So this is day 11....still holding at 14 lb weight loss and I am ok with that. I was so excited with all the initial weight loss that I just expected it to be a trend. I understand that to be a so far from from the truth! I know that it is not good to loose so much weight at once...and the chances of you gaining it back are pretty good.
My problem is I like to see instant gratification! I get a little down when I don't see it....it's a shame actually. I think scales are our worst enemy...and society has played a part in how we perceive ourselves and what is acceptable. I am overweight...I know this. I don't need society to tell me...that's for sure. What I struggle with is what is my "ideal" weight. According to research : your height of 5' 9" your ideal healthy weight is 152 pounds. Your recommended weight range is between 135 and 168 pounds. Now...about 4.5 years ago I got down to about 175. I felt great, and I looked great! I can't even imagine weighing 152 lbs! While I know my current weight is unhealthy, I am confident that if I could get back to that 170-175 range I would be absolutely thrilled!
I need to sit back and take this one day at a time...be patient (not one of my better qualities) and have faith that the decisions I am making are healthier ones than I have made in a while!
Last night Pat and I decided to treat ourselves, since we have stuck to the plan and been really good about getting in the fruits and veggies. We had Chinese food...in hindsight while it tasted great...I felt so "bogged" down afterwards. Even this morning I still feel off...So I am getting back on track with a renewed frame of mind! Clearly the results have spoken for themselves, and what I was doing was working so I need to stick with it. I am only human, prone to make mistakes and then kick myself for doing it. If I didn't allow myself to make those mistakes...I would never learn from them.
Here's to juicing! Bottoms up!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week 1 has come to an end.....
Short entry today...7 days down...and I am amazed at the progress I have made, and how good I feel! At the end of 1 week I have lost 12.2 lbs, my energy level has increased and over all I feel great! I am getting closer to my goal weight everyday....only 86.8 more lbs to go...and I an super confident that I am gonna make it!
It's getting a little easier being around others who are eating "normal" food. While the smells get to me, I just think about all the calories, and fat and unhealthy stuff that goes with those smells. I am committed to changing my lifestyle to one that is much more healthier than the one I have been leading. The progress I have seen in week one is a huge motivator, and reinforces that this is the right path for me to be traveling on.
I have a great support network which has been a huge help! My wife has been doing this right along with me and she is having great success as well! I have a wonderful support group on Facebook that I have been participating in. Lots of encouraging people on there, doing the same program. All at different stages in the program and it is great to see how far they have come.
So...1 week down in the books. Looking forward to seeing the progress from week 2! Thanks for reading, and thanks for the support!
It's getting a little easier being around others who are eating "normal" food. While the smells get to me, I just think about all the calories, and fat and unhealthy stuff that goes with those smells. I am committed to changing my lifestyle to one that is much more healthier than the one I have been leading. The progress I have seen in week one is a huge motivator, and reinforces that this is the right path for me to be traveling on.
I have a great support network which has been a huge help! My wife has been doing this right along with me and she is having great success as well! I have a wonderful support group on Facebook that I have been participating in. Lots of encouraging people on there, doing the same program. All at different stages in the program and it is great to see how far they have come.
So...1 week down in the books. Looking forward to seeing the progress from week 2! Thanks for reading, and thanks for the support!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Woo Hoo! Day 3-5
Ok...so here it is day 5! I'm down 9 lbs (that's as of day 3...I think I am down more will know tomorrow morning). It has been getting easier just juicing, and eating only fresh fruits and veggies. The next 5 days are supposed to be juice only...we'll see how that goes.
Day 3- This was the day I really thought was going to be my most difficult day....it wasn't at all. I had some mild cravings for food. But overall it really wasn't that bad...day 1 by far has been the hardest.
Day 4- First day back to work for my 3 day rotation. I knew this was going to be challenging because sometimes there is a lot of down time. For me when I am idle I snack...A LOT! the good news is that my partner at work is very healthy when it comes to eating...so that helps. I stocked up on tons of fruit on my first day to make sure I had plenty have stuff to snack on if I needed it. I had some family issues that popped up on day 4 and put my stress level at a maximum and I was really tempted to break down and buy a soda and a candy bar. I didn't do it...I thought I have come this far...stress or no stress I was not going to screw up...and I was also thinking that I can no longer use food as a coping mechanism like I have done so many times in the past. I made it through day 4 and I stuck to the plan : )
Day 5- So this day is coming to an end....finally! Today was a little challenging....my stomach was upset for most of the day...not sure if that was from nerves, or food or what. Came home from work had my juice and some grapes and it's seems to be ok now.
I am really happy with the results I have seen so far. I have had an increase in energy, I feel better, I have lost 9 lbs and I have cut my caloric intake down to about 800 a day. That amazes me...you don't really think about all the calories that you take in on a daily basis...if I had to guess I would say I was upwards of around 3000 calories a day.
