Well, I have lost another 1.8 lbs officially and another 2.5 inches!
I also did a really quick drive home so I could see how off my scale at home was immediately after my weigh in to see why I'm seeing such fluctuations (besides the normal up and downs we do throughout a day of eating and drinking).
Well, both scales are highly sensitive to the clothes and any super heavy jewelry I wear! I was shocked to see that my scale is within .2 of the fancy scale at the clinic. I also did a weigh in without my clothes just to see the difference and I found out my clothes added 1.7 lbs! That just made my day.... so I actually weigh less than that damn scale at the clinic! I am lighter than I thought!
So officially it's 24.7 lbs but at home it's 26. 4 and I like that! It's still close enough but I'm taking the higher number when people ask!
Official measurements, however I do stick with since I didn't start our religiously keeping track. Bearing in mind that they're only checking one leg and one arm and not the true waist I have actually lost more inches but that's okay. I know I've lost there and I can tell by the clothes!
I had a rough week with eating lettuce and getting enough fiber but I've gotten on top of it again. I had a lovely salad with my soup today and I feel SO MUCH BETTER. I also still feel full enough to not want to snack and that's a great feeling. I will have to grab dinner soon though..... and luckily my hubby is taking me to get Hawaiian food which is IP friendly so I don't have to think! I just get to eat really good food! Yeah!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Week 8: up and down
I'm not exactly sure what's going on with my weight these past couple of days. I ended up eating a lot of salt a few days ago and I definitely started retaining water. Had my normal issues with my bowels (sorry....salt doesn't like me) and then I lost all the excess. Well, today I wake up and it's all back again and then some.
First off, I did eat late last night. That's probably part of it. And I believe I did short myself on about 16 ounces of water. Granted, I typically drink at least 100oz of water a day which should make up for any issues but it was the first day in a while where I hit about 80. So maybe that's part of it too.... I have been having that icky bloated feeling all day plus I even had to take Immodium, God help me.
So, I'm doing my best to eat as cleanly as possible. I did get really bored with the salad thing finally and just couldn't bear the idea of more lettuce which could be another reason why my weight is off. My fiber intake has probably been lower since I cut back on salad this week. I guess taking that break wasn't such a hot idea? I'll get back on the salad train if I can get rid of this awful bloat.
I did take a step in a different direction today and finally decided to try baking with my IP packets plus take riced cauliflower into a dessert direction. I'm happy to report that both were a huge success and I had a terrific 'sweet lunch' for a change. I made muffins with a packet of crispy cereal & wild berry yogurt (plus egg whites, baking soda, oil and water). They have a weird solid spongy consistency but that's partly from all the protein in the mixes. It tasted great though, the berry and yogurt flavors came out very well. I had half the batch since technically it's two packets. I'll probably snack on the other 2 muffins before dinner.
I also made what's called cauliflower 'rice' pudding. It was pretty dang good if I do say so. You rice or shread cauliflower and put it in the microwave to cook (about 3 minutes). After it's done, you put it into some cheesecloth and squeeze the heck out of all the water in the veggies. There's actually quite a bit and you're left with this mush that doesn't really look like cauliflower. You add vanilla, cinnamon, some vanilla protein drink and if you have it, some SF maple syrup. I didn't have that so I just added some stevia and more cinnamon to it. I was so shocked at how good it tasted! I honestly couldn't taste the cauliflower taste at all! I think 'rice' pudding is a little misleading. It was more of a rice cereal or cream of wheat kind of thing but it sure tasted great! I think I've found my new thing.... and I get my veggies in without guilt!
So, that's all from the Western front for now.... I am hoping to lose this excess water. I'm practically back where I was on Saturday which means I could have another NON loss week. I was doing so well.... down almost 4 lbs yesterday and now it's all back and then some. If it's hormones, well I'm sunk. There is nothing I can do about that.... oy veh!
First off, I did eat late last night. That's probably part of it. And I believe I did short myself on about 16 ounces of water. Granted, I typically drink at least 100oz of water a day which should make up for any issues but it was the first day in a while where I hit about 80. So maybe that's part of it too.... I have been having that icky bloated feeling all day plus I even had to take Immodium, God help me.
So, I'm doing my best to eat as cleanly as possible. I did get really bored with the salad thing finally and just couldn't bear the idea of more lettuce which could be another reason why my weight is off. My fiber intake has probably been lower since I cut back on salad this week. I guess taking that break wasn't such a hot idea? I'll get back on the salad train if I can get rid of this awful bloat.
I did take a step in a different direction today and finally decided to try baking with my IP packets plus take riced cauliflower into a dessert direction. I'm happy to report that both were a huge success and I had a terrific 'sweet lunch' for a change. I made muffins with a packet of crispy cereal & wild berry yogurt (plus egg whites, baking soda, oil and water). They have a weird solid spongy consistency but that's partly from all the protein in the mixes. It tasted great though, the berry and yogurt flavors came out very well. I had half the batch since technically it's two packets. I'll probably snack on the other 2 muffins before dinner.
I also made what's called cauliflower 'rice' pudding. It was pretty dang good if I do say so. You rice or shread cauliflower and put it in the microwave to cook (about 3 minutes). After it's done, you put it into some cheesecloth and squeeze the heck out of all the water in the veggies. There's actually quite a bit and you're left with this mush that doesn't really look like cauliflower. You add vanilla, cinnamon, some vanilla protein drink and if you have it, some SF maple syrup. I didn't have that so I just added some stevia and more cinnamon to it. I was so shocked at how good it tasted! I honestly couldn't taste the cauliflower taste at all! I think 'rice' pudding is a little misleading. It was more of a rice cereal or cream of wheat kind of thing but it sure tasted great! I think I've found my new thing.... and I get my veggies in without guilt!
So, that's all from the Western front for now.... I am hoping to lose this excess water. I'm practically back where I was on Saturday which means I could have another NON loss week. I was doing so well.... down almost 4 lbs yesterday and now it's all back and then some. If it's hormones, well I'm sunk. There is nothing I can do about that.... oy veh!
Monday, September 23, 2013
IP: Week 8 begins!
I can't believe in one week's time I'll have been doing this for 2 months. It actually feels like I've been doing this forever in a way. I guess that's good because I know that the low carb lifestyle is going to be a permanent thing for me.
As always, I wake up at least 2 times a night to use the bathroom (not old age, this is the 120-140 oz of water I drink in a day!) and typically once I wake up for the morning I go again and then weigh myself for the official weight of the day. I figure, all the excess water is gone or used up by my organs for whatever it needs and I'll be my lightest of the day! Hey, it works for me!
So officially I now weight 177.6 which means I've lost 25.5 lbs. I need to do an official measurement of everything but honestly, I know I'm smaller since I'm starting to drift more and more into size 10's & 12's again! Still, my hips and mostly my waist are holding out on me so I'm really in between sizes. In a looser cut dress I'm a 10 or 12 and the fitted ones I'm a 12. Pants and tighter fitted shirts are still a gamble and need to be tried on but I'm not complaining! I am getting farther and farther away from that dreaded size 16 that I was for over a year.
I am finally in a place where I realize this success is not elusive but won with determination and will power. I had a really awful weekend (last week) with that fight I got into with my MIL which affected my eating and my loss. Everything I lost weight-wise went out the window and I retained and gained. Isn't that awful? Our bodies feel the stress (think about what a stressful society we live in - people are moving so quickly and constantly worrying about things) and it does the very thing we don't want it to! When you think back to primitive man, they would stress over being prey, going hungry, being prey, going hungry, winter/cold, where to get water, etc., and their bodies would try to hold on to every pound it had so he could survive! That's what happened to me.... first I realized I shorted myself on food. I ate at weird times, in a rush, didn't eat enough and made my body think 'something's up - gotta store up some fuel since Trina's stressing out over something' and I gained almost half a pound. That's how finely tuned the body is! I did not know this until I put my body into this very careful and clean eating lifestyle.
So I ended up losing all of last week's gain and then some once I decided to not let stress (or my MIL) ruin my efforts. I lost 3 lbs of fat last week, gained .25 in muscle and 1.5" off my hips, thorax and thigh. That's saying something! And because my weigh in is actually earlier than my week finishes I get to count today's personal weigh in so I actually lost even more weight than my coach saw. I tend to lose around a pound 2 days after my weigh in...I don't know how or why other than maybe it's that stupid stress thing? I do relax quite a bit after I leave the office. I am an overachiever and tests and other things we use for accountability are the ultimate competition for me. I want to succeed all the time. Part of my genetics.... silly Asian mentality. ;-)
You know what is super cool about this diet? IF, and I say a huge IF you follow this plan 100% and do not cheat (specifically the carbs, occasional splurges of fat seem to accelerate the loss - I am living proof of that!) you will lose on the average 3-5 lbs a week (women). Men lose up to 7 lbs in a week. So if you're losing 3 lbs a week you are losing almost .5 lbs a day. What is fascinating to me is that I see .5 almost everyday. Sometimes it's not but typically I do see .5 on the scale every morning. That just blows my mind. Some people are a freak of nature and lose more. Those very obese people with 100's to lose will lose 10-15 lbs a week in the beginning and sometimes continue losing 7-10 lbs or 3-15 inches within a week's time. Eventually, the body does adjust and comes down to the normal 3-7 lbs a week but it keeps losing. We do plateau occasionally and then have to mix it up a little (changing our highest carb meal, cutting our extra treat, add a little fat, a little more exercise, etc.) but that's normal. As we get closer to our goals we will slow down and lose a pound or less, maybe just lose inches that week, etc. I do know from reading about other people's journeys even those plateaus seem to induce a huge loss after a little stall. Typically it's 4-7 lbs. It is absolutely crazy how well our bodies respond to this way of eating. So why aren't more people eating low carb?
