It’s been awhile since my last post and lots has changed since then! A big one....in a word....MENOPAUSE!!! I’ll write about that more later.
I’ve also gained back any weight I had lost and then some. It’s been very frustrating to loose a ton of weight only to gain it back. And then to have nothing work......nothing! Part of that is the dreaded menopause and part of it was the habit of yo-yo dieting. It’s wrecked my health.....big time!
Last year I started to have some major health issues. The most annoying was chronic heartburn that turned into GERD. I couldn’t drink a glass of water without getting heartburn and it lasted all day......every day! For awhile I was living on antacids, then went to drugs like Prilosec for relief, but I knew I didn’t want to be on medication forever! Who needs that! So I started to do some research on what would help and of course diet came up. What I was eating was causing my heartburn and if I didn’t want to be on meds the rest of my life......then a change had to be made.
In doing research I found that a keto diet really helped. So in February of last year I started a ketogenic diet. The results.....I lost 25 pounds in 6 months and my heartburn disappeared! Happy dance! But......a trip to Mexico derailed my best intentions. I started again when I got home but a series of illnesses ( who knew you could get back to back flu bugs!) had me off tract again. (I gained back 15 lbs) It wasn’t until the end of February that I started to feel better and the first thing I did.......was join a gym! Me....57 and 35 lbs overweight.......joined a gym!
So.....that was the beginning of a lifestyle change for me. While I have tried a plethora of diets I have never tried exercise. Now I’m doing both.....keto and exercising. I’ll be reviewing recipes and exercises I’m trying and anything else that tickles my fancy! Stay tuned.....
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2012
P2 - Day 8
First week total was 9.0 pounds. I was trying for 10. No cheats this week. Stayed right on tack with water and meals. Hoping for a 5 pound loss this next week, but we'll see. In looking back over my last rounds, it's not typical for me. I'm still determined to stick with the protocol for 21 days straight with out cheating.....so far so good! And that despite the fact that my girls came for a visit and cooked and ate all kids of foods that I can't have.
Was a bit hungry tonight and very cranky! I haven't had any problems with cravings, which is a good thing, but I'm already tired of the food. I'm really tired of the Apple Cider Vinegar and lemon juice dressing on my salad.
This round the apples aren't setting well with me. Not sure if it's the specific kind, or apples in general. Headed to the grocery store tomorrow and will try a different type to see if I can deal with them better.
Was a bit hungry tonight and very cranky! I haven't had any problems with cravings, which is a good thing, but I'm already tired of the food. I'm really tired of the Apple Cider Vinegar and lemon juice dressing on my salad.
This round the apples aren't setting well with me. Not sure if it's the specific kind, or apples in general. Headed to the grocery store tomorrow and will try a different type to see if I can deal with them better.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Starting over!
This is my forth day on P2. I never finished my last round and managed to gain almost all of my weight back. When I first began with the HCG, after my load days I weighed 172.something. This round I started at exactly 170. What a bummer. Having read up on the diet again at least I know why I failed. I didn't stick to protocol on the P2 and thus had trouble stabalizing in P3. This round I'm mentally set! I know what I'm doing and why. I've made it my goal not to cheat.....not even once for 21 days straight. Interestingly, so far this round has been very easy. No hunger, no cravings. I haven't decided if I'll just stick to the 21 days, or I'll stick with it longer to lose more weight. I've cleared my calender through the end of April, so I could do 40 days. My ultimate goal is to get down to 125. I'm around 5'3". I say that because I have scoliosis and have been shrinking. I may actually be closer to 5'2 1/2" right now. I haven't decide my 'goal' weight loss for this round. I'm not sure if I just want to do the 21 days, or stick with it the 40 days and see where i am. Alot will depend on how I feel at the end of the 21 days. If I'm still in a good place mentally, I'll probably stick with it longer. if not, I can always do another round later.
