Date: 8-31-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 208.9
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 4.7
Total Weight loss: 10.7
Pounds left to lose: 33.9
Day 13! I am almost two weeks going strong on my new diet. Oh boy this weekend was a test of my strength. Three parties in three days. I think I needed to make a “No drinks for me, I’m the DD!” T-shirt. I was offered drinks more times than I care to recall. Believe me it didn’t get any easier with each offering.
Usually Fridays are nights where I go out drinking and dancing with my friends. I didn’t want to miss out on any time with them, so I volunteered to be the designated driver. The night started off great. I had taco salad (minus all the good stuff lol). Lettuce, tomatoes, and ground beef with 2 tablespoons of salsa and a small portion of sour cream. I managed to make it through the night and get away with 3 shots mixed with diet soda. I felt really guilty afterwards. It almost didn’t make it worth drinking. Being 22 years old I can’t cut drinking completely out of my life. BUT I don’t intend to do it often. This weekend, although a small cheat was a huge difference than my normal drinking behavior on Fridays.
Old Friday night: about 8 shots of vodka, each shot mixed with a small cup of half orange juice and half Rockstar energy drink. Plus a few bomb drinks at the bar. By the morning I would have had 3 or 4 cans of energy drinks. Pretty bad for my body!
This is all a change and I don’t intend on drinking any more until my cruise in early November.
The hardest part of this weekend was driving everyone home from the bar. They wanted to stop at a local quickie mart to pick up some junk food munchies. I didn’t even go inside. I waited patiently in the car and when we reached the apartment I had bottled water and cleaned. I have never felt more tempted to cheat. I still resisted. I think if I can deny bean and cheese quick stop burritos, I can do this as long as I need to. Almost 11 pounds down I am on a good start to all this.
Today is a struggle in a different way. I have a pinched nerve in my back and it is causing me severe leg and hip pain. I can barely sit in my chair. This is something I have been dealing with regularly, but the pain hasn’t been this intense in a long time. It hurts so bad it’s all I can think about. I don’t feel hungry at all. My first two meals of the day were tolerable but I just don’t feel like eating. The pain is making me feel nauseous. I am just drinking as much water as I can and will chug along through it today.
Keep up the good work readers and read today’s heading quote. It has helped me though a lot of struggles this past year. Keep on growing and good luck in all your adventures.
<3 Tiffany
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Can't I catch a break?
Today is day nine. I stepped on the scale today and had an odd number pop up. Usually I would take a big chunk of weight loss without asking questions but I want to do this the right way. I decided to weigh myself again directly after. This time it gave me a completely different number. I decided to try a third time and while “calculating” the scale just shut off. That’s right ladies and gentlemen it’s broken! In any normal part of my life this would be one of the times I raise my fists and yell “VICTORY!” (In my head of course). Today it's just one more thing on my list of frustrations.
Before I started my “lifestyle change” I was never big on scales. Thought they were just a tool to bring my self esteem down and the biggest hurdle when going to see my doctor. I decided to change my point a view and make it an encouraging tool. Use it as proof of all my hard work every day for choosing to eat a chicken breast instead of a yummy gooey greasy piece of pizza.
Now I am questioning all my weigh-ins! Today I have to bring back the scale I bought 11 days ago that has a lifetime guarantee! I am completely frustrated and don’t know if my other blog entries have been a farce on my weight loss journey. Let’s hope the scale I choose to replace this one won’t give me anymore problems. Real updates to come. Once I replace this minor setback.
<3 Tiffany
Before I started my “lifestyle change” I was never big on scales. Thought they were just a tool to bring my self esteem down and the biggest hurdle when going to see my doctor. I decided to change my point a view and make it an encouraging tool. Use it as proof of all my hard work every day for choosing to eat a chicken breast instead of a yummy gooey greasy piece of pizza.
Now I am questioning all my weigh-ins! Today I have to bring back the scale I bought 11 days ago that has a lifetime guarantee! I am completely frustrated and don’t know if my other blog entries have been a farce on my weight loss journey. Let’s hope the scale I choose to replace this one won’t give me anymore problems. Real updates to come. Once I replace this minor setback.
<3 Tiffany
Monday, August 24, 2009
Keeping Up
This is my narrative for the past few days. I figured I would give myself a small break for the weekend and let my diet plan simmer. Here it goes!
