Yes, even I, The Terminator, The Machine, The Everyready Bunny, can fall. I didn't fall far, but I found myself snacking, not on carrots, or celery, but on dark chocolate covered almonds (store bought at that!). For some reason, I find myself doing the things I shouldn't, such as snacking.
Is it the end of the world? Not really. I played, I paid in a 6 tenths of a pound gain. I am still under my LDW (by 1.4 lbs), which gives me a bit of elbow room, but I would rather have either stabilization or a loss (OK, I would rather take the loss!).
I seriously have to refocus. I am tauting the greatness of Paleo, and stuffing my face (maybe "stuffing" is a bit harsh) with sweet treats. And, everyone knows, me and sugar don't mix!
This morning I had a breakfast scramble with leftovers from dinner last night, and 2 eggs. Quite tasty, but it will take some getting used to. I almost defaulted to bacon and eggs, but decided to hold off, 'cause to make my protein high enough, I would have to eat 4 to 5 eggs (@7 g. protein/egg) and 8 strips of bacon (I use ends and pieces from Trader Joe's, so a bit less, 'cause they are thicker usually).
So, the LRx is going well, at least me getting up and eating. It's the afternoons that send me over the edge, afternoons have always been my "danger" time. It's the time I am most bored and just want to eat. I think that that's it. In the past, when I was bored, or upset, I would acknowledge that I want to eat, but have no reason to, and chug down some water.
OK, game plan in place. Now, this afternoon, I have to put it in action. Crossing fingers and toes on this one. I would like to see 199 by next week or so. Between keeping the "Beast" under control and doing some exercises, I should get there! It's only 3.1 pounds!!!!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Day 2 of the LRx
Down a pound! Yea! I increased my water intake. I am learning to eat a smaller dinner (about 1/2 of the other adults). Last night we had Creamy Chicken Casserole from PaleOMG, and it was quite good! Tonight is Roast Beast from the Paleo Parents book Eat Like A Dinosaur. I served it last week, and it was a hit! Now I need to come up with something to go with it, I am thinking coleslaw and tomato-cucumber salad.
I didn't do very well yesterday as far as snacking goes. Time to lock down the rules. I jinx'd myself thinking I wasn't going to eat lunch.
The afternoon's are always hard for me. I need to find a task that keeps me busy. Something to ponder.
The LRx is going well, I get up and start my breakfast and coffee. I don't have any issue eating in the A.M., in fact, I would rather start my day that way. This morning I introduced eggs (hope it isn't too fast, probably is, but we'll see). I am really enjoying unseasoned food. Just steak and eggs, easy peasy!
Exercising went well. My arms are longer and my body doesn't dangle. I can hold a plank for about 20 seconds, do 5 sit ups, 5 push ups, and 20 squats. I am going to try some sprinting tonight, not too far, but see how many I can do, even for a short distance (I am still smoking, so I might get winded before I get tired!). So I will sprint out for a short distance, rest for about 10 seconds, and sprint back. I will try to do 4 sprints, but even once out and once back at full speed is a good start! I am actually looking forward to running. I used to hate the idea (especially in PE), but now it something my body actually craves! Excellent!
I didn't do very well yesterday as far as snacking goes. Time to lock down the rules. I jinx'd myself thinking I wasn't going to eat lunch.
The afternoon's are always hard for me. I need to find a task that keeps me busy. Something to ponder.
The LRx is going well, I get up and start my breakfast and coffee. I don't have any issue eating in the A.M., in fact, I would rather start my day that way. This morning I introduced eggs (hope it isn't too fast, probably is, but we'll see). I am really enjoying unseasoned food. Just steak and eggs, easy peasy!
Exercising went well. My arms are longer and my body doesn't dangle. I can hold a plank for about 20 seconds, do 5 sit ups, 5 push ups, and 20 squats. I am going to try some sprinting tonight, not too far, but see how many I can do, even for a short distance (I am still smoking, so I might get winded before I get tired!). So I will sprint out for a short distance, rest for about 10 seconds, and sprint back. I will try to do 4 sprints, but even once out and once back at full speed is a good start! I am actually looking forward to running. I used to hate the idea (especially in PE), but now it something my body actually craves! Excellent!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Can't have everything
Good gravy, Marie! Woke up to a 1.4 lb gain! Yuck! Too much fat? Not enough water? Too much cabbage? Too much salt? Who knows.
