47 days...

Today marks the 44th day on the diet (minus the 4 days I was off and ate lots of old habit food)

I feel great. I have lost 20 pounds officially ( I say officially because I weighed in lower after phase two the other day but the 204.4 seems consistent going into this week)

My goal for this 3rd week is to make it to ONE-der land. I want to be at least at 199 this time next week. Outrageous goal would be 195 but I would have to be absolutely perfect for that to happen. I could do it though if I planned it all out a bit. 

I am learning to take FULL responsibility for everything I am and do. This awareness helps me not complain, blame or make excuses. I am the powerful creator of all things in my life. I have to be honest that I still don't totally grasp what that meas fully but I will be working on that this week. I'll keep you posted. 

Step it UP

The struggle is real. I have still been strict about what's going into my body but I have not been as good at portions, times to eat and water intake. I can tell with my weight loss progress as I gained weight on phase 3 again. I'm not stressed just a good reminder to step it up. Off to meal plan for the week...

Why yes we should have a party!!

Do you see that number?? And I'm on day 2 of phase 3... You know the phase where I usually gain weight!! I'm down 3 lbs since yesterday. That was inspire of the cake and the ice cream and the pizza and soda that I was surrounded by but didn't eat. In fact the only time I was tempted was when I literally had cake covered fingers from cutting the cake. I also realized the second time I had it on my fingers because I cut a piece for our neighbors that I was hungry so I hurried and choked a simple dinner of avocado toast with tomatoes and cucumbers with some boiled eggs. I was so excited this morning when I weighed in that I came to my husband he was sleeping in bed and made him have a happy party dance with me. When I told him my weight he was visibly excited but said sarcastically but that's not under 200. He is been a great support through this whole process and I know that he will keep me on course even when I want to go off.

Today is Lukes birthday.

I have started a new adventure with this second round of FMD. I Started dry brushing before my showers. Dry brushing is a technique of breaking up cellulit and toxin (which is basically what cellulite is) and cleansing them out of your system. When you hop in the shower afterward it increases circulation and encourages toxins to move out of your system. After the shower I have been combining doterra's slim and sassy with coconut oil and lotion and vigorously  massaging it into my trouble areas which are specifically my thighs, butt, stomach and arms. As I lose weight I am scared to still look unhealthy in a bathing suit. I am a bit terrified to have super lose skin on my stomach along with my baby stretch marks. This will probably happen and I'm not in denial about it but if I can do anything to avoid it, I'm going to try. So far I have noticed a difference in the depth of the cellulite which excites me. 

So back to my original point... The DNS diet combined with the dry brushing and slim and sassy massage have sparked a true cleansing process I don't think I was prepared to deal with. Conjunctivitis, swollen glands, sinus congestion and aches body have all been plaguing me. I feel like I have the flu but I'm pretty convinced that it's just the build up of toxins being released. So since I started lemon in my water and massaged on my lymph nodes I am starting to feel better. I grew up doing enemas when I was sick so I did do that as well. Not my favorite thing to do but I think it was good for me. 

All in all I woke up weighing 204 which is was exciting. My goal is to stay at 204 through phase 3. I plan to eat LOTS of veggies with my meals and snacks to help with the fat breakdown and usage in my body. Wahoo this is working!!

FINALLY FINISHED

Today is my last day on my first round of FMD. I feel great. I am hesitant going into this weekend as I have 4 days before I start the program again.  Hubby and I have talked a lot about what kind of eating plan I should stick to. I am not craving much but know that my mind might tell me I want certain foods. Anyway. I will weigh in officially tomorrow as then I will be compeltely done with the program.

Day 3

The first time I did this diet I thought the first week was a month long. Then time passed and all of a sudden I was done. So far this round is semi similar. I wish tomorrow was anything but phase 2 but as u told a friend tonight, I'm determined to learn to love it. 

Today I had a hard time staying full and satiated. I was working and did not prep well. This is another thing I am learning to alter for this diet to work. I want to have crockpot meals in while I am working so dinner is not a headache or rush. 

I had a lot of beoccoli today which I enjoyed raw and cooked. Lots of chicken  and eggs too. I did complete my water intake goal and I learned to the fmd book again tonight where I specifically focused on phase 2 and the reasons behind the food for this phase. I am more dedicated now and excited for tomorrow. 

Weight this morning was 210.4 period is done. 

1/2 dose vitamins and dry brush and body massage with slim and sassy completed. 

I couldn't help myself

I didn't write yesterday... I worked all day and had a fiasco with the girl child at the end of the day that wipes me out. I  however back in the saddle today. I have learned something about myself today. I don't like getting up early to workout by myself. If I get to be with someone else or I have someone waiting for me, I'm all in... Ok sometimes I'm super reluctant and try to find an excuse to bail but you get what I mean. 

So yesterday was supposed to be 20 minute body for life areobic work out. I chose not to get up to do so. I was supposed to do the same thing this morning with a little Jillian michaels but... It's a no go so far. Tomorrow morning is weight lifting with others at sonnets house which I will fully commit to by telling Sonnet to expect me. I don't believe this will always be how I am. I think once I get into working out my brain will remember why I should wake up early. Hopefully. 

