January 5, 2009: Well it's a New Year for everyone and as you will notice, advertisements for weight loss, new diet fads, sales on clothing and exercise equipment are totally in our faces! I decided to start this blog to document my journey in maintaining my healthy weight and the struggles that I have and will have along the way in doing so. Some of you reading this know that about a year ago (started in October 2008) I went through my high biological food program and lost 37 pounds in just 4 months (my leanest weight was 128). After finishing the program I was a good 134 pounds and wearing a size 2. This food program was developed and is manufactured in Canada. Those who go through the program and follow the protocol WILL lose the weight they desire, but will they keep it off? Since I personally lost the weight over a year ago, I thought I would be the guinea pig again and share what happens after losing the weight.
Starting in November of 2008, I decided to experiment and not really follow the maintenance plan that we all are encouraged to follow. I did have a protein packet of food always in the morning and sometimes in the evening for my snack. I did attempt to make good food choices but basically enjoyed my food and having an occasional adult beverage more than once a week. What I noticed towards the end of November, my size 2 jeans were feeling a little snug around my upper thigh - a tiny fat pocket had appeared - a couple of pounds appeared along with that tiny fat pocket as well...ugh! OK, so December was fast approaching and so.....do I get right back on the program through another December or just continue to enjoy myself? What do you think I did? The latter of course! Well...you guessed it.....I have now gained a solid 5 pounds back (weighing now 139) which is not bad. It is unnatural for out bodies to lose weight - natural to gain especially in the winter months.
I've always shared with my clients that we all now have a healthy, solid plan to lose those few pounds we gain on vacation, etc.......and that it works! Yes, you guessed it....I am back on the program to get rid of that little fast pocket and those 5 pounds! This will be another test and then testimonial to all of you when it works and you will follow my highs and lows in doing so, what I am feeling in hopes this will help you along your journey as well.
You will be able to post comments and I anticipate this being a place where we can all support and share how we are doing. I will give you a brief overview of my day, yesterday starting back on the program.
Day 1 - January 4, 2009:
Back on the program today! It really was easier that when I first started over a year ago. I have my yummy peach mango drink for breakfast along with my coffee that I have to have in the morning every day. I have about 2-3 cups and use a sugar free hazelnut sweetener and non-dairy creamer. I was feeling hungry about 10:30am but waited to have my lunch closer to noon because between noon and dinner time is a long time to wait to eat! Promptly at 12:00 I had the beef stew for lunch (it is so satisfying and warm!). About an hour later I warmed up about 3/4 cup of broccoli left over from dinner the night before and had that as a snack.
I always have my TV on my desk while I work and Oprah came on with her "Best Life" week series where she talked about how embarrassed she was that she had gained back 40 pounds and in the public eye. It was a really good show and she did share that she did have a thyroid condition that apparently now is in check. She shared that we all have to schedule time for ourselves to exercise (great during the maintenance period) and love ourselves. We have to take care of our bodies and not so much for that special number, but for health. I totally agree with her! I plan to follow the show this week and shares tips. Dr. Oz will be on her show Tuesday.
After watching Oprah, I had another peach mango drink because one of my New Year Resolutions is to WORK OUT MORE! Isn't this true for so many...we all start out determined the first part of January then we normally just quit! I really don't have that luxury or mindset, I have to incorporate this into my daily routine to maintain. Honestly, I never want to be back up to 165 pounds ever in my life! I then went to the gym and did 40 minutes on the elliptical, getting my heart rate up for the fat burning mode and really felt great. I plan to alternate cardio with weights during the week (yes, 6 days a week) and taking Sunday off to rest.
For dinner I had a yummy fish (about 5 ounces) of escolar (my neighbor Kara introduced this to me, it is so good), small green salad and Brussels sprouts. For my snack (around 9pm I had lemon pudding). I also had all of my vitamins for the day (multi, calcium/magnesium, potassium/magnesium, Omega and I also take Vitamin C along with an herb for hormones) and my wonderful 9.5ph water allotment (minimum 64 ounces).
I did well my first day and felt great! We will see what happens tomorrow!
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