So I will keep going on this path of being more healthy, and enjoying all the positive benefits of making healthier choices! Thanks for stopping by to read my blog...and thanks as always for the support and words of encouragement!
Day 3- This was the day I really thought was going to be my most difficult day....it wasn't at all. I had some mild cravings for food. But overall it really wasn't that bad...day 1 by far has been the hardest.
Day 4- First day back to work for my 3 day rotation. I knew this was going to be challenging because sometimes there is a lot of down time. For me when I am idle I snack...A LOT! the good news is that my partner at work is very healthy when it comes to eating...so that helps. I stocked up on tons of fruit on my first day to make sure I had plenty have stuff to snack on if I needed it. I had some family issues that popped up on day 4 and put my stress level at a maximum and I was really tempted to break down and buy a soda and a candy bar. I didn't do it...I thought I have come this far...stress or no stress I was not going to screw up...and I was also thinking that I can no longer use food as a coping mechanism like I have done so many times in the past. I made it through day 4 and I stuck to the plan : )
Day 5- So this day is coming to an end....finally! Today was a little challenging....my stomach was upset for most of the day...not sure if that was from nerves, or food or what. Came home from work had my juice and some grapes and it's seems to be ok now.
I am really happy with the results I have seen so far. I have had an increase in energy, I feel better, I have lost 9 lbs and I have cut my caloric intake down to about 800 a day. That amazes me...you don't really think about all the calories that you take in on a daily basis...if I had to guess I would say I was upwards of around 3000 calories a day.
So I will keep going on this path of being more healthy, and enjoying all the positive benefits of making healthier choices! Thanks for stopping by to read my blog...and thanks as always for the support and words of encouragement!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 2
They say after day 3-4 it gets much easier. I hope so because today was a little hard. Over the last almost 48 hours, I have had a lot of time to reflect upon my eating habits. What I discovered was not good. I received some bad news today and I had an instinct to just eat! The lightbulb went on! I have come to realize that I use food as a coping mechanism. Get bad news = eat food! Not a good equation in my book.....but it's something I can deal with now that I am aware of it.
My breakfast was 16 oz of orange/mango/apple juice...it was pretty tasty! I had an apple around 1130 during a meeting then had green juice for lunch. Tonight for dinner we had some steamed asparagus tossed with fresh squeezed lemon, pepper, and fresh garlic, and I washed it down with some Gold Machine (kiwi, apples, banana, passion fruit, pineapple) juice. After dinner I actually felt full!
I have also been drinking lots of water! I feel like I am just going to float away with all the water I have been drinking....almost 90 ounces today! I don't think I have ever had so much water in my life!
So this day is drawing to an end.....and overall I feel pretty good. Tomorrow is day 3 and we are ready to meet it head on. Thanks for checking in and thanks for all the support!
My breakfast was 16 oz of orange/mango/apple juice...it was pretty tasty! I had an apple around 1130 during a meeting then had green juice for lunch. Tonight for dinner we had some steamed asparagus tossed with fresh squeezed lemon, pepper, and fresh garlic, and I washed it down with some Gold Machine (kiwi, apples, banana, passion fruit, pineapple) juice. After dinner I actually felt full!
I have also been drinking lots of water! I feel like I am just going to float away with all the water I have been drinking....almost 90 ounces today! I don't think I have ever had so much water in my life!
So this day is drawing to an end.....and overall I feel pretty good. Tomorrow is day 3 and we are ready to meet it head on. Thanks for checking in and thanks for all the support!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Day 1
I woke us this morning excited to get started! After getting out of bed and getting my son on the right track and feeding the pets I had my breakfast. As I said before we haven't gotten our juicer yet, but will have it this week...so until then we are drinking Naked Juice.
This morning I had Green Machine...I was hesitant to drink it because it looks disgusting but I was pleasantly surprised...it tasted great! Main ingredients are apples, bananas, kiwi, mango and a hint of pineapple. It also contains chlorella, spirulina, broccoli, spinach, blue green algae and garlic. I do realize that this again is not optimal for this plan but it is just temporary.
I had a mid morning snack of one banana...which is acceptable. Lunch was Blue Machine...another 16 oz of juice...this was made with blueberries, blackberries, apples and bananas. I noticed that as the day went on I got really tired. I think part of it had to do with the weather since all it has done here today is rain.
I am currently drinking my dinner which is Mighty Mango...mangoes, oranges, apples, a banana and a hint of lemon. It's not a horrible drink...but it's not my favorite. After I drink this I get to have some watermelon!
