Previous Weight: 342.9
Current Weight: 325.3
Loss: -17.4
That's right... I broke through my plateau and can NOT remember when I weighed this less!! The feeling I feel right now is amazing! I don't think I could EVER go back to my old habits based on how amazing I feel right now!
1. In my seminar yesterday -- which was held in an auditorium -- the seats were so COMFORTABLE! Had I gone at my weight last weekend... I would have been hurting and uncomfortable. The sides would have been digging into my hips and so forth. Not yesterday! I couldn't believe it!
2. My hoodies are GINORMOUS on me now!
3. People I work with every day can notice a difference.
4. My confidence has sky-rocketed.
5. I feel good.
6. I have been showing amazing amounts of self-control in not eating junk. I admit... I did have a brownie yesterday... and I won't lie... it was GOOD... But I didn't splurge and have the donuts, danishes and breads for breakfast. AND it was the only sweet I had all week!
Amazing things are happening and I KNEW that if I wanted it bad enough... I could do it.
Happy Losing!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
This Is Crazy!
My scale said yesterday morning I lost 18 pounds!
That's a bit extreme... And I don't fully believe it. But here's what I DO believe...
I am losing weight.
Last night... My bath towel doesn't need to be held closed anymore. I tried on a hoodie I bought months ago that never fit... and it's snug but it fits. I put on my LU hoodie that was tighter than heck this fall... Its a LOT roomier!
My friend at work said she could see a difference in me. I can too... my face looks thinner... I'm so excited that this is working! I want to keep going and going and going.
Now if the weather would shape up!!
My scale said yesterday morning I lost 18 pounds!
That's a bit extreme... And I don't fully believe it. But here's what I DO believe...
I am losing weight.
Last night... My bath towel doesn't need to be held closed anymore. I tried on a hoodie I bought months ago that never fit... and it's snug but it fits. I put on my LU hoodie that was tighter than heck this fall... Its a LOT roomier!
My friend at work said she could see a difference in me. I can too... my face looks thinner... I'm so excited that this is working! I want to keep going and going and going.
Now if the weather would shape up!!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Today proved to be frustrations of epic proportions!
My Plan:
6:30-7:15 -- Wake up, Dress, Take care of Snickers (Put him in bathroom, radio on...)
7:15-9:15 -- Work... (Driving times included)
9:15-11:15 -- Snickers time... Make juice for breakfast and one to take to work for lunch.
11:15-5:30 -- Work.
5:30-?? -- Make Juice for dinner... relax... take Snickers for a walk (if decent out).
Yeah... Right.. *Rolling my eyes*
7:15-8:30 -- Work... Front desk calls and asks me to work 7:30-4:30. I told them I would, but I need to figure out what to do with puppy. He's in my bathroom with no water or food and has only been outside ONCE. They said that was fine and asked how long I needed. I said maybe an hour... they said I could then work until 5. Uhh No. Someone will be up at 9 so I can go take care of puppy.
I called my mom to see if she could watch Snickers until about 11:15-11:30 because my M-I-L was going to pick him up after her doctor's appointment. She's freaking out because my dad has a doctor's appointment at 1:45p (He was in the ER this weekend with really bad leg pain that ended up being arthritis... but his blood sugar was 337 and his bp was high) and he's so drugged right now. It took me 15 minutes to explain to her what was happening... We came to an agreement that I would drop Snickers off at her house... she would take care of him and then bring him back to MY house and leave him in the bathroom. Phew....
But... But... But...
I was unable to make ANY juice for the day like I planned. Last night I felt sick and didn't eat anything when I got home. So, naturally, I was hungry today. I ended up eating an apple... then for lunch we had (Ohhh this was tough!) grilled chicken, white potatoes (with butter and parsley), tropical fruit and biscuits. I REALLY wanted to eat... I struggled hard with this... so I settled on 2 biscuits (with a little butter from the potatoes) and about 3 white potatoes. And water. And that was it. I immediately regretted it because my tummy got all upset. Later on I had another apple and that seemed to help.
But the damage is done. Hopefully I didn't make too much of a mistake but it wasn't cool to just not eat anything... And I tried to be careful.