Day 3:
Date: 08-21-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 214.0
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 2.4
Total Weight loss: 5.6
Pounds left to loose: 39
I tried a few new meals on day three. I tried the Chicken noodle soup and that has proven to be one of my favorite Medifast meals. It took the stigma I had for the soups that tasted a bit vitamin-ish. 100 percent better than the Chili. I also decided to do something different for dinner. I found a new Lean and Green recipe online.
Calls for 7oz of salad shrimp and one serving of mushrooms. I decided to forgo my salad for the night and use all three green servings on the mushrooms. 7oz of shrimp in theory doesn't sound like that much but it is a huge serving. I used my three condiment servings on olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper. This also calls for a dash of lemon juice. I skimmed on the lemon juice because I never have been a fan for lemon on my seafood. Mix all together and wah la! Shrimp/Mushroom stir fry. I added way way way too much garlic salt in mine. It was too salty and way too big a serving for me to eat. By the end of dinner I felt sick to my stomach I was so full! Next time I will be using a prawn type of shrimp. It won't be as big of a serving and I have a feeling I will enjoy it a bit more.
I also tried the oatmeal raisin bar. This was as yummy as the rest! I haven't found a bar I don't enjoy yet.
Day 4
Date: 8-22-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 216.0
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: +2
Total Weight loss: 3.6
Pounds left to loose: 41
I woke up did my usual routine even though it was a Saturday morning. I really wanted to stick to my normal schedule and not end up eating dinner too late. I stepped on the scale only to find I had gained back the two pounds I lost the day before. I contemplated not even blogging about it. I felt embarrassed. Who gains weight on Medifast? The first thought in my mind is...I mentally cheated with the pizza my parents were having. lol.
I quickly realized (quit reading and skip ahead to the next paragraph all you guys reading!) today was the day I was going to start my menstrual cycle. I had read ahead of time to expect odd results in this time of the month. Guess I was just going to experience it my first week on Medifast.
My next reaction was to relax. Take a breath. This is all a process. No matter if I have an excuse or not. Everyday is not going to be the best day. As long as I am below the number I started with that is all that matters. A good lesson to learn early on.
New meals on day 4: I tried the Chocolate Mint bar. It was delicious! It tasted like a Girl Scout cookie Thin Mint. I traded a few flavors with my aunt that I didn't pick on my first order. I cannot wait to order my own box! I may even try the old past time of putting one on the freezer.
I also tried the Strawberry Cream shake. This was good too. I would have never ordered my own but I may on my next order to mix up the same old chocolate and vanilla I have now.
Day 5
Date: 8-23-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 214.2
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 1.8
Total Weight loss: 5.4
Pounds left to loose: 39.2
WHEW! are you kidding me?! One day's time and I am right back where I was a day ago. Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball to look into. It sure would save me a lot of time worrying. This in more areas than one. I spend so much of my time worrying about this or that. I need to stop and relax and know that if I do everything I can in my power to try and be the person I want to be. Everything will work out in the end.
New meals: Peach oatmeal. This was still pretty good. Not as good as the other two oatmeal's that I eat daily. The oatmeal is probably my favorite Medifast meal "group" it's filling and tastes just as good as regular oatmeal. Co-workers who don't even know it's diet food tell me how yummy it smells.
Caramel bar. This is a great tasting snack and perfect when you have a little attack for something sweet. The top is covered in a thick layer of caramel. I not a big sweets fan, but this is the perfect amount of crunch and sweet.
All in all the weekend proved to be way more difficult than the weekdays. I easily stayed away from other food temptations. The week days are very scheduled. I get up the same time every day for work. Take my breaks, and the weeknights are pretty predictable. Aside from almost missing my last Medifast meal once. It is pretty by the book.
The weekends are full of unexpected plans and it is important to keep your schedule up. Planning around things that pop up can prove tricky but is just another hoop to jump through on the road to a healthy life!
Day 6: Today!
Date: 8-24-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 213.6
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 0.6
Total Weight loss: 6
Pounds left to loose: 38.6
Phew! I can't let my blog get so behind. I don't like skimming by on all the details. Each day seems to get easier. I can remember the first day watching everyone around me bring fast food and the idea of my family going out for pizza. Drove me a little nuts!
Today I had a small "light bulb" moment. I realized how good it feels at dinner time for my Lean and Green to cook something I know is healthy for me. All the times I felt like it was such a hassle to make dinner, I would run out and grab some fast food. Make poor choices because it was convenient. Not because that's what I was craving. I realized in the same amount of time it took me to drive and find whichever quick bite I was going to get, I could have made a simple healthy dinner and felt a lot better afterwards.
