I'm down 6 pounds!!!!!!
CELEBRATION!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
1 day at a time, 1 week at a time...... 1 pound at a time!!!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Week 1 Weigh In....
The time has come..... time to weigh in after my first week on the shakes!!! First let me say that these shakes are AWESOME! I actually crave them.. lol. but they really do tide me over until my next meal.. It took me a couple of days to get used to not eating something for breakfast and lunch, but now it doesn't really bother me. Plus I know that I can eat something at dinner, that helps a lot. If I have gotten hungry during the day, I eat string cheese, almonds, or a laughing cow cheese and wheat thin. I haven't been to the gym, but that is starting this week! Week 1 down!!!!! 7 days down!!!! 83 more days to go!
And week one results....(i'll do my measurements once a month)....
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday's should be against the law....
I think Monday's should be illegal. Or at least having to be at work before 10am on Monday's should be. Let us ease back into our work week!
I had an awesome weekend. All of my outdoor plans were ruined because it rained all weekend, but that just gave me an excuse to stay in my pj's, watch movies with my hubby, play with our dogs, and play some kick butt Super Mario Brothers on the Wii! (Yes, we just got a Wii for Christmas and Brandon and I are totally addicted to Super Mario Brothers, go figure!)
Tonight we are going to a friends place to watch the National Championship game... todays the last day that my Tigers are reigning National Champs. WAR EAGLE FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!
And tomorrow... I'm headed back to the gym.. I spent my first week of the New Year getting into my diet routine and eating healthy. Now, its time to add some exercise!! I want this weight gone. Gone Fast! Period.
So... hows the diet going? Really well actually. Saturday, the hubby and I decided would be our cheat day if we wanted to. Nothing extravagant, just something to look forward to during the week. That way if we crave something, we tell ourselves we can have it Saturday and when Saturday comes if we still want it, we can have it. Makes us not cheat during the week. So Saturday, I had a chick-fil-a biscuit and a Diet Dr. Pepper and that was the extent of my cheating. Sunday, I had my shake for breakfast, but at lunch I needed something of some substance, so I made myself a grilled chicken salad. And I was totally satisfied! I already feel so much better just because I've cut nasty greasy food out of my life! I can't WAIT to weigh in the morning to see how much I have lost!!!!
This is what I made for dinner Saturday night, along with a salad and oven roasted potatoes (and we ate the leftovers Sunday night...)
**have a topic you want me to dicuss? have questions??? comment on this post and let me hear it!
I had an awesome weekend. All of my outdoor plans were ruined because it rained all weekend, but that just gave me an excuse to stay in my pj's, watch movies with my hubby, play with our dogs, and play some kick butt Super Mario Brothers on the Wii! (Yes, we just got a Wii for Christmas and Brandon and I are totally addicted to Super Mario Brothers, go figure!)
Tonight we are going to a friends place to watch the National Championship game... todays the last day that my Tigers are reigning National Champs. WAR EAGLE FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!
And tomorrow... I'm headed back to the gym.. I spent my first week of the New Year getting into my diet routine and eating healthy. Now, its time to add some exercise!! I want this weight gone. Gone Fast! Period.
So... hows the diet going? Really well actually. Saturday, the hubby and I decided would be our cheat day if we wanted to. Nothing extravagant, just something to look forward to during the week. That way if we crave something, we tell ourselves we can have it Saturday and when Saturday comes if we still want it, we can have it. Makes us not cheat during the week. So Saturday, I had a chick-fil-a biscuit and a Diet Dr. Pepper and that was the extent of my cheating. Sunday, I had my shake for breakfast, but at lunch I needed something of some substance, so I made myself a grilled chicken salad. And I was totally satisfied! I already feel so much better just because I've cut nasty greasy food out of my life! I can't WAIT to weigh in the morning to see how much I have lost!!!!
This is what I made for dinner Saturday night, along with a salad and oven roasted potatoes (and we ate the leftovers Sunday night...)
Chicken Rollatini
So... what are my #6 and #7?????