I lost 6.5 pounds my first 2 days, which was increadable considering that I only gained 2 pounds on my load days. I didn't lose anything this morning, which I was concerned about after losing that much in just 2 days and not all of it from the load. After reading up more on Dr. S's protocol, I'm only eating my meat grilled this week and am adding nothing to my foods but lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. I want to see if I can make it down 10 pounds in week one. Next week I may start to add some spices and Bragg's Liquid Aminos back into my diet. Plus, this round I am really focused on my water intake. No diet soda, no sugar free sports drinks, no nothing. Water, tea and coffee and I've even cut out the coffee, since I can't manage to drink it without flavored creamers!
Here's to starting over again.......
I lost 6.5 pounds my first 2 days, which was increadable considering that I only gained 2 pounds on my load days. I didn't lose anything this morning, which I was concerned about after losing that much in just 2 days and not all of it from the load. After reading up more on Dr. S's protocol, I'm only eating my meat grilled this week and am adding nothing to my foods but lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. I want to see if I can make it down 10 pounds in week one. Next week I may start to add some spices and Bragg's Liquid Aminos back into my diet. Plus, this round I am really focused on my water intake. No diet soda, no sugar free sports drinks, no nothing. Water, tea and coffee and I've even cut out the coffee, since I can't manage to drink it without flavored creamers!
Here's to starting over again.......
Monday, December 5, 2011
R4P2 - Day 8 - Monday
Start Weight 160.0
Today's weight 154.5
Total weight loss first week - 5.5
No I haven't given up. I'm still plugging along. Still struggling with this round and haven't been staying completely on protocol. I'm sure thats why I've only lost 5.5 pounds my first week. I haven't been able to gice up my coffe with flavored creamer yet and I've also had some half & half in my broccoli soup on 3 days in a row and for 2 out of the 3 I also added a little cheese to the soup. Yesterday I had ribeye steak instead of New York, which has a lot more fat, but tasted oh so much better. I'm determined to do better this week. No more cheats. I'm just not sure I can give up my coffe in the mornings!
A friend of mine, who is also on the program, had a wonderful idea. She's taken to substituting her meat with non fat Greek yogurt. 1 cup is 130 calories and has 23 grams of protien in it. Last night I made my broccoli soup and added the 1/2 c yogurt instead of the half & half and the whole bowl was only 115 calories. Then I took the other 1/2 cup of yogurt, added a little stevia and strawberries for a wonderful desert. My total calories were only 215. The half & half alone that I was putting in my soup had more calories than that. It's a really nice chance of pace when I'm tired of meat!
I'd like to lose 5 pounds per week. I'm staying on Phase 2 until December 23, when we go camping for 4 days. I'll stop taking the drops during those 4 days and resume the drops on the 27th. Then I will be on Phase 2 until the end of January or until I've lost the weight I've gained. Out anniversary is in February and I'd really like to be down into a dress I couldn't wear last year. It will probabaly take that long for me to get my mind wrapped around doing maintenance the RIGHT way!
Lunch - 165
1 c Greek yogurt
strawberries
Dinner - 220
100 g chicken
8 oz mushrooms
apple
Total calories - 385
Mushrooms aren't on protocol but it was the last I had in the frig and didn't want them to go to waste. Especially since they were the baby portabellas! They did make a tasty dinner. If it doesn't effect my weight loss too much I may have them again.
Still working on my water intake. It's been so stinkin cold here that the last thing I want to do is drink a lot of water. Makes me that much colder! I hate cold weather, by the way. having grown up in sothern California, I still can't adapt to it and I have no clue as to how to dress to keep warm. I'm either freezing or I over dress and I'm roasting. No happy medium here!
Today's weight 154.5
Total weight loss first week - 5.5
No I haven't given up. I'm still plugging along. Still struggling with this round and haven't been staying completely on protocol. I'm sure thats why I've only lost 5.5 pounds my first week. I haven't been able to gice up my coffe with flavored creamer yet and I've also had some half & half in my broccoli soup on 3 days in a row and for 2 out of the 3 I also added a little cheese to the soup. Yesterday I had ribeye steak instead of New York, which has a lot more fat, but tasted oh so much better. I'm determined to do better this week. No more cheats. I'm just not sure I can give up my coffe in the mornings!