Time to get a few hours of sleep before my alarm goes off and I start all over again. Happy lifestyle change everyone! Keep up the good work and thanks for following along. I promise things to get a more detailed soon. I am just trying to keep my routine going and not be late for work!
Day 3:
Date: 08-21-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 214.0
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 2.4
Total Weight loss: 5.6
Pounds left to loose: 39
I tried a few new meals on day three. I tried the Chicken noodle soup and that has proven to be one of my favorite Medifast meals. It took the stigma I had for the soups that tasted a bit vitamin-ish. 100 percent better than the Chili. I also decided to do something different for dinner. I found a new Lean and Green recipe online.
Calls for 7oz of salad shrimp and one serving of mushrooms. I decided to forgo my salad for the night and use all three green servings on the mushrooms. 7oz of shrimp in theory doesn't sound like that much but it is a huge serving. I used my three condiment servings on olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper. This also calls for a dash of lemon juice. I skimmed on the lemon juice because I never have been a fan for lemon on my seafood. Mix all together and wah la! Shrimp/Mushroom stir fry. I added way way way too much garlic salt in mine. It was too salty and way too big a serving for me to eat. By the end of dinner I felt sick to my stomach I was so full! Next time I will be using a prawn type of shrimp. It won't be as big of a serving and I have a feeling I will enjoy it a bit more.
I also tried the oatmeal raisin bar. This was as yummy as the rest! I haven't found a bar I don't enjoy yet.
Day 4
Date: 8-22-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 216.0
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: +2
Total Weight loss: 3.6
Pounds left to loose: 41
I woke up did my usual routine even though it was a Saturday morning. I really wanted to stick to my normal schedule and not end up eating dinner too late. I stepped on the scale only to find I had gained back the two pounds I lost the day before. I contemplated not even blogging about it. I felt embarrassed. Who gains weight on Medifast? The first thought in my mind is...I mentally cheated with the pizza my parents were having. lol.
I quickly realized (quit reading and skip ahead to the next paragraph all you guys reading!) today was the day I was going to start my menstrual cycle. I had read ahead of time to expect odd results in this time of the month. Guess I was just going to experience it my first week on Medifast.
My next reaction was to relax. Take a breath. This is all a process. No matter if I have an excuse or not. Everyday is not going to be the best day. As long as I am below the number I started with that is all that matters. A good lesson to learn early on.
New meals on day 4: I tried the Chocolate Mint bar. It was delicious! It tasted like a Girl Scout cookie Thin Mint. I traded a few flavors with my aunt that I didn't pick on my first order. I cannot wait to order my own box! I may even try the old past time of putting one on the freezer.
I also tried the Strawberry Cream shake. This was good too. I would have never ordered my own but I may on my next order to mix up the same old chocolate and vanilla I have now.
Day 5
Date: 8-23-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 214.2
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 1.8
Total Weight loss: 5.4
Pounds left to loose: 39.2
WHEW! are you kidding me?! One day's time and I am right back where I was a day ago. Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball to look into. It sure would save me a lot of time worrying. This in more areas than one. I spend so much of my time worrying about this or that. I need to stop and relax and know that if I do everything I can in my power to try and be the person I want to be. Everything will work out in the end.
New meals: Peach oatmeal. This was still pretty good. Not as good as the other two oatmeal's that I eat daily. The oatmeal is probably my favorite Medifast meal "group" it's filling and tastes just as good as regular oatmeal. Co-workers who don't even know it's diet food tell me how yummy it smells.
Caramel bar. This is a great tasting snack and perfect when you have a little attack for something sweet. The top is covered in a thick layer of caramel. I not a big sweets fan, but this is the perfect amount of crunch and sweet.
All in all the weekend proved to be way more difficult than the weekdays. I easily stayed away from other food temptations. The week days are very scheduled. I get up the same time every day for work. Take my breaks, and the weeknights are pretty predictable. Aside from almost missing my last Medifast meal once. It is pretty by the book.
The weekends are full of unexpected plans and it is important to keep your schedule up. Planning around things that pop up can prove tricky but is just another hoop to jump through on the road to a healthy life!
Day 6: Today!
Date: 8-24-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 213.6
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 0.6
Total Weight loss: 6
Pounds left to loose: 38.6
Phew! I can't let my blog get so behind. I don't like skimming by on all the details. Each day seems to get easier. I can remember the first day watching everyone around me bring fast food and the idea of my family going out for pizza. Drove me a little nuts!