I did start my LRx today. Had a steak and some of the leftover braised cabbage, so I am sure I got in all my protein.
Not sure about lunch, I will see how I feel, right now (at quarter to 11), I am not hungry (but as always, I could eat, and eat and eat...not going to happen), so I don't think that I will be having lunch today.
The kids are driving me crazy, so we had better get to school work!
I did start my LRx today. Had a steak and some of the leftover braised cabbage, so I am sure I got in all my protein.
Not sure about lunch, I will see how I feel, right now (at quarter to 11), I am not hungry (but as always, I could eat, and eat and eat...not going to happen), so I don't think that I will be having lunch today.
The kids are driving me crazy, so we had better get to school work!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Overweight
You'all know I don't put much stock into the BMI scale. But, today I am crowing from the rooftops, my BMI moved from "obese" to "overweight", with a 1.2 lb loss! This really makes me feel good. I am 2.1 lbs from "one"derland (199.9).
Today is also the day that I can go back to real food, limited only by Paleo. I am going to make braised cabbage today (thanks to Michelle at Nom Nom Paleo, an awesome site for all food porn), which I made for the fam last week, and even the Littles of the Corn ate it with gusto! I am also looking forward to a wilted spinach dish (also make with bacon). I have been missing out on some great cooked veggies during my hCG run. Although I still love cucumbers and tomatoes, now I get to mix them together! I get to add olive oil!
No worries, I will not be getting crazy with the food. Just being able to sit and enjoy dinner with the family (such as they are) is a reward unto itself. I must be mindful of portions. I can eat all the lettuce in the world, as long as I don't go ape-goo goo with the oil and vinegar.
What a Happy Day! I get food today, breakfast tomorrow, and finally get to start exercising! I am so happy!
Is that sick or what?
Today is also the day that I can go back to real food, limited only by Paleo. I am going to make braised cabbage today (thanks to Michelle at Nom Nom Paleo, an awesome site for all food porn), which I made for the fam last week, and even the Littles of the Corn ate it with gusto! I am also looking forward to a wilted spinach dish (also make with bacon). I have been missing out on some great cooked veggies during my hCG run. Although I still love cucumbers and tomatoes, now I get to mix them together! I get to add olive oil!
No worries, I will not be getting crazy with the food. Just being able to sit and enjoy dinner with the family (such as they are) is a reward unto itself. I must be mindful of portions. I can eat all the lettuce in the world, as long as I don't go ape-goo goo with the oil and vinegar.
What a Happy Day! I get food today, breakfast tomorrow, and finally get to start exercising! I am so happy!
Is that sick or what?
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Transition time. Again.
There are plus' and minus' to transitioning. The plus (at least for me) is another drop in weight (-1.2 lbs), the minus is the waiting to start eating FOOD again.
hCG is great. It works well. The food? Well, the food is a bore. But, there is an upside: the wanting of all the things that I have been missing. Not cakes or cookies, but veggies like cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli! Missing butter, coconut oil, olive oil. As far as meat goes, I don't really miss anything there except ribs (I love's me RIBS!!!). Since most meat is up for grabs, I don't miss out on meat, except bacon and ham. I have been missing eggs, but I won't be introducing them for a few days.
Tomorrow, I will be spending the day making condiments, mayo, ketchup, bbq sauce, Paleo ranch. Having these on hand, I'll be able to phase out the store bought stuff. The carb crunchers might not agree. They are used to the sugar, HFCS, soy oil and MSG that comes in those things. Do they taste good? Yes. Companies wouldn't spend million (billions?) on product research to give folks stuff that tastes crappy (of course there is still no explaination as to why they still make Miracle Whip, ewww), and has a side effect of bad health and an addiction to the fake ingredients.
Speaking of the carb crunchers, they probably won't be joining the Littles and I in the Whole 30. Pity. My autistic son would totally benefit. My MIL could cure her diabetes. My FIL might find the energy that he lost 30 years ago. The Colonel would sleep better and have less stress. Win Win Win Win, but instead, soda, candy, bread, and crap will win, and they will lose, lose, lose, lose.
