Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Weighing in on the week
So far this week, I have done pretty well with my food intake. I did yoga on Monday night and it felt great....I was sore from yoga on Sunday. Today I weighed in at 177.8. I am pleased with the weight loss, especially so soon. It is exciting to see the changes. I do feel better, and enjoy packing my lunches and the kids' lunches,too.
My youngest 2 children took salads, carrots and fruits to school on Monday. I was proud of them. My oldest did well, too. He took 2 PBJ, shredded wheat and mandarin oranges. It is a move in the right direction. I took salad, fruit and carrots. Today I really enjoyed my veggie wraps, carrots and water. I was truly hungry and it felt good to be more in touch with my hunger cues. I have been reading and thinking more about how Dr. Fuhrman discusses true hunger vs toxic hunger. It is really interesting. For more info, check out his blog at: http://www.diseaseproof.com. I have been enlightened to so much...I have a lot more to learn, too!
It is great to see the attitudes and actions of my children changing. Last night, I had to go to my mom's to pick up something. It was already dark and my youngest said, "O.K. Mama, are we walkin'?" He was so disappointed when I told him it was too dark to walk. We have walked to her house at least once a day for the past week. He got it!
My youngest 2 children took salads, carrots and fruits to school on Monday. I was proud of them. My oldest did well, too. He took 2 PBJ, shredded wheat and mandarin oranges. It is a move in the right direction. I took salad, fruit and carrots. Today I really enjoyed my veggie wraps, carrots and water. I was truly hungry and it felt good to be more in touch with my hunger cues. I have been reading and thinking more about how Dr. Fuhrman discusses true hunger vs toxic hunger. It is really interesting. For more info, check out his blog at: http://www.diseaseproof.com. I have been enlightened to so much...I have a lot more to learn, too!
It is great to see the attitudes and actions of my children changing. Last night, I had to go to my mom's to pick up something. It was already dark and my youngest said, "O.K. Mama, are we walkin'?" He was so disappointed when I told him it was too dark to walk. We have walked to her house at least once a day for the past week. He got it!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Day 5 DETOX
O.K. I shared the evening meal with the kids....and they HATED it. It was so funny to see their faces. My youngest ate it o.k but not without holding his nose. My dh has been eating it with me (it's the one with mushrooms, kale, tomato, onion and garlic). He wants more tonight. He has always been pretty health conscious...he works out 3 - 4 times a week before his day starts. Anyways, I weighed in today a 179. I am happy about that. Tomorrow starts the first day of the 6 week plan. I know that I will do well on it!
This weeks goals are:
Drink only water
Walk/Yoga/Aerobics at school (tote bag in the car prepared for exercise)
Plan my lunch (and the kids) the night before and be set for the morning
Prepare breakfast in containers...in case we need to grab and go...
Looking forward to a successful week!
Jeannie3
This weeks goals are:
Drink only water
Walk/Yoga/Aerobics at school (tote bag in the car prepared for exercise)
Plan my lunch (and the kids) the night before and be set for the morning
Prepare breakfast in containers...in case we need to grab and go...
Looking forward to a successful week!
Jeannie3
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Second half of day 4 DETOX
My day went well. I felt great after yoga. I am looking forward to finding out the school aerobics schedule for next week. It should be good.
I followed the detox plan 2/3rds of the time today. B'fast and supper. I had subway for lunch..I felt ok about it all. I hope to do yoga again tomorrow or at least walk. My weight has fluctuated from 181 to 178 this week.....same scale at roughly similar times, too. I will really pay attention next week this time for changes in weight. It is possible to get down to 165 by my birthday or even less. I look forward to stabilizing in the 170's instead of dipping back up to the 180's. Gaols for Sunday:
Drink 32 oz of water ....at least
Walk for 30 minutes or do yoga for 45
Plan Monday's menu for lunch....wrap? salad? soup? all three?
Still can't believe how long it takes me to eat...I have to get up early to make it happen! Checking back in tomorrow.
Jeannie3
I followed the detox plan 2/3rds of the time today. B'fast and supper. I had subway for lunch..I felt ok about it all. I hope to do yoga again tomorrow or at least walk. My weight has fluctuated from 181 to 178 this week.....same scale at roughly similar times, too. I will really pay attention next week this time for changes in weight. It is possible to get down to 165 by my birthday or even less. I look forward to stabilizing in the 170's instead of dipping back up to the 180's. Gaols for Sunday:
Drink 32 oz of water ....at least
Walk for 30 minutes or do yoga for 45
Plan Monday's menu for lunch....wrap? salad? soup? all three?
Still can't believe how long it takes me to eat...I have to get up early to make it happen! Checking back in tomorrow.
Jeannie3
DAY 4 DETOX
Walked again yesterday at a local corn maze with the kids. I also left my car at home and walked to Mama's again today. My youngest son said, "Mama, I have to walk with you to be healthy." It was sweet. I was successful in walking, and drank a little more water than the day before. My dh had a gift cert. so we went to dinner....I had a cobb salad...it was great (avocadoes, onions, and more). Just finished yoga this morning with my dd. I am now off to have my breakfast: blueberries, strawberries, and oranges.
Friday, October 13, 2006
DAY 3 DETOX....
I made it through the day eating my strawberries and blueberries and my salad for lunch. I must say that after sitting through dinner with my family (everyone was eating some of Mama's homemade chili wi/beef) I had a spoonfull...then another spoonfull...and on to a cup. I also had a few spoonfuls of icecream. I must say that after a couple of hours....I had heartburn and a funny taste in my mouth...I am not sure if I will add another day of detox or if I will just keep moving. I guess it will depend on how well I do for the rest of the time.
Today's goals:
Drink more water
stick to the detox foods only...there are PLENTY
and Walk
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Day 2 detox
Yesterday, I started a five day detox created by Dr. Fuhrman. I did pretty well. There was a lot of food, so I felt satisfied. The chewing was good for me too. I have not spent that much time actually sitting and eating in a while! I am so thankful to my friend, Carrie who introduced me to Eat To Live this summer. I have not followed the plan consistently, but I have changed a lot of the way that I think. Since school started in August, I have already lost 10 pounds due to increased activity and changes in my food selections. For a few weeks, I have walked 5 to 10 miles. I will maintain and increase my level of activity. Yesterday, I parked the car and walked with my children to feed the ducks. It felt great outside. Later that evening, instead of driving to my mama's house, I walked and then walked back home. Building in little things like this is going to help me so much. This past weekend, I camped with my daughter. I ate some major junkfood and came back weighing more. I weighed 186 the evening I returned (Sunday, October 8th). Last night I weighed 181. I am not sure about how weight fluctuates (water weight, time of weighing, etc.) but I am excited to be closer to the 170's. My goal is to get down to 140 lbs. I know I can do it. It is a matter of truly engaging in the process and the 5 day detox is a great kickoff for me!
On to day #2....