If you do this without the medical supervision it's obviously cheaper. You do end up eating more carbs but as long as you really plan well, it's doable. I'm glad I don't have to worry about that just yet. I really like having the accountability to myself and my coach, writing in my food journal (who knew I would totally love doing this????) so I can figure out what went wrong or right, and not having to count carbs right now. Eventually, that becomes part of the maintenance and I'll do fine but until I get to my 23% body fat goal (or at least close to it) I will keep on doing this. I have a hunch by the time I get to Thanksgiving weekend I'll be there or really close. I do intend to indulge on that day although it won't be a crazy amount of carbs.... I am really looking forward to things like that turkey, roasted veggies, gravy and cranberry sauce though. See? Even my attitude toward stuffing and potatoes has changed. I will eat a little I am sure of it. But I don't necessarily want a huge pile like I would normally want! The idea of that slice or two of turkey breast covered in gravy and roasted brussel sprouts are what are making my mouth salivate! I will then go through 2-3 days of super clean eating again to get back into ketosis and hopefully be in Phase 2 or 3. I am psyched, because it means by the time we go to San Diego for Christmas I will probably be at the size I was always meant to be. My mom would be so flippin' proud of me if she could see this. I know she'd probably be doing it with me if she could see my glucose numbers (which I'm still waiting for....hurry up GH and get my test results online!) and prove once and for all that diabetes is beatable.
Oh my... did I mention my cholesterol is so much better than last year? I have to put down my numbers from a year ago to today. I'm not perfect yet but I am out of the woods thanks to IP. Okay, here's the list:
2013
Cholesterol 214* (normal is 100-199)
HDL Cholesterol 50 (normal is 40-120)
Chol/HDL Ratio 4.3 (normal is 1.5-5.0)
Triglycerides 180 (normal is 40-249)
LDL Cholsterol 128 (normal is 30-129)
2012
Cholesterol 257*
HDL Cholesterol 35*
Chol/HDL Ratio 7.3*
Triglycerides 428*
LDL Cholesterol 166*
So my cholesterol still needs to come down 15 more points to get into normal range but DAMN I brought it down 43 points! Check out the rest! I am super proud that I brought everything else into normal range! Especially my triglycerides! 428 to 180? DAMN!!!! So losing around 18 lbs at the time of my physical brought about that result. I am totally willing to go back after I phase into maintenance to see my numbers again. Yes, I would be willing to go back for a freaking blood test to prove that I was completely out of the danger zone!
This blog turned into a much longer one than I expected but I guess I had a lot of things to get off my chest. I'm really proud...really happy to see the good things that are coming from this program. If there's anyone out there reading this I hope I have encouraged you to take the first step and go to an information meeting. I still have about 25 lbs to go (depends as it's really my body fat percentage I'm going for) and I'm hoping that 8 weeks will take care of that. Actually, since phase 2 still shows weight loss it might happen a week or so sooner! I'm half way through the initial journey it seems and I couldn't be happier. I look forward to eating ALL real foods again but I'm totally okay with what I'm doing to lose this extra fat on my body. There's the difference - I don't care what I weigh as long as I'm getting rid of the bad fat and getting all my numbers into a normal range. That's really the ultimate goal!
As always, I wake up at least 2 times a night to use the bathroom (not old age, this is the 120-140 oz of water I drink in a day!) and typically once I wake up for the morning I go again and then weigh myself for the official weight of the day. I figure, all the excess water is gone or used up by my organs for whatever it needs and I'll be my lightest of the day! Hey, it works for me!
So officially I now weight 177.6 which means I've lost 25.5 lbs. I need to do an official measurement of everything but honestly, I know I'm smaller since I'm starting to drift more and more into size 10's & 12's again! Still, my hips and mostly my waist are holding out on me so I'm really in between sizes. In a looser cut dress I'm a 10 or 12 and the fitted ones I'm a 12. Pants and tighter fitted shirts are still a gamble and need to be tried on but I'm not complaining! I am getting farther and farther away from that dreaded size 16 that I was for over a year.
I am finally in a place where I realize this success is not elusive but won with determination and will power. I had a really awful weekend (last week) with that fight I got into with my MIL which affected my eating and my loss. Everything I lost weight-wise went out the window and I retained and gained. Isn't that awful? Our bodies feel the stress (think about what a stressful society we live in - people are moving so quickly and constantly worrying about things) and it does the very thing we don't want it to! When you think back to primitive man, they would stress over being prey, going hungry, being prey, going hungry, winter/cold, where to get water, etc., and their bodies would try to hold on to every pound it had so he could survive! That's what happened to me.... first I realized I shorted myself on food. I ate at weird times, in a rush, didn't eat enough and made my body think 'something's up - gotta store up some fuel since Trina's stressing out over something' and I gained almost half a pound. That's how finely tuned the body is! I did not know this until I put my body into this very careful and clean eating lifestyle.
So I ended up losing all of last week's gain and then some once I decided to not let stress (or my MIL) ruin my efforts. I lost 3 lbs of fat last week, gained .25 in muscle and 1.5" off my hips, thorax and thigh. That's saying something! And because my weigh in is actually earlier than my week finishes I get to count today's personal weigh in so I actually lost even more weight than my coach saw. I tend to lose around a pound 2 days after my weigh in...I don't know how or why other than maybe it's that stupid stress thing? I do relax quite a bit after I leave the office. I am an overachiever and tests and other things we use for accountability are the ultimate competition for me. I want to succeed all the time. Part of my genetics.... silly Asian mentality. ;-)
You know what is super cool about this diet? IF, and I say a huge IF you follow this plan 100% and do not cheat (specifically the carbs, occasional splurges of fat seem to accelerate the loss - I am living proof of that!) you will lose on the average 3-5 lbs a week (women). Men lose up to 7 lbs in a week. So if you're losing 3 lbs a week you are losing almost .5 lbs a day. What is fascinating to me is that I see .5 almost everyday. Sometimes it's not but typically I do see .5 on the scale every morning. That just blows my mind. Some people are a freak of nature and lose more. Those very obese people with 100's to lose will lose 10-15 lbs a week in the beginning and sometimes continue losing 7-10 lbs or 3-15 inches within a week's time. Eventually, the body does adjust and comes down to the normal 3-7 lbs a week but it keeps losing. We do plateau occasionally and then have to mix it up a little (changing our highest carb meal, cutting our extra treat, add a little fat, a little more exercise, etc.) but that's normal. As we get closer to our goals we will slow down and lose a pound or less, maybe just lose inches that week, etc. I do know from reading about other people's journeys even those plateaus seem to induce a huge loss after a little stall. Typically it's 4-7 lbs. It is absolutely crazy how well our bodies respond to this way of eating. So why aren't more people eating low carb?
If you do this without the medical supervision it's obviously cheaper. You do end up eating more carbs but as long as you really plan well, it's doable. I'm glad I don't have to worry about that just yet. I really like having the accountability to myself and my coach, writing in my food journal (who knew I would totally love doing this????) so I can figure out what went wrong or right, and not having to count carbs right now. Eventually, that becomes part of the maintenance and I'll do fine but until I get to my 23% body fat goal (or at least close to it) I will keep on doing this. I have a hunch by the time I get to Thanksgiving weekend I'll be there or really close. I do intend to indulge on that day although it won't be a crazy amount of carbs.... I am really looking forward to things like that turkey, roasted veggies, gravy and cranberry sauce though. See? Even my attitude toward stuffing and potatoes has changed. I will eat a little I am sure of it. But I don't necessarily want a huge pile like I would normally want! The idea of that slice or two of turkey breast covered in gravy and roasted brussel sprouts are what are making my mouth salivate! I will then go through 2-3 days of super clean eating again to get back into ketosis and hopefully be in Phase 2 or 3. I am psyched, because it means by the time we go to San Diego for Christmas I will probably be at the size I was always meant to be. My mom would be so flippin' proud of me if she could see this. I know she'd probably be doing it with me if she could see my glucose numbers (which I'm still waiting for....hurry up GH and get my test results online!) and prove once and for all that diabetes is beatable.
Oh my... did I mention my cholesterol is so much better than last year? I have to put down my numbers from a year ago to today. I'm not perfect yet but I am out of the woods thanks to IP. Okay, here's the list:
2013
Cholesterol 214* (normal is 100-199)
HDL Cholesterol 50 (normal is 40-120)
Chol/HDL Ratio 4.3 (normal is 1.5-5.0)
Triglycerides 180 (normal is 40-249)
LDL Cholsterol 128 (normal is 30-129)
2012
Cholesterol 257*
HDL Cholesterol 35*
Chol/HDL Ratio 7.3*
Triglycerides 428*
LDL Cholesterol 166*
So my cholesterol still needs to come down 15 more points to get into normal range but DAMN I brought it down 43 points! Check out the rest! I am super proud that I brought everything else into normal range! Especially my triglycerides! 428 to 180? DAMN!!!! So losing around 18 lbs at the time of my physical brought about that result. I am totally willing to go back after I phase into maintenance to see my numbers again. Yes, I would be willing to go back for a freaking blood test to prove that I was completely out of the danger zone!
