April 12, 2011
As I stated before I have been watching my fat gram and calorie intake for the last 3 days so getting into this program was not "messy". I read way too many warnings about it not to. If someone was watching me take the first pill they would have laughed quite hard. I had this envision that the moment I took it I would be running for the commode. I held that pill between my fingers poised in my mouth for probably a full 5 minutes before I let go. Low and behold nothing happened. I logged my food on the alli website for every morsel that passed my lips. So far so good. I have also increased my water intake up to the required 64 oz (8 glasses w/8 oz each). So I do run for the ladies room only so that I can dispose of all the water.
You see I know that the treatment effects are suppose to make the extra fat that you ingest come out of you in a very oily orange gross way. No thank you. I will do anything I can to not make that happen.
The website has me set to weight in on April 18th. Knowing I have a goal of 70lbs to lose should keep me in check right.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Alli
Okay so I completed the entire Standard Process Program with ehhh okay results. I was however proud of myself for having completed the entire program with no major slip ups. True to form as soon as the program ended so did my will power. I ended up packing the pounds back on due to my complete lack of trying. I even sold my treadmill so that the reminder was no longer standing in my ever growing face.
I have now hit my highest weight ever! I can't handle the idea of that. Some of the amazing things that happened to me while on the Standard Process Program such as the lack of heartburn and headaches are now back. My sleeping patterns have now also gone back to sparatic. So here I sit with heartburn, a dull headache as well as body aches reminding me that I need to chose a better lifestyle. I want to be healthy for me and for the future children I would love to have. Speaking of which I also would love to be in a healthy body when I do get pregnant so that I can bounce back easier and have a smoother pregnancy.
Soooo.....after wasting entirely too many days at work researching for an answer I found one. One that kept telling me it helped people overweight with zero will-power act as a babysitter. Yes, that is exactly what I need. Sad I know.
I ordered my first bottle of alli. I am sure you have at least heard about it.
Here is the simplified form of it. If I go over 15grams of fat per meal I more than likely will have an accident in my pants. Who in the heck wants that to happen? Not me. So I have done what was recommended and starting eating correctly and logging my food intake 3 days prior to popping the pill.
I have now hit my highest weight ever! I can't handle the idea of that. Some of the amazing things that happened to me while on the Standard Process Program such as the lack of heartburn and headaches are now back. My sleeping patterns have now also gone back to sparatic. So here I sit with heartburn, a dull headache as well as body aches reminding me that I need to chose a better lifestyle. I want to be healthy for me and for the future children I would love to have. Speaking of which I also would love to be in a healthy body when I do get pregnant so that I can bounce back easier and have a smoother pregnancy.
Soooo.....after wasting entirely too many days at work researching for an answer I found one. One that kept telling me it helped people overweight with zero will-power act as a babysitter. Yes, that is exactly what I need. Sad I know.
I ordered my first bottle of alli. I am sure you have at least heard about it.
Here is the simplified form of it. If I go over 15grams of fat per meal I more than likely will have an accident in my pants. Who in the heck wants that to happen? Not me. So I have done what was recommended and starting eating correctly and logging my food intake 3 days prior to popping the pill.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Day 21 - Last Day of my 21 Day Program
January 23rd, 2011
Today is my LAST DAY on the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program. I feel like the victor in my own race. I have ran similar life style races before. Even having been the only contestant I have never crossed the finish line. I weighted and measured myself today for the first time in a while. I am not too terribly happy with the scale numbers telling me I have only lost 8lbs total but the measurements are telling me that I have lost almost 4 inches around my waist. I have lost up to 2" in additional areas such as my biceps, thighs and even my neck. Even with just a little bit more weight-loss and the new measurements it has encouraged me to keep up the pace. So much so that I bought a treadmill yesterday. I do have a gym membership that I still plan on using but with this new piece of equipment I will not be able to use the excuse not to get in between 30 to 60 minutes of cardio a day. My chiropractor was kind enough to layout an exercise plan that will work best for me and my goals. I suppose I did not realize how much I need to incorporate lifting into my workout plan. I was under the impression that cardio with a few additional exercises would get the fat to go away. I figured once I lost the weight then I would start to lift to build up my muscles. Guess what, I was wrong. I am excited to start in on this new program as well as the new workout plan. I pick up my Post Purification Program from my Chiropractors today. I also just read the new guidelines again. Yea, I can do this!
