An official "weekend" day. Indy 500. Smores. Lots of temptations.
I am so glad my husband is so supportive. He is really helping me with not cheating! We watched the race with NO snacks....rare...as we would usually have chips, etc sitting all over the place.
I had no loss today. I am not sure why. I wonder if my vegetable intake at each meal is too much. I think if I still ahve no loss tomorrow, I will start weighing and counting all of my calories. Alos my meats are a challege. It is virtually impossible for me to weigh them raw, since I am cooking for a family. I am stuck on how to deal with that one.
Menu today:
coffee with stevia
apple
3.5 oz shrimp with hot sauce
celery
1 cup strawberries
3 egg whites + 1 egg
mushrooms
I have had a ton of water today, plus some iced green tea that I made...YUM!!! I think I will make more of that tomorrow. It was very yummy to drink :)
We had a lot of family time today, which is awesome! Derek got a new bike today. His birthday is in a couple of weeks, but we wanted him to have it so he could go ahead and ride with summer here. He loves it. He looks so little on it, but my baby is growing up!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Phase 2 Day 5
Today was incredible! I have been very concerned about the weekend...with the temptations of having fun with everyone. But, it has been great!
I have had tons of energy, lots of fun. I wasn't even hungry hardly at all today! I am even short a fruit today. My cravings are decreasing rapidly. Some things just don't even look good to me right now. I made Derek a cheeseburger tonight and did not even want it myself! Everyone had ice cream sandwiches...nope! I even have Hershey's chocolate bars in teh pantry for smores, and for once, I am not constantly thinking about them. It really is strange.
I have taken to carrying an apple with me anywhere I go, just in case. I think that apple is still in my car tonight!
My biggest accomplishment today was soda. At lunch, I decided that I would have some soda with my crab and asparagus. I got it out, (20 oz bottle) and started to drink it. I believe I drank less than 1/4 of that bottle, and put it back in the fridge for some water! Man..I used to be able to put away a 6 pack a day ;)
I even mowed most of the yard today. I plan to add in my walks tomorrow...15 minutes a day with Luci the dog.
Here is my menu for today! I was down .8 this morning for a total of 8.8 lbs lost since Tuesday (4 days!)
coffee with stevia
3.5 oz of crab meat
aspargus
2 melba snacks
3.5 oz of chicken
.5 cup of strawberries
spinach
vinagrette
That's it!!! And I am not hungry. I made a salad out of hte chicken/strawberries/spinach with a little chinese 5 spice on top. YUM!!
I have had tons of energy, lots of fun. I wasn't even hungry hardly at all today! I am even short a fruit today. My cravings are decreasing rapidly. Some things just don't even look good to me right now. I made Derek a cheeseburger tonight and did not even want it myself! Everyone had ice cream sandwiches...nope! I even have Hershey's chocolate bars in teh pantry for smores, and for once, I am not constantly thinking about them. It really is strange.
I have taken to carrying an apple with me anywhere I go, just in case. I think that apple is still in my car tonight!
My biggest accomplishment today was soda. At lunch, I decided that I would have some soda with my crab and asparagus. I got it out, (20 oz bottle) and started to drink it. I believe I drank less than 1/4 of that bottle, and put it back in the fridge for some water! Man..I used to be able to put away a 6 pack a day ;)
I even mowed most of the yard today. I plan to add in my walks tomorrow...15 minutes a day with Luci the dog.
Here is my menu for today! I was down .8 this morning for a total of 8.8 lbs lost since Tuesday (4 days!)
coffee with stevia
3.5 oz of crab meat
aspargus
2 melba snacks
3.5 oz of chicken
.5 cup of strawberries
spinach
vinagrette
That's it!!! And I am not hungry. I made a salad out of hte chicken/strawberries/spinach with a little chinese 5 spice on top. YUM!!
Phase 2 Day 4
Forgot to post again yesterday :) Sometimes I am just busy!
Today was the first day that I really didn't feel hungry. I was subbing, so I don't know if it was the plan or the fact that I was busy and distracted. If it was the 2nd, I have to find something to keep me that way as summer is fast approaching!
I did have a great day. Energy level was great, I wasn't hungry, I made a yummy dinner...grilled chicken with zuccini and mushrooms (I didn't eat the mushrooms). I made strawberry shortcake for dessert, but for me I made strawberries with stevia. They were yummy!!