A friend of mine, who is also on the program, had a wonderful idea. She's taken to substituting her meat with non fat Greek yogurt. 1 cup is 130 calories and has 23 grams of protien in it. Last night I made my broccoli soup and added the 1/2 c yogurt instead of the half & half and the whole bowl was only 115 calories. Then I took the other 1/2 cup of yogurt, added a little stevia and strawberries for a wonderful desert. My total calories were only 215. The half & half alone that I was putting in my soup had more calories than that. It's a really nice chance of pace when I'm tired of meat!
I'd like to lose 5 pounds per week. I'm staying on Phase 2 until December 23, when we go camping for 4 days. I'll stop taking the drops during those 4 days and resume the drops on the 27th. Then I will be on Phase 2 until the end of January or until I've lost the weight I've gained. Out anniversary is in February and I'd really like to be down into a dress I couldn't wear last year. It will probabaly take that long for me to get my mind wrapped around doing maintenance the RIGHT way!
Lunch - 165
1 c Greek yogurt
strawberries
Dinner - 220
100 g chicken
8 oz mushrooms
apple
Total calories - 385
Mushrooms aren't on protocol but it was the last I had in the frig and didn't want them to go to waste. Especially since they were the baby portabellas! They did make a tasty dinner. If it doesn't effect my weight loss too much I may have them again.
Still working on my water intake. It's been so stinkin cold here that the last thing I want to do is drink a lot of water. Makes me that much colder! I hate cold weather, by the way. having grown up in sothern California, I still can't adapt to it and I have no clue as to how to dress to keep warm. I'm either freezing or I over dress and I'm roasting. No happy medium here!
Friday, December 2, 2011
R4P2 - Day 4
Start weight 160.0
today's weight 156.3
Loss -.4
Not as good as I had hoped, but it's still a loss. Yesterday I had chicken and mushrrooms for lunch which is off protocol, but I didn't want to see them go to waste. I also had elk that my son-in-law gave me. Very lean meat.
This round is so far the hardest one I've done and I'm not sure why. I'm really struggling with it. Haven't been able to completely give up my coffee creamer in the mornings. I know that's why my weight loss is slower this round than others, plus I really didn't load. I had already gained so much weight that I just didn't want to put on more. I ate pretty normal exepct on Sunday when I had 3 candy bars. Maybe that's why it's already been so hard.
Lunch - 250
100 g turkey
2 c broccoli
apple
Dinner - 181
100 g elk
2 c lettuce
Strawberries
Total - 431
Still working on my water intake. When I have errand or appointments and I know I'm going to be out and about it's hard to drink a lot of water because I'm always searching for a bathroom.
today's weight 156.3
Loss -.4
Not as good as I had hoped, but it's still a loss. Yesterday I had chicken and mushrrooms for lunch which is off protocol, but I didn't want to see them go to waste. I also had elk that my son-in-law gave me. Very lean meat.
This round is so far the hardest one I've done and I'm not sure why. I'm really struggling with it. Haven't been able to completely give up my coffee creamer in the mornings. I know that's why my weight loss is slower this round than others, plus I really didn't load. I had already gained so much weight that I just didn't want to put on more. I ate pretty normal exepct on Sunday when I had 3 candy bars. Maybe that's why it's already been so hard.
Lunch - 250
100 g turkey
2 c broccoli
apple
Dinner - 181
100 g elk
2 c lettuce
Strawberries
Total - 431
Still working on my water intake. When I have errand or appointments and I know I'm going to be out and about it's hard to drink a lot of water because I'm always searching for a bathroom.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
R4P2 - Day 3
Start weight 160.00
Today's weight 156.7
Loss -1.1
Lunch - 190
100 g chicken
1 c mushrooms
apple
Dinner - 146
100 g Elk meat
2 c lettuce
Total calories - 336
Today's weight 156.7
Loss -1.1
Lunch - 190
100 g chicken
1 c mushrooms
apple
Dinner - 146
100 g Elk meat
2 c lettuce
Total calories - 336
R4P2 - Day 2
Start weight 160.0
Today's weight 157.8
Loss -2.2
Not to bad considering I didn't really load like I should have. Today wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I'm still not as gung ho as I should be. I need to drop the weight, but my mind still isn't in it. I'm hoping I can manage not to sabotage myslef until I get a better grip......mentaly!