This blog turned into a much longer one than I expected but I guess I had a lot of things to get off my chest. I'm really proud...really happy to see the good things that are coming from this program. If there's anyone out there reading this I hope I have encouraged you to take the first step and go to an information meeting. I still have about 25 lbs to go (depends as it's really my body fat percentage I'm going for) and I'm hoping that 8 weeks will take care of that. Actually, since phase 2 still shows weight loss it might happen a week or so sooner! I'm half way through the initial journey it seems and I couldn't be happier. I look forward to eating ALL real foods again but I'm totally okay with what I'm doing to lose this extra fat on my body. There's the difference - I don't care what I weigh as long as I'm getting rid of the bad fat and getting all my numbers into a normal range. That's really the ultimate goal!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
IP: Week 7 Weigh In & some deep thoughts
Officially at the weigh in I lost another 3 lbs and I lost 3 full lbs of fat! Woot! I lost another 1.5 inches and I'm flabbergasted to say that my hip and thigh lost another 1/2 inch respectively? The worst places on my body for losing weight is actually catching up to the upper half little by little.
I continue to lose fat/inches up around my chest, not just the bust but right under the arm pit (the thorax). I am almost rid of that nasty chunk of back fat I've been seeing the last 5 years or so! This is just amazing to me. The belly continues to shrink (and it is...that is one thing I can REALLY see!) obviously, since my hip measurement is decreasing and it's so damned exciting.
Again, I'm not done with my week so I still have time before I count the actual loss but after such a disappointing week (last week), it's nice that the coach saw 23 lbs gone! When I weighed earlier, it was 24 point something which was before all the water, coffee and breakfast so I always weigh more at the office. I've lost 19 inches based on the office's measurement. They check the thorax, chest, bust, waist (at the belly button), hip, thigh (one) and arm (one). So the number is really higher since they don't check both thighs and arms or the 'real' waist. I started measuring the missing areas not too long ago so I'll double check with Rochall at my next weigh in to see where I started so I can really track those inches lost. This is really inspiring me... :-)
We had a long chat about how people react to our weight loss successes. I find that those that are doing the journey with you (not necessarily the same plan but just on a diet, exercise, lifestyle plan, etc., or are generally healthy) are our best cheerleaders. Two of them did the plan before me and understand the success that happens with discipline. One of them is actually shocked that I don't cheat (any overload of carbs can knock me out of ketosis and would take up to 3 days to get back and I can't afford to be on this plan any longer than it would take.). The funny thing is... I do cheat a little. But it's never with carbs! I eat protein/fat. That's actually what I crave! A piece of bacon, a hard boiled or scrambled egg or a little tiny amount of blue cheese dressing with a salad. It has not knocked me out of ketosis! Pretty fabulous, I think!
One of my students has lost almost 30 lbs since this Spring doing Advocare and she looks amazing. She constantly cheers me on and I do the same for her. I'm really proud of her as she's incorporating a lot of exercise (which I have to keep minimal/low for now). I'm looking forward to becoming her workout buddy when I'm onto phase 2 of my program. Another 'cheerleader' is a new theatre friend. She's been doing Atkins since January and has lost about 20 lbs. She compliments me constantly and tells me not just how good I look but how much she admires my tenacity and hard work. She knows that this isn't easy as she's been doing low carb through Atkins so she's walked a mile in my shoes. Another friend is a Vegan and he praises my food choices. He knows that clean eating is truly the way to good health and he's happy to see me getting healthy.
There are many others, of course but they're more on the periphery. The ones that stay silent are the surprise. I do realize that weight issues are very, very touchy for people. I certainly have been hyper sensitive about my weight all of my life thanks to a lot of conditioning as I was growing up. I don't blame anyone, not even my mom who constantly told me how fat I was.... I know she just wanted me to be healthy. We did not have the right tools/information about obesity and weight loss 25 years ago. It's okay.... I realize my body was constantly being set up to fail despite my very disciplined gym program. I used to date a bodybuilder so I knew the right training. I just didn't have the information about food!
The thing is, I never felt threatened or jealous of someone's success in weight loss. Yes, I felt some envy but my overall feeling was joy at their accomplishments. I did want what they wanted though and it was frustrating to not have the energy to work out or to be in pain or to constantly be hungry, etc. I cannot get over the fact that I was failing because our society wants us to. Advertising agencies, pharmaceutical companies, food companies, etc., etc., they all want us to eat their bad food, turn around and need a pill, have to chew that special gum, brush our teeth because of the result of tooth decay from that sugar, etc., etc. The chain of command here is huge and powerful. Look at a day of Superbowl ads on TV. It's either about cars or FOOD. Snack food. Soda. Stuff that is bad for you in large quantities. But they tell you to indulge in your fantasies and eat and drink!
So yeah.... I have been set up to fail all of my life. Until now, that is. I understand why this society, especially youngsters are facing an obesity epidemic. Just because I'm getting older and my metabolism is slowing down doesn't mean I should be obese. But my age gives me a slight excuse for weight gain. How is it that young children everywhere, but in particular our poverty stricken areas are so overweight by the time they're in 5th grade? Carbs, my friend. Carbs..... these poor kids are eating so out of balance because their poor families don't have the money or the knowledge to pick the right foods to serve at home. So serve up that Kraft Mac & Cheese (which I LOVE for better or worse) which is so cheap and can be stretched into other meals. It's cheap! It's fast and easy! I totally see why a parent would serve this up. Grab that frozen pizza box and serve up the kids...it's easy! It's cheap!
We are being set to fail. Right now, it takes so much work to fight through the temptations and avoid the easy stuff. I have to avoid the middle aisles of the grocery store. I seriously start in the produce area and get all the veggies I need (no fruits yet), then to the water aisle to get my electrolyte water, then to meats & seafood, the frozen section for frozen veggies, dairy for eggs and typically the Asian/Mexican aisle to get my non-carb items there (typically soy sauce, coconut milk) and then to the cleaning products, dog food stuff and I'm done. I have to ignore everything else so I will not fail.
How many of our friends/family are in complete denial about their health? Do they realize that a healthy weight is possible? It will take an enormous amount of work but it can be done. I am working really hard at this.... I know that my whole lifestyle has changed and that my carb 'cheats' will be a once a week kind of thing forever. I can't eat wheat products, rice, pasta or potatoes with abandon ever again. And you know what? That is okay with me. I am feeling great and know that I will only feel better as I lose the next 30 lbs. I hope I can help figure out a way to spread the good word. It's an amazing feeling to not be tired and sick and depressed. It all works together.
I continue to lose fat/inches up around my chest, not just the bust but right under the arm pit (the thorax). I am almost rid of that nasty chunk of back fat I've been seeing the last 5 years or so! This is just amazing to me. The belly continues to shrink (and it is...that is one thing I can REALLY see!) obviously, since my hip measurement is decreasing and it's so damned exciting.
Again, I'm not done with my week so I still have time before I count the actual loss but after such a disappointing week (last week), it's nice that the coach saw 23 lbs gone! When I weighed earlier, it was 24 point something which was before all the water, coffee and breakfast so I always weigh more at the office. I've lost 19 inches based on the office's measurement. They check the thorax, chest, bust, waist (at the belly button), hip, thigh (one) and arm (one). So the number is really higher since they don't check both thighs and arms or the 'real' waist. I started measuring the missing areas not too long ago so I'll double check with Rochall at my next weigh in to see where I started so I can really track those inches lost. This is really inspiring me... :-)
We had a long chat about how people react to our weight loss successes. I find that those that are doing the journey with you (not necessarily the same plan but just on a diet, exercise, lifestyle plan, etc., or are generally healthy) are our best cheerleaders. Two of them did the plan before me and understand the success that happens with discipline. One of them is actually shocked that I don't cheat (any overload of carbs can knock me out of ketosis and would take up to 3 days to get back and I can't afford to be on this plan any longer than it would take.). The funny thing is... I do cheat a little. But it's never with carbs! I eat protein/fat. That's actually what I crave! A piece of bacon, a hard boiled or scrambled egg or a little tiny amount of blue cheese dressing with a salad. It has not knocked me out of ketosis! Pretty fabulous, I think!
One of my students has lost almost 30 lbs since this Spring doing Advocare and she looks amazing. She constantly cheers me on and I do the same for her. I'm really proud of her as she's incorporating a lot of exercise (which I have to keep minimal/low for now). I'm looking forward to becoming her workout buddy when I'm onto phase 2 of my program. Another 'cheerleader' is a new theatre friend. She's been doing Atkins since January and has lost about 20 lbs. She compliments me constantly and tells me not just how good I look but how much she admires my tenacity and hard work. She knows that this isn't easy as she's been doing low carb through Atkins so she's walked a mile in my shoes. Another friend is a Vegan and he praises my food choices. He knows that clean eating is truly the way to good health and he's happy to see me getting healthy.
