....challenging. It was hot and my daughter wanted to help....oh and now I had a headache.
Finally...at 8:30pm, I curled up in bed and went to sleep. Finally...relief.
This morning...I feel much better. My husband cautiously approached me and asked if I was okay. Apparently, he looked up GLUTEN WITHDRAWALS last night and read that it's similar to the withdrawals of a drug addict. Same neurotransmitters are effected. He was considering tying me to the bed. Silly man!
The dinner that I made last night was great and my husband even said he loved it. I might be able to convert him afterall! Portobello Burger with Egg recipe.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Going Paleo
I had a lovely chat with my friend and coach Jolene from Healthy Discoveries yesterday!
I've been doing some research...I wish I'd been this good at homework when I was in school.
Bygones.
We talked about what my obstacles are.
1. Eating Out
2. Love of bread, cereal and sugar
3. Love of wine
4. Not enough water
We talked about body chemistry and how counting calories doesn't work for some people and how I've tried every single diet under the sun and only ONE has worked for me.
hCG worked for me. It was gluten, sugar, alcohol free.
Hmmmmmm......interesting.
Day one went GREAT! So great that I forgot to eat lunch. Did you hear that? I wasn't hungry and I forgot to eat. Who am I right now?
I made a yummy dish for dinner that was a favorite during my hCG days but I gobbled it up so fast that I forgot to take a picture. I'll be making it again in a few days and will share the recipe on my food blog.
I'm so thrilled and encouraged by the fact that Jolene has agreed to mentor and coach me through this. Knowing that she's there to talk to and offer advice and cheer me on....is making me feel like I can really do this.
She just completed her own 30 day Paleo Challenge and her results are amazing! Read her post here.
That reminds me....I need to take a before picture and measurements.
I've been doing some research...I wish I'd been this good at homework when I was in school.
Bygones.
We talked about what my obstacles are.
1. Eating Out
2. Love of bread, cereal and sugar
3. Love of wine
4. Not enough water
We talked about body chemistry and how counting calories doesn't work for some people and how I've tried every single diet under the sun and only ONE has worked for me.
hCG worked for me. It was gluten, sugar, alcohol free.
Hmmmmmm......interesting.
Day one went GREAT! So great that I forgot to eat lunch. Did you hear that? I wasn't hungry and I forgot to eat. Who am I right now?
I made a yummy dish for dinner that was a favorite during my hCG days but I gobbled it up so fast that I forgot to take a picture. I'll be making it again in a few days and will share the recipe on my food blog.
I'm so thrilled and encouraged by the fact that Jolene has agreed to mentor and coach me through this. Knowing that she's there to talk to and offer advice and cheer me on....is making me feel like I can really do this.
She just completed her own 30 day Paleo Challenge and her results are amazing! Read her post here.
That reminds me....I need to take a before picture and measurements.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
I'm PISSED!
On Friday....I broke down and weighted myself. No, I didn't totally get rid of the scale. My husband wouldn't let me. It's been sitting in my bathroom taunting me.
As you recall....On June 27th, I decided that the number on the scale was no longer my focus and instead I was going to focus on being healthy and make good choices.
I felt awesome about how things were going. In those 2.5 weeks....I made great choices and I restarted my exercise routine. I was derailed a little bit by Monsoon 2011 but I still did something...almost every day.
I stepped on that scaled and discovered that focusing on my healthy choices.....gained me 3 pounds!
WHAT???
I'm pissed.
I now weight more than I did when I started the hCG diet. I've gained back all of the weight and then a few pounds.
This is ridiculous!
I immediately emailed my friend Jolene from Healthy Discoveries and told her I need help.
I'm meeting with her on Tuesday to figure out a plan.
She's my only hope.
As you recall....On June 27th, I decided that the number on the scale was no longer my focus and instead I was going to focus on being healthy and make good choices.
I felt awesome about how things were going. In those 2.5 weeks....I made great choices and I restarted my exercise routine. I was derailed a little bit by Monsoon 2011 but I still did something...almost every day.