Lunch - 200
100 g chicken
1 1/2 c cabbage
apple
Dinner - 240
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Total calories - 440
I made chicken and cabbage soup for lunch and it was horrible. I don't know if it's just trying to get used to the no sugar or startch, but even with added salt it was pretty tasteless. Had to force myself to eat about 3/4 of it. I need to check out some recipies because if this is day 2 and I'm already tires of the food......it's going to be a long haul!
Today's weight 157.8
Loss -2.2
Not to bad considering I didn't really load like I should have. Today wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I'm still not as gung ho as I should be. I need to drop the weight, but my mind still isn't in it. I'm hoping I can manage not to sabotage myslef until I get a better grip......mentaly!
Lunch - 200
100 g chicken
1 1/2 c cabbage
apple
Dinner - 240
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Total calories - 440
I made chicken and cabbage soup for lunch and it was horrible. I don't know if it's just trying to get used to the no sugar or startch, but even with added salt it was pretty tasteless. Had to force myself to eat about 3/4 of it. I need to check out some recipies because if this is day 2 and I'm already tires of the food......it's going to be a long haul!
Monday, November 28, 2011
R4P2 - Day 1
Start weight 160.0
I"m starting round 4 again since the last time I never finished it. I binged over the weekend and gained 3.5 pounds, so my start weight this round is 160. I'm up 25 pounds! Yikes!!! I am so mad at myself that I lost all that weight and then allowed myself to gain 25 pounds of it back. (I'm still down 18) I'm determined to get it back off. I'm sticking with this round until I drop what I've gained back, so it will proabably be longer than the 21 days. Our anniversary is in February and I'd like to be back down in the 130's by then. That's roughly 65 days from now. I can do this!!!
Lunch - 240
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Dinner - 186
100 g chicken
2 c lettuce
apple
Total calories - 426
I"m starting round 4 again since the last time I never finished it. I binged over the weekend and gained 3.5 pounds, so my start weight this round is 160. I'm up 25 pounds! Yikes!!! I am so mad at myself that I lost all that weight and then allowed myself to gain 25 pounds of it back. (I'm still down 18) I'm determined to get it back off. I'm sticking with this round until I drop what I've gained back, so it will proabably be longer than the 21 days. Our anniversary is in February and I'd like to be back down in the 130's by then. That's roughly 65 days from now. I can do this!!!
Lunch - 240
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Dinner - 186
100 g chicken
2 c lettuce
apple
Total calories - 426
Monday, October 24, 2011
Starting Over......Maintenance
Today's weight 156.8
It's been a bad month. I weighed 143 at the end of my last round but had to leave for Minnesota and couldn't stay on maintenance while I was there. Got home and just couldn't get back to P3 eating. So I've paid the price! I'm up 13.8 pounds in 1 month!!! Comes off quick but it goes back on just as quick if you don't do the maintenance. I guess that's why they say maintenance is the most important part of the program.
So here I am, starting over. I'd love to go back on the HCG, but I really need to learn to stick with the maintenance the right way. So I'm doing the P3 for 3 weeks that I didn't do after my last round. I'm hoping to drop some of the weight I've put on and I'm hoping to feel better. With all the junk I've been eating, I feel crummy! I've scheduled my next HCG round to start the middle of December, so I've got 8 weeks to stick with maintenance. I'm hoping to lose what I've gained......or at least most of it.
I didn't make my goal of reaching 125 by the time I turned 51. I'd like to get back down to 135 and then maintain that for 6 months or so. If I still feel like I'd like to lose the last 10 pounds I can do it later, once my weight has stabilized.
When I first started this it was exciting to go into my closet and try on clothes I hadn't been able to wear and have them be too big, now it's depressing. So many of the clothes I got into are now to tight and uncomfortable. I am determined to get back down into them!
Over the weekend I got a bike. Several years ago my bike was stolen and I've had a tough time finding another one I liked as well. I've probably gone through 4 or 5 bikes since then. This summer I got rid of all of them because I didn't like riding them. Finally got one I love! It's a Raleigh Cruiser. It's great for the kind of riding I like to do. I'm hoping that getting active again will help me drop the weight I've put on.