There are many others, of course but they're more on the periphery. The ones that stay silent are the surprise. I do realize that weight issues are very, very touchy for people. I certainly have been hyper sensitive about my weight all of my life thanks to a lot of conditioning as I was growing up. I don't blame anyone, not even my mom who constantly told me how fat I was.... I know she just wanted me to be healthy. We did not have the right tools/information about obesity and weight loss 25 years ago. It's okay.... I realize my body was constantly being set up to fail despite my very disciplined gym program. I used to date a bodybuilder so I knew the right training. I just didn't have the information about food!
The thing is, I never felt threatened or jealous of someone's success in weight loss. Yes, I felt some envy but my overall feeling was joy at their accomplishments. I did want what they wanted though and it was frustrating to not have the energy to work out or to be in pain or to constantly be hungry, etc. I cannot get over the fact that I was failing because our society wants us to. Advertising agencies, pharmaceutical companies, food companies, etc., etc., they all want us to eat their bad food, turn around and need a pill, have to chew that special gum, brush our teeth because of the result of tooth decay from that sugar, etc., etc. The chain of command here is huge and powerful. Look at a day of Superbowl ads on TV. It's either about cars or FOOD. Snack food. Soda. Stuff that is bad for you in large quantities. But they tell you to indulge in your fantasies and eat and drink!
So yeah.... I have been set up to fail all of my life. Until now, that is. I understand why this society, especially youngsters are facing an obesity epidemic. Just because I'm getting older and my metabolism is slowing down doesn't mean I should be obese. But my age gives me a slight excuse for weight gain. How is it that young children everywhere, but in particular our poverty stricken areas are so overweight by the time they're in 5th grade? Carbs, my friend. Carbs..... these poor kids are eating so out of balance because their poor families don't have the money or the knowledge to pick the right foods to serve at home. So serve up that Kraft Mac & Cheese (which I LOVE for better or worse) which is so cheap and can be stretched into other meals. It's cheap! It's fast and easy! I totally see why a parent would serve this up. Grab that frozen pizza box and serve up the kids...it's easy! It's cheap!
We are being set to fail. Right now, it takes so much work to fight through the temptations and avoid the easy stuff. I have to avoid the middle aisles of the grocery store. I seriously start in the produce area and get all the veggies I need (no fruits yet), then to the water aisle to get my electrolyte water, then to meats & seafood, the frozen section for frozen veggies, dairy for eggs and typically the Asian/Mexican aisle to get my non-carb items there (typically soy sauce, coconut milk) and then to the cleaning products, dog food stuff and I'm done. I have to ignore everything else so I will not fail.
How many of our friends/family are in complete denial about their health? Do they realize that a healthy weight is possible? It will take an enormous amount of work but it can be done. I am working really hard at this.... I know that my whole lifestyle has changed and that my carb 'cheats' will be a once a week kind of thing forever. I can't eat wheat products, rice, pasta or potatoes with abandon ever again. And you know what? That is okay with me. I am feeling great and know that I will only feel better as I lose the next 30 lbs. I hope I can help figure out a way to spread the good word. It's an amazing feeling to not be tired and sick and depressed. It all works together.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Weight loss comparison chart (with objects)
Check this out...... it puts my weight loss into perspective! I've made it to the 3 gallon tub of super premium ice cream as of today!
Pounds lost=object
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human's skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant's heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11")
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4")
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Pounds lost=object
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human's skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant's heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11")
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4")
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Sugar Free/Low Fat Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken = YUMMY
I don't normally double up my posts as I keep my recipes on my regular blog but this recipe I adapted and made very IP friendly was the bomb! It was easy and I honestly could not tell I didn't use sugar! Well, I did use Stevia and it doesn't carmelize like real sugar but so what! It tasted great!!!!
Here's the recipe. Seriously. Make it. It's easy. It's the slow cooker. Put it in and leave it and come home to yummy goodness!
http://triwill.blogspot.com/2013/09/food-bites-sugar-free-bbq-slow-cooker.html
Here's the recipe. Seriously. Make it. It's easy. It's the slow cooker. Put it in and leave it and come home to yummy goodness!
http://triwill.blogspot.com/2013/09/food-bites-sugar-free-bbq-slow-cooker.html
Monday, September 16, 2013
IP: Week 7 begins
Wow.... I never imagined I'd be sitting here writing about starting my 7th week on IP. I am one of those gung-ho types that last about a month and then the interest wavers.... exercise usually lasts quite a while as long as I don't get sick and have to lie low.
But, yes....starting the 7th week. Unofficially, I am 22.5 lbs down. Body fat is down too.... looks like another percent! It was a rough weekend and my eating times got really skewed but I managed to bring down Saturday's gain.
I'm grateful that I am not craving specific foods but then I make sure to stay out of the way of sweets and other non protocol treats. While at Costco yesterday, I had to pass donuts, pasta, chicken pot pie and a few other assorted yummies that I would have gobbled in the past. It wasn't that hard, to tell you the truth. And let me tell you, I am grateful that I've got self control for the first time when it comes to food! This is a major miracle that I needed since I tend to obsess on food.
I'm hoping that this week's a better one in terms of true weight loss. I've reached the lowest number on the current decade and I want to get into the next 10 lb range! I truly expected to be there by today and my body just didn't want to go there.....yet. I know I've had the picture perfect IP losses through the first 5 weeks. To lose 4 lbs a week (average) is pretty dang amazing for a woman of my age. Men, those lucky dogs tend to lose 7 lbs a week on average! I hate them. LOL. So it was kind of hard for me to have a slight setback. I guess it was just God's way of reminding me to appreciate the journey and stop obsessing on the negatives. It was a really difficult weekend emotionally so I guess He was just telling me to relax and slow down. Focus on the good, Trina. Good advice, I think.
I'm 3% away from what's considered healthy body fat. And those who know me understand I'm not after an actual weight but a body fat percentage. Even when I get closer, if my body feels right I may stop sooner and phase into the next part of the plan. I'm really playing this by ear and hoping it happens sooner. It would nice on our credit card if I could phase off! But ultimately, this is an investment in my health, my life and Mark says it's worth every penny if I feel as good as I do right now. And seriously, barring the emotional stuff I have been through, I feel great. My knees are SO much happier. My back is stronger, my feet don't hurt and my arm has literally no pain (except from playing piano so much this weekend). So that investment is really worth it in the long run.
If you're reading this and are wondering about this plan, let me tell you that it really works. It's not cheap. It's a bit of a sacrifice initially but once you start shopping for food, you realize you're not spending that much after all. It does balance out.
The losses in my case seem to be literal and figurative. I still have a hard time truly seeing my new body because it's constantly changing and our brains take up to a year to catch up when going through a transformation. I think it takes some people even longer. I'm hoping I'm not one of them! I know I'm smaller. I see the numbers on the scale. I see the size tag on the pants I'm wearing. My shirts are now Mediums and Larges rather than Xtra Large. It's right there. But sometimes, all you see is Debbie Downer in the mirror (and trust me, she was staring back at me for a long time) telling me how fat and ugly and miserable I was. Seriously.
Our fat cells hold on to lots of things while we're in this state of obesity and all the trappings attached to it. We hold hormones, toxins, water, chemicals and I think some emotions as well. I have been kind of a Weepy Wendy today, mourning some losses after making a decision to stop involvement with something dear to my heart. I realized that it's time to let go of the bad. No matter how hard I tried to help, it's not getting received or getting better so I have to take care of me and let it go. I know it's the right decision but boy am I sad. I've been crying some real tears today. Not been feeling real well physically and I'm sure it's all this stuff that's trying to get out of my body.
What a journey it's been thus far. It's far from over, it's just begun. Who knew?
But, yes....starting the 7th week. Unofficially, I am 22.5 lbs down. Body fat is down too.... looks like another percent! It was a rough weekend and my eating times got really skewed but I managed to bring down Saturday's gain.
I'm grateful that I am not craving specific foods but then I make sure to stay out of the way of sweets and other non protocol treats. While at Costco yesterday, I had to pass donuts, pasta, chicken pot pie and a few other assorted yummies that I would have gobbled in the past. It wasn't that hard, to tell you the truth. And let me tell you, I am grateful that I've got self control for the first time when it comes to food! This is a major miracle that I needed since I tend to obsess on food.
I'm hoping that this week's a better one in terms of true weight loss. I've reached the lowest number on the current decade and I want to get into the next 10 lb range! I truly expected to be there by today and my body just didn't want to go there.....yet. I know I've had the picture perfect IP losses through the first 5 weeks. To lose 4 lbs a week (average) is pretty dang amazing for a woman of my age. Men, those lucky dogs tend to lose 7 lbs a week on average! I hate them. LOL. So it was kind of hard for me to have a slight setback. I guess it was just God's way of reminding me to appreciate the journey and stop obsessing on the negatives. It was a really difficult weekend emotionally so I guess He was just telling me to relax and slow down. Focus on the good, Trina. Good advice, I think.
I'm 3% away from what's considered healthy body fat. And those who know me understand I'm not after an actual weight but a body fat percentage. Even when I get closer, if my body feels right I may stop sooner and phase into the next part of the plan. I'm really playing this by ear and hoping it happens sooner. It would nice on our credit card if I could phase off! But ultimately, this is an investment in my health, my life and Mark says it's worth every penny if I feel as good as I do right now. And seriously, barring the emotional stuff I have been through, I feel great. My knees are SO much happier. My back is stronger, my feet don't hurt and my arm has literally no pain (except from playing piano so much this weekend). So that investment is really worth it in the long run.
