Progress Update 3
By JG
8/20/2009 1:25:00 PM
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UPDATE #3!!
Well it totally slipped my mind last week to write an update...much has happened in weight loss world in the last two weeks. I've been sticking to my goals - although the exercise has been sub-par to be honest.
So... I've totally thrown out my scale. Apparently it was insanely inaccurate, and was not helping me be realistic about my progress (or my setbacks). So now I am only weighing myself at the gym or at home on a digital scale. The numbers don't lie people. I realized something very important. If I was finding the "right spot" on the bathroom floor to fudge the numbers in my favor, I couldn't really get as excited about progress because deep down I was pretty sure I wasn't getting honest results. Simple truth.
Before I reveal my weight lost over the past week, I want to share with you something about how I am using RightSize and the plan I am following.
RightSize smoothies are designed to be a nutritionally complete meal replacement. They also help you reduce overall calories throughout the day. It was the throughout the day part that I wasn't taking advantage off. Snacks are important!!!!!!! I met with a dietician last week. She has recommended a daily plan of 3 meals a day and 3 snacks...FOR ME (everyone loses weight differently - what works for one, does not necessarily work for all). Just for kicks, I tried preparing all the foods required for the day and didn't replace any meals with a smoothie for a few days. It was hard work!! I have children and a husband to cook for, a job to go to, a house to look after, and don't have hours a day to spend preparing meals!! Sooooo........then I started replacing breakfast and/or lunch with a smoothie as I needed to, to fit my lifestyle, but added snacks mid morning and mid afternoon and reduced the size of my dinner. When I say snack - I am talking about a serving of fruit. Not a bag of m&m's. I also added a small higher protein snack a few hours before bed.
Want to guess how much I lost in a week following this method? 5 POUNDS! I also need to mention that I drink about 2 bottles of SlimminAde a day plus another 32 oz of filtered water.
If you aren't seeing the results you want, make sure you are eating enough for your level of activity, and make sure you are feeding your metabolism throughout the day... You'll feel less hungry, your body will work more efficiently, and will be more willing to give up those pounds because you are providing your body with what it needs. Just be smart about it!
So the numbers are out of whack because of the new honesty policy I have with myself. But here is where we stand and I'll be updating based on these numbers from here out.
Highest weight 252
Current weight 227.5
Total Lost 24.5
Can you believe my old scale said I was at 215?
See ya next week!
JG
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Progress Update 1
By JG
7/28/2009 10:37:00 AM
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Weight Loss Progress Update 1
Date 7/28/09
Highest weight: 252 lbs
Current weight: 236 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs
So I've lost 16 lbs so far since mid-February following the RightSize plan (and not always faithfully by any means). That's a great accomplishment and I'm proud of it, but I realized something this week. I can't get complacent with these smaller victories. As great as I felt about my current loss, today is one of those days I wish I could just unzip the fat suit.
I saw myself in vacation photos...ugh...and realize that the work is not done. It's important to celebrate the mini-victories, but then we have to focus on the next goal. Use the momentum of each milestone to propel you to the next. I do look different and feel different than I did 16 pounds ago, but now I'm focused on how great it will feel to lose the next 15 pounds, and how amazing I will look and feel 101 pounds from now.
The plan is to reach my goal weight by my 10th wedding anniversary in May. My second decade of marriage will not be spent overweight, tired, and hiding from the camera. I will be alive and present for my 4 beautiful daughters who need me. I can do it. One choice at a time.
My current plan? I replace breakfast and lunch with RightSize during the work week and eat a normal balanced dinner. I supplement with Slimminade in between meals for extra appetite control and to increase my fiber and water intake. My vices are eating late at night when I should just go to bed, and getting off track on the weekend. I keep a food journal for tracking calorie consumption, and I don't go to the gym currently - but I should - it would really speed things along. Just gotta make some time! The majority of my exercise right now comes from walking the dog at night or playing with the kids in the pool. I am proof that you can lose weight with RightSize without having to change your activity level. It's simple calorie math. But as I drop weight, I'm excited about getting back into exercise and speeding my results by adding some lean muscle.
Goals for this week:
Go to gym 3 times and do 30 minutes of moderate cardio each time and some light weights with high reps after
Stick to 1400 calories per day
Consume 64 oz of water per day
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