This morning was my two week follow up with Dr. Bauer and it was WONDERFUL! As you already know I have lost 15 pounds in the past two weeks, he said that was a great average. And... I got my 4 week plan! I get to switch out my breakfast Organic Frog for Fiber One Cereal, have a Fiber One cereal bar for a snack, still drinking my Organic Frog for lunch and I get to add some chicken or steak in with my salad for dinner! HEAVEN! He also said I could switch up lunch and dinner if I chose. So, today for lunch I definitely had a piece of chicken with steamed veggies. YUM! I missed chewing, I missed flavor, it was amazing. I still have to have my protein and eggs at night, but I get CHICKEN or STEAK! So wonderful.
I've also upped my physical activity, I've started doing Zumba every night for 30 minutes this week, I'm going to up it to 45 for 5 days out of the week. Zumba is awesome, I love dancing and I love how I don't really feel like I'm working out (but, it is a serious calorie burner). I'm doing it on the Wii for now and will eventually move to the beginner classes at the Y. I also plan on starting to go to the Y after work 3 days a week for 30 minutes before heading home for dinner and Zumba just to get some strength training in as well.
A few people have been wondering what exactly I have been consuming for breakfast and lunch. Organic Frog aka Greens Today is an OTC superfood, your doctor does not need to prescribe it and anyone can get it. I order it here, Greens Today is certified organic and they even offer a vegan option for those with a vegan diet. They also offer a TON of vitamins for children and adults alike. All of the ingredients are listed as well, so if anyone is wondering what's in it or the other products that Greens Today offers... check out this link.
I'm also drinking 1/2 of my body weight in ounces of water. And I am not consuming sugar, white flour based products, carrots, rice, potatoes, or beans. I'm sticking to what he's telling me and not venturing outside of that. Another thing that has been prescribed to me that helps is Apidex (Phentermine), it's an appetite suppressant. There is a lot of controversy about the medication if you search the internet, but if used correctly and as prescribed, it's a BIG help.
I go back to Dr. Bauer in 4 weeks, but I will definitely keep weighing myself and sticking to his plan. I'll keep you all updated of course! I'm just relieved that the first 2 weeks are over...
And to ALL of my girlfriends that are working on themselves... it feels darn good to make some real progress, and that's enough motivation in itself. Nothing tastes as good as losing weight feels!
Wow Jackie! Sounds like you are doing awesome! I have been watching what I eat and working out, but it is super hard to lose! When you finally see those pounds drop off though it is totally worth it! Keep up the good work!
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I hope you feel GREAT about yourself. I can't imagine it's easy to keep at a major change like this every day, but it shows a ton about your character. Determination isn't something that everyone has, and I think it's super cool that you're putting all of yours behind making yourself as healthy and happy as you can be. You should be super proud of yourself- I bet your family is!
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