If you're reading this and are wondering about this plan, let me tell you that it really works. It's not cheap. It's a bit of a sacrifice initially but once you start shopping for food, you realize you're not spending that much after all. It does balance out.
The losses in my case seem to be literal and figurative. I still have a hard time truly seeing my new body because it's constantly changing and our brains take up to a year to catch up when going through a transformation. I think it takes some people even longer. I'm hoping I'm not one of them! I know I'm smaller. I see the numbers on the scale. I see the size tag on the pants I'm wearing. My shirts are now Mediums and Larges rather than Xtra Large. It's right there. But sometimes, all you see is Debbie Downer in the mirror (and trust me, she was staring back at me for a long time) telling me how fat and ugly and miserable I was. Seriously.
Our fat cells hold on to lots of things while we're in this state of obesity and all the trappings attached to it. We hold hormones, toxins, water, chemicals and I think some emotions as well. I have been kind of a Weepy Wendy today, mourning some losses after making a decision to stop involvement with something dear to my heart. I realized that it's time to let go of the bad. No matter how hard I tried to help, it's not getting received or getting better so I have to take care of me and let it go. I know it's the right decision but boy am I sad. I've been crying some real tears today. Not been feeling real well physically and I'm sure it's all this stuff that's trying to get out of my body.
What a journey it's been thus far. It's far from over, it's just begun. Who knew?
Saturday, September 14, 2013
IP: Week 6 weigh in
This blog is a duplicate from my regular blog. The info is all there but I'll add a little more about numbers:
I had a moment today.
Well, I had a huge moment yesterday to begin with. My MIL is staying with us for the summer months and we hadn't had a fight yet. Well...that changed last night. What it was about is unimportant. What it did to me, or should I say what I let it do to me was. I was so angry at her that I told her to stop being rude to me, and that her timing of her behavior sucked. I had an opening night for a show and my mind needed to be in a good place. I also needed to eat my dinner before the show and then bring plenty of water as well as my protein shake to sustain me throughout.
Well....none of the good stuff happened. I brought my salad with me but ended up having 3 or 4 bites. Did I remember the protein shake? Hell no. I was lucky to remember to bring water and to not tell her to fuck off before slamming the front door. Yeah.... not my proudest moment. I slammed my front door in anger. What I really WANTED to do what to actually punch my fist through a wall. I chose not to since I had to play piano for an orchestra that I'm contracted to for the next month.
So my weigh in today was a disaster. I gained. The last couple of nights I ate late. Last night my snack was at midnight. This morning, I had little to no water. My breakfast was 20 minutes before my weigh in. A RECIPE FOR DISASTER in the diet world.
I had a really good talk with my coach though and all will be well. It's a minor setback but she says my body will respond with a bigger loss next week. She also told me I lost another lb of body fat and I lost 1/2 an inch in my thigh and 1/2 inch in my waist! OMG! That was the reward for all the crap I have dealt with! Losses on the two most difficult parts of my body! (Yeah, I have no problems with my chest or hips!)
I went shopping at Macy's as thought I needed a new bra. Turns out, I'm the correct size which means I've been wearing too small of a bra for the last 3 years. Only now am I actually where my bra says. My current bras are shot though so it was time to buy and the best news was that my fitter said I needed less coverage as my chest is smaller. Trust me, this is good news! I hate feeling heavy up top!
So that was great news to counterbalance the bad weight gain news. The other awesome thing was that I tried on a size 12 pair of skinny pants and they FIT! That was the reward I've really been waiting for... I haven't been that small in 12 years! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
After I found those pants I decided to look around some other departments in case there was a screaming deal. I ended up in the petite department (which I technically am) and saw some things that made me think "that reminds me of that outfit I bought my mom for Xmas." and the tears started to make their way up and out. Those tears really stung because it was a huge stab in my heart - especially after having to deal with my MIL these past few months. I just wanted that one more minute, one more day with my mom again. I had a total 'OUR TOWN' moment and would have done anything for that return to my past. I was able to pull out my acting skills though and walk out of Macy's without embarrassing myself, thank goodness.
So things are better now. I ate my lunch and am enjoying a huge glass of water (always helps). I've had some great conversations with my wonderful husband and his sister to try to figure things out with my MIL. I'm saddened to think she will never change but it's the truth. What can and will change is me. I will not let her manipulate me to that place of anger again. It's not worth it. She cannot be allowed to screw up my weight loss program. That's my job. Be strong. Be brave. Be the best me.
****
Officially I weighed .4 higher this week but I lost a full inch and 1% in body fat. Coming home, I ate lunch like a starving man (which I basically was) and drank a ton of water and felt a huge shift/lightness and I weighed myself again and sure enough, I lost weight. :-) Now, I know this scale is not as perfect as the one at my clinic but I did all the right things and got a little bit of exercise in when I was at the mall. I knew I felt different after I got home and ate. If I use the numbers from my last check I'm down 2 lbs again. I know that this isn't official but I think it's right. I'm going to stay vigilant and try to eat on time and avoid as much stress as I can. I may shift my foods around or add a little more protein and fat into my diet this week. That seems to get people over the hump.
I had a moment today.
Well, I had a huge moment yesterday to begin with. My MIL is staying with us for the summer months and we hadn't had a fight yet. Well...that changed last night. What it was about is unimportant. What it did to me, or should I say what I let it do to me was. I was so angry at her that I told her to stop being rude to me, and that her timing of her behavior sucked. I had an opening night for a show and my mind needed to be in a good place. I also needed to eat my dinner before the show and then bring plenty of water as well as my protein shake to sustain me throughout.
Well....none of the good stuff happened. I brought my salad with me but ended up having 3 or 4 bites. Did I remember the protein shake? Hell no. I was lucky to remember to bring water and to not tell her to fuck off before slamming the front door. Yeah.... not my proudest moment. I slammed my front door in anger. What I really WANTED to do what to actually punch my fist through a wall. I chose not to since I had to play piano for an orchestra that I'm contracted to for the next month.
So my weigh in today was a disaster. I gained. The last couple of nights I ate late. Last night my snack was at midnight. This morning, I had little to no water. My breakfast was 20 minutes before my weigh in. A RECIPE FOR DISASTER in the diet world.
I had a really good talk with my coach though and all will be well. It's a minor setback but she says my body will respond with a bigger loss next week. She also told me I lost another lb of body fat and I lost 1/2 an inch in my thigh and 1/2 inch in my waist! OMG! That was the reward for all the crap I have dealt with! Losses on the two most difficult parts of my body! (Yeah, I have no problems with my chest or hips!)
I went shopping at Macy's as thought I needed a new bra. Turns out, I'm the correct size which means I've been wearing too small of a bra for the last 3 years. Only now am I actually where my bra says. My current bras are shot though so it was time to buy and the best news was that my fitter said I needed less coverage as my chest is smaller. Trust me, this is good news! I hate feeling heavy up top!
So that was great news to counterbalance the bad weight gain news. The other awesome thing was that I tried on a size 12 pair of skinny pants and they FIT! That was the reward I've really been waiting for... I haven't been that small in 12 years! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
After I found those pants I decided to look around some other departments in case there was a screaming deal. I ended up in the petite department (which I technically am) and saw some things that made me think "that reminds me of that outfit I bought my mom for Xmas." and the tears started to make their way up and out. Those tears really stung because it was a huge stab in my heart - especially after having to deal with my MIL these past few months. I just wanted that one more minute, one more day with my mom again. I had a total 'OUR TOWN' moment and would have done anything for that return to my past. I was able to pull out my acting skills though and walk out of Macy's without embarrassing myself, thank goodness.
So things are better now. I ate my lunch and am enjoying a huge glass of water (always helps). I've had some great conversations with my wonderful husband and his sister to try to figure things out with my MIL. I'm saddened to think she will never change but it's the truth. What can and will change is me. I will not let her manipulate me to that place of anger again. It's not worth it. She cannot be allowed to screw up my weight loss program. That's my job. Be strong. Be brave. Be the best me.
****
Officially I weighed .4 higher this week but I lost a full inch and 1% in body fat. Coming home, I ate lunch like a starving man (which I basically was) and drank a ton of water and felt a huge shift/lightness and I weighed myself again and sure enough, I lost weight. :-) Now, I know this scale is not as perfect as the one at my clinic but I did all the right things and got a little bit of exercise in when I was at the mall. I knew I felt different after I got home and ate. If I use the numbers from my last check I'm down 2 lbs again. I know that this isn't official but I think it's right. I'm going to stay vigilant and try to eat on time and avoid as much stress as I can. I may shift my foods around or add a little more protein and fat into my diet this week. That seems to get people over the hump.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
IP Week 6 - treading lightly
Well, my body is still coming out of hormone hell but the numbers are decreasing every day so I know things are improving internally! It still is a slow ticking of the clock kind of shift though and I am one of the most impatient people I know!
