Phew! I made it though the third week. When I weighed myself, I was down 3 more pounds, for a grand total of -15 pounds these past three weeks. I am thrilled, although I must say I was hoping for more than 3 pounds this past week. If I had just lost 1 more pound, I would have been into my next set of 10s, which would have been my lowest weight for quite some time. But, I suppose there is always next weeks weigh in!
This past week was a hard one, after feeling really successful with week two. I felt "not hungry - hungry" a lot this past week... where I wasn't really hungry, but wanted to eat something. I had a hard time feeling satisfied with my meals, and I was battling a lot of cravings. My other confession is that I only worked out 3 times this past week, although my goal was for five. I can't help but wonder if those 2 more workouts would have equaled that one extra pound I was looking for.
Besides feeling hungry, there was a couple times I went out to eat and had a hard time finding "legal" food on my diet... restaurants are great at sneaking sugar and butter into their dishes, so even when I ordered what I thought was healthy food, I would think to myself... "hmmm, I think there is butter in here!"
So what to do now? My plan is to continue to eat as I have been on the purification plan for the rest of the month... with a few exceptions. I have 3 Christmas parties this week, and while I will not eat every dessert there is to be seen, go up for second helpings of cheesy potatoes, or eat loaves of bread... I am also not going to begrudge myself a little something off my plan.
Workout goal for this week is four days... woo hoo, I already have one day down!
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Now that I will take! Detox recap week 2.
Once again... drum roll please... the final weigh in for week two of my purification diet shows another -7 pounds lost, for a grand total of -12 pounds in two weeks! I couldn't be more thrilled! AND I met my week 2 goal of working out 4 days this past week.
One worry I had was whether I am loosing so much weight so quickly because I am starving myself by eating just the fruit and veggies. So I tracked my calorie intake for several days on a great (free) iPhone app called MyFitnessPal. Overall, I am eating between 1200-1400 calories a day... so while I am eating low calorie, I am not eating too few calories to sustain myself.
This week, I need to think hard about how I am going to reintroduce foods once the purification is over. I do want to try to reintroduce slowly so as to not just gain back all this hard work I have put in. I also want to think about what my diet will look like overall. Do I want to follow this purification diet for 80% of the time, and then 20% of the time allow myself to eat food not allowed? Do I want to follow a "clean" diet most of the time, and then follow the purification diet for 1 week out of every month? Do I pick one "bad" day a week that I allow myself to have things like pizza and pasta?
I will have to think about it.
I do know, that I have to be careful about falling into the "all or nothing" mentality that is so familiar to me. The "Well, I already blew today so I might as well eat these cookies too". I think it is important to remember that I am human, and at times I might be somewhere and make the decision to go "off-plan" and that is ok. I just also have to remember that I do not always have to wait for tomorrow to get back on track.
I am excited to see where I will be at in another week. I can already tell that my energy level has improved and I feel much better about myself in general. The bad thing is that although this is great... I still have a lot of work, and a long way to go. But for now I will focus on the small things, and little victories along the way.
Week 3 goal: Follow plan, and work out 5 days this week. And remember... I got this!
One worry I had was whether I am loosing so much weight so quickly because I am starving myself by eating just the fruit and veggies. So I tracked my calorie intake for several days on a great (free) iPhone app called MyFitnessPal. Overall, I am eating between 1200-1400 calories a day... so while I am eating low calorie, I am not eating too few calories to sustain myself.
This week, I need to think hard about how I am going to reintroduce foods once the purification is over. I do want to try to reintroduce slowly so as to not just gain back all this hard work I have put in. I also want to think about what my diet will look like overall. Do I want to follow this purification diet for 80% of the time, and then 20% of the time allow myself to eat food not allowed? Do I want to follow a "clean" diet most of the time, and then follow the purification diet for 1 week out of every month? Do I pick one "bad" day a week that I allow myself to have things like pizza and pasta?
I will have to think about it.
I do know, that I have to be careful about falling into the "all or nothing" mentality that is so familiar to me. The "Well, I already blew today so I might as well eat these cookies too". I think it is important to remember that I am human, and at times I might be somewhere and make the decision to go "off-plan" and that is ok. I just also have to remember that I do not always have to wait for tomorrow to get back on track.