I did have some sparkling water today, so I will have to see if that affects me. I fully expect this weight loss to slow down to .5 to 1 lb per day, although I have enjoyed watching the 2-3 lbs come off! I was down 1.6 for a total of 8 lbs since Tuesday! Very exciting.
Here is my food for the day:
coffee with stevia
lettuce
3.5 oz lean ground beef
pico de gallo
apple
1 melba snack
3.5 oz of grilled chicken
zuccini
strawberries
I am also drinking a ton of water...60-100 oz a day. Some of it is life waters, some is regular. I am not huge on plain water so I have to force that down every day...usually at dinner.
Today was the first day that I really didn't feel hungry. I was subbing, so I don't know if it was the plan or the fact that I was busy and distracted. If it was the 2nd, I have to find something to keep me that way as summer is fast approaching!
I did have a great day. Energy level was great, I wasn't hungry, I made a yummy dinner...grilled chicken with zuccini and mushrooms (I didn't eat the mushrooms). I made strawberry shortcake for dessert, but for me I made strawberries with stevia. They were yummy!!
I did have some sparkling water today, so I will have to see if that affects me. I fully expect this weight loss to slow down to .5 to 1 lb per day, although I have enjoyed watching the 2-3 lbs come off! I was down 1.6 for a total of 8 lbs since Tuesday! Very exciting.
Here is my food for the day:
coffee with stevia
lettuce
3.5 oz lean ground beef
pico de gallo
apple
1 melba snack
3.5 oz of grilled chicken
zuccini
strawberries
I am also drinking a ton of water...60-100 oz a day. Some of it is life waters, some is regular. I am not huge on plain water so I have to force that down every day...usually at dinner.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Phase 2 Day 3
Today was a great day! I felt really good for most of the day. I woke up down 1.8, for a total of 6.4! What a great feeling.
I did tell Brad about the diet today. I have started and stopped so many that I was not sure how he would react. He was very excited for me and supportive of me. He is more than willing to eat with me, and supplement as needed. I was so excited.
I did have one moment today. I am so used to pigging out at night after the boys get home from school. Today, I was really craving a cheeseburger. Fortunately, I happened to have schwan's cheeseburgers in the freezer! I controled myself and had a strawberry and melba toast instead. I need to have some thing ready for that time..celery or something. It did feel so good to be in control!!
here is the menu for the day:
coffee with stevia
strawberry smoothie (1 cup strawberries, ice and water)
3.5 oz of crab with hot sauce
cucumbers
2 melba snacks
1 strawberry
1 melba snack (need to be prepared for afternoon munchies)
3.5 ounces of blue hake
asparagus
pico
I did tell Brad about the diet today. I have started and stopped so many that I was not sure how he would react. He was very excited for me and supportive of me. He is more than willing to eat with me, and supplement as needed. I was so excited.
I did have one moment today. I am so used to pigging out at night after the boys get home from school. Today, I was really craving a cheeseburger. Fortunately, I happened to have schwan's cheeseburgers in the freezer! I controled myself and had a strawberry and melba toast instead. I need to have some thing ready for that time..celery or something. It did feel so good to be in control!!
here is the menu for the day:
coffee with stevia
strawberry smoothie (1 cup strawberries, ice and water)
3.5 oz of crab with hot sauce
cucumbers
2 melba snacks
1 strawberry
1 melba snack (need to be prepared for afternoon munchies)
3.5 ounces of blue hake
asparagus
pico
Phase 2 Day 2
(forgot to do this last night!)
So, the results on the scale after the first day of the VLCD were amazing. I was down 4.6 pounds! WOO HOO! All day today, overall, I felt better. I spaced my food out a bit more, rather than waiting for big meals, I had several little snacks throughout the day.
HEre is my menu for yesterday (Tuesday)
Coffee with Stevia flavored drops – YUM!
Apple
Celery
3.5 oz of shrimp with hot sauce
Tea with splenda
Lettuce
Salsa
94% lean ground beef
Strawberries
2 melba snacks
My energy level overall was much higher. I enjoyed my food (shrimp dipped in hot sauce is yummy!) I was truly surprised that I didn't feel at all as hungry as the first day. I am sure that it will keep improving.
A big part of me wants to go exercise. However, I plan to wait until the weekend to add in my 15 minute walks. I want to make sure I have the eating under control before adding to it.
So, the results on the scale after the first day of the VLCD were amazing. I was down 4.6 pounds! WOO HOO! All day today, overall, I felt better. I spaced my food out a bit more, rather than waiting for big meals, I had several little snacks throughout the day.