Oh well, my body will do what it has to do in its time. Just the fact that this program works is a miracle in and of itself. Why this lifestyle hasn't truly taken hold is beyond me. I know that there are lots of coaches out there that are working with wealthy clients that lose weight rapidly (i.e., Beyonce being pregnant and then in a tight dress 4 weeks later). These people have chefs, personal trainers, doctors on speed dial, etc., etc., and they're basically doing this 24/7. All I have to say is wouldn't it just be easier to go to IP? Just sayin....
The pounds aren't coming off as rapidly as the first 5 weeks but I have noticed I'm getting smaller. I have started putting my foot into the pool of Size 12 depending on the designer. I've even noticed my measurements meet up to some size 10 and 8 on top! The lower half still has a long way to go but isn't that usually the case? Still, I'm smaller than I was yesterday, a week and a month ago! Can't let anything get me down because a loss is a loss whether it's weight, fat, or inches.
According to the morning weigh-in I am another 2 lbs down since Saturday. I've been fluctuating a lot this week (again, hormones I'm sure) and daily weighing is actually discouraged for this very reason. I am mostly doing it to track it on a diet/exercise application so I can see my overall progress. It's actually okay for me to see the ups and downs on the graph. The cool thing is that even if I go up, I come down even further about 2 days later.
I have a closet full of size 14's that finally now fit. I just realized that I was a size 14 since around 2002. I was a loose 14, but a 14 nonetheless. I have done some yoyo-ing since then until about 4-5 years ago when I slowly starting going up without any reprieve until last summer when we did Nutrisystem. Last year, I finally had to start buying size 16's. I had swore I would never wear a size 16 years ago when I was battling everything to stay a size 10/12. And yet, there I was.....and this year all my clothing purchases were 16's. I hated myself but could not do anything about it at the time. I was practically paralyzed.
I have started giving away all my size 16's and now some 14's are too big and I'm giving those things away, especially the nice dresses and suits. I have no intention of coming back to this size again. I am not sure where I'm going to land but my hope is that I'm never a double digit again. I am actually going to be pants 'less' once I lose about 2 in my waist. I can belt up and cover up for a little while but I am literally going to need to get all new pants, skirts and dresses (minus the sweaters and tops that will still work for awhile). I actually couldn't figure out why I had no 12's in my closet and it's because it's been 11 years! I am treading into a true no-man's land in that I hardly have any recollection of what it was like to be a 12! The crazy thing is that I was a 12 when I was a serious gym rat and working out all the time. I had some serious muscle and shape then but I also think I had a huge amount of body fat on top of the muscle.... I think I'm actually going to end up being smaller this go round because IP is helping me get rid of that awful unneeded body fat!
Oh well, my body will do what it has to do in its time. Just the fact that this program works is a miracle in and of itself. Why this lifestyle hasn't truly taken hold is beyond me. I know that there are lots of coaches out there that are working with wealthy clients that lose weight rapidly (i.e., Beyonce being pregnant and then in a tight dress 4 weeks later). These people have chefs, personal trainers, doctors on speed dial, etc., etc., and they're basically doing this 24/7. All I have to say is wouldn't it just be easier to go to IP? Just sayin....
The pounds aren't coming off as rapidly as the first 5 weeks but I have noticed I'm getting smaller. I have started putting my foot into the pool of Size 12 depending on the designer. I've even noticed my measurements meet up to some size 10 and 8 on top! The lower half still has a long way to go but isn't that usually the case? Still, I'm smaller than I was yesterday, a week and a month ago! Can't let anything get me down because a loss is a loss whether it's weight, fat, or inches.
According to the morning weigh-in I am another 2 lbs down since Saturday. I've been fluctuating a lot this week (again, hormones I'm sure) and daily weighing is actually discouraged for this very reason. I am mostly doing it to track it on a diet/exercise application so I can see my overall progress. It's actually okay for me to see the ups and downs on the graph. The cool thing is that even if I go up, I come down even further about 2 days later.
I have a closet full of size 14's that finally now fit. I just realized that I was a size 14 since around 2002. I was a loose 14, but a 14 nonetheless. I have done some yoyo-ing since then until about 4-5 years ago when I slowly starting going up without any reprieve until last summer when we did Nutrisystem. Last year, I finally had to start buying size 16's. I had swore I would never wear a size 16 years ago when I was battling everything to stay a size 10/12. And yet, there I was.....and this year all my clothing purchases were 16's. I hated myself but could not do anything about it at the time. I was practically paralyzed.
I have started giving away all my size 16's and now some 14's are too big and I'm giving those things away, especially the nice dresses and suits. I have no intention of coming back to this size again. I am not sure where I'm going to land but my hope is that I'm never a double digit again. I am actually going to be pants 'less' once I lose about 2 in my waist. I can belt up and cover up for a little while but I am literally going to need to get all new pants, skirts and dresses (minus the sweaters and tops that will still work for awhile). I actually couldn't figure out why I had no 12's in my closet and it's because it's been 11 years! I am treading into a true no-man's land in that I hardly have any recollection of what it was like to be a 12! The crazy thing is that I was a 12 when I was a serious gym rat and working out all the time. I had some serious muscle and shape then but I also think I had a huge amount of body fat on top of the muscle.... I think I'm actually going to end up being smaller this go round because IP is helping me get rid of that awful unneeded body fat!
Monday, September 9, 2013
IP Week 6 begins......
Well, well... I've reached that point. Remember when Sam and Frodo leave the Shire with THE RING and Sam tells Frodo how he had never been a step further away from the Shire in his life?
I've kind of reached it. I'm starting my 6th week of IP and I am in no mans land so to speak. I have not been so committed to such a huge lifestyle change in terms of my diet before. Granted, I've worked out, eaten right (and wrong), and done lots of other plans but this was where the interest would fizzle out. The boredom and the indifference would start. This time though, the only boredom or 'problem' I might have is not being in the mood for a veggie. Well, that I can handle!
I broke protocol yesterday by eating (not very much) two regular meals rather than one and both required me to eat more fat than veggie (there wasn't that much lettuce in my Cobb salad, go figure) so I prayed I was doing the right thing and ate more fatty and protein food to make sure I didn't stay hungry and want to really mess up and eat something sweet.
Well, I weighed myself (just to be official since it is the start of week 6) and I have come back down to where I was yesterday morning, thank goodness! Granted, I'm going to gain today since I'm at my most 'empty' right now. I don't mind though because I still managed to lose .1 of a pound and my body fat has dropped another per cent! I am so thrilled because I am now 3% away from being considered normal! I don't think I've been within normal range in over 6-7 years!
So the big thing here is that I've lost 22 lbs and I'm at the point where it feels pretty effortless in terms of eating. Don't get me wrong, I wish I could eat anything I wanted but I'm not craving the bad stuff either. I look forward to eating bread so much.... and Mexican food! And sushi! God in heaven, I can't wait to eat sushi.....
But the rewards are great for those who persist. This is not a quick trip around Diet Land and you get off at the next stop and eat whatever you want as a reward. Nope.... it's a lifestyle change. Not just a commitment, but a huge change. I'm going to make serious efforts to keep most sugar out of our lives as I feel so much better without it. Going gluten free is another thing I'm going to try.... for Mark's sake. We've already seen that he's lactose intolerant so he's on soy milk or almond milk. I probably won't go completely gluten free, only because there are some things that I just gotta use flour for! ;-) But those things will be minimal, I think.
As I begin to take that step into No Man's Land (a 6th week on a strict diet? Who knew I could do this?) here's where I'm at:
8/5/13 9/9/13
weight 203 lb 181
chest 40 36
waist 39 34.5
hips 46 43.5
Okay..... here goes.....put one foot in front of the other....and here we go!
I've kind of reached it. I'm starting my 6th week of IP and I am in no mans land so to speak. I have not been so committed to such a huge lifestyle change in terms of my diet before. Granted, I've worked out, eaten right (and wrong), and done lots of other plans but this was where the interest would fizzle out. The boredom and the indifference would start. This time though, the only boredom or 'problem' I might have is not being in the mood for a veggie. Well, that I can handle!
I broke protocol yesterday by eating (not very much) two regular meals rather than one and both required me to eat more fat than veggie (there wasn't that much lettuce in my Cobb salad, go figure) so I prayed I was doing the right thing and ate more fatty and protein food to make sure I didn't stay hungry and want to really mess up and eat something sweet.
Well, I weighed myself (just to be official since it is the start of week 6) and I have come back down to where I was yesterday morning, thank goodness! Granted, I'm going to gain today since I'm at my most 'empty' right now. I don't mind though because I still managed to lose .1 of a pound and my body fat has dropped another per cent! I am so thrilled because I am now 3% away from being considered normal! I don't think I've been within normal range in over 6-7 years!
So the big thing here is that I've lost 22 lbs and I'm at the point where it feels pretty effortless in terms of eating. Don't get me wrong, I wish I could eat anything I wanted but I'm not craving the bad stuff either. I look forward to eating bread so much.... and Mexican food! And sushi! God in heaven, I can't wait to eat sushi.....
But the rewards are great for those who persist. This is not a quick trip around Diet Land and you get off at the next stop and eat whatever you want as a reward. Nope.... it's a lifestyle change. Not just a commitment, but a huge change. I'm going to make serious efforts to keep most sugar out of our lives as I feel so much better without it. Going gluten free is another thing I'm going to try.... for Mark's sake. We've already seen that he's lactose intolerant so he's on soy milk or almond milk. I probably won't go completely gluten free, only because there are some things that I just gotta use flour for! ;-) But those things will be minimal, I think.