I have promised to not hound them, and I won't. I have to rearrange the whole kitchen, to put the carb crunchers crap/food on their own shelves, away from the Littles, and figure out a threat that I can carry out when the Littles beg for doughnuts and cookies, Slurpees and soda, from all the other adults, who will give in.
Is murder an option? No. Bummer.
Give them a time out? No.
Spank them (well, maybe the Colonel, LOL)? No.
Throw them out? No.
Beat them up? Hmmmm, very primal....
hCG is great. It works well. The food? Well, the food is a bore. But, there is an upside: the wanting of all the things that I have been missing. Not cakes or cookies, but veggies like cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli! Missing butter, coconut oil, olive oil. As far as meat goes, I don't really miss anything there except ribs (I love's me RIBS!!!). Since most meat is up for grabs, I don't miss out on meat, except bacon and ham. I have been missing eggs, but I won't be introducing them for a few days.
Tomorrow, I will be spending the day making condiments, mayo, ketchup, bbq sauce, Paleo ranch. Having these on hand, I'll be able to phase out the store bought stuff. The carb crunchers might not agree. They are used to the sugar, HFCS, soy oil and MSG that comes in those things. Do they taste good? Yes. Companies wouldn't spend million (billions?) on product research to give folks stuff that tastes crappy (of course there is still no explaination as to why they still make Miracle Whip, ewww), and has a side effect of bad health and an addiction to the fake ingredients.
Speaking of the carb crunchers, they probably won't be joining the Littles and I in the Whole 30. Pity. My autistic son would totally benefit. My MIL could cure her diabetes. My FIL might find the energy that he lost 30 years ago. The Colonel would sleep better and have less stress. Win Win Win Win, but instead, soda, candy, bread, and crap will win, and they will lose, lose, lose, lose.
I have promised to not hound them, and I won't. I have to rearrange the whole kitchen, to put the carb crunchers crap/food on their own shelves, away from the Littles, and figure out a threat that I can carry out when the Littles beg for doughnuts and cookies, Slurpees and soda, from all the other adults, who will give in.
Is murder an option? No. Bummer.
Give them a time out? No.
Spank them (well, maybe the Colonel, LOL)? No.
Throw them out? No.
Beat them up? Hmmmm, very primal....
Friday, September 21, 2012
Last Dose at Day 101
After 101 days, I have a last dose weight (LDW) of 204.4. I am not breaking any records, or did I meet my final goals, but I am happy with the results.
Yesterday, I told you about my measurements, and I lost 77 inches overall in the last 7 months, and will continue to lose more as the P3 reshaping starts up.
A lot of hCG'ers are concerned about gaining back the weight they've lost, and rightly so. If you reintroduce the same foods that made you fat in the first place, you will gain the weight back. Learning how the body "sees" food is crucial. Sugars are insidious, you have a sweet, you want more. Bread-y stuff is the same way, you have a sub sandwich, and you find you are hungry 2 hours later!
Fats and proteins keep you feeling full. Veggies give you the carbs your body needs. Fruits can provide that bit of sweet that your sweet tooth craves (but not too much). All of these things working together provide your body with the nutrients that your body needs to get and stay healthy.
Now that I am at a size where I can actually move, I am looking forward to exercising. I will be doing floor/body weight exercises to strengthen my core before I join my local CrossFit box. I am gaining confidence daily.
I still have issues seeing what I really look like. In the mirror, I can see that I am thinner. But looking down at myself, I look just like I looked at 325. I know that I am more normal in size (with plenty more to go!), as my clothes are fitting different, I was wearing some yoga pants yesterday, and noticed that they were baggy on me! Baggy yoga pants? On me? Who'da thunk it!?
So, having just gotten into 18's, I am already headed into 16's! With exercise and Paleo eating, I have no doubt that I will be losing more weight, without even trying!
