I placed another order for TLS shakes, complete greens and fiber! I know that I am on the way to getting healthy! I am still not sure when I am going to begin. I think it would be good to start detox before I go back to school, but I am not sure I am going to be ready!
Within the next few days, I will be doing the following:
1. Cleaning out and organizing my pantry and refrigerator.
2. Making a grocery list of detox fruits and veggies, then buying those fruits and veggies!
3. Prepping baggies of veggies to make eating them quick and easy!
4. Starting lists of snacks, lunches and dinners I can make when detox is over.
5. Use Sundays to prep meals for the week.
One of the biggest things I need to do is really thinking about why I want/need to do this. I will be blogging a lot about the why, because without knowing why I am going this, I will not be as dedicated to this lifestyle!
Now, I am off to go get some work done!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Let's Make A Deal
How many times have you told yourself that you will just eat what you want today, then promise to be right back on track tomorrow?
How many times have you wished you could just lose weight?
How many times have you tried to make a deal, saying if this happens, I will do this?
I for one have done this more times than I can count.
Lately, I have been struggling. Struggling with what is the best plan for me. I have been going through a lot of plans to see which one I want to do.
I love that TLS is eating real food. Good, healthy food. The plan makes sense to me. However, it takes a lot of prep work. If I am not prepared, I slip up. I eat things I shouldn't.
Medifast is awesome! I lost a ton of weight (which I gained right back). However, you had to eat their food. It was easy. Not a lot of planning. I just grabbed some packets, and I was off. But, it is expensive. About $300 per month!
Weight Watchers is also a great plan. They know that there are going to be times that you slip up, and it can be planned for. There are no foods that are off plan. But, I know that if I can eat something, I will, and I will not stop at the amount I allotted for. You also have to count every bite, lick and chew that you have. There is a lot of prep work, and paper work as well.
So, back to the deal. As I was going back and forth with all of these plans, I made myself a deal. TLS was having a giveaway. If you shared a certain picture on Instagram, you could win something. I told myself, that if I won the giveaway, I would go TLS with my whole heart. Guess who won? That would be me! I was hoping I would win a can of shakes or something, but instead, I won a t-shirt.
I tried it on....not very pretty...think sausage casing! But then I thought, wearing that t-shirt could be my before picture. I could take a picture of me wearing it before the 12 weeks, then again after the 12 weeks. I will sure see any kind of changes by wearing that shirt!!
So, TLS it is. I am going to blog about my experience the entire time. The Resolution Revolution officially begins January 6th. I am not sure if I am going to start a few days before or not. I am taking the next few days to prep and get things ready.
I made a deal. Now I need to stick to it. This is going to be the last year that losing weight will be one of my resolutions! I am going to eat healthy, and take care of myself. I. Am. Worth. It.
How many times have you wished you could just lose weight?
How many times have you tried to make a deal, saying if this happens, I will do this?
I for one have done this more times than I can count.
Lately, I have been struggling. Struggling with what is the best plan for me. I have been going through a lot of plans to see which one I want to do.
I love that TLS is eating real food. Good, healthy food. The plan makes sense to me. However, it takes a lot of prep work. If I am not prepared, I slip up. I eat things I shouldn't.
Medifast is awesome! I lost a ton of weight (which I gained right back). However, you had to eat their food. It was easy. Not a lot of planning. I just grabbed some packets, and I was off. But, it is expensive. About $300 per month!
Weight Watchers is also a great plan. They know that there are going to be times that you slip up, and it can be planned for. There are no foods that are off plan. But, I know that if I can eat something, I will, and I will not stop at the amount I allotted for. You also have to count every bite, lick and chew that you have. There is a lot of prep work, and paper work as well.
So, back to the deal. As I was going back and forth with all of these plans, I made myself a deal. TLS was having a giveaway. If you shared a certain picture on Instagram, you could win something. I told myself, that if I won the giveaway, I would go TLS with my whole heart. Guess who won? That would be me! I was hoping I would win a can of shakes or something, but instead, I won a t-shirt.
I tried it on....not very pretty...think sausage casing! But then I thought, wearing that t-shirt could be my before picture. I could take a picture of me wearing it before the 12 weeks, then again after the 12 weeks. I will sure see any kind of changes by wearing that shirt!!
So, TLS it is. I am going to blog about my experience the entire time. The Resolution Revolution officially begins January 6th. I am not sure if I am going to start a few days before or not. I am taking the next few days to prep and get things ready.
I made a deal. Now I need to stick to it. This is going to be the last year that losing weight will be one of my resolutions! I am going to eat healthy, and take care of myself. I. Am. Worth. It.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Recommitting
Just a few weeks ago, I began the TLS Challenge. So where am I 9 weeks later? Have I lost a ton of weight? Have I been exercising regularly? Am I staying away from carbs, sugar, and eating lots of greens and lean protein? Have I had to shop for clothes because my old clothes are too big?
In a nutshell......no.
I have barely lost 9 pounds.
My clothes feel the same.