As I begin to take that step into No Man's Land (a 6th week on a strict diet? Who knew I could do this?) here's where I'm at:
8/5/13 9/9/13
weight 203 lb 181
chest 40 36
waist 39 34.5
hips 46 43.5
Okay..... here goes.....put one foot in front of the other....and here we go!
IP Week 5 - postscript
Sunday was a crazy day.....
It was the first day I had to eat food out of sequence since we were meeting my Aunt and cousin for lunch. I did great in terms of not eating any sugar or carbs other than what was in the lettuce and other veggies in the salad. I used EVOO and lemon juice as my dressing and made sure to only eat protein or lettuce. I did eat the bacon in the salad as there wasn't that much chicken in the darn thing! I also nibbled on small bites of NON-protocol avocado and blue cheese. They're high in fat so I'm supposed to avoid them but I really needed the food so I had about 4 very small bites. I didn't feel any guilt at all.... it was a circumstance that I knew would be coming since we eat out often. I just knew I wasn't getting enough food so I loaded up more on protein and fat to make up for the lack of actual lettuce.
The weird thing that ended up happening was that I had to eat out for dinner too. That's kind of a no-no in IP.... but I figured I wasn't home and this was a curveball that I truly hadn't anticipated so I ate a small filet mignon and a salad (had to pick thru the cheese but otherwise got a small side salad out of the deal) and steamed broccoli. I don't know what this will do to my weight tomorrow but I'm hoping that all the walking I did today will help bring my weight back down. If I gained....well, that's okay. My official weigh ins are on Saturday even though I haven't finished out the week so at least this can be a blip on the radar if there's any gain!
I did manage to drink a lot of water though and had several glasses of iced tea too. I should be managing to flush out a lot of the excess fat from my system or at least the extra fiber I took should help escort the stuff out! ;-)
I will be weighing myself about 6-7 hours just to see how much this affected me. I'm not too concerned since my weight loss has been more than stellar according to my coach! I think it's really from the fact that I don't cheat with sugar....if I do anything it's with protein/fat! It doesn't happen very often so I think I will be able to continue focusing on the big goal at the end of this proverbial tunnel!
It was the first day I had to eat food out of sequence since we were meeting my Aunt and cousin for lunch. I did great in terms of not eating any sugar or carbs other than what was in the lettuce and other veggies in the salad. I used EVOO and lemon juice as my dressing and made sure to only eat protein or lettuce. I did eat the bacon in the salad as there wasn't that much chicken in the darn thing! I also nibbled on small bites of NON-protocol avocado and blue cheese. They're high in fat so I'm supposed to avoid them but I really needed the food so I had about 4 very small bites. I didn't feel any guilt at all.... it was a circumstance that I knew would be coming since we eat out often. I just knew I wasn't getting enough food so I loaded up more on protein and fat to make up for the lack of actual lettuce.
The weird thing that ended up happening was that I had to eat out for dinner too. That's kind of a no-no in IP.... but I figured I wasn't home and this was a curveball that I truly hadn't anticipated so I ate a small filet mignon and a salad (had to pick thru the cheese but otherwise got a small side salad out of the deal) and steamed broccoli. I don't know what this will do to my weight tomorrow but I'm hoping that all the walking I did today will help bring my weight back down. If I gained....well, that's okay. My official weigh ins are on Saturday even though I haven't finished out the week so at least this can be a blip on the radar if there's any gain!
I did manage to drink a lot of water though and had several glasses of iced tea too. I should be managing to flush out a lot of the excess fat from my system or at least the extra fiber I took should help escort the stuff out! ;-)
I will be weighing myself about 6-7 hours just to see how much this affected me. I'm not too concerned since my weight loss has been more than stellar according to my coach! I think it's really from the fact that I don't cheat with sugar....if I do anything it's with protein/fat! It doesn't happen very often so I think I will be able to continue focusing on the big goal at the end of this proverbial tunnel!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
IP Week 5 weigh in
Just came home from my weigh in for week 5 (which technically isn't over yet) and the scale doesn't lie! When you stick this program it REALLY works. Low carb living is the way to go!
So this week's results:
4 lbs down (3 of which were fat!)
5" down
My totals so far:
20.5 lbs
16.5"
OMG! I can't get over how 'easy' this program is while it's still the hardest thing I've ever done! Goes to show that even this carb-o-holic can be reformed and lose the weight!
So this week's results:
4 lbs down (3 of which were fat!)
5" down
My totals so far:
20.5 lbs
16.5"
OMG! I can't get over how 'easy' this program is while it's still the hardest thing I've ever done! Goes to show that even this carb-o-holic can be reformed and lose the weight!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
IP Week 5: Doctor's appoinment and a mind altering experience
I've been wondering how to keep updates on my new diet blog. At first I thought I'd do daily blogs but quickly realized that weight doesn't necessarily come off daily. Then I thought "I'll do this weekly, right after my weigh in or at the beginning of the week (my week starts on a Monday and I get weighed on Saturdays).
Well, that all kind of went out the window again. I will always post my official weekly weigh-in numbers and measurements since that's how my clinic guarantees my successes and/or setbacks. I know that if I reach a milestone mid-week though, I HAVE to post it because it feels so good to be able to say it! There are many other things that pop up though with this program. I guess with any program, if you are having success (or failure) you want to talk, vent, and even discuss human psychology and your own emotional journey as you partake in this what I consider lifetime journey to health and fitness.
So I have had a frustrating day and 1/2 on the plan. It wasn't being hungry or bored with the food, thank goodness. I mentioned in my previous rant...I mean blog post that my hormones are running amok. I starting gaining both lbs and body fat. Well, my body fat is still reading high but it's finally starting to come down. I had my yearly physical yesterday and discussed all the changes my body is going through but my doctor wasn't too concerned. She said everything was looking good and that the main things she's worried about are my blood pressure (which read sky high at the office and I know have to keep a chart for a week and let her know how my BP reads which by the way is NORMAL so far) and my diabetes diagnosis from last year. As you may or may not know, I kind of ignored that diagnosis and tried to diet on my own and with Nutisystem (both failed after some minimal success) so I kind of said 'screw it' and ate whatever I wanted. Ah, denial....my best friend.
So fast forward to now and I'm 20 lbs down according to the home scale. Again, my scale tends to be generous so it may be 19 but I'll take what it tells me! TMI moment coming: skip to the next paragraph if you don't want to read this! I was holding on to about 2.5 lbs of water and excess gunk yesterday - I was bloated and uncomfortable and then all of a sudden my body said "enough" and I had a couple of visits to the bathroom! I'm hoping the hormones are finally saying adieu for the rest of the month?
After my physical, I had to make a couple of returns to Macy's plus buy a wedding gift. I got a lovely surprise in a $20 off coupon for buying a wedding gift so I thought I'd look at dresses for the wedding. The pickings looked a little slim to me but I kept looking and found a few things in my now back to a smaller size 14 body. I thought to myself "why don't I try a size 12 for shits & giggles?" So I traipse to the dressing rooms and find the first 14 dress is a little loose! Well, well....not too bad, right? So I go to the next size 14 and it too is a little too big! I'm not thinking 'go down a size' because then it will be too tight. Sure enough, I grabbed the 12 I had and the waist band just wouldn't let me pull it over my boobs! Feeling humbled by that experience I went to another size 12 and the darn thing fit! And it looked cute! It was really close cut, clingy and a little ruched so it would cover any stomach pooch or back fat but I just wasn't convinced it was age appropriate. So I went back and got a few more dresses (both sizes) and the one I loved was a black dress (fitted on top, sleeveless with a box pleat skirt with pleather trimming - very Audrey Hepburn and very classy) and it was a size 12! OMG! It was gorgeous!
I spun around in my size 12 and something held me back from running to the counter to pay. I wasn't sure what was going on in my mind since I had the knowledge of just having returned $190 of merchandise onto my Macy's card and this $20 coupon burning a hole in my wallet! It took a minute but I finally realized what was wrong. This dress will be too big for me in a month! It dawned on me that even if I don't lose a lot of lbs over the next 5 weeks, I will lose inches! No matter what happens, as long as I stay faithful to IP I will lose at least another dress size in 5 weeks! Holy cow!
After realizing this, I just stood there and took a mental picture of myself in that dress. I knew that I would be coming back to Macy's in a month to find a dress that will fit my body at that exact moment. And that dress will probably be a size 10! OMG! I haven't been a size 10 in 13 years! This just blows my mind. Reality finally hit me. IP works. As long as you don't cheat, drink your water and take vitamins, potassium, digestive enzymes (if needed) and get your oil and omegas in you will lose a LOT OF WEIGHT. Whether you see it in numbers or inches, you will see it. And even if I still am a size 12 on that day, it doesn't really matter. I just can't predict what size I will be in 5 weeks but I do know I will be smaller and everything I tried yesterday will be too big! What a feeling!!!!