When I got home, I was so stressed and pissed off. Hungry and tired... I didn't really want to eat but I knew I had to. So much for the 80 veggie to 20 fruit percent rule. I made a Minty Berry Juice... It has 2 cups Blueberries, 16 Strawberries, 1 Kiwi and 2 cups - packed Mint Leaves. I didn't have enough Mint for 2 c. packed and barely enough for one cup... but somehow it worked. It's DELISH and when I put it in my frosted mug.. it's almost slush like.
It's definitely making my jitters go away and I'll have enough stuff to make it to Friday. Which will be my next shopping excursion! More fruit, please!
Happy Losing!
Ps. Scale said I went down 3-4 pounds already... but not so sure I believe it!
My Plan:
6:30-7:15 -- Wake up, Dress, Take care of Snickers (Put him in bathroom, radio on...)
7:15-9:15 -- Work... (Driving times included)
9:15-11:15 -- Snickers time... Make juice for breakfast and one to take to work for lunch.
11:15-5:30 -- Work.
5:30-?? -- Make Juice for dinner... relax... take Snickers for a walk (if decent out).
Yeah... Right.. *Rolling my eyes*
7:15-8:30 -- Work... Front desk calls and asks me to work 7:30-4:30. I told them I would, but I need to figure out what to do with puppy. He's in my bathroom with no water or food and has only been outside ONCE. They said that was fine and asked how long I needed. I said maybe an hour... they said I could then work until 5. Uhh No. Someone will be up at 9 so I can go take care of puppy.
I called my mom to see if she could watch Snickers until about 11:15-11:30 because my M-I-L was going to pick him up after her doctor's appointment. She's freaking out because my dad has a doctor's appointment at 1:45p (He was in the ER this weekend with really bad leg pain that ended up being arthritis... but his blood sugar was 337 and his bp was high) and he's so drugged right now. It took me 15 minutes to explain to her what was happening... We came to an agreement that I would drop Snickers off at her house... she would take care of him and then bring him back to MY house and leave him in the bathroom. Phew....
But... But... But...
I was unable to make ANY juice for the day like I planned. Last night I felt sick and didn't eat anything when I got home. So, naturally, I was hungry today. I ended up eating an apple... then for lunch we had (Ohhh this was tough!) grilled chicken, white potatoes (with butter and parsley), tropical fruit and biscuits. I REALLY wanted to eat... I struggled hard with this... so I settled on 2 biscuits (with a little butter from the potatoes) and about 3 white potatoes. And water. And that was it. I immediately regretted it because my tummy got all upset. Later on I had another apple and that seemed to help.
But the damage is done. Hopefully I didn't make too much of a mistake but it wasn't cool to just not eat anything... And I tried to be careful.
When I got home, I was so stressed and pissed off. Hungry and tired... I didn't really want to eat but I knew I had to. So much for the 80 veggie to 20 fruit percent rule. I made a Minty Berry Juice... It has 2 cups Blueberries, 16 Strawberries, 1 Kiwi and 2 cups - packed Mint Leaves. I didn't have enough Mint for 2 c. packed and barely enough for one cup... but somehow it worked. It's DELISH and when I put it in my frosted mug.. it's almost slush like.
It's definitely making my jitters go away and I'll have enough stuff to make it to Friday. Which will be my next shopping excursion! More fruit, please!
Happy Losing!
Ps. Scale said I went down 3-4 pounds already... but not so sure I believe it!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Lunch:
Juice By The 2's
2 Red Grapefruits
2 Oranges
2 Celery Stalks
2 Red Delicious Apples
2 Handfuls of Spinach
I am struggling with this one. I don't know if it's the GF's or the Spinach that is giving this juice an icky after taste... but I am choking it down. After I drank half of this for lunch and it had time to settle in my tummy... I felt so full.. I felt like I had sat down and chowed on everything and anything possible. My tummy actually HURT!
The first couple days are going to be the toughest. I keep telling the BF I want REAL people food... and we were talking about snacking on all sorts of delicious junk food. But I will be strong. Sometimes... just because you CRAVE it... doesn't mean you actually want it. It's all in what you're used to.