I've also learned the importance of weighing in DAILY!!! If I'd have known I had gained this much, I would have got my act together sooner. But I didn't want to know so I wasn't weighing myself anymore. What a shock! I'm now officially back in the 'overweight' category.
Oh well......P3 eating today and some exercise in the afternoon.
It's been a bad month. I weighed 143 at the end of my last round but had to leave for Minnesota and couldn't stay on maintenance while I was there. Got home and just couldn't get back to P3 eating. So I've paid the price! I'm up 13.8 pounds in 1 month!!! Comes off quick but it goes back on just as quick if you don't do the maintenance. I guess that's why they say maintenance is the most important part of the program.
So here I am, starting over. I'd love to go back on the HCG, but I really need to learn to stick with the maintenance the right way. So I'm doing the P3 for 3 weeks that I didn't do after my last round. I'm hoping to drop some of the weight I've put on and I'm hoping to feel better. With all the junk I've been eating, I feel crummy! I've scheduled my next HCG round to start the middle of December, so I've got 8 weeks to stick with maintenance. I'm hoping to lose what I've gained......or at least most of it.
I didn't make my goal of reaching 125 by the time I turned 51. I'd like to get back down to 135 and then maintain that for 6 months or so. If I still feel like I'd like to lose the last 10 pounds I can do it later, once my weight has stabilized.
When I first started this it was exciting to go into my closet and try on clothes I hadn't been able to wear and have them be too big, now it's depressing. So many of the clothes I got into are now to tight and uncomfortable. I am determined to get back down into them!
Over the weekend I got a bike. Several years ago my bike was stolen and I've had a tough time finding another one I liked as well. I've probably gone through 4 or 5 bikes since then. This summer I got rid of all of them because I didn't like riding them. Finally got one I love! It's a Raleigh Cruiser. It's great for the kind of riding I like to do. I'm hoping that getting active again will help me drop the weight I've put on.
I've also learned the importance of weighing in DAILY!!! If I'd have known I had gained this much, I would have got my act together sooner. But I didn't want to know so I wasn't weighing myself anymore. What a shock! I'm now officially back in the 'overweight' category.
Oh well......P3 eating today and some exercise in the afternoon.
Friday, September 23, 2011
R4P2 - Day 26
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 143.7
I've been up and down the past couple of days because I'm still not eating right. I spent the morning pre-cooking my food for this weekend since we're going to be out of town. Hopefully I can stick with it. I'm not bringing anything else with me so it will be harder to cheat. thankfully I'm attending a seminar so I'll be busy during the day. I think Monday and Tuesday of next week will be my no HCG VLCD days. If I can stick with that I can start maintenance on Wednesday and still have a couple of days before we leave for Minnesota.
I'm doing a Fage non-fat Greek yogurt day today.
Today's weight 143.7
I've been up and down the past couple of days because I'm still not eating right. I spent the morning pre-cooking my food for this weekend since we're going to be out of town. Hopefully I can stick with it. I'm not bringing anything else with me so it will be harder to cheat. thankfully I'm attending a seminar so I'll be busy during the day. I think Monday and Tuesday of next week will be my no HCG VLCD days. If I can stick with that I can start maintenance on Wednesday and still have a couple of days before we leave for Minnesota.
I'm doing a Fage non-fat Greek yogurt day today.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
R4P2 - Day 23
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 144.0
So I'm up a little after blowing it yet again yesterday. Had decided to do a steak day and did pretty good until tonight. Had a handful of almonds and 2 grissini. Sheez, I don't know whay this round has been so hard for me to stay on track.
Today's weight 144.0
So I'm up a little after blowing it yet again yesterday. Had decided to do a steak day and did pretty good until tonight. Had a handful of almonds and 2 grissini. Sheez, I don't know whay this round has been so hard for me to stay on track.
