More motivation! This is what a pound of fat looks like. This visit to the clinic I have lost 4.2 of these and another 3.5 inches. Puts things into perspective doesn't it!? Go me!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
3rd Weigh In!
More motivation! This is what a pound of fat looks like. This visit to the clinic I have lost 4.2 of these and another 3.5 inches. Puts things into perspective doesn't it!? Go me!
Motivation
June 27th:
Good morning! I'm learning this morning that my motivation must be intrinsic at times, not only from the numbers on the scale and results. Although these things are important, I cannot solely rely on them to keep me going. I will be strong for me. I WILL reach my goals. Period. I cast out the spirit of defeat. 3 more pounds and I am 50% there. Thanks for all of your encouragement...I got this!
Good morning! I'm learning this morning that my motivation must be intrinsic at times, not only from the numbers on the scale and results. Although these things are important, I cannot solely rely on them to keep me going. I will be strong for me. I WILL reach my goals. Period. I cast out the spirit of defeat. 3 more pounds and I am 50% there. Thanks for all of your encouragement...I got this!
Dairy Free Ice Cream!!!
June 25: I discovered this dessert this weekend and it's good! I just saw on the website that they have a sugar free kind. The original ones are sweetened with agave so they are still "sugar/sugar substitute" free. I wanted the almond milk ice cream instead of the coconut milk one but the store didn't carry it. It has the texture of a frozen mousse.
July 5th Update: I do not LOVE it, but it is worth a try! I would love to find the Almond milk kind, I think I would enjoy it more.
http://www.turtlemountain.com/products/coconut-milk-ice-creams/vanilla-bean
Crab Legs!!!
But since I stopped eating butter I have had to find another way to flavor them so I don't want to dip them in the melted garlicky sauce.
So I thought, while I was at Joe's Crab Shack I don't need or want to dip them. Why? Because they are so well seasoned. My favorite seasoning is their Backyard BBQ, its smoky, spicy and a little sweet, so I replicated it!
I took:
Old Bay seasoning
Paprika
Truvia
Ground Cayenne Pepper
Garlic Powder
Mix the ingredients together to taste. I lick it garlicky and spicy and a little smoky-sweet.
Steam your crab legs and take them out and while they are piping hot, douse with seasoning. Layer legs with seasoning and be sure to cover the bodies where the meat is. ENJOY!!!
As for the cabbage, (not pictures)
I take raw, fresh cabbage.
Chop it roughly
Cover pan with water
Add cabbage
Add sea salt
Add red pepper flakes
Add garlic powder
Add Mrs. Dash
Let cook down about 20 minutes until soft. YUM!
The dreaded PLATEAU!
On June 21 I weighed in and hadn't lost any weight...It was a horrible feeling and I got nervous. But not to worry, I know they said it would pass, but when you reach here..and you WILL, do NOT quite, I promise that it will pass!
June 22:
Oh no! I have plateaued!!!! In weight loss this is dreaded... I am nowhere near my goal. Praying my metabolism jump start or something!!!! *calls clinic*
June 23:
I talked to the clinic: I had nothing but APPLES all day yesterday. And chicken skewers for dinner. NOTHING else. I will break this plateau. I will NOT quit...I will NOT give up!
June 24:
Yes! Thank God for blessing me and seeing this through. Persistence and dedication has paid off. After an "apple day" Friday and eating the right things yesterday, I have lost the extra water weight plus a few pounds and BROKEN MY PLATEAU! Bringing my current weight loss to 21.1 pounds in 28 days. All things are possible with God...the devil is a whole liar. My Creator has something better for me!
Monday, June 18, 2012
My Second Weight In!!!
Ohhhhh K! I just had a yummy grilled shrimp salad - SO FRESH! I topped it with the homemade almond cheese and it was delicious!
Annnnyyyywaay...
So today was my second weigh in and another successful experience. I was a little nervous because I had a bad day last week when I had a piece of cheddar cheese and 1/2 a big chocolate chip cookie...I simply could resist and after that my weight fluctuated a bit. However after a spoke with the clinician said that that is normal at this point in phase 2. It may go up one day then down, but it should not go up for more than a day or so and should overall be going down. She said she doubted that the cheese and cookie made it happen, not to worry and good job getting back on track. That being said my overall weight and all inches have lessened!
I lost 6.2 pounds since my last weight in 9 days ago, for a total of 18 pounds in 21 days!!!
I also lost inches:
Chest: .25 inch
Waist: .50 inch
Hips: .25 inch
Left Arm: 0 (?)
Right Arm: .25 inch
Left Arm: .50 inch
Right Arm: .75
So overall that's another 3.5 inches lost, for a total of 8 inches in 21 days!!!
I'm loving the way this feels...success is so sweet!
Annnnyyyywaay...
So today was my second weigh in and another successful experience. I was a little nervous because I had a bad day last week when I had a piece of cheddar cheese and 1/2 a big chocolate chip cookie...I simply could resist and after that my weight fluctuated a bit. However after a spoke with the clinician said that that is normal at this point in phase 2. It may go up one day then down, but it should not go up for more than a day or so and should overall be going down. She said she doubted that the cheese and cookie made it happen, not to worry and good job getting back on track. That being said my overall weight and all inches have lessened!
I lost 6.2 pounds since my last weight in 9 days ago, for a total of 18 pounds in 21 days!!!
I also lost inches:
Chest: .25 inch
Waist: .50 inch
Hips: .25 inch
Left Arm: 0 (?)
Right Arm: .25 inch
Left Arm: .50 inch
Right Arm: .75
So overall that's another 3.5 inches lost, for a total of 8 inches in 21 days!!!
I'm loving the way this feels...success is so sweet!
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