I had a challenging day yesterday. I did good with the eating, I ate my intended fruits and veggies and drank 48oz's of water. I did my early morning oil pulling and drank 1oz of LimuPlus. What I didn't do was my 30 minutes of walking. It's not that I didn't have the time, I pretty much chose not to.
I feel that I pretty much went through a withdrawel stage last night. I've noticed when I used to binge eat it was usually around dinner time or late at night. I would snack on high-calorie food, eating chips, chocolate, drinking soda, etc. I had this urge last night to go raid the fridge. I can't explain it. But I was consciously aware that my mind basically was debating as to whether or not I should go get something to eat ( other than fruit or vegetables ). Seriously, I was even coming up with justifications or reasons why I should. Like, "it won't hurt, you can always get back on track tomorrow" or "you deserve it, you've been doing good so far... no one will know". That reminds me of the definition that I heard about excuses, which is; Excuses is a well planned lie. So that's what I felt that I was doing at the time. I was coming up with the reasoning or the excuse before taking the action so I can justify my behavior. It was interesting and i'm happy to say that I did not give in to the temptation. I could have easily, but it was also easy not to. I'm a victor!
So the thing is, if you can do something once... you can do it again. And I definitely feel that when I get these urges to eat from my list of no-no's I will know how to resist. Normally in the past I would have gave in and then feel guilty afterwards. I no longer want to return to those bad habits. Habits are developed over time, and by me removing my old habits and replacing them with new habits that will serve me and assist with me reaching my goal weight. I noticed also that once I distracted myself from thinking that I needed/deserved something sweet or salty... the urges disappeared. I was on a training soon after that episode and afterwards I was no longer wanting to eat.
My goals for today is to get my 30 minutes of walking in. I'm also going to continue having my fruits and veggies and drink 64oz's of water. I'm thinking about investing in some excercize equiptment to help me with excercizing at home. Maybe some dumbells or one of those excercize balls. I will also continue doing my oil pulling and drinking my 2oz's of LimuPlus.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Day 1 of my detox
I decided to do a 9 day detox. The nine-day first phase of the diet is a time for me to eat primarily fruits and vegetables, to allow my body to cleanse itself of impurities and toxins and 2 liters of water everyday. Dr. Ian has this detox included in his book "Fat Smash". I will follow it for the first stage and basically take it from there and customize it to something that I feel will suit me best. I'm not focused on that right now. I'm just going to focus on getting to Day 9, one day at a time.
I'm so proud of myself! I actually went did good with my eating. I was surprised that I didn't have much of a craving. All that water somehow didn't leave any room for tempted food. For lunch I had a mango 16oz of water and a cup of grapes and that alone pretty much had me stuffed. And I remember thinking... are you serious?
I walked for 30 minutes today. So I got my excercize in. WooHoo! I wanted to also do my Taebo, but it was getting late. That's ok.
During my 9 days I will be drinking 2 ounces of Limu Plus daily. I love to drink it about 15mins before my work-outs because it actually helps energize me and i'm not so worned out during and afterwards. I am also oil pulling.
I'm so proud of myself! I actually went did good with my eating. I was surprised that I didn't have much of a craving. All that water somehow didn't leave any room for tempted food. For lunch I had a mango 16oz of water and a cup of grapes and that alone pretty much had me stuffed. And I remember thinking... are you serious?
I walked for 30 minutes today. So I got my excercize in. WooHoo! I wanted to also do my Taebo, but it was getting late. That's ok.
During my 9 days I will be drinking 2 ounces of Limu Plus daily. I love to drink it about 15mins before my work-outs because it actually helps energize me and i'm not so worned out during and afterwards. I am also oil pulling.
One day at a time...
Lol.
I just laugh at myself when I come back to posting and noticing the gaps between my latest entries. At least it's progress. I feel that I am at a different place now in my weight releasing journey than where I was when I "tried" to release weight previously. I can't really explain it, but I know what i'm feeling. Now, I am not going to set expectations on myself. I will still set goals and set out to acheive them. If I acheive them, good. And if I don't, that's ok too. But the whole point is to never give up until I have reached my desired goal weight.
I'm in the process of reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. And what I am getting out of the book is that we shouldn't live in a place of regrets, when looking back at the past. Neither should we focus on the future because it's pretty much an illusion. Although the anticipation of getting to where we going is there, we are basically not "present" in what we are doing today... right NOW. Anyways, it's insightful so far. I relate alot of what he talks about in his book to my personal life, especially my journey to health and wellness. So for me it's all about taking it one day at a time. And that's how we all eventually get to our destination. But it pretty much started to sink in ... i'm really starting to "get it".
I just laugh at myself when I come back to posting and noticing the gaps between my latest entries. At least it's progress. I feel that I am at a different place now in my weight releasing journey than where I was when I "tried" to release weight previously. I can't really explain it, but I know what i'm feeling. Now, I am not going to set expectations on myself. I will still set goals and set out to acheive them. If I acheive them, good. And if I don't, that's ok too. But the whole point is to never give up until I have reached my desired goal weight.