R4P2 - Day 22
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 143.7
Okay.....so I'm back down to my lowest weight this round. I tried an apple day yesterday and was thoroughly nauseous after 2 apples, so I finished my day with Fage Greek fat free yogurt and strawberries. I wasn't expecting to drop anything . Since I havn't been weighing in like I should I can only guess that I dropped 1.5 or better. I've decided to do a min-steak day today since my schedule is like crazy hectic today. It should get me over the hump and hopefully back on track!
By the way....I'm still up over 10 pounds from what I weighed the end of round 3! I've decided to stick with the P2 through the weekend and stop next week so that I'm on maintenance for my trip to Minnesota. I still want to get into the 130's and then maintain that weight for awhile before trying to drop down into the 120's. Maintenance is the key to this program, that's for sure. We have a 5 hour flight and we're leaving at 11:00 in the morning. I'm not sure what kind of food I can bring on the flight. It's been a while since I've flown anywhere, but I think they have restrictions as to what you can bring on board. At least they do for liquids. I'm not sure about food though. Will have to check with the airlines I guess.
Today's weight 143.7
Okay.....so I'm back down to my lowest weight this round. I tried an apple day yesterday and was thoroughly nauseous after 2 apples, so I finished my day with Fage Greek fat free yogurt and strawberries. I wasn't expecting to drop anything . Since I havn't been weighing in like I should I can only guess that I dropped 1.5 or better. I've decided to do a min-steak day today since my schedule is like crazy hectic today. It should get me over the hump and hopefully back on track!
By the way....I'm still up over 10 pounds from what I weighed the end of round 3! I've decided to stick with the P2 through the weekend and stop next week so that I'm on maintenance for my trip to Minnesota. I still want to get into the 130's and then maintain that weight for awhile before trying to drop down into the 120's. Maintenance is the key to this program, that's for sure. We have a 5 hour flight and we're leaving at 11:00 in the morning. I'm not sure what kind of food I can bring on the flight. It's been a while since I've flown anywhere, but I think they have restrictions as to what you can bring on board. At least they do for liquids. I'm not sure about food though. Will have to check with the airlines I guess.
Monday, September 19, 2011
R4P2 - Day 21
Start weight 153.4
Today's wight ?
I did not weigh today because I know I'm up and just can't handle the disappointment. I got down to 143.7, almost 10 pounds from my start weight, but didn't do to good over the weekend. it's not that I ate horrible, but I didn't stick to P2 foods. The grocery store and Fage yogurt on clearance for 50% off and i couldn't resist, so for a couple of my meals I've had Greek Fage yogurt and strawberries, which I really didn't think would hurt me all that much, but I gained. So toady I'm doing an apple day. Picked up some beautiful Honeycrisp apples over the weekend. I'm also planning on doing a mini-steak day tomorrow because of my hectic schedule. So Hopefully with the combination of the two I'll be back down on Wednesday!
I'm heading out of town this weekend and was debating on whether to go on to Phase 3, but I think that I'll stick with the P2 until next Thursday. We're leaving for Minnesota on that Friday. It seams like no matter what I do it it's going to be hard either way. I'm attending a seminar in Minnesota and I'm not sure how that's going to work with maintenance. I just have to remember.....NO SUGAR......NO STARCH!!! Hopefully I won't gain back everything I've lost in 6 days!
Today's wight ?
I did not weigh today because I know I'm up and just can't handle the disappointment. I got down to 143.7, almost 10 pounds from my start weight, but didn't do to good over the weekend. it's not that I ate horrible, but I didn't stick to P2 foods. The grocery store and Fage yogurt on clearance for 50% off and i couldn't resist, so for a couple of my meals I've had Greek Fage yogurt and strawberries, which I really didn't think would hurt me all that much, but I gained. So toady I'm doing an apple day. Picked up some beautiful Honeycrisp apples over the weekend. I'm also planning on doing a mini-steak day tomorrow because of my hectic schedule. So Hopefully with the combination of the two I'll be back down on Wednesday!