I am excited to see where I will be at in another week. I can already tell that my energy level has improved and I feel much better about myself in general. The bad thing is that although this is great... I still have a lot of work, and a long way to go. But for now I will focus on the small things, and little victories along the way.
Week 3 goal: Follow plan, and work out 5 days this week. And remember... I got this!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sneak Peak
Wow. Today is day 12 of a detox plan I wasn't so sure I could do. I didn't start this plan with my whole heart into it... I was at more of a "we'll see" kind of commitment level. And now I have made it through 12 days of no bread, barely any grains, no dairy, and no sugar.
It is funny, I used to watch The Biggest Loser because it really is inspiring at times. And the trainers would always show the contestants that they CAN do ANYTHING...that they are the only ones standing in the way of themselves. I have found that to be true.
So far, I have shown myself that I can get full on veggies and fruit. That I can eat fruit for dessert and be completely satisfied (especially if I have one of my new loves... Persimmons), that I can drink 64 oz or more of water a day without having to pee every five minutes, that I can have fun at a party without a glass of wine, that I can make it through parties without feasting on sweets and cheese... and that I don't always have to wait until tomorrow to take steps towards fulfilling my goals.
So this morning I hopped on the scale to take a sneak peak of where I was at... I was curious since I changed to the Green Food capsules and am now able to have fish an chicken. And I had a smile on my face. I don't want to reveal until my official weekly weigh in, but so far I think I am going to be a happy camper!
It is funny, I used to watch The Biggest Loser because it really is inspiring at times. And the trainers would always show the contestants that they CAN do ANYTHING...that they are the only ones standing in the way of themselves. I have found that to be true.
So far, I have shown myself that I can get full on veggies and fruit. That I can eat fruit for dessert and be completely satisfied (especially if I have one of my new loves... Persimmons), that I can drink 64 oz or more of water a day without having to pee every five minutes, that I can have fun at a party without a glass of wine, that I can make it through parties without feasting on sweets and cheese... and that I don't always have to wait until tomorrow to take steps towards fulfilling my goals.
So this morning I hopped on the scale to take a sneak peak of where I was at... I was curious since I changed to the Green Food capsules and am now able to have fish an chicken. And I had a smile on my face. I don't want to reveal until my official weekly weigh in, but so far I think I am going to be a happy camper!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Veggie Tale
This is the story of someone who really abhors most cooked vegetables. I prefer to eat mine raw and crunchy... usually with a little ranch dressing. For the past 10 days, however, I have not been able to eat vegetables with ranch dressing... and let me tell you, sitting down to a big plate of plain raw broccoli is just plain unsatisfying. (Especially when you are constantly cooking pasta or bread for your daughter).
But today my life was changed forever. Tonight, after seeing a The Amateur Gourmet's recipe for The Best Broccoli of Your Life, I went ahead and tried it.
Oh. My. Gosh.
It was absolutely amazing! My mouth is watering, just thinking of it right now... and I am totally regretting sharing with my husband. Just kidding. Maybe.
Apparently, the recipe was a variation of one found in one of The Barefoot Contessa's cookbooks (see the link above for how Ina Garten makes it). And I varied it a little more.
Here is what you do:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Take a bunch of fresh broccoli (I used three small bunches- make sure it is completely dry)
A few tablespoons garlic infused olive oil (or regular olive oil, and toss in sliced garlic)
Salt
Lemon Pepper
Lemons
Parmesan Cheese (only on my husband's portion)
Toss broccoli in olive oil, add salt and pepper. Lay in one layer on a cookie sheet, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Your broccoli should have bits of brown crust on it when it is done. Lightly sprinkle with lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Place in mouth, and welcome yourself to vegetable heaven.
I am buying more broccoli tomorrow.
Oh... and one more thing! Today is detox day 10! That means, that tomorrow I can add organic hormone free chicken, or wild caught fish to my diet. AND I am halfway there!