It's weird, remembering all the different diet plans out there that I tried. Diet plans that require so much work and effort. Diet plans that push being a cardio junkie. Diet plans that rely on the "calories in/calories out" method. With hCG, I didn't have to "do" anything. The food was laid out, easy peasy. The rule was "no exercise" except walking (a healthy activity at any stage of life). Paleo is just as easy. The exercise part is to be short, intense, and fun. None of which would have been fun if I was following CW and losing at 2 lbs a week (after approximately 28 weeks I would have lost a whole 56 pounds, which is good, but not guaranteed). I would be sitting at 275-ish, hating life, craving sweets (because of the high carb-ness of a CW diet), and eating all the wrong (read processed) foods.
No diet is "one size fits all". Most are "your mileage may vary". hCG worked real well for me, but wouldn't for others. I embrace the Paleo eating plan, whereas others would think that they "can't", or worse, "won't" give up bread/grains, legumes, sugar, soda, dairy. If you think you can't, you can't. If you want to be stubborn, be stubborn, that's on you. You can't blame a diet/eating plan that you can't or won't follow for your failures.
My future is looking brighter everyday. I may have not met my goals, but I am a damn-sight better off now than I was 7 months ago!
Yesterday, I told you about my measurements, and I lost 77 inches overall in the last 7 months, and will continue to lose more as the P3 reshaping starts up.
A lot of hCG'ers are concerned about gaining back the weight they've lost, and rightly so. If you reintroduce the same foods that made you fat in the first place, you will gain the weight back. Learning how the body "sees" food is crucial. Sugars are insidious, you have a sweet, you want more. Bread-y stuff is the same way, you have a sub sandwich, and you find you are hungry 2 hours later!
Fats and proteins keep you feeling full. Veggies give you the carbs your body needs. Fruits can provide that bit of sweet that your sweet tooth craves (but not too much). All of these things working together provide your body with the nutrients that your body needs to get and stay healthy.
Now that I am at a size where I can actually move, I am looking forward to exercising. I will be doing floor/body weight exercises to strengthen my core before I join my local CrossFit box. I am gaining confidence daily.
I still have issues seeing what I really look like. In the mirror, I can see that I am thinner. But looking down at myself, I look just like I looked at 325. I know that I am more normal in size (with plenty more to go!), as my clothes are fitting different, I was wearing some yoga pants yesterday, and noticed that they were baggy on me! Baggy yoga pants? On me? Who'da thunk it!?
So, having just gotten into 18's, I am already headed into 16's! With exercise and Paleo eating, I have no doubt that I will be losing more weight, without even trying!
It's weird, remembering all the different diet plans out there that I tried. Diet plans that require so much work and effort. Diet plans that push being a cardio junkie. Diet plans that rely on the "calories in/calories out" method. With hCG, I didn't have to "do" anything. The food was laid out, easy peasy. The rule was "no exercise" except walking (a healthy activity at any stage of life). Paleo is just as easy. The exercise part is to be short, intense, and fun. None of which would have been fun if I was following CW and losing at 2 lbs a week (after approximately 28 weeks I would have lost a whole 56 pounds, which is good, but not guaranteed). I would be sitting at 275-ish, hating life, craving sweets (because of the high carb-ness of a CW diet), and eating all the wrong (read processed) foods.
No diet is "one size fits all". Most are "your mileage may vary". hCG worked real well for me, but wouldn't for others. I embrace the Paleo eating plan, whereas others would think that they "can't", or worse, "won't" give up bread/grains, legumes, sugar, soda, dairy. If you think you can't, you can't. If you want to be stubborn, be stubborn, that's on you. You can't blame a diet/eating plan that you can't or won't follow for your failures.
My future is looking brighter everyday. I may have not met my goals, but I am a damn-sight better off now than I was 7 months ago!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Day 100 and my stats...
OK, I promised I would be back with my stats so here goes:
Starting (R2) weight: 256 Gained 4.4 pounds loading Official P2 weight: 260.4
Not official end weight, but after 100 days: 204.4
Total loss after 100 days: 56 lbs
Measurements:
June 10th: Sept 19th (day 100): Difference:
Neck 15 12 -3
Shoulders 46 38 -8
Biceps 13 11.5 -1.5
Bust 46 41 -5
Chest 41 35.5 -5.5
Waist 48 40 -8
Hips 53 46 -7
Thighs 24 20.5 -3.5
Calves 17 14.5 -2.5
A total of 43" off during Round 2, add to that the 44.25" from Round 1 and I have lost a total of........