I'm heading out of town this weekend and was debating on whether to go on to Phase 3, but I think that I'll stick with the P2 until next Thursday. We're leaving for Minnesota on that Friday. It seams like no matter what I do it it's going to be hard either way. I'm attending a seminar in Minnesota and I'm not sure how that's going to work with maintenance. I just have to remember.....NO SUGAR......NO STARCH!!! Hopefully I won't gain back everything I've lost in 6 days!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
R4P2 - Day 16
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 144.9
Loss -.9
Okay....it's already the 16th day into this round and I haven't even lost 10 pounds yet!?!?!? I usually lose 10 within the first week and a half. I need to lose 9.9 more pounds to make my goal. Still trying to decide whether to quit next Friday or try and stick with it until the 28th. At this rate....it's looking like the 28th!
Plus I didn't stick with it again today......and I wonder why the program isn't working as good......DUH!!! I decided to do another mini-steak day today but only made it until about 2:00. I had a salad at McDonald's on the fly. Had P2 chili when I got home and then later had a handful of almonds. I didn't have any fruit today so I'm hoping tomorrow isn't a complete bust!
Today's weight 144.9
Loss -.9
Okay....it's already the 16th day into this round and I haven't even lost 10 pounds yet!?!?!? I usually lose 10 within the first week and a half. I need to lose 9.9 more pounds to make my goal. Still trying to decide whether to quit next Friday or try and stick with it until the 28th. At this rate....it's looking like the 28th!
Plus I didn't stick with it again today......and I wonder why the program isn't working as good......DUH!!! I decided to do another mini-steak day today but only made it until about 2:00. I had a salad at McDonald's on the fly. Had P2 chili when I got home and then later had a handful of almonds. I didn't have any fruit today so I'm hoping tomorrow isn't a complete bust!
Monday, September 12, 2011
R4P2 - Day 15
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight ?
I had a hectic morning and didn't weight in. I can only imagine that I gained after my 'cheats' this weekend so I did a mini-steak day today. Plus I've really been working on the whole water thing today.
Dinner - 360
200 g steak
apple
Let's hope I see a drop in the scale tomorrow. It's going to be another crazy day for me. I have a doctor's appointment in the morning for my annual physical.....YUK!!!.....then a meeting with a client and lots of errands in between so I'm thinking that even if I lose some tomorrow I may do another mini-steak day just because it would be easier.
I also have a dilemma. I wanted to be off this round for a trip out of town the 24, 25 of this month. That would give me a week to be on maintenance before attending a seminar in Minnesota the following week. However, I'm doing lousy on this round and haven't lost anywhere near what I wanted to, so I'm debating on whether to stick with it until the 28th, right before my trip to Minnesota or stop on the 23rd before our trip out of town. I guess alot will depend on what I do in the next 11 days!
Today's weight ?
I had a hectic morning and didn't weight in. I can only imagine that I gained after my 'cheats' this weekend so I did a mini-steak day today. Plus I've really been working on the whole water thing today.
Dinner - 360
200 g steak
apple
Let's hope I see a drop in the scale tomorrow. It's going to be another crazy day for me. I have a doctor's appointment in the morning for my annual physical.....YUK!!!.....then a meeting with a client and lots of errands in between so I'm thinking that even if I lose some tomorrow I may do another mini-steak day just because it would be easier.
I also have a dilemma. I wanted to be off this round for a trip out of town the 24, 25 of this month. That would give me a week to be on maintenance before attending a seminar in Minnesota the following week. However, I'm doing lousy on this round and haven't lost anywhere near what I wanted to, so I'm debating on whether to stick with it until the 28th, right before my trip to Minnesota or stop on the 23rd before our trip out of town. I guess alot will depend on what I do in the next 11 days!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
R4P2 - Day 14
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.7
Gain +.2
Not to surprised after eating the extra steak and having the chai tea yesterday, plus still struggling with my water. Can't seam to get down as much as I should be this round.
I managed to blow it again today. I had a shortbread cookie and a raisin roll today. Had my regular lunch and dinner but no fruit or grissini, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad tomorrow.
Lunch - 180
100 g steak
2 c zucchini
Dinner - 200
Eggs
Zucchini
Decided to have eggs for dinner with chopped zucchini.
Total calories - 380 plus the cookie and roll.