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| Photo courtesy of The Amateur Gourmet. |
Oh. My. Gosh.
It was absolutely amazing! My mouth is watering, just thinking of it right now... and I am totally regretting sharing with my husband. Just kidding. Maybe.
Apparently, the recipe was a variation of one found in one of The Barefoot Contessa's cookbooks (see the link above for how Ina Garten makes it). And I varied it a little more.
Here is what you do:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Take a bunch of fresh broccoli (I used three small bunches- make sure it is completely dry)
A few tablespoons garlic infused olive oil (or regular olive oil, and toss in sliced garlic)
Salt
Lemon Pepper
Lemons
Parmesan Cheese (only on my husband's portion)
Toss broccoli in olive oil, add salt and pepper. Lay in one layer on a cookie sheet, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Your broccoli should have bits of brown crust on it when it is done. Lightly sprinkle with lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Place in mouth, and welcome yourself to vegetable heaven.
I am buying more broccoli tomorrow.
Oh... and one more thing! Today is detox day 10! That means, that tomorrow I can add organic hormone free chicken, or wild caught fish to my diet. AND I am halfway there!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
I got this! Detox Week 1 Recap
I made it through my first week! And... drumroll please... my weigh in reveals -5 lbs. Hooray! One week of watching what I eat, has gotten better results than 6 weeks of an intense exercise regimen. Let's see what happens this week when I combine the two.
For the past week, according to the Standard Process kit directions, I have been taking 2 SP Complete shakes per day, 7 SP Cleanse capsules 3 times per day, and 3 Gastro Fiber capsules 3 times per day. I also added a parasite cleanser that I got from my Aunt, which is called WRM, and I take 2 dropperfuls of this 3 times per day. Hey, go big or go home, right?
The hardest part of the capsule regimen is that you have to take them on an empty stomach. Which means I can take the pills, wait an hour, and then eat, OR I can eat, wait 2 hours, and then take the pills. I am allowed to take the shake with the pills... but it is unclear if I can still take the shake if I am mixing the powder with fruit so I still try to stagger it.
Starting today, I take 5 capsules of SP Green Food, two times per day (this replaces the SP Cleanse capsules).
I am not going to sugar coat it, this is probably too regimented for some people... and it is hard to do unless you feel pretty committed. I am proud of myself for making it through both parties yesterday without slipping. My only "cheat" from my list of foods I am able to eat, is that I have used canned organic tomatoes and organic tomato juice in the Gazpacho and in the Poblano soup... along with organic Vegetable Stock. I checked the ingredient lists for hidden sugar, oil, or other ingredients besides vegetables, and did not see any so I am ok with this little change (the diet calls for fresh or frozen only).
Thanks for the support!
For the past week, according to the Standard Process kit directions, I have been taking 2 SP Complete shakes per day, 7 SP Cleanse capsules 3 times per day, and 3 Gastro Fiber capsules 3 times per day. I also added a parasite cleanser that I got from my Aunt, which is called WRM, and I take 2 dropperfuls of this 3 times per day. Hey, go big or go home, right?
The hardest part of the capsule regimen is that you have to take them on an empty stomach. Which means I can take the pills, wait an hour, and then eat, OR I can eat, wait 2 hours, and then take the pills. I am allowed to take the shake with the pills... but it is unclear if I can still take the shake if I am mixing the powder with fruit so I still try to stagger it.
Starting today, I take 5 capsules of SP Green Food, two times per day (this replaces the SP Cleanse capsules).
I am not going to sugar coat it, this is probably too regimented for some people... and it is hard to do unless you feel pretty committed. I am proud of myself for making it through both parties yesterday without slipping. My only "cheat" from my list of foods I am able to eat, is that I have used canned organic tomatoes and organic tomato juice in the Gazpacho and in the Poblano soup... along with organic Vegetable Stock. I checked the ingredient lists for hidden sugar, oil, or other ingredients besides vegetables, and did not see any so I am ok with this little change (the diet calls for fresh or frozen only).
Thanks for the support!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Day 6 ~ New Goal
Since I started the Detox on Sunday, my official week one weigh in will be in two days. I am excited (if not apprehensive) about my weigh in, because I am really hoping this diet will help me jump start my weight loss journey more than the month and a half of intense exercising did.