**have a topic you want me to dicuss? have questions??? comment on this post and let me hear it!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Favorites Friday
So. While I want to use this blog to keep me accountable and on track, I dont want it to be all about weight loss. Who wants to hear about my daily meals and exercies raise your hand! Yea I didn't think so. Thus, Favorites Friday has been born! =)
Each Friday I'll highlight some of my favorite things and give you the info on how you can find it for yourself!!!!! Here goes nothing....
Favorite Planner:
Favorite Purfume:
Well, that about does it for my first every FAVORITE FRIDAY!!! Are the any topics you'd like to see me talk about during the next Favorite Friday?? Comment here and let me know!!! =)
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Now, as far as the shakes and diet goes.... 4 days down.. 86 more to go!
Each Friday I'll highlight some of my favorite things and give you the info on how you can find it for yourself!!!!! Here goes nothing....
Favorite Planner:
Erin Condren Life Planner. This thing is AMAZING! I am one of those crazy people that loves office supplies and always counted down the days until back to school shopping time! This planner is EVERYTHING I could have ever dreamed of and more! At $50 they aren't cheap, but its totally worth the $$$!
Favorite Purfume:
Coach Poppy Purfume. You can thank my husband for this wonderful find! If you know me at all you know that I am obesessed with anything and everything Coach. And this purfume is no exception. Its smells wonderful! Go test it out!
Favorite Website/Blog:
The Pioneer Woman. She will make you laugh. She will make you cry. Make you crave food that isn't too good for you. And make you wish you had her life! My cousin introduced me to her blog, and it is one of those sites that I go to EVERYDAY of the week! Check her out.. you'll fall in-love to!
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Now, as far as the shakes and diet goes.... 4 days down.. 86 more to go!
**Butterfinger Shake: 8 oz almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi shake mix, 2 tbsp sugar free fat free butterscotch pudding mix, 2 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 4 ice cubes
**Vanilla Latte: 8 oz vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi shake mix, 2 tbsp instant coffee, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa, 4 ice cubes
Thursday, January 5, 2012
So What is Body by VI??
So. What is this Body by Vi program that I am doing. Body by Visalus program is a shake that you replace 2 meals with per day (preferably breakfast and lunch) and have a sensible dinner.
When I first heard about it I thought "oh great another diet to try that isn't going to work.." but I was wrong. I have a friend who is a distributor. She has been on the program since November 2 and has already lost 26 pounds!!!! And let me tell you... these shakes taste INCREDIBLE!!!!
Not only do the shakes taste great but they have some amazing nutritional value. One shake has the equivalent of 1.5 cups broccoli, 13 eggs, 5 peaches, 2.5 chicken breasts, 1.5 cups yogurt, 1.5 cups bran flakes, 18 oz tomato juice, 1.5 cups romaine lettuce, 5oz cheese, 3 cups of cooked lima beans, 15 slices of whole wheat bread, 20 spears of asparagus, 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups mushrooms, 30 apples, 10 stalks of celery, 3.5 tomatos, 3 pineapples and 30 prunes. HOW GREAT IS THAT!!!!!
The shakes have also helped people with health problems from acne to diabetes. There is one man that was on 10 diffrent medications that no longer has to take anything!!!
There are hundred of recipes online (from strawberry banana to chocolate peanut butter to cinnamon roll) that you can make with the shake mix and unlike slim-fast or other shake diets, these are very filling!!! I am planning on eating a small snack (some laughing cow cheese and crackers or almonds) between meals.
The challenge is a 90 days challnege when you take your weight and measurements and do the program for 90 days. The cost per month is $99 (for the 2 shake program) and you can have it set up on auto ship. It sounds like a good chunk of change, but remember you're replacing 2 meals a day. Thats only $1.82/meal!
I am so excited about the program. I am starting my challenge the day after christmas because I know I wont eat sensibly with all the family gatherings coming my way!
If you want to sign up or just need more info feel free to shoot me an email of give me a call.
So... what shakes have I had so far???
Day 1. Tuesday. I had Birthday Cake for breakfast and Cinnamon Roll for Lunch. I also had a string cheese with my lunch shake. And let me tell you I was READY when dinner rolled around. I had a steak and cheese sub from subway and some baked chips. As long as you each a sensible dinner, you're good to go!