HEre is my menu for yesterday (Tuesday)
Coffee with Stevia flavored drops – YUM!
Apple
Celery
3.5 oz of shrimp with hot sauce
Tea with splenda
Lettuce
Salsa
94% lean ground beef
Strawberries
2 melba snacks
My energy level overall was much higher. I enjoyed my food (shrimp dipped in hot sauce is yummy!) I was truly surprised that I didn't feel at all as hungry as the first day. I am sure that it will keep improving.
A big part of me wants to go exercise. However, I plan to wait until the weekend to add in my 15 minute walks. I want to make sure I have the eating under control before adding to it.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Phase 2 Day 1
The first 2 days were spent gorging....eating as much fat as I could. I had burgers, bacon, cheese, avocados, chips, cheese, etc. It was harder than you think.
Today was the first day of the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD). 500 calories a day. That's it. Here is what I had today:
Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)
Coffee/no creamer. Art. Sweetener
3.5 oz of grilled chicken
Lettuce
Salsa
Apple
Coffee with Stevia
3 egg whites/1 egg
1 WASA cracker
1 cup strawberries
Cherry tomatoes
I will admit...I am hungry. This is hard. This is not a quick, easy fix. It is a lot of work. Really hard. My friends swear that it gets easier after the first 2-3 days. I will see. Right now, I just wnat to go raid the pantry and eat everything. Dinner helped, but I want MORE!
My hope is that after this round, I can start exercising better, without so much weight, and can keep it off. I am also hoping that this helps me learn to eat healthier. With the few options, I would love to see myself choosing to eat fruits and veggies for snacks, and lean meats, smaller portions.
It is hard, I am hungry, but I CAN DO IT!
Today was the first day of the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD). 500 calories a day. That's it. Here is what I had today:
Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)
Coffee/no creamer. Art. Sweetener
3.5 oz of grilled chicken
Lettuce
Salsa
Apple
Coffee with Stevia
3 egg whites/1 egg
1 WASA cracker
1 cup strawberries
Cherry tomatoes
I will admit...I am hungry. This is hard. This is not a quick, easy fix. It is a lot of work. Really hard. My friends swear that it gets easier after the first 2-3 days. I will see. Right now, I just wnat to go raid the pantry and eat everything. Dinner helped, but I want MORE!
My hope is that after this round, I can start exercising better, without so much weight, and can keep it off. I am also hoping that this helps me learn to eat healthier. With the few options, I would love to see myself choosing to eat fruits and veggies for snacks, and lean meats, smaller portions.
It is hard, I am hungry, but I CAN DO IT!
Monday, May 24, 2010
New Journey
So, yesterday I began a new journey. After speaking to several friends, and hearing about their success, I decided to try the HCG diet. I researched for days, spoke to my doctor, and went in with my eyes open. I know this diet is controversial, but I am really hoping to jump start my weight loss, with the plan being to go back to exercise and Weight Watchers once I am done.
For those not familiar, this diet involves taking HCG under the tongue 3 times a day, and eating a very low calorie diet for 3 weeks. (that is the time frame I am using for my first journey.) The first 2 days, (yesterday and today) are gorge days, where you eat alot. The thought is for the HCG to learn how much fat your body needs, and then when you enter the VLCD part, the HCG causes your body to release that fat to keep you feeling satisfied.
I will admit to some nerves at doing something this drastic. I know that some of you will tell me it is not smart, that I shouldn't be doing it. But for me, I needed SOMETHING. I need to see success. Eating right and exercising has done very little for me lately, so I just need to see that success. I am hoping once I lose some weight, exercising more intensely will be easier on my lungs, and my knees.
So, will share my journey here. Hopefully, this will help me stay on track, and keep my journey going.
For those not familiar, this diet involves taking HCG under the tongue 3 times a day, and eating a very low calorie diet for 3 weeks. (that is the time frame I am using for my first journey.) The first 2 days, (yesterday and today) are gorge days, where you eat alot. The thought is for the HCG to learn how much fat your body needs, and then when you enter the VLCD part, the HCG causes your body to release that fat to keep you feeling satisfied.
I will admit to some nerves at doing something this drastic. I know that some of you will tell me it is not smart, that I shouldn't be doing it. But for me, I needed SOMETHING. I need to see success. Eating right and exercising has done very little for me lately, so I just need to see that success. I am hoping once I lose some weight, exercising more intensely will be easier on my lungs, and my knees.
So, will share my journey here. Hopefully, this will help me stay on track, and keep my journey going.
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