Today I had a small "light bulb" moment. I realized how good it feels at dinner time for my Lean and Green to cook something I know is healthy for me. All the times I felt like it was such a hassle to make dinner, I would run out and grab some fast food. Make poor choices because it was convenient. Not because that's what I was craving. I realized in the same amount of time it took me to drive and find whichever quick bite I was going to get, I could have made a simple healthy dinner and felt a lot better afterwards.
Time to get a few hours of sleep before my alarm goes off and I start all over again. Happy lifestyle change everyone! Keep up the good work and thanks for following along. I promise things to get a more detailed soon. I am just trying to keep my routine going and not be late for work!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Day 2 "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."
Date: 8-20-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 216.4
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 3.2
Total Weight loss: 3.2
Pounds left to loose: 41.4
Today was day two. This morning when I stepped on the scale I was already down three pounds. I couldn't believe it. I am almost in a state where I am expecting to wake up and have gained it back. It's probably mostly water weight and the fact that I am cutting my food intake way down.
I ran into the title quote today. "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." This will be something I keep in mind down the road. Although it isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I half way expected to feel hungry a lot of the time. I have yet to feel that way. My tummy starts grumbling a little bit after the 2 1/2 hour mark. It's like my body is reminding me it's time to have another meal.
My meals today:
Meal 1: French Vanilla Shake (This was really good but I still liked the dutch chocolate more)
Meal 2: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (So yummy! I liked it just as much as the brown sugar)
Meal 3: Chili (This was not a favorite)
Meal 4: Strawberry Bar (Was good but not my favorite)
Meal: Lean and Green. 4 0z of Dark chicken meat. 1 3/4 cup steamed zucchini with garlic salt and pepper. ( Zucchini was so good!) Plus 10 black olives.
Meal 5: Chocolate pudding (Tastes just as good as any other pudding Ive tasted. I am not a big sweets fan)
Plus added with my Chili I had some veggie crackers as a snack.
I also LOVE love LOVE I can have diet soda and tea with Splenda.
Lunch was a struggle today. I did not care for the Chili. I told myself when I started this diet that if I didn't like a meal I would try it again down the road before writing it off. I have to say, it was pretty difficult to eat. I was also surrounded by delicious spaghetti and bread sticks. I found a tip online that next time I try the chili to add two tablespoons of salsa and a dash of chili powder. Another minor struggle is how frequently I have to go pee! I can't believe how often I am dashing in there. It feels so good to be drinking so much water though. It's so refreshing and I know my body is thanking me. I also only had 4 oz of chicken tonight. That is already stepping off the "plan". I should have had 5 oz of dark meat. I had pre-cooked chicken from last night and didn't end up having enough. I didn't feel hungry after dinner but it's not a habit I will be getting into. Naughty me!
Ive already set up my shake and water for the morning. I have run out of my healthy groceries too so tomorrow I will have to brainstorm to figure out what I am going to have for a lean and green for tomorrow and the rest of the weekend. A few days off means more time to experiment with recipes and not keep eating the same old thing. This is my first week so I am going to keep it pretty basic. Don't fear food experiments will be coming down the road!
Hopefully tomorrow the scale shows another loss. Even just one pound. If not I will be okay, I'm just being greedy. Any loss is still a loss! To those of you out there reading and working on your own diet keep up the good work. Everyday is another step in the right direction.
<3 Tiffany
Starting Weight: 219.6
Current Weight: 216.4
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: 3.2
Total Weight loss: 3.2
Pounds left to loose: 41.4
Today was day two. This morning when I stepped on the scale I was already down three pounds. I couldn't believe it. I am almost in a state where I am expecting to wake up and have gained it back. It's probably mostly water weight and the fact that I am cutting my food intake way down.
I ran into the title quote today. "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." This will be something I keep in mind down the road. Although it isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I half way expected to feel hungry a lot of the time. I have yet to feel that way. My tummy starts grumbling a little bit after the 2 1/2 hour mark. It's like my body is reminding me it's time to have another meal.
My meals today:
Meal 1: French Vanilla Shake (This was really good but I still liked the dutch chocolate more)
Meal 2: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (So yummy! I liked it just as much as the brown sugar)
Meal 3: Chili (This was not a favorite)
Meal 4: Strawberry Bar (Was good but not my favorite)
Meal: Lean and Green. 4 0z of Dark chicken meat. 1 3/4 cup steamed zucchini with garlic salt and pepper. ( Zucchini was so good!) Plus 10 black olives.
Meal 5: Chocolate pudding (Tastes just as good as any other pudding Ive tasted. I am not a big sweets fan)
Plus added with my Chili I had some veggie crackers as a snack.