I have not begun exercising.
I am eating greens and lean proteins, but I have strayed from the plan and have had bread, cheese-its, ice-cream, etc.
It is really easy to focus on the bad things I have done. It would be really easy to just say, forget it, and go back to my old ways. I have even had thoughts of going back to do Medifast or Weight Watchers.
But what would that do? Would things be different?
I have always said that I am an emotional eater. I eat when I am stressed. I eat when I am depressed. I eat when I am happy. I say that I deserve it. I say who cares. I say just this once then I will get back on track.
However, that one time turns into a day, then two days, then a week.
I need to stop that cycle.
I know what I need to do, but I keep fighting it. Why? Why do I keep fighting it?
I need to exercise. That is it. End of story. I. Have. To. Exercise.
I need to be prepared. That means grocery shopping each weekend, and planning ahead. Making sure I have meals, snacks, etc. so I am not just getting by. I know that if I don't eat enough during the day, I make bad choices at night.
I know what I have to do. Now I need to just do it. This weekend I will be previewing some exercise videos and trying them out. I will be scheduling times in my day to do exercising. I will plan out my meals and snacks for the week, go grocery shopping, and organize my pantry and refrigerator to make things easier.
I am going to do this for good. This is going to be my life. I am worth spending time on. I am worth the effort and planning that it will take to make these changes for life.
I am worth it.
In a nutshell......no.
I have barely lost 9 pounds.
My clothes feel the same.
I have not begun exercising.
I am eating greens and lean proteins, but I have strayed from the plan and have had bread, cheese-its, ice-cream, etc.
It is really easy to focus on the bad things I have done. It would be really easy to just say, forget it, and go back to my old ways. I have even had thoughts of going back to do Medifast or Weight Watchers.
But what would that do? Would things be different?
I have always said that I am an emotional eater. I eat when I am stressed. I eat when I am depressed. I eat when I am happy. I say that I deserve it. I say who cares. I say just this once then I will get back on track.
However, that one time turns into a day, then two days, then a week.
I need to stop that cycle.
I know what I need to do, but I keep fighting it. Why? Why do I keep fighting it?
I need to exercise. That is it. End of story. I. Have. To. Exercise.
I need to be prepared. That means grocery shopping each weekend, and planning ahead. Making sure I have meals, snacks, etc. so I am not just getting by. I know that if I don't eat enough during the day, I make bad choices at night.
I know what I have to do. Now I need to just do it. This weekend I will be previewing some exercise videos and trying them out. I will be scheduling times in my day to do exercising. I will plan out my meals and snacks for the week, go grocery shopping, and organize my pantry and refrigerator to make things easier.
I am going to do this for good. This is going to be my life. I am worth spending time on. I am worth the effort and planning that it will take to make these changes for life.
I am worth it.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Pantry Is Empty!
Part of doing this challenge is getting mentally ready. One of the things I did was clean out my pantry. I threw out all the garbage. I am a baker, so I took all my decorating supplies, put it in a bin, and put them away. I am not giving up making cupcakes and cakes, but I am going to have to be very selective when I make them.
One of the hard things is going to be feeding my kids, and my husband! They like cereal, pancakes, chips, etc. I have been working on getting them all to try new things, but like me, it is not going to happen overnight. Especially with my husband. In my pantry, I put all of the good things at eye level. When I open that pantry, I want to see the good things right away. All of the cereals and chips, are on the high shelf. I know I can't get rid of all of those things...I would have WWIII on my hands! But I want my kids to see the healthy stuff first as well. I put some healthy snacks at their eye level as well, so when they are looking, they can make a better choice as well.
As of today, I have a little less than 2 weeks to go to day 1. I have not been eating on plan, but I know I have to be careful. I gain weight so easily, especially when I eat, and eat, and eat! (I know...go figure!) So I am having some pasta, ice-cream, and not so good things now, but not going too crazy. I am going to be ready for this challenge both mentally and physically. I am also trying to work in exercise. I know I need to get something in place, or started before the challenge. It will be easier if I start now.
One of the hard things is going to be feeding my kids, and my husband! They like cereal, pancakes, chips, etc. I have been working on getting them all to try new things, but like me, it is not going to happen overnight. Especially with my husband. In my pantry, I put all of the good things at eye level. When I open that pantry, I want to see the good things right away. All of the cereals and chips, are on the high shelf. I know I can't get rid of all of those things...I would have WWIII on my hands! But I want my kids to see the healthy stuff first as well. I put some healthy snacks at their eye level as well, so when they are looking, they can make a better choice as well.
As of today, I have a little less than 2 weeks to go to day 1. I have not been eating on plan, but I know I have to be careful. I gain weight so easily, especially when I eat, and eat, and eat! (I know...go figure!) So I am having some pasta, ice-cream, and not so good things now, but not going too crazy. I am going to be ready for this challenge both mentally and physically. I am also trying to work in exercise. I know I need to get something in place, or started before the challenge. It will be easier if I start now.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Step One: Getting things ready
August 30th, I am starting a challenge. I am starting the Find Your Fit challenge for Transitions Lifestyle System. It is not a diet. It is a lifestyle. Yes, the ultimate goal is to lose weight, but I want this to be a change that will last my whole life. I want to eat good foods.....vegetables, fruits, lean protein, non-processed foods. I will be moving more. Exercising is going to be a daily event.