Today's weight 145.7
Gain +.2
Not to surprised after eating the extra steak and having the chai tea yesterday, plus still struggling with my water. Can't seam to get down as much as I should be this round.
I managed to blow it again today. I had a shortbread cookie and a raisin roll today. Had my regular lunch and dinner but no fruit or grissini, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad tomorrow.
Lunch - 180
100 g steak
2 c zucchini
Dinner - 200
Eggs
Zucchini
Decided to have eggs for dinner with chopped zucchini.
Total calories - 380 plus the cookie and roll.
R4P2 - Day 13
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.5
Loss -.9
Better than I thought I'd do. Did pretty good today other than a spiced chai tea today and still struggling with my water intake. We'll see how i do tomorrow.
Lunch - 235
Turkey Sausage
2 c zucchini
strawberries
Dinner - 205
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
grissini
After I had dinner I finished off my husband's ribeye steak, so I know I'm over the 500 mark, but man was it good!
Today's weight 145.5
Loss -.9
Better than I thought I'd do. Did pretty good today other than a spiced chai tea today and still struggling with my water intake. We'll see how i do tomorrow.
Lunch - 235
Turkey Sausage
2 c zucchini
strawberries
Dinner - 205
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
grissini
After I had dinner I finished off my husband's ribeye steak, so I know I'm over the 500 mark, but man was it good!
Friday, September 9, 2011
R4P2 - Day 12
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.4
Loss -.2
And that despite the fact that I cheated yesterday. I've been good today and watch......I'll gain tomorrow! Still working on my water intake. Don't know why it's so hard this round.
Lunch - 200
1 Jenny O turkey sausage
2 c zucchini
Afternoon snack - 80
apple
Dinner - 270
100 g extra lean hamburger
1 c diced tomatoes
strawberries
grissini
Total calories - 550
Didn't realize I was going over based on my food choices today. I only ate what I was suppose to but my choices put me over. Will have to watch that a little better.
Today's weight 146.4
Loss -.2
And that despite the fact that I cheated yesterday. I've been good today and watch......I'll gain tomorrow! Still working on my water intake. Don't know why it's so hard this round.
Lunch - 200
1 Jenny O turkey sausage
2 c zucchini
Afternoon snack - 80
apple
Dinner - 270
100 g extra lean hamburger
1 c diced tomatoes
strawberries
grissini
Total calories - 550
Didn't realize I was going over based on my food choices today. I only ate what I was suppose to but my choices put me over. Will have to watch that a little better.
R4P2 - Day 11
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.6
Loss -.2
Surprising considering what I ate yesterday. Did a little better today but still cheated. Had 4 shortbread cookies and some Lifesaver hard candies.
Lunch - 235
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Dinner - 196
Hamburger salad
100 g extra lean hamburger
2 c lettuce
30 g onion
20 g pickles
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp sugar free ketchup
1 tsp vinegar
grissini
Total calories - 431 plus the 4 cookies and Lifesavers!
Today's weight 146.6
Loss -.2
Surprising considering what I ate yesterday. Did a little better today but still cheated. Had 4 shortbread cookies and some Lifesaver hard candies.
Lunch - 235
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
Dinner - 196
Hamburger salad
100 g extra lean hamburger
2 c lettuce
30 g onion
20 g pickles
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp sugar free ketchup
1 tsp vinegar
grissini
Total calories - 431 plus the 4 cookies and Lifesavers!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
R4P2 - Day 10
Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.8
Gain .9
Not as bad as I thought after blowing it yesterday. Didn't do much better today. So I'm sure I'll be up again tomorrow. But....I'm back on track as of tomorrow. I'm planning on a mini-steak day tomorrow. I've got appointments all day so it should be easy! Well.....easier. That's the bad thing about blowing it, sometimes it's not easy to get back with the program.
Today's weight 146.8
Gain .9
Not as bad as I thought after blowing it yesterday. Didn't do much better today. So I'm sure I'll be up again tomorrow. But....I'm back on track as of tomorrow. I'm planning on a mini-steak day tomorrow. I've got appointments all day so it should be easy! Well.....easier. That's the bad thing about blowing it, sometimes it's not easy to get back with the program.
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