Here is what the plan looks like to start: This program consists of 5 days of eating, blending and juicing only whole fruits and vegetables; followed by 5 days of just juicing; followed by 5 days of eating, blending and juicing whole fruits and vegetables. Think 5-5-5. My wife and I are doing this together, and it is a wonderful feeling to know that we are there to support each other and encourage each other as we make this commitment to be more healthy. It makes it easier to know we are doing this together.
I am feeling a tired, have a slight headache and really looking forward to going to bed. All in all the first day wasn't horrible, I made it through and will be on day 2 when I wake up! Thanks for stopping by to see how the first day went...again I appreciate all the support and encouragement everyone has shown!
~S
This morning I had Green Machine...I was hesitant to drink it because it looks disgusting but I was pleasantly surprised...it tasted great! Main ingredients are apples, bananas, kiwi, mango and a hint of pineapple. It also contains chlorella, spirulina, broccoli, spinach, blue green algae and garlic. I do realize that this again is not optimal for this plan but it is just temporary.
I had a mid morning snack of one banana...which is acceptable. Lunch was Blue Machine...another 16 oz of juice...this was made with blueberries, blackberries, apples and bananas. I noticed that as the day went on I got really tired. I think part of it had to do with the weather since all it has done here today is rain.
I am currently drinking my dinner which is Mighty Mango...mangoes, oranges, apples, a banana and a hint of lemon. It's not a horrible drink...but it's not my favorite. After I drink this I get to have some watermelon!
Here is what the plan looks like to start: This program consists of 5 days of eating, blending and juicing only whole fruits and vegetables; followed by 5 days of just juicing; followed by 5 days of eating, blending and juicing whole fruits and vegetables. Think 5-5-5. My wife and I are doing this together, and it is a wonderful feeling to know that we are there to support each other and encourage each other as we make this commitment to be more healthy. It makes it easier to know we are doing this together.
I am feeling a tired, have a slight headache and really looking forward to going to bed. All in all the first day wasn't horrible, I made it through and will be on day 2 when I wake up! Thanks for stopping by to see how the first day went...again I appreciate all the support and encouragement everyone has shown!
~S
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The Night Before
This is the night before I begin. Begin what you might be wondering? Juicing! A few days ago I watched a documentary called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by Joe Cross. It was an eye opening experience, and an inspiration. After I finished watching the documentary I felt that I really needed to do something to change myself.
I weigh the most I have ever weighed....268 lbs. In the last four years I have gained 80 lbs. I am an active person, I started running last year after I quit smoking, and ran my first 10k. This year I have had some medical issues come up that have put a huge damper on my running, and at times even walking. I have very little energy, my joints ache, and I have been dealing with increased depression because of all this.
I have seen several doctors to make sure there is nothing serious going on that would contribute to the symptoms I have been experiencing, and so far everything has been normal. That should have made me feel better , but the truth is it added to my depression. I do have a thyroid problem, but that is controlled my meds and does not appear to be the problem. So here I am with nothing to blame the weight gain, the depression, and the aches and pains on. It was me....I did this to me...and now I have to do something to change it.
Enter the concept of juicing. This evening we prepared our house and our 9 year old for the new changes we are making. We cleaned out the fridge, the freezer and the cabinets of all the junk and unhealthy food we had. Only fresh fruit and veggies from here out till we rid our body of the toxic waste we have put there.
We have an amazing support network of friends that are behind us, and some that are juicing as well. I am excited and looking forward to the transformation that will take place.
I have never blogged before and thought this would a great way to stay on course and share my experience with my friends who wanted to follow and know how this was going.
So it is time to head to bed...tomorrow it all begins!
I weigh the most I have ever weighed....268 lbs. In the last four years I have gained 80 lbs. I am an active person, I started running last year after I quit smoking, and ran my first 10k. This year I have had some medical issues come up that have put a huge damper on my running, and at times even walking. I have very little energy, my joints ache, and I have been dealing with increased depression because of all this.
I have seen several doctors to make sure there is nothing serious going on that would contribute to the symptoms I have been experiencing, and so far everything has been normal. That should have made me feel better , but the truth is it added to my depression. I do have a thyroid problem, but that is controlled my meds and does not appear to be the problem. So here I am with nothing to blame the weight gain, the depression, and the aches and pains on. It was me....I did this to me...and now I have to do something to change it.
Enter the concept of juicing. This evening we prepared our house and our 9 year old for the new changes we are making. We cleaned out the fridge, the freezer and the cabinets of all the junk and unhealthy food we had. Only fresh fruit and veggies from here out till we rid our body of the toxic waste we have put there.
We have an amazing support network of friends that are behind us, and some that are juicing as well. I am excited and looking forward to the transformation that will take place.
I have never blogged before and thought this would a great way to stay on course and share my experience with my friends who wanted to follow and know how this was going.
So it is time to head to bed...tomorrow it all begins!
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