Day 2. Wednesday. I had Chocolate Peanut Butter for breakfast and Strawberry Cheesecake for lunch. The strawberry cheesecake has been my favorite so far!!!! I also had a laughing cow cheese and some reduced fat wheat thins with my lunch shake. For dinner, baked chicken, rice and beans.
Today. Day 3. Thursday. I was going to have another Strawberry Cheesecake shake for breakfast but I created my own and had a White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake... YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!! I haven't decided on my lunch shake yet. SOOO many options!!!
I am already feeling better and cannot WAIT to weigh in and take my measurements on Tuesday!!!!! Now to just add in some exercise... gym here I come!!!
When I first heard about it I thought "oh great another diet to try that isn't going to work.." but I was wrong. I have a friend who is a distributor. She has been on the program since November 2 and has already lost 26 pounds!!!! And let me tell you... these shakes taste INCREDIBLE!!!!
Not only do the shakes taste great but they have some amazing nutritional value. One shake has the equivalent of 1.5 cups broccoli, 13 eggs, 5 peaches, 2.5 chicken breasts, 1.5 cups yogurt, 1.5 cups bran flakes, 18 oz tomato juice, 1.5 cups romaine lettuce, 5oz cheese, 3 cups of cooked lima beans, 15 slices of whole wheat bread, 20 spears of asparagus, 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups mushrooms, 30 apples, 10 stalks of celery, 3.5 tomatos, 3 pineapples and 30 prunes. HOW GREAT IS THAT!!!!!
The shakes have also helped people with health problems from acne to diabetes. There is one man that was on 10 diffrent medications that no longer has to take anything!!!
There are hundred of recipes online (from strawberry banana to chocolate peanut butter to cinnamon roll) that you can make with the shake mix and unlike slim-fast or other shake diets, these are very filling!!! I am planning on eating a small snack (some laughing cow cheese and crackers or almonds) between meals.
The challenge is a 90 days challnege when you take your weight and measurements and do the program for 90 days. The cost per month is $99 (for the 2 shake program) and you can have it set up on auto ship. It sounds like a good chunk of change, but remember you're replacing 2 meals a day. Thats only $1.82/meal!
I am so excited about the program. I am starting my challenge the day after christmas because I know I wont eat sensibly with all the family gatherings coming my way!
If you want to sign up or just need more info feel free to shoot me an email of give me a call.
So... what shakes have I had so far???
Day 1. Tuesday. I had Birthday Cake for breakfast and Cinnamon Roll for Lunch. I also had a string cheese with my lunch shake. And let me tell you I was READY when dinner rolled around. I had a steak and cheese sub from subway and some baked chips. As long as you each a sensible dinner, you're good to go!
Day 2. Wednesday. I had Chocolate Peanut Butter for breakfast and Strawberry Cheesecake for lunch. The strawberry cheesecake has been my favorite so far!!!! I also had a laughing cow cheese and some reduced fat wheat thins with my lunch shake. For dinner, baked chicken, rice and beans.
Today. Day 3. Thursday. I was going to have another Strawberry Cheesecake shake for breakfast but I created my own and had a White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake... YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!! I haven't decided on my lunch shake yet. SOOO many options!!!
I am already feeling better and cannot WAIT to weigh in and take my measurements on Tuesday!!!!! Now to just add in some exercise... gym here I come!!!
2 days down... 88 more to go!!!!
Skinny HERE I COME!!!!
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Recipes
(everyday I'll include the recipes for the shakes I have made)
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Recipes
(everyday I'll include the recipes for the shakes I have made)
**Birthday Cake -- 8oz almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp butter extract, 1 pack of chocolate mix (from Vi program), 4 ice cubes
**Cinnamon Roll -- 8oz vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi powder, 2 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp butter extract, 4 ice cubes
**Chocolate Peanut Butter -- 8oz almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi powder, 1 pack of chocolate mix (from Vi program), 1 tbsp peanut butter (reduced fat), 4 ice cubes
**Stawberry Cheesecake -- 8oz vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi powder, 2 tbsp frozen strawberries, 2 tsp sugar free fat free cheesecake pudding mix, 4 ice cubes
**Stawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake -- 8oz vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi powder, 2 tbsp frozen strawberries, 1 tsp sugar free fat free cheesecake pudding mix, 1 tsp sugar free fat free white chocolate pudding mix, 4 ice cubes
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Well...obviously I didn't stick with it.. here's to try #1,859,305
Okay. So once again its time to start back on the weight loss adventure... but this time, somethings a little different.. My new years resolution is to get healthy... period. Not just weight loss, but to take better care of myself. Wash my face at night, wake up early enough so that I am not rushing around, keep my house cleaner, read more, stop laying around so much, etc. I am ready for a NEW me! The year I spent not working changed me A LOT! I stopped being so organzied, stopped caring about myself as much as I did, and really just stopped having a routine. Well, IM BACK! I'm ready to take better care of myself and get back into my old GOOD habits!!!