I also LOVE love LOVE I can have diet soda and tea with Splenda.
Lunch was a struggle today. I did not care for the Chili. I told myself when I started this diet that if I didn't like a meal I would try it again down the road before writing it off. I have to say, it was pretty difficult to eat. I was also surrounded by delicious spaghetti and bread sticks. I found a tip online that next time I try the chili to add two tablespoons of salsa and a dash of chili powder. Another minor struggle is how frequently I have to go pee! I can't believe how often I am dashing in there. It feels so good to be drinking so much water though. It's so refreshing and I know my body is thanking me. I also only had 4 oz of chicken tonight. That is already stepping off the "plan". I should have had 5 oz of dark meat. I had pre-cooked chicken from last night and didn't end up having enough. I didn't feel hungry after dinner but it's not a habit I will be getting into. Naughty me!
Ive already set up my shake and water for the morning. I have run out of my healthy groceries too so tomorrow I will have to brainstorm to figure out what I am going to have for a lean and green for tomorrow and the rest of the weekend. A few days off means more time to experiment with recipes and not keep eating the same old thing. This is my first week so I am going to keep it pretty basic. Don't fear food experiments will be coming down the road!
Hopefully tomorrow the scale shows another loss. Even just one pound. If not I will be okay, I'm just being greedy. Any loss is still a loss! To those of you out there reading and working on your own diet keep up the good work. Everyday is another step in the right direction.
<3 Tiffany
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
OMG! Day one already?!
Date: 8-19-09
Starting Weight: 219.6
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: (0) Day one Duh!
Total Weight loss: Do I really need to repeat myself?
Pounds left to loose: 44.6
I am currently going through a divorce. 13 months ago my husband (together 5 and a half years) told me that he didn't want to be married anymore. I have been spending that time trying to discover who I am, learning to live alone, and find new passions for my life. I have found so many new hobbies in the past 13 months and spent that time healing emotionally. I finally feel that I love what is on the inside, now it's time to get the outer shell to match.
I can't say that when I woke up this morning that I felt completely prepared. It's usually my first instinct to want to push things back "just one more day!" Recently I looked in the mirror and decided that I really wasn't happy with what I saw. My aunt and some of her co-workers were doing Medifast and showing great results. I have always found that it is easier to make a change like this when you have someone beside you to hold your hand and push you when you need it.
Today was my first day on my new diet. I am doing the Medifast diet plan. You can learn more about it here: http://www.medifast1.com/VIP/index.asp?campaign=brand3357&gclid=CKXL-PeKsZwCFRMUagodiXDwnA
The basics of this diet are to boost your metabolism into burning fat that your body has been storing. It is a five to one program. Through the day you eat five Medifast meals and one lean and green meal. You eat at 2 1/2 to 3 hour inter vols and can choose whenever you want to do your lean and green meal. Dinner time is when I have chosen to do my lean and green meal.
I am using this blog to track my progress and use up some web space to vent on struggles that will certainly come up! I hope to find some tips for others on Medifast and also find some new recipes and varieties for the lean and green meals.
_________________________________________________________
Meal plan today:
Meal 1: Dutch Chocolate shake (Yummy and tasted like chocolate milk)
Meal 2:Maple and Brown sugar oatmeal (Super yummy)
Meal 3: Chicken and Wild rice soup ( Okay tasting. Needed lots of salt and pepper. I have a feeling they will be my friends)
With my soup at lunch I also had one snack of Medifast veggie crackers.
Meal 4: Peanut Butter Bar (Tasted like a Kit Kat dipped in Peanut butter. My favorite so far. Yum.)
Meal: Lean and Green meal: 6 oz of roasted chicken breast. Two cups of green salad and a half a cup of chopped mushrooms. 10 squirts of low fat balsamic spray salad dressing.
Meal 5: Chocolate pudding.
My regiment so far is at night before bed fill my 16oz water bottle with water. Make my shake for my morning meal number 1. This will make sure my shake is nice and cold.
I have also been advised to throw it in the blender with some ice. For now my schedule is so busy in the morning I don't have time. I may try it for a desert sometime.
In the morning I wake up and weigh myself for the day. Drink my 16 oz of water while getting ready in the morning. Medifast recommends drinking at least 64 oz of water a day. This won't be a problem, I already drank close to that amount before starting. After I take my pups out, I heat the water for one of my soups for lunch and mix in a thermos. This keeps my soup hot and ready for my lunch and also makes sure the soup is nice and soft by the time lunch rolls around. I choose my other two meals for work and pack it all in my tote bag. Then off I go!