Now this is not something new for me. I have been on every diet possible, and I have lost a lot of weight. But I have gone and gained it all back, and then some! I changed my eating....but nothing else. I didn't really exercise. I would take a walk now and then, but nothing that I really stuck to....or even did regularly! I also did not look at why I was eating what I did. The emotional part was never dealt with. I would just push it all down, and not think about it.
No wonder why it never stuck.
This time is very different. I have been "doing" this program since March of this year. Have a lost any weight? Sure, but not a lot. Maybe 10 pounds. But things have been different.
First is that I have a health coach. She is someone to help me with the program, and to help me to understand why I am eating the way I am eating. She has been teaching me what to eat, and how to make good choices. She has even given me many suggestions on how to deal with the why....why I want to lose weight, why I make the choices that I make, why I need to exercise. Sometimes, I think I must drive her crazy! I have a hard time talking about myself, and dealing with some emotional things. I get anxious when I need to call her or even stop by to check in. Once I talk to her, or see her, I am SO Glad I did, however, it is the whole....I my god I have to get on the scale and it is not going to be good and I need to be accountable for what I did this week, that makes me anxious! I am getting over this. I know she truly wants to help me, and that she is good for me! I need to put myself first, and I need to deal with these emotional things, because if I don't, things are not going to change and get better for me.
Now, I am ready. I am ready to take on this challenge. The challenge is a 12 week challenge. I send in before pics as well as beginning weight, etc. then do 1 week of detox, then 11 weeks eating veggies, fruits and lean veggies. I also drink a TLS shake daily and supplements. I will be incorporating exercise into my day (which is new for me!). My coach wants me to try pilates, and I am looking for a good dvd, but I will be going for walks and using my elliptical.
At the end of the 12 weeks, I send in an essay, after pics, and weight data, and then wait to see if I win the challenge. First prize is $15,000. Pretty good return on the investment! I know the chances of me winning any money is slim, but if it keeps me focused and on track, I will do what it takes!
Since the challenge is a few weeks away, I am getting my house ready. Today I started cleaning out our pantry. I threw out a ton of stuff, and organized things to make it easy to find good food! Over the next few days, I will be trying out recipes, looking for a pilates dvd, starting to exercise, and getting mentally ready to start.
This is a start to a new lifestyle for me and my family. I am looking forward to the weeks ahead!
Now this is not something new for me. I have been on every diet possible, and I have lost a lot of weight. But I have gone and gained it all back, and then some! I changed my eating....but nothing else. I didn't really exercise. I would take a walk now and then, but nothing that I really stuck to....or even did regularly! I also did not look at why I was eating what I did. The emotional part was never dealt with. I would just push it all down, and not think about it.
No wonder why it never stuck.
This time is very different. I have been "doing" this program since March of this year. Have a lost any weight? Sure, but not a lot. Maybe 10 pounds. But things have been different.
First is that I have a health coach. She is someone to help me with the program, and to help me to understand why I am eating the way I am eating. She has been teaching me what to eat, and how to make good choices. She has even given me many suggestions on how to deal with the why....why I want to lose weight, why I make the choices that I make, why I need to exercise. Sometimes, I think I must drive her crazy! I have a hard time talking about myself, and dealing with some emotional things. I get anxious when I need to call her or even stop by to check in. Once I talk to her, or see her, I am SO Glad I did, however, it is the whole....I my god I have to get on the scale and it is not going to be good and I need to be accountable for what I did this week, that makes me anxious! I am getting over this. I know she truly wants to help me, and that she is good for me! I need to put myself first, and I need to deal with these emotional things, because if I don't, things are not going to change and get better for me.
Now, I am ready. I am ready to take on this challenge. The challenge is a 12 week challenge. I send in before pics as well as beginning weight, etc. then do 1 week of detox, then 11 weeks eating veggies, fruits and lean veggies. I also drink a TLS shake daily and supplements. I will be incorporating exercise into my day (which is new for me!). My coach wants me to try pilates, and I am looking for a good dvd, but I will be going for walks and using my elliptical.
At the end of the 12 weeks, I send in an essay, after pics, and weight data, and then wait to see if I win the challenge. First prize is $15,000. Pretty good return on the investment! I know the chances of me winning any money is slim, but if it keeps me focused and on track, I will do what it takes!
Since the challenge is a few weeks away, I am getting my house ready. Today I started cleaning out our pantry. I threw out a ton of stuff, and organized things to make it easy to find good food! Over the next few days, I will be trying out recipes, looking for a pilates dvd, starting to exercise, and getting mentally ready to start.
This is a start to a new lifestyle for me and my family. I am looking forward to the weeks ahead!
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