Yesterday, I started DAY 1 of my 90 day challenge. I am doing the Body by VI program.... and if you dont know much about it, I'll fill you in with my next post. But so far I ALREADY feel better. My 90 day goal is 50 pounds I WILL meet my goal! Just you wait and see! I am pumped and ready for this to be the year that changes everything!!!
You guys keep me accountable. And I'd love your feedback to hear what you'd like me to talk about. I plan to post everyday. My weigh in days are on Tuesday and I'll report my pounds lost PLUS inches. Also, I will post reasons to get healthy daily so be on the lookout for those!
Hope you will all follow and encourage me... and also just let me know how your weight loss, get healthy, and New Years Resolutions are going for you!
What are your Resolutions this year??
Yesterday, I started DAY 1 of my 90 day challenge. I am doing the Body by VI program.... and if you dont know much about it, I'll fill you in with my next post. But so far I ALREADY feel better. My 90 day goal is 50 pounds I WILL meet my goal! Just you wait and see! I am pumped and ready for this to be the year that changes everything!!!
You guys keep me accountable. And I'd love your feedback to hear what you'd like me to talk about. I plan to post everyday. My weigh in days are on Tuesday and I'll report my pounds lost PLUS inches. Also, I will post reasons to get healthy daily so be on the lookout for those!
Hope you will all follow and encourage me... and also just let me know how your weight loss, get healthy, and New Years Resolutions are going for you!
What are your Resolutions this year??
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Update Time!!!!!!
Well if you haven't realized by now I am HORRIBLE at updating this blog... I have always been horrible at journaling even though I wish I could be one of those people that has these amazing journals of their life. I aspire to be that person, but not sure that will EVER happen! I have so many journals that have a few pages written back to back.. then about a year later there is a page that says, "wow haven't written in here in forever, heres an update of the past year of my life...." but I digress....
Wow! I haven't written in here in forever, here's an update of the past little bit.... haha... but seriously, I know I haven't written a blog in forever! I have been so busy with work, weekends, the cruise I just went on.... all that jazz!
So as of today I have lost 13.2 pounds!! YAY! GO ME!!!! I am so stoked! And SO proud of myself... so what changed????
First, I made this lifestyle change with God helping me... not that he hasn't been there to help me in the past, but this time I sat down and God and I had a little heart to heart. I told him that I couldn't do this on my own (obviously) and that he was going to have to help me curve my appetite... and he is TOTALLY rockin his side of the deal!
I also have had a TOTAL change in my way of thinking regarding food. I realized that eating good for 3 or 4 days is NOT good enough... I want this weight off NOW and the only way that is going to happen is if I get hardcore about this and stick to my guns EVERY SINGLE DAY.
I finally got it through this THICK skull of mine that the food I eat is only going to satisfy me for the time being and why should I deny myself an amazing body for a few seconds of pleasure.... whats the point???? And I feel SO proud of myself when I make a good decision...
Prime example... Brandon LOVES iHop... and he asked me Saturday if I wanted to go there for a late breakfast... I agreed but made a decision before I even got there that I was going to get something healthy. They have a simple and fit menu, so I ordered egg substitues, turkey bacon, and 2 pancakes.. the whole meal was only 400 calories and thanks to the big man upstairs, I was full after about half a plate of food! (Why have I been thinking I needed to eat everything on my plate for the last few years????)