Once again, let me tell you that starting this Detox right now is SO hard! The temptation is all around me, and it is pretty time consuming to try to process veggies every night for my meals. It makes it double-difficult to try to process veggies while making dinner for my daughter, while she is hanging on my legs wanting attention. It makes it triple hard because my dear husband is addicted to both the Food Network and baking sweets, and so I have mouth watering food all around me, constantly.
On the positive note, I think my energy level has been higher lately, and I feel better about myself. I like to imagine my meals as healthy fuel and vitamins for my body, which is a refreshing change from it being an obsession. My Goal for Week 2 of this Detox: Get Moving! Exercise at least 4 days next week.
So for dinner tonight, I made Gazpacho using organic produce. Not as satisfying as it would be on a hot summer night, but tasty still.
Gazpacho
1 English Cucumber, halved and de-seeded
4 Roma Tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
Bag of Baby Bell Peppers (you can also use a couple of Red Peppers), cut into pieces
1 Onion (I used a sweet onion, you can also use Red Onion)
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups of Tomato juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black pepper, to taste
Using a food processor, process each vegetable separately, and place into a large mixing bowl. It is important to not overdo it while processing, as you want the veggies to be chopped, not pulverized. Stir in the tomato juice, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Once again, let me tell you that starting this Detox right now is SO hard! The temptation is all around me, and it is pretty time consuming to try to process veggies every night for my meals. It makes it double-difficult to try to process veggies while making dinner for my daughter, while she is hanging on my legs wanting attention. It makes it triple hard because my dear husband is addicted to both the Food Network and baking sweets, and so I have mouth watering food all around me, constantly.
On the positive note, I think my energy level has been higher lately, and I feel better about myself. I like to imagine my meals as healthy fuel and vitamins for my body, which is a refreshing change from it being an obsession. My Goal for Week 2 of this Detox: Get Moving! Exercise at least 4 days next week.
So for dinner tonight, I made Gazpacho using organic produce. Not as satisfying as it would be on a hot summer night, but tasty still.
Gazpacho
1 English Cucumber, halved and de-seeded
4 Roma Tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
Bag of Baby Bell Peppers (you can also use a couple of Red Peppers), cut into pieces
1 Onion (I used a sweet onion, you can also use Red Onion)
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups of Tomato juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black pepper, to taste
Using a food processor, process each vegetable separately, and place into a large mixing bowl. It is important to not overdo it while processing, as you want the veggies to be chopped, not pulverized. Stir in the tomato juice, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
What if? Detox Day 4
Finally. A good day on this detox plan. After headaches Monday through Wednesday, my body finally got used to not eating carbs. Thank goodness... because my carb addition is something straight out of a Chris Farley skit (think 'Lay off me, I'm starving'). As I mentioned previously, beginning this intense of a diet without being more prepared is a terrible idea. Never do it. I had to drink a shake with only water and almost ralphed. The shake is so nasty... not even fruit in it really helps. Today, I had the time to do a little more grocery shopping, and with the help of a friend I was able to make a fantastic Poblano and Tomato soup. I actually enjoyed my dinner tonight, despite it being extremely veggie filled and low in calories. And those nasty shakes? Taste so much better with a half banana in it!
Here is the recipe (I adapted it from the original version I got from my friend):
2-3 TBS garlic infused olive oil *got from Trader Joe's- SO strong!
(or: recipe called for 2 T oil, 3 garlic cloves)
1 large onion (I used a sweet onion, like Vidalia)
1 large can of fire roasted tomatoes (or: recipe called for 1.5 lbs tomatoes)
2 Poblano peppers
1 quart vegetable stock
oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Put oil in large pot, sautee onion (and garlic if used) for about 10 minutes, or until translucent
Meanwhile, place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil 5-8 minutes
Stem and seed poblanos
Place everything in pot, including oregano, salt, pepper and simmer for 20-30 minutes. It already looks and smells delicious!
Once through cooking, place entire contents into a blender and blend thoroughly.
