Day 16 -- I am down 12 lbs! Happy Happy Happy!
Couple of things that I had forgotten from the first time on phase 1:
1. I don't seem to need much sleep - I am not tired..
2. I enjoy tea in the evenings!
3. I have more energy when I eat like this, than I did when I was "off the wagon".
4. I love that emotion of PRIDE when I wake up in the morning and say to myself, "what a good girl I have been!" -- Beats the heck outta waking up and saying, "Don't be such a bad girl today!"
Tried a new recipe!
Take brocolli -- coat with a bit of olive oil and spices - roast in a single layer in a 375 oven for 20 minutes -- it is AWESOME! We like it way better than steamed brocolli.
Why did I let myself get this far above my self imposed "maximum"? I am not nearly as heavy as I was the first time I went on this journey, but STILL -- what was I thinking! I know better. Hubby and I have promised ourselves that once we take off this summer weight we WILL go onto the maintenance program as suggested by our IP coaches. I know that works, I did it for a long time with great success! sheesh!
Just need to get exercising on a more regular basis and the weight will continue to go away.
Hope you are all having great success on your IP plans - this system works!
kmac
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Back on Phase 1.
Back on Phase 1!
Hubby and I both went back to our old habits this summer. Last summer I maintained with no problem, because I followed the guidelines for maintenance that IP suggests. This summer - different story - it was like a few months of FLASHBACK! A reminder to us as to why we gained the weight in the first place. But - the difference was that we were very aware of what we were doing wrong, and we KNEW that we would have to take steps to "nip it in the bud" - and not end up facing that huge amount of weight to take off again.
So -- as of today - we are both back on Phase 1. I have never looked forward to a diet before - but I was really looking forward to today. Get back on track, take off this extra weight that is making my jeans snug, and making me feel icky.
I don't actually plan to weigh on the scale very often - but I will post when I have something to report.
I feel thinner already! (ok -- not likely, but my mind is so happy to be on the right path, that the weight of the GUILT I was experiencing is gone!).
Good luck on your paths -- feel free to share your successes with the world - its okay to brag a bit when you are seeing results!
kmac.
Hubby and I both went back to our old habits this summer. Last summer I maintained with no problem, because I followed the guidelines for maintenance that IP suggests. This summer - different story - it was like a few months of FLASHBACK! A reminder to us as to why we gained the weight in the first place. But - the difference was that we were very aware of what we were doing wrong, and we KNEW that we would have to take steps to "nip it in the bud" - and not end up facing that huge amount of weight to take off again.
So -- as of today - we are both back on Phase 1. I have never looked forward to a diet before - but I was really looking forward to today. Get back on track, take off this extra weight that is making my jeans snug, and making me feel icky.
I don't actually plan to weigh on the scale very often - but I will post when I have something to report.
I feel thinner already! (ok -- not likely, but my mind is so happy to be on the right path, that the weight of the GUILT I was experiencing is gone!).
Good luck on your paths -- feel free to share your successes with the world - its okay to brag a bit when you are seeing results!
kmac.
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