I have also realized that I wont be eating fresh veggies, wheat bread, grilled chicken, etc for every meal for the rest of my life and that it will be a CONSTANT decision to just make a good choice when we eat out (which anyone that knows us knows that we eat out, A LOT!) instead of thinking I have to order the most fattening thing on the menu. For example, at chick fil a, since I know I am not eating as much, I just get a kids meal with only 4 chicken nuggets instead of 8... and when Brandon wants mexican, I get a couple of tacos or a quesadilla instead of a taco, burrito, rice and beans... Its amazing what just changing your choice will do!
I also have decided to allow myself ONE day where I can eat something that isn't all that great for me and only if I want... yesterday was that day for me... but instead of getting a fast food burger, fries, AND a soda.. I just got the burger and a diet coke... and that totally satisfied me!
I am totally amazed at how fast the weight is coming off... and I am definatley NOT turning back now! I've made it way too far already! My clothes are starting to get loose and I can tell so much in my face that I am loosing weight....
oh and did I mention that I haven't even been going to the gym???? yea, I have been slacking REALLY bad in that area, so I know once I start going the weight is only going to come off faster!! I am pumped about this! You just wait... by summer I'm gonna be rockin a killer body and a oh so cute bikini (which I might add I haven't worn since about 6th grade!).. and I expect EACH one of you to hold me accountable! If you see me slipping, kick my butt!!!
Thanks for letting my share this journey with you... I know its going to change my life forever!!!!
Wow! I haven't written in here in forever, here's an update of the past little bit.... haha... but seriously, I know I haven't written a blog in forever! I have been so busy with work, weekends, the cruise I just went on.... all that jazz!
So as of today I have lost 13.2 pounds!! YAY! GO ME!!!! I am so stoked! And SO proud of myself... so what changed????
First, I made this lifestyle change with God helping me... not that he hasn't been there to help me in the past, but this time I sat down and God and I had a little heart to heart. I told him that I couldn't do this on my own (obviously) and that he was going to have to help me curve my appetite... and he is TOTALLY rockin his side of the deal!
I also have had a TOTAL change in my way of thinking regarding food. I realized that eating good for 3 or 4 days is NOT good enough... I want this weight off NOW and the only way that is going to happen is if I get hardcore about this and stick to my guns EVERY SINGLE DAY.
I finally got it through this THICK skull of mine that the food I eat is only going to satisfy me for the time being and why should I deny myself an amazing body for a few seconds of pleasure.... whats the point???? And I feel SO proud of myself when I make a good decision...
Prime example... Brandon LOVES iHop... and he asked me Saturday if I wanted to go there for a late breakfast... I agreed but made a decision before I even got there that I was going to get something healthy. They have a simple and fit menu, so I ordered egg substitues, turkey bacon, and 2 pancakes.. the whole meal was only 400 calories and thanks to the big man upstairs, I was full after about half a plate of food! (Why have I been thinking I needed to eat everything on my plate for the last few years????)
I have also realized that I wont be eating fresh veggies, wheat bread, grilled chicken, etc for every meal for the rest of my life and that it will be a CONSTANT decision to just make a good choice when we eat out (which anyone that knows us knows that we eat out, A LOT!) instead of thinking I have to order the most fattening thing on the menu. For example, at chick fil a, since I know I am not eating as much, I just get a kids meal with only 4 chicken nuggets instead of 8... and when Brandon wants mexican, I get a couple of tacos or a quesadilla instead of a taco, burrito, rice and beans... Its amazing what just changing your choice will do!
I also have decided to allow myself ONE day where I can eat something that isn't all that great for me and only if I want... yesterday was that day for me... but instead of getting a fast food burger, fries, AND a soda.. I just got the burger and a diet coke... and that totally satisfied me!
I am totally amazed at how fast the weight is coming off... and I am definatley NOT turning back now! I've made it way too far already! My clothes are starting to get loose and I can tell so much in my face that I am loosing weight....
oh and did I mention that I haven't even been going to the gym???? yea, I have been slacking REALLY bad in that area, so I know once I start going the weight is only going to come off faster!! I am pumped about this! You just wait... by summer I'm gonna be rockin a killer body and a oh so cute bikini (which I might add I haven't worn since about 6th grade!).. and I expect EACH one of you to hold me accountable! If you see me slipping, kick my butt!!!
Thanks for letting my share this journey with you... I know its going to change my life forever!!!!
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