77.25"!!!!!!! Freakin' sweet!
I said earlier that I have today and probably tomorrow before I am done with my hCG, so I will record my Last Dose Weight on Friday, which will also be the first 500 cal/no hCG day (got to do that for 72 hours).
It looks like Monday I will be starting P3/Paleo/LRx and I am looking forward to my Big Ass Breakfast (BAB).
I want zucchini in butter. I want avocados. I want eggs and bacon. I want to eat the wonderful (but unappreciated) meals that I have been fixing for the carbcrunchers!
I am lucky, I don't crave the bread-y stuff anymore. Although, some of the pseudo Paleo goodies look good, I can do without. No sense in tempting the "evil within".
As I have said before, I will still be posting. Losing weight was just the beginning of my journey. I am still striving for health, which also means getting stronger.
Hippocrates said: "Let your food be your medicine", and I am taking that to heart. Filling my body with garbage is a total deal breaker. I (or anyone else) can't be healthy if I am stuffing my face with GMO laden fake foods. Grains are literally for the birds (they have the stomachs to break them down). I am going to continue with the healthiest foods that I can find. Even the Colonel is climbing on board about grass fed/finished beef, pastured pork and chicken, even though they are so expensive. Since we are both planning to quit smoking that will save us up to $300/month!
At tax time, we are planning an add on to the house for the in-laws, and to free up space (plus adding another bathroom. One bathroom and 7 people is pretty hard). But, we will be saving for 1/2 a cow, we have to put our order in by February for the early summer slaughter. So, that is going to be expensive, but on the other hand, can we really put a price on our health?
So far, that's what's going on, of course life happens when you make plans...so a lot of it is on a "we'll see" basis!
Starting (R2) weight: 256 Gained 4.4 pounds loading Official P2 weight: 260.4
Not official end weight, but after 100 days: 204.4
Total loss after 100 days: 56 lbs
Measurements:
June 10th: Sept 19th (day 100): Difference:
Neck 15 12 -3
Shoulders 46 38 -8
Biceps 13 11.5 -1.5
Bust 46 41 -5
Chest 41 35.5 -5.5
Waist 48 40 -8
Hips 53 46 -7
Thighs 24 20.5 -3.5
Calves 17 14.5 -2.5
A total of 43" off during Round 2, add to that the 44.25" from Round 1 and I have lost a total of........
77.25"!!!!!!! Freakin' sweet!
I said earlier that I have today and probably tomorrow before I am done with my hCG, so I will record my Last Dose Weight on Friday, which will also be the first 500 cal/no hCG day (got to do that for 72 hours).
It looks like Monday I will be starting P3/Paleo/LRx and I am looking forward to my Big Ass Breakfast (BAB).
I want zucchini in butter. I want avocados. I want eggs and bacon. I want to eat the wonderful (but unappreciated) meals that I have been fixing for the carbcrunchers!
I am lucky, I don't crave the bread-y stuff anymore. Although, some of the pseudo Paleo goodies look good, I can do without. No sense in tempting the "evil within".
As I have said before, I will still be posting. Losing weight was just the beginning of my journey. I am still striving for health, which also means getting stronger.
Hippocrates said: "Let your food be your medicine", and I am taking that to heart. Filling my body with garbage is a total deal breaker. I (or anyone else) can't be healthy if I am stuffing my face with GMO laden fake foods. Grains are literally for the birds (they have the stomachs to break them down). I am going to continue with the healthiest foods that I can find. Even the Colonel is climbing on board about grass fed/finished beef, pastured pork and chicken, even though they are so expensive. Since we are both planning to quit smoking that will save us up to $300/month!
At tax time, we are planning an add on to the house for the in-laws, and to free up space (plus adding another bathroom. One bathroom and 7 people is pretty hard). But, we will be saving for 1/2 a cow, we have to put our order in by February for the early summer slaughter. So, that is going to be expensive, but on the other hand, can we really put a price on our health?
So far, that's what's going on, of course life happens when you make plans...so a lot of it is on a "we'll see" basis!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)