It's been almost a week since I started on my medically supervised weight loss. It has been okay so far. For breakfast and lunch I have the Organic Frog drink, I can snack on healthy steamed or fresh veggies all day (no carrots, potatoes, or other starchy/sugary veggies), I have my large salad with spinach leaves, cucumber, celery, sliced almonds and fat-free dressing for dinner and a protein shake before bed. While I've been really good with all of that, I haven't been as good as fitting in the 3 scrambled egg whites before bed with the protein shake. I'm just not hungry. I don't like eggs really to begin with, so it's been hard. I'm thinking I might add some spinach to them to make it a little easier, I'm not a fan of hot sauce on eggs and I've put ketchup on them for as long as I can remember (big no no!).
I haven't picked up my exercise as much as I should be. I worked in the yard for a few hours on Sunday (mulching, pulling weeds) and walked over a mile with Misty (a fabulous co-worker and friend) on Monday. Then... Daniel's car broke. Excuses, excuses I know. It's been rainy and I haven't been able to get to the gym (he has my car to get to school and his job). But, I WILL walk 30 minutes tonight when I get home. I know I'll feel better after and I'll get a good nights sleep because of it.
Ready for the awesome news????
I have lost 10 pounds! I haven't cheated and I've been really good about drinking all of my water and staying away from the bad. I switched my coffee intake to low and replaced splenda with stevia. I do have some severe carb cravings though! I'm home alone at night while Daniel is at work and I can honestly say I have more willpower than I thought I did. We have wheat pasta, cereal, tortillas, popcorn, granola, CLIFF bars, and other carbs in the house that I could more than gorge myself with, but it's just NOT WORTH IT! I'd feel so guilty, I'd be mad at myself, and it's just freaking food!
I have honestly got to thank my support system in this....
My husband has been amazing in this. He's a motivator and a support system. He's even drinking the green gunk some days with me. Daniel, I love you. Thank you for your encouraging words, endless love and for you still thinking that even with 100 extra pounds, I'm the sexiest woman around. You are truly my forever love.
My Mom, even though I don't think she reads this, she's watched me struggle with my weight my entire adult life. She's supportive of every crazy method I've tried and every pound I lose. Heck, even she is going to try the green gunk! I gave her a bag with a single serving yesterday. Thanks, Mom, for kicking my ass when I need it.
My friends, even though I tend to portray myself as confident in my own skin, you all know that's not what's really going on. You understand that I can't have a
I am amazed at the amount of support I've received from co-workers as well (Becky and Deitra- I've got your backs too girls!!). I'm overwhelmed by the positive responses from people. I know I can do this and having all of the support I have has made the last week that much easier. Sharing my struggles and my new lifestyle has made it that much easier.
So, next Thursday I go for a weigh in with Dr. Bauer and get another meal plan. I know I won't continue to lose weight this quick, and that's okay with me. Baby steps. I have a goal of 125lbs to lose by Daniel's college graduation December 2012. Totally reasonable!
When it gets hard to keep going, I know that what's in store for me is better than the way a pizza tastes.
10 down! 10 down! 10 down!!
Wow Jackie, that's awesome! Ten pounds is an awesome place to start. Maybe if you break your goal up into smaller ones, like "I want to lose ten pounds" it will continue feeling so achievable. I am really super proud of you. I have to say that I have ALWAYS thought you just exquisitely gorgeous and while I don't personally think fat is 'bad,' being unhappy with your body certainly isn't good. I love you, and I support you.
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