Note: do not fill blender too full, or this will happen (especially because it is hot)
After dinner, after feeling all proud of myself for making the easiest soup ever, I even had energy to go work out at the gym. I love going there once I am there, I just need some motivation. Luckily, there was motivation running on the treadmill nearby... wink, wink ;-) (sorry hubby!)
But seriously, it was tonight's soup and overall energy level today that made me start to think What If? What if I really tried to eat like this all of the time? I would feel so much better about myself, I would be healthier, have energy, and down the road would even be able to once again shop at stores that don't carry clothes for BFGs (big friendly giants for those who have never read Roald Dahl). Something to think about...
And then I got home. The husband went on a num-num making bender while I was working out, and there was not one, but TWO different kids of fudge. And then I started having flashbacks to the lovely Giordano's pizza someone had for lunch while I munched on celery and drank a nasty shake. And then the hubby was like, "Eat just a little bit of fudge!" (get thee back, devil!) I bet you are wondering, "Did she cheat on the detox?" Nope! I have willpower, baby! And I might still be dreaming of 17 days from now when I can eat fudge and pizza, but I am thinking just as much about how in 17 days from now, I might just want to keep up with my celery and healthy soup instead.
Here is the recipe (I adapted it from the original version I got from my friend):
2-3 TBS garlic infused olive oil *got from Trader Joe's- SO strong!
(or: recipe called for 2 T oil, 3 garlic cloves)
1 large onion (I used a sweet onion, like Vidalia)
1 large can of fire roasted tomatoes (or: recipe called for 1.5 lbs tomatoes)
2 Poblano peppers
1 quart vegetable stock
oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Put oil in large pot, sautee onion (and garlic if used) for about 10 minutes, or until translucent
Meanwhile, place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil 5-8 minutes
Stem and seed poblanos
Place everything in pot, including oregano, salt, pepper and simmer for 20-30 minutes. It already looks and smells delicious!
Once through cooking, place entire contents into a blender and blend thoroughly.
Note: do not fill blender too full, or this will happen (especially because it is hot)
After dinner, after feeling all proud of myself for making the easiest soup ever, I even had energy to go work out at the gym. I love going there once I am there, I just need some motivation. Luckily, there was motivation running on the treadmill nearby... wink, wink ;-) (sorry hubby!)
But seriously, it was tonight's soup and overall energy level today that made me start to think What If? What if I really tried to eat like this all of the time? I would feel so much better about myself, I would be healthier, have energy, and down the road would even be able to once again shop at stores that don't carry clothes for BFGs (big friendly giants for those who have never read Roald Dahl). Something to think about...
And then I got home. The husband went on a num-num making bender while I was working out, and there was not one, but TWO different kids of fudge. And then I started having flashbacks to the lovely Giordano's pizza someone had for lunch while I munched on celery and drank a nasty shake. And then the hubby was like, "Eat just a little bit of fudge!" (get thee back, devil!) I bet you are wondering, "Did she cheat on the detox?" Nope! I have willpower, baby! And I might still be dreaming of 17 days from now when I can eat fudge and pizza, but I am thinking just as much about how in 17 days from now, I might just want to keep up with my celery and healthy soup instead.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Detox Day Two
"Ladies, I have something to tell you... I am doing a detox, I am hungry, and I might be grumpy this week" was the first sentence uttered by me at work today. And although I wasn't grumpy, I WAS hungry. All day. But this is because I started this diet plan without food at home and completely unprepared for a fruit and veggie only diet.
So lesson one: stock up on veggies and fruit, especially frozen fruit that can go into your powder protein drink that tastes like doo doo.
Lesson 2: Put the book down before 2 AM, you psycho reading fiend! Because feeling empty inside, having day 2 of a dull headache, while also being exhausted? Is the worst!
So lesson one: stock up on veggies and fruit, especially frozen fruit that can go into your powder protein drink that tastes like doo doo.
Lesson 2: Put the book down before 2 AM, you psycho reading fiend! Because feeling empty inside, having day 2 of a dull headache, while also being exhausted? Is the worst!
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