I WILL be strong and I WILL do this. It's going to take a LOT of will power and money but I can do this. God has made me strong and this will only make me stronger!
Happy Losing!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Wake - Up Call
Today has been such a wake up call for me.
The phone rang at 4am and the BF answered it. It was my mom -- My dad's in so much pain with his leg and can we come over to take him to the ER.
Um... Of course.
After all the hullabaloo we find out that the pain in his leg is from Arthritis. BUT they were waiting for the blood work to come back. His blood sugar level is 337 (normal range is 70 - 110)... His blood pressure was high.
A year ago, my dad threw away ALL his medications. He was on meds for blood pressure, COPD (He has already had an angioplasty and STILL smokes 3 packs a day), high cholesterol and was prediabetic. When my mom was fired from the hospital, he tossed them all and said he didn't trust doctors. He said he'll die when it's his time.
As I sat in the hard plastic chair, my extra "baggage" spilling out... I thought to myself... I'm already on meds for hypertension. My doctor has said if I don't get things under control, I could be diabetic as well. Not only that but heart disease and high cholesterol runs in my family.
I need to make a change NOW. It has only made me that more determined to starting this juice diet tomorrow. And just because I'm starting it TOMORROW does NOT mean I'm not starting today. I plan on eating light today... and not pigging out.
I think this is what I needed to experience to slap me in the face. Unfortunately... it took the health of a loved one to do so.
Happy Losing...
Ps. I will post my menu/recipes later today... I am finishing my shopping list and heading out as soon as I can.
The phone rang at 4am and the BF answered it. It was my mom -- My dad's in so much pain with his leg and can we come over to take him to the ER.
Um... Of course.
After all the hullabaloo we find out that the pain in his leg is from Arthritis. BUT they were waiting for the blood work to come back. His blood sugar level is 337 (normal range is 70 - 110)... His blood pressure was high.
A year ago, my dad threw away ALL his medications. He was on meds for blood pressure, COPD (He has already had an angioplasty and STILL smokes 3 packs a day), high cholesterol and was prediabetic. When my mom was fired from the hospital, he tossed them all and said he didn't trust doctors. He said he'll die when it's his time.
As I sat in the hard plastic chair, my extra "baggage" spilling out... I thought to myself... I'm already on meds for hypertension. My doctor has said if I don't get things under control, I could be diabetic as well. Not only that but heart disease and high cholesterol runs in my family.
I need to make a change NOW. It has only made me that more determined to starting this juice diet tomorrow. And just because I'm starting it TOMORROW does NOT mean I'm not starting today. I plan on eating light today... and not pigging out.
I think this is what I needed to experience to slap me in the face. Unfortunately... it took the health of a loved one to do so.
Happy Losing...
Ps. I will post my menu/recipes later today... I am finishing my shopping list and heading out as soon as I can.
Friday, March 1, 2013
GOOOOOOOD MORNING WORLD!
This morning I am trying Juice #2... Good Morning Juice.
Of course my little juicer cup can only hold ONE cup of juice and this one yields about 2-3 cups. Better planning. I think when I go grocery shopping I will have to buy a glass pitcher or something to keep the over-flow. Unless the bf shares with me too!
I am happy to announce that it is MARCH FIRST! Which means that WINTER is almost over and soon it will be time to start working the garden! Did I mention that? Yup... The bf and I are going to grow a garden so that we can save some money on our groceries. He is being super supportive of me in this life decision and I am happy for that. He has promised not to eat in front of me.
It's good. It's all good.
Happy Losing! :)
This morning I am trying Juice #2... Good Morning Juice.
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| What are YOU having for Breakfast? Me? Oh... I'm just having TWO sweet potatoes... FOUR oranges and SIX carrots... |
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| This is how it came out... |
I am happy to announce that it is MARCH FIRST! Which means that WINTER is almost over and soon it will be time to start working the garden! Did I mention that? Yup... The bf and I are going to grow a garden so that we can save some money on our groceries. He is being super supportive of me in this life decision and I am happy for that. He has promised not to eat in front of me.
It's good. It's all good.
Happy Losing! :)
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