The time schedule I am starting with:
6:30 Meal 1
9-9:30 Meal 2
12:00 Meal 3
2:30-3 Meal 4
5-5:30 Meal 5
7:30-8 Meal 6
Today was only a challenge at lunch time. Watching everyone around me eat taco salad while I ate my soup was a little frustrating. I was actually surprised that I didn't feel as hungry as I anticipated. My tummy is also making a lot of gurgling sounds. I think it is just readjusting from eating whatever I want, whenever I feel like it. I tend to eat when I am bored and just about every other emotion or excuse. Time to make a change! Day 1 a success! Wish me luck.
<3 Tiffany
Starting Weight: 219.6
Goal Weight: 175
Loss Since Last Weigh In: (0) Day one Duh!
Total Weight loss: Do I really need to repeat myself?
Pounds left to loose: 44.6
I am currently going through a divorce. 13 months ago my husband (together 5 and a half years) told me that he didn't want to be married anymore. I have been spending that time trying to discover who I am, learning to live alone, and find new passions for my life. I have found so many new hobbies in the past 13 months and spent that time healing emotionally. I finally feel that I love what is on the inside, now it's time to get the outer shell to match.
I can't say that when I woke up this morning that I felt completely prepared. It's usually my first instinct to want to push things back "just one more day!" Recently I looked in the mirror and decided that I really wasn't happy with what I saw. My aunt and some of her co-workers were doing Medifast and showing great results. I have always found that it is easier to make a change like this when you have someone beside you to hold your hand and push you when you need it.
Today was my first day on my new diet. I am doing the Medifast diet plan. You can learn more about it here: http://www.medifast1.com/VIP/index.asp?campaign=brand3357&gclid=CKXL-PeKsZwCFRMUagodiXDwnA
The basics of this diet are to boost your metabolism into burning fat that your body has been storing. It is a five to one program. Through the day you eat five Medifast meals and one lean and green meal. You eat at 2 1/2 to 3 hour inter vols and can choose whenever you want to do your lean and green meal. Dinner time is when I have chosen to do my lean and green meal.
I am using this blog to track my progress and use up some web space to vent on struggles that will certainly come up! I hope to find some tips for others on Medifast and also find some new recipes and varieties for the lean and green meals.
_________________________________________________________
Meal plan today:
Meal 1: Dutch Chocolate shake (Yummy and tasted like chocolate milk)
Meal 2:Maple and Brown sugar oatmeal (Super yummy)
Meal 3: Chicken and Wild rice soup ( Okay tasting. Needed lots of salt and pepper. I have a feeling they will be my friends)
With my soup at lunch I also had one snack of Medifast veggie crackers.
Meal 4: Peanut Butter Bar (Tasted like a Kit Kat dipped in Peanut butter. My favorite so far. Yum.)
Meal: Lean and Green meal: 6 oz of roasted chicken breast. Two cups of green salad and a half a cup of chopped mushrooms. 10 squirts of low fat balsamic spray salad dressing.
Meal 5: Chocolate pudding.
My regiment so far is at night before bed fill my 16oz water bottle with water. Make my shake for my morning meal number 1. This will make sure my shake is nice and cold.
I have also been advised to throw it in the blender with some ice. For now my schedule is so busy in the morning I don't have time. I may try it for a desert sometime.
In the morning I wake up and weigh myself for the day. Drink my 16 oz of water while getting ready in the morning. Medifast recommends drinking at least 64 oz of water a day. This won't be a problem, I already drank close to that amount before starting. After I take my pups out, I heat the water for one of my soups for lunch and mix in a thermos. This keeps my soup hot and ready for my lunch and also makes sure the soup is nice and soft by the time lunch rolls around. I choose my other two meals for work and pack it all in my tote bag. Then off I go!
The time schedule I am starting with:
6:30 Meal 1
9-9:30 Meal 2
12:00 Meal 3
2:30-3 Meal 4
5-5:30 Meal 5
7:30-8 Meal 6
Today was only a challenge at lunch time. Watching everyone around me eat taco salad while I ate my soup was a little frustrating. I was actually surprised that I didn't feel as hungry as I anticipated. My tummy is also making a lot of gurgling sounds. I think it is just readjusting from eating whatever I want, whenever I feel like it. I tend to eat when I am bored and just about every other emotion or excuse. Time to make a change! Day 1 a success! Wish me luck.
<3 Tiffany
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