I had a great day as far as eating goes yesterday. I'm nervous about today because it's phase 2. I planned it out last night but I'm still unsure about how it will all work. I want to enjoy what I eat because that helps me lose more. Wish me luck. 

Day 1 weigh in

Day 1 round 2

Today went well. I'm ate my breakfast which was phase appropriate within 30 minutes of waking. I was able to get out and exercise with two of my friends and do some moderate walking. I on purpose stayed in my workout clothes in order to walk again later this evening which I did with two more of my friends. Both walks were enjoyable, I got my heart rate up and savored the outdoors

The only thing that I would' have changed about my eating today was a little more preparation before I got so hungry at lunchtime. As it turned out my choice of an Apple proved to be the perfect filler before my main main meal was ready. 

This morning on the sixth day of my period I weighed in at 212.6 and tonight my weight was 214.6. This time around I will choose to weigh in on the 1st day of phase 1 each week. 

As per my outlined goals, I did my dry brush before my shower and my slim and sassy massage after my shower. I took my vitamins this morning but forgot this afternoon hence the need for a nap today. I am committing to waking up 30 minutes early tomorrow in order to get a workout in before the children wake up. This means I can do the body for life 20 minute aerobic workout then jump in the shower and be ready to make the kids breakfast. My hair can be drying and ready to be styled before my first client gets here at nine. Sometimes the hardest part about working out for me is my stupid hair schedule. I want my hair to be fresh for my clients and I don't like hair if my hair is dirty when doing my job. 

Dinner tonight was one of my favorite meals so far. I will really wanted to use the chicken sausage in the chicken sausage fusilli recipe from the fast metabolism book, but all of the chicken sausage at the deli in sprouts had evaporated cane juice in it. Why do they have to put sugar in everything. 

My other goal while doing the second round is to make sure that I'm taking some time to meditate and study the Scriptures. I want to be strong mentally and spiritually as well as physically. I am feeling so excited and I'm ready to tackle this challenge of mine. I was contemplating where I would be on the scale if I lost another 15 pounds on this second round... I would be in what we sometimes call ONEderland where a one would be in front of my weight. This would be the first time since before having Luke that I would weigh in the 100s. It's fun to see how easily I can get there. Consistency and persistence is the name of the game.This goal of ONEderland is totally doable and I'm excited to be there. 

Till tomorrow

Tchau

Off the wagon

It's Sunday night March 1, 2015. I am excited to write this post and explain the way my body feels at this moment. I have had four days off of the fmd plan and I feel like crap. It's crazy how gross I can feel and yet I still decide that I want to put bad food in my body. It started out on Friday night with a hamburger that was so greasy and unsatisfying that I felt a strong urge to purge. I didn't. I wish I wouldn't of spent the money, the energy or guilt on such a meal. I thought that I would enjoy it. My brain told me that I would. But if I'm honest my body was repulsed by it. Saturday I did well besides the lack of an eating plan which was hard (a lesson for the future). Saturday night we had girls night and I baked an amazing chocolate cake. Once again had I really taken the time to listen to my body rather than my brain it would've told me that I didn't really want it. I thought for sure that the girls at the party with ravage my beautiful chocolate cake. But in the end I was left with more than half of it to take home to my family. Big mistake!! Today has been a more or less free for all and now that it's three fourths of the way gone Adam and I both feel disgusting. This is in addition to the pizza I ate yesterday and today from Barros. 

Why oh why do we do this to ourselves. There must be an emotional component to this there must be something pulling us towards sugar, fat and processed food. However, while on the diet I didn't feel much inkling to cheat. There is more to this emotional process which is a post I will explore for another day. 

Tomorrow is the start of my second FMD program. I have to say I am so excited. I have a friend that will be starting it with me, she knows nothing of the diet only this success and excitement that I have shared with her. Her name is Brie and tomorrow we will go on a walk and I will help her understand what the diet is. I am strongly considering not having any processed sugar or processed foods until my birthday in May. I really feel like this will be a great birthday present to myself and help me get down to the weight that I want. I'm concerned that I have ruined the progress I've made my first FMD program but I know This is just the guilt trying to get the best of me. I'm hoping my newly revitalized metabolism kicks in somewhat to make up for what I've done.

The main thing I want to take away from this weekend is a renewed sense of dedication coupled with more control over my mind body connection. The habits I have with food are embedded deep in my mind. They convince me of untruths  and persuade me to think irrationally. No more!! Today is the last of the uncontrollable days. 3 months without sugar starts now. 

The positives of my bing weekend 

I didn't have diet coke which was one of my goals

I didn't have additional cake at the function for primary tonight

I only had one bowl of ice cream today. 

I had a good breakfast every morning. 

I played volleyball and got outside several times. 

My goals for this next round are as follows

Exercise the exact amount she calls for in the diet. Give it my all. 

Self care

Dry brush daily, slim and sassy daily