I stepped on that scaled and discovered that focusing on my healthy choices.....gained me 3 pounds!
WHAT???
I'm pissed.
I now weight more than I did when I started the hCG diet. I've gained back all of the weight and then a few pounds.
This is ridiculous!
I immediately emailed my friend Jolene from Healthy Discoveries and told her I need help.
I'm meeting with her on Tuesday to figure out a plan.
She's my only hope.
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| Or NOT! |
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Beware....
I'm doing really well this week!
I've been exercising...even though my beloved lake is nearly out of it's banks because of the Monsoon that has hit Colorado. Six days of thunderstorms! Last night, was the worst! I haven't experienced a storm like that since I was a little girl.
I'm tracking my food and haven't had a soda in over a week!
17 days until the reunion!
Looks like I'll be going back to the gym for a couple weeks! I'm so frustrated with Bally's Fitness. We sent them a certified letter three weeks ago and then on Monday they charged my credit card for another month!
WTF?
My husband called and they finally agreed to cancel my membership but I have *privileges* until Aug 9. I feel like going twice a day to get my money's worth!
I really hate businesses that have horrible customer service and we'll NEVER join Bally's again. They make it nearly impossible to cancel and I think that is so very wrong of them.
Beware.....of Bally's people!
I've been exercising...even though my beloved lake is nearly out of it's banks because of the Monsoon that has hit Colorado. Six days of thunderstorms! Last night, was the worst! I haven't experienced a storm like that since I was a little girl.
I'm tracking my food and haven't had a soda in over a week!
17 days until the reunion!
Looks like I'll be going back to the gym for a couple weeks! I'm so frustrated with Bally's Fitness. We sent them a certified letter three weeks ago and then on Monday they charged my credit card for another month!
WTF?
My husband called and they finally agreed to cancel my membership but I have *privileges* until Aug 9. I feel like going twice a day to get my money's worth!
I really hate businesses that have horrible customer service and we'll NEVER join Bally's again. They make it nearly impossible to cancel and I think that is so very wrong of them.
Beware.....of Bally's people!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Motivation Part 2
Do you know what's more motivating than seeing a picture of yourself taken from the back?
I video of you shot from the back. I'm going to burn this outfit, eat some celery and go for a run.
The Video
I video of you shot from the back. I'm going to burn this outfit, eat some celery and go for a run.
The Video
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Good Choices
Okay. I'm starting over...AGAIN!
I happened to wake up at 6am and without even thinking about it....I reached for my workout clothes and my shoes.
And I ran some of it.
I ate really well yesterday and I feel....thinner today. It's kind of amazing how eating right makes you feel GOOD!
I have to rant for a minute. sigh
My husband (god love him) complains constantly about not feeling...well. He is always saying that if he doesn't feel better by (insert day here) that he's going to the doctor.
He's been to the doctor a lot lately to talk to him about this symptom or the other. He always thinks he has cancer.
Well...I then, try to improve things but cooking healthier and changing his eating habits. And then he complains about the food I've cooked. I made Watermelon Gazpacho last night and he complained that it was like eating salsa. I thought it was great!
I don't know what to do anymore.
All I know is....I can make good choices for ME and I'm on a roll!
I happened to wake up at 6am and without even thinking about it....I reached for my workout clothes and my shoes.
1.65 miles!
And I ran some of it.
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| Sweaty |
I ate really well yesterday and I feel....thinner today. It's kind of amazing how eating right makes you feel GOOD!
I have to rant for a minute. sigh
My husband (god love him) complains constantly about not feeling...well. He is always saying that if he doesn't feel better by (insert day here) that he's going to the doctor.
He's been to the doctor a lot lately to talk to him about this symptom or the other. He always thinks he has cancer.
Well...I then, try to improve things but cooking healthier and changing his eating habits. And then he complains about the food I've cooked. I made Watermelon Gazpacho last night and he complained that it was like eating salsa. I thought it was great!
I don't know what to do anymore.
All I know is....I can make good choices for ME and I'm on a roll!
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