I'm in the process of reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. And what I am getting out of the book is that we shouldn't live in a place of regrets, when looking back at the past. Neither should we focus on the future because it's pretty much an illusion. Although the anticipation of getting to where we going is there, we are basically not "present" in what we are doing today... right NOW. Anyways, it's insightful so far. I relate alot of what he talks about in his book to my personal life, especially my journey to health and wellness. So for me it's all about taking it one day at a time. And that's how we all eventually get to our destination. But it pretty much started to sink in ... i'm really starting to "get it".
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Getting back on track -- Take 2
I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last entry in this blog.
So what's new?
Nothing at all. Same ole habits, got sidetracked again, had some things going on and I really didn't care or pay attention to the fact that I was in the process of releasing weight.
Just moved to a new town. So that means new people to meet, new surroundings and environment. I love that we have a view of a lake from our patio and now I have the chance to go on a somewhat nature walk!
I did go to the gym yesterday! Yes, and I really enjoyed it. I was planning on going all day today and I will be doing just that right after I finish this entry. I just had my supper and I wanted to wait before getting on the eliptical machine. My water intake can use some increasing and I would like to also increase my fruits and veggies.
Once again I am getting back on track. It's funny how I say these things over and over again. What a bad habit of not following through with what I start. Anyways, I am FOR REAL this time. I will release this weight and be under the 200lbs mark by December 31st 2007. Mark my words...
So the two important words that I need to focus on is CONSISTENCY and DETERMINATION. I really need to have a desire of wanting to release this weight in order to be determined and motivated enough to go out there and do something. I still can't believe it's been a month. Do you know how much progress that I could have had if I was consistantly doing my excercises and eating right between July 11th and August 9th?
Well, I did set a mini goal for myself. I want to lose 5lbs by August 18th. And a total of 10lbs for the month! And of course under 200lbs by December 31st. My daily goals are to excercize at least 45minutes a day, drink plenty of water and eat healthly and in moderation. I KNOW I CAN, I KNOW I CAN.
I'm off to go work-out now...
So what's new?
Nothing at all. Same ole habits, got sidetracked again, had some things going on and I really didn't care or pay attention to the fact that I was in the process of releasing weight.
Just moved to a new town. So that means new people to meet, new surroundings and environment. I love that we have a view of a lake from our patio and now I have the chance to go on a somewhat nature walk!
I did go to the gym yesterday! Yes, and I really enjoyed it. I was planning on going all day today and I will be doing just that right after I finish this entry. I just had my supper and I wanted to wait before getting on the eliptical machine. My water intake can use some increasing and I would like to also increase my fruits and veggies.
Once again I am getting back on track. It's funny how I say these things over and over again. What a bad habit of not following through with what I start. Anyways, I am FOR REAL this time. I will release this weight and be under the 200lbs mark by December 31st 2007. Mark my words...
So the two important words that I need to focus on is CONSISTENCY and DETERMINATION. I really need to have a desire of wanting to release this weight in order to be determined and motivated enough to go out there and do something. I still can't believe it's been a month. Do you know how much progress that I could have had if I was consistantly doing my excercises and eating right between July 11th and August 9th?
Well, I did set a mini goal for myself. I want to lose 5lbs by August 18th. And a total of 10lbs for the month! And of course under 200lbs by December 31st. My daily goals are to excercize at least 45minutes a day, drink plenty of water and eat healthly and in moderation. I KNOW I CAN, I KNOW I CAN.
I'm off to go work-out now...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Getting back on track
It's been awhile since I last updated, but I am back in the game. I got a little sidetracked and I am going to continue what I started. This is not going to be easy. I probraly gained a couple of pounds... I think I will wait a month from now before I weigh myself.
I still have a problem with being consistant, excercizing, and emotional eating. I let myself go and started eating junk food again and drinking soda and eating chocolate. But I can not continue this way. I am tired of going in circles and not getting anywhere.
For the next week. I will walk at least 30 minutes a day. Drink plenty of water. Record all of my food intake and excercizing. And 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week.
I still have a problem with being consistant, excercizing, and emotional eating. I let myself go and started eating junk food again and drinking soda and eating chocolate. But I can not continue this way. I am tired of going in circles and not getting anywhere.
For the next week. I will walk at least 30 minutes a day. Drink plenty of water. Record all of my food intake and excercizing. And 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Shaq's Big Challenge
There is a new television show out and I am very much interested in it. Why? Because it has to do with health and wellness and about childhood obesity. The name of this show is Shaq's Big Challenge and yes it was founded by Shaquille O'neil the basketball star. Shaq is on the mission of helping getting the word out about childhood obesity and its rising numbers and health concern. And he is starting out with these 6 children. All of them attends middle school in Broward County, Fl. For the next 6 months these kids are going to be trained by a team of experts that Shaq rounded up and their goal is to change these kids lives and set them on a new and healthier path.
I like this show because I feel that it will show people how serious this epidemic is becoming. I have to say that alot of adults who are overweight didn't get there in their adulthoods but it may have started looooong before when they were younger from many years of bad eating habits and lack of physical activities. I myself was always big for my age. I was not "overweight" until