Well, back to the doctor, diabetes and denial..... I am supposed to go to the lab for a fasting glucose test (which I chose to save for tomorrow since I have to fast all night and the timing has to be exact for both the test and for my breakfast so I don't get super cranky or sick from low blood sugar for not eating before my normal time). I am praying that my blood sugar readings truly show the magic that is IP. I feel so much better since starting this plan so I know that my blood sugar is stable and normal. I just have to prove it to the doctor with a blood test. I will be thrilled if those numbers are normal!
The other mind altering experience I just had was that I went to my closet and finally got the guts to pull out 5 blouses/tops my mom had bought for me before she passed away. The were always too tight before but I lied and told her I'd wear them soon. When she passed, I just couldn't give them away. First of all, they were super cute and my mom had the best taste in the world. She practically dressed me because she was always buying me clothes! Secondly, the sentimental value of these clothes (with their tags still on them) just wouldn't let me give up the last memories of my mom. She worked so hard to find me things all the time.... she loved shopping for bargains and I just couldn't let someone else wear them.
So, I went into the bathroom and started trying on these super cute tops. Well.... for the first time, everyone of them went on and buttoned up! Yes, a couple of them were just a tad bit tight across the chest (a tough problem to have, right?) but I honestly think it's the bra and not me. My bras are actually getting too big and they're padded so I think the 'girls' are hanging out a little bit! I almost cried.... I know my mom is looking down at me and is about as proud as she can be. This is the first time I've ever been able to wear these super cute things and after a new bra or at least another half inch down around the bra/back line and those tops will fit beautifully! I could probably wear a compression cami and make them fit if I really wanted to but I think I'll save them for when I lose a little more. In the meantime, I'm so overjoyed with this accomplishment and really proud of myself for getting this far. I'm almost half way to my goal. The goal may change slightly in either direction depending on my body fat. I'm strictly going by that as opposed to trying to hit a number on the scale and how I'm actually feeling.
So that's my experience with IP...mid week 5. Pretty exciting stuff!
Well, that all kind of went out the window again. I will always post my official weekly weigh-in numbers and measurements since that's how my clinic guarantees my successes and/or setbacks. I know that if I reach a milestone mid-week though, I HAVE to post it because it feels so good to be able to say it! There are many other things that pop up though with this program. I guess with any program, if you are having success (or failure) you want to talk, vent, and even discuss human psychology and your own emotional journey as you partake in this what I consider lifetime journey to health and fitness.
So I have had a frustrating day and 1/2 on the plan. It wasn't being hungry or bored with the food, thank goodness. I mentioned in my previous rant...I mean blog post that my hormones are running amok. I starting gaining both lbs and body fat. Well, my body fat is still reading high but it's finally starting to come down. I had my yearly physical yesterday and discussed all the changes my body is going through but my doctor wasn't too concerned. She said everything was looking good and that the main things she's worried about are my blood pressure (which read sky high at the office and I know have to keep a chart for a week and let her know how my BP reads which by the way is NORMAL so far) and my diabetes diagnosis from last year. As you may or may not know, I kind of ignored that diagnosis and tried to diet on my own and with Nutisystem (both failed after some minimal success) so I kind of said 'screw it' and ate whatever I wanted. Ah, denial....my best friend.
So fast forward to now and I'm 20 lbs down according to the home scale. Again, my scale tends to be generous so it may be 19 but I'll take what it tells me! TMI moment coming: skip to the next paragraph if you don't want to read this! I was holding on to about 2.5 lbs of water and excess gunk yesterday - I was bloated and uncomfortable and then all of a sudden my body said "enough" and I had a couple of visits to the bathroom! I'm hoping the hormones are finally saying adieu for the rest of the month?
After my physical, I had to make a couple of returns to Macy's plus buy a wedding gift. I got a lovely surprise in a $20 off coupon for buying a wedding gift so I thought I'd look at dresses for the wedding. The pickings looked a little slim to me but I kept looking and found a few things in my now back to a smaller size 14 body. I thought to myself "why don't I try a size 12 for shits & giggles?" So I traipse to the dressing rooms and find the first 14 dress is a little loose! Well, well....not too bad, right? So I go to the next size 14 and it too is a little too big! I'm not thinking 'go down a size' because then it will be too tight. Sure enough, I grabbed the 12 I had and the waist band just wouldn't let me pull it over my boobs! Feeling humbled by that experience I went to another size 12 and the darn thing fit! And it looked cute! It was really close cut, clingy and a little ruched so it would cover any stomach pooch or back fat but I just wasn't convinced it was age appropriate. So I went back and got a few more dresses (both sizes) and the one I loved was a black dress (fitted on top, sleeveless with a box pleat skirt with pleather trimming - very Audrey Hepburn and very classy) and it was a size 12! OMG! It was gorgeous!
I spun around in my size 12 and something held me back from running to the counter to pay. I wasn't sure what was going on in my mind since I had the knowledge of just having returned $190 of merchandise onto my Macy's card and this $20 coupon burning a hole in my wallet! It took a minute but I finally realized what was wrong. This dress will be too big for me in a month! It dawned on me that even if I don't lose a lot of lbs over the next 5 weeks, I will lose inches! No matter what happens, as long as I stay faithful to IP I will lose at least another dress size in 5 weeks! Holy cow!
After realizing this, I just stood there and took a mental picture of myself in that dress. I knew that I would be coming back to Macy's in a month to find a dress that will fit my body at that exact moment. And that dress will probably be a size 10! OMG! I haven't been a size 10 in 13 years! This just blows my mind. Reality finally hit me. IP works. As long as you don't cheat, drink your water and take vitamins, potassium, digestive enzymes (if needed) and get your oil and omegas in you will lose a LOT OF WEIGHT. Whether you see it in numbers or inches, you will see it. And even if I still am a size 12 on that day, it doesn't really matter. I just can't predict what size I will be in 5 weeks but I do know I will be smaller and everything I tried yesterday will be too big! What a feeling!!!!
Well, back to the doctor, diabetes and denial..... I am supposed to go to the lab for a fasting glucose test (which I chose to save for tomorrow since I have to fast all night and the timing has to be exact for both the test and for my breakfast so I don't get super cranky or sick from low blood sugar for not eating before my normal time). I am praying that my blood sugar readings truly show the magic that is IP. I feel so much better since starting this plan so I know that my blood sugar is stable and normal. I just have to prove it to the doctor with a blood test. I will be thrilled if those numbers are normal!
The other mind altering experience I just had was that I went to my closet and finally got the guts to pull out 5 blouses/tops my mom had bought for me before she passed away. The were always too tight before but I lied and told her I'd wear them soon. When she passed, I just couldn't give them away. First of all, they were super cute and my mom had the best taste in the world. She practically dressed me because she was always buying me clothes! Secondly, the sentimental value of these clothes (with their tags still on them) just wouldn't let me give up the last memories of my mom. She worked so hard to find me things all the time.... she loved shopping for bargains and I just couldn't let someone else wear them.
So, I went into the bathroom and started trying on these super cute tops. Well.... for the first time, everyone of them went on and buttoned up! Yes, a couple of them were just a tad bit tight across the chest (a tough problem to have, right?) but I honestly think it's the bra and not me. My bras are actually getting too big and they're padded so I think the 'girls' are hanging out a little bit! I almost cried.... I know my mom is looking down at me and is about as proud as she can be. This is the first time I've ever been able to wear these super cute things and after a new bra or at least another half inch down around the bra/back line and those tops will fit beautifully! I could probably wear a compression cami and make them fit if I really wanted to but I think I'll save them for when I lose a little more. In the meantime, I'm so overjoyed with this accomplishment and really proud of myself for getting this far. I'm almost half way to my goal. The goal may change slightly in either direction depending on my body fat. I'm strictly going by that as opposed to trying to hit a number on the scale and how I'm actually feeling.
So that's my experience with IP...mid week 5. Pretty exciting stuff!
Monday, September 2, 2013
IP: Week 4.... A postscript
I realized that because of my TOM issues and my body fat going askew on the fancy Tanita scale at my IP clinic that my last 'official' reading was going to be off. And also, since I go to the clinic for my official weigh in before the end of my week I feel like my progress reports are a little off in case there's anyone out there in blogger land that is or will follow my journey whilst doing their research.
So, jumping on the scale this morning while still extremely groggy (I swear I'm going to kill my cat - the current alarm clock in this house that goes off anywhere between 4 and 7 am) I did check my weight but mostly wanted to see if my body fat percentage was heading back down. Well.....hurray! It finally started back down which means TOM is finally history for this cycle and my weigh-in's will be normal again.
So as far as I'm concerned my official weigh in for the 4th week is:
185.1 (officially 18 lbs down!)
11.5 inches lost
I've lost at least 2% body fat...maybe 3? It's probably more but I'd have to do math to really figure it out!
Bring on week 5!
So, jumping on the scale this morning while still extremely groggy (I swear I'm going to kill my cat - the current alarm clock in this house that goes off anywhere between 4 and 7 am) I did check my weight but mostly wanted to see if my body fat percentage was heading back down. Well.....hurray! It finally started back down which means TOM is finally history for this cycle and my weigh-in's will be normal again.
So as far as I'm concerned my official weigh in for the 4th week is:
185.1 (officially 18 lbs down!)
11.5 inches lost
I've lost at least 2% body fat...maybe 3? It's probably more but I'd have to do math to really figure it out!
Bring on week 5!
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