Today is my LAST DAY on the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program. I feel like the victor in my own race. I have ran similar life style races before. Even having been the only contestant I have never crossed the finish line. I weighted and measured myself today for the first time in a while. I am not too terribly happy with the scale numbers telling me I have only lost 8lbs total but the measurements are telling me that I have lost almost 4 inches around my waist. I have lost up to 2" in additional areas such as my biceps, thighs and even my neck. Even with just a little bit more weight-loss and the new measurements it has encouraged me to keep up the pace. So much so that I bought a treadmill yesterday. I do have a gym membership that I still plan on using but with this new piece of equipment I will not be able to use the excuse not to get in between 30 to 60 minutes of cardio a day. My chiropractor was kind enough to layout an exercise plan that will work best for me and my goals. I suppose I did not realize how much I need to incorporate lifting into my workout plan. I was under the impression that cardio with a few additional exercises would get the fat to go away. I figured once I lost the weight then I would start to lift to build up my muscles. Guess what, I was wrong. I am excited to start in on this new program as well as the new workout plan. I pick up my Post Purification Program from my Chiropractors today. I also just read the new guidelines again. Yea, I can do this!
Day 20
January 22nd, 2011
As I was saying yesterday weekends become difficult for me to intake enough calories and required water. I focused on making sure I did both today. I woke to my shake and supplements then within a small bit of time had some veggies, shortly afterwards we went out to lunch where I had another house salad with nothing but oil and vinegar. We ended up running errands half the day so all I seemed to take in for the next few hours was water. Having said that I did come home and make myself some cod and another spinach salad. For a shake I decided to mix it up. I wanted to try a veggie shake instead. I mean come on you can only have so many berry shakes before you need to "shake" things up more. I put in whole tomatoes, freshly chopped garlic, freshly chopped basil, freshly chopped onion,freshly chopped parsley, two pinches of sea salt, 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a touch of vinegar & my SP Cleanse. I was in heaven. It tasted like a spicy tomato soup. Until I realized that my eyes where watering due to having put way too many onions and garlic in it. Next time I will scale back. All in all it was a good experiment. I just need to perfect it.
Later in the evening we took some family to Red Lobster where I realized was my kinda place. I was able to order fresh cod that had been baked without any seasonings, steamed broccoli and steamed asparagus paired with a small house salad. I just love being able to eat a full meal with others without feeling like I am missing out on the whole experience of eating out enjoyed with the normal table talk.
Tomorrow is my last day on the 21 Day cleanse! I am proud of myself! Next week I begin the Post Purification Program.
As I was saying yesterday weekends become difficult for me to intake enough calories and required water. I focused on making sure I did both today. I woke to my shake and supplements then within a small bit of time had some veggies, shortly afterwards we went out to lunch where I had another house salad with nothing but oil and vinegar. We ended up running errands half the day so all I seemed to take in for the next few hours was water. Having said that I did come home and make myself some cod and another spinach salad. For a shake I decided to mix it up. I wanted to try a veggie shake instead. I mean come on you can only have so many berry shakes before you need to "shake" things up more. I put in whole tomatoes, freshly chopped garlic, freshly chopped basil, freshly chopped onion,freshly chopped parsley, two pinches of sea salt, 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a touch of vinegar & my SP Cleanse. I was in heaven. It tasted like a spicy tomato soup. Until I realized that my eyes where watering due to having put way too many onions and garlic in it. Next time I will scale back. All in all it was a good experiment. I just need to perfect it.
Later in the evening we took some family to Red Lobster where I realized was my kinda place. I was able to order fresh cod that had been baked without any seasonings, steamed broccoli and steamed asparagus paired with a small house salad. I just love being able to eat a full meal with others without feeling like I am missing out on the whole experience of eating out enjoyed with the normal table talk.
Tomorrow is my last day on the 21 Day cleanse! I am proud of myself! Next week I begin the Post Purification Program.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Day 19
January 21st, 2011
Today was a true testament to my will-power. My office had its weekly office lunch. I ordered them New York Style pizza from a local pub here that usually has me counting down the minutes until it arrives. Well these gorgeous 24" pies arrived just to stare me in the face. I quickly grabbed my salad with my chicken breasts and hid in my office for the next few hours. I think the one part of the pizza that I missed the most is the part that starts at the crust and ends in the middle. Yes, all of it!! I am having a weak moment on the food desires but still have not faltered. In fact as I type this I am eating my cute little baby carrots. I have given names to almost all of my veggies in order to make them even more desirable.
You might find this part to be true as well. I have found that it is very easy to stay on my program during the week since I work in an office all day. I can sit here and partake in my little baggies of treats (veggies) as well as remember to take my supplements and 2nd shake. However on the weekends I find I must stop myself from going all day without eating or drinking any water. I become so busy with my weekend tasks that I tend to forget to do either. This is my last weekend of the 21 day program. I will do great! I have no other choice. I also better get my hiney back to the gym. Only two more days to go.
