Three more days to go including today. I am so excited about the success I've had on the FMD. I weighed in this morning at 2:10 .0 this is a total weight loss so far of 14.6 pounds. I am so excited I could scream

It's the simple things that make me happy while losing weight. I think it's important to focus on those small things because altogether they add up to a very big change happening in your body. One of the things that I'm noticing is a little bit looser seats in my pants and my pants not digging into my skin at all. The one I've been noticing since yesterday is how loose my wedding ring is. It was like this when I got married so I don't believe it'll ever be too small but it definitely slidesaround on my finger more then when I weighed 15 more pounds  I'm excited to see what else losing weight brings awareness to. All these changes are alright with me. 

I meant to write more...

Today marks the 17th day on my fast metabolism diet. I have learned a few things and feel so accomplished. I can't believe that it's already more than halfway through.

On Thursday which would mark me start of the third week I weighed 217.4 which is weird because four days prior I would weigh 215. I've learned that my body does not lose weight during phase 3 or at least it has in the past. I believe this is because my metabolism truly is repairing itself and I will see great results as I do this more and truly get down to the bottom of way I have gained so much weight.my body loves phase 1 and the aftermath of phase 3 because I always lose two or 3 pounds in that time. Phase 2 is my hardest phase. I am not a huge proteins girl and find it a bit challenging to get as much protein in as she suggests in the book. One of the other major things that holds me back from loving phase 2 is my love tomatoes and I cannot have them during this phase. To survive phase 2 I have learned a few things. They are....

*Hard-boiled eggs are my favorite snack. With a little bit of salt on them I can really enjoy them.

*If I cook a whole chicken in the crockpot for a few hours it is a perfect rotisserie type snack. I enjoy this a lot. 

*jicama is a great sweet type vegetable that I am allowed to have. I never knew that I like Jicama, until now. 

Breakfast usually brings an egg white scramble with spinach and other vegetables in it. It's not my favorite but it is doable

*since I'm not allowed to have tomatoes I'm also not allowed to have salsa because it has tomatoes in it. So I figured out a different type of salsa that works for me. It's poblano peppers, orange peppers, cilantro, green onions and garlic salt. I use this on my eggs and lettuce boats. It gives it a bit of flavor and distracts from the dryness of some vegetables. 

I'm proud of myself for not cheating. I feel that I can do this time to get the results that I want. I feel the next step is to really bust out the workout program. I have not really done that and I'm sure I would get greater results if I did. 

Phase 2 lunch

Jicama, taco turkey, asparagus and onions with my green salsa. 

I have lost several inches in addition to lbs. 

Phase 3

Here we are... Finally!! I'm so glad to be out of phase 2. I really missed tomatoes fruit and nuts. What a wonderful way to teach me control over food. 

This was the scale this morning. I have to say I'm pleased. This is so fun to lose weight like this. I wonder what another week will bring. 

Today I have my meal plan all mapped out and it's much needed since I'm starting to potty train luke today. I am going to prep dinner while he is napping. Then when the kids get home dinner will be prepped and I can enjoy being with them. 

I want to stick to this plan but keep a relaxed beautiful view of my journey. Each day means something and will affect my ending outcome. I can handle this. 

Beginning of day 4

TW: 220.2

GW: 160

Yesterday was my first day of phase two. I have to say it's not my favorite phase. If I could go my whole life without eating chicken again I would. I'm just not a huge fan of meat. I could eat veggies all day long but protein makes me gag a little. I'm sure I'm just not prepping enough or flavoring it right cuz sometimes I love meat. Now that I think on it, I usually like to eat meat with a carb or dressing of sorts. 

Cafe rio beef with tortilla and tomatillo dressing

Roast beef or turkey with gravy and potatoes

Chicken with rice and veggies and a cream sauce like Hawaiian Haystacks. 

This has been a great learning experience for me.
1. Food is good.
2. Food is sustenance; not always pleasure.
3. Food should taste good sometimes. I'm not saying you should always love everything you eat but you should like it and sometimes have endulging food.
4. I am used to too much salt. I rely a lot on garlic salt to make my dishes yummy and I miss it. I'm hoping my pallet changes and I get more experienced with spices and herbs. 

5. Long term success is TOTALLY worth short term sacrifice. There are times that I am tempted to eat something not good for me. Like the m&ms Adam ate late night or the party food at the reception dinner we went to on Friday. Or the pita chips on the counter. The only way I make it through and stick to my plan is realizing how strict her rules are and how much I want this to work, not just for me but for my friends and family. Also when I think of that long term goal I know that I would regret cheating in the long run because I would still be overweight by my birthday. I don't want that so I focus on my goal and it pulls be through. 

5. The last thing that sticks out to me so far is the realization that all food in the grocery stores is either super processed or has wheat or sugar in it. Or it's fresh from the earth where it's best. I'm might have to forgo grocery stores and just do farmers markets from now on. 😁

The fact that I am down 4 lbs makes me happy. I am excited to see what the next 4 days bring. One pound at a time right...??!!

Phase 1 yummy bowl (this was really good) quinoa and brown rice with chicken broccoli tomatoes and black beans. I drizzled a little lemon, cumin and salt on top. 

Phase 2 lunch

Phase 2 dinner