Today was a true testament to my will-power. My office had its weekly office lunch. I ordered them New York Style pizza from a local pub here that usually has me counting down the minutes until it arrives. Well these gorgeous 24" pies arrived just to stare me in the face. I quickly grabbed my salad with my chicken breasts and hid in my office for the next few hours. I think the one part of the pizza that I missed the most is the part that starts at the crust and ends in the middle. Yes, all of it!! I am having a weak moment on the food desires but still have not faltered. In fact as I type this I am eating my cute little baby carrots. I have given names to almost all of my veggies in order to make them even more desirable.
You might find this part to be true as well. I have found that it is very easy to stay on my program during the week since I work in an office all day. I can sit here and partake in my little baggies of treats (veggies) as well as remember to take my supplements and 2nd shake. However on the weekends I find I must stop myself from going all day without eating or drinking any water. I become so busy with my weekend tasks that I tend to forget to do either. This is my last weekend of the 21 day program. I will do great! I have no other choice. I also better get my hiney back to the gym. Only two more days to go.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Day 18
January 20th, 2011
Yet another day of birthday cake/pie in my office for a co-worker. Although sweets are not my thing normally, it looks amazing now. I sit in the mini party with my salad just so that I can be eating along with them. I try and avoid feeling hungry this way.
On a positive note, I read over the Post Purification Program guidelines yesterday. All the rules sounded positive. I am excited to reintroduce the different food groups one at a time. I am interested to see if I have any food intolerance to anything specific. I plan on keeping up with my journal as I fight my way through an additional 30 days. In all honesty though my battle with food with be a lifetime. I know that I will not detour right back to my horrible way of eating however, it will be a struggle not to indulge in my past favorites. I need to find a happy medium where I can treat myself with a not so good for me meal every once in a while as a reward. However, is it really a reward when I know I will feel bad immediately afterwords? Something for me to ponder.
So today is Day 18 which means that I have kept up with my plan problem about 17 more days that I expected to! Mini victory if you ask me.
So far today I have had my normal shake, supplements, spinach salad, carrots and baked chicken strips. Yep, you will find you kind of get into a groove for a while were not much changes diet wise. I am there now.
I will post my salmon recipe soon for those of you whom really have no idea how to cook salmon such as myself about 2 weeks ago.
Till the morrow....
Yet another day of birthday cake/pie in my office for a co-worker. Although sweets are not my thing normally, it looks amazing now. I sit in the mini party with my salad just so that I can be eating along with them. I try and avoid feeling hungry this way.
On a positive note, I read over the Post Purification Program guidelines yesterday. All the rules sounded positive. I am excited to reintroduce the different food groups one at a time. I am interested to see if I have any food intolerance to anything specific. I plan on keeping up with my journal as I fight my way through an additional 30 days. In all honesty though my battle with food with be a lifetime. I know that I will not detour right back to my horrible way of eating however, it will be a struggle not to indulge in my past favorites. I need to find a happy medium where I can treat myself with a not so good for me meal every once in a while as a reward. However, is it really a reward when I know I will feel bad immediately afterwords? Something for me to ponder.
So today is Day 18 which means that I have kept up with my plan problem about 17 more days that I expected to! Mini victory if you ask me.
So far today I have had my normal shake, supplements, spinach salad, carrots and baked chicken strips. Yep, you will find you kind of get into a groove for a while were not much changes diet wise. I am there now.
I will post my salmon recipe soon for those of you whom really have no idea how to cook salmon such as myself about 2 weeks ago.
Till the morrow....
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Day 17
January 19th, 2011
Today I have been craving hot coffee again. I do hope that is something I get to reintroduce fair early into my Post-Purification Program. I only usually have a cup or two anyhow but sitting down at my desk every morning without my hot coffee is still hard to get over.
It is now 12:30p.m. and I have had my morning shake, 1st set of supplements (5 Green Foods and 3 Gastro-Fibers), a baggie of baby carrots, bowl of raw spinach with a few cherry tomatoes toss in the very present Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar. I plan on having a bowl of lentil soup soon also. I have at this point taken in about 48oz of water. Today so far is not so exciting nor different.
For dinner tonight I made myself salmon and asparagus.
Sad to say but I have not made it to the gym in two days. I had such a good streak of 5 in a row....nuts. I do hope to get back to it.
Today I have been craving hot coffee again. I do hope that is something I get to reintroduce fair early into my Post-Purification Program. I only usually have a cup or two anyhow but sitting down at my desk every morning without my hot coffee is still hard to get over.
It is now 12:30p.m. and I have had my morning shake, 1st set of supplements (5 Green Foods and 3 Gastro-Fibers), a baggie of baby carrots, bowl of raw spinach with a few cherry tomatoes toss in the very present Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar. I plan on having a bowl of lentil soup soon also. I have at this point taken in about 48oz of water. Today so far is not so exciting nor different.
For dinner tonight I made myself salmon and asparagus.
Sad to say but I have not made it to the gym in two days. I had such a good streak of 5 in a row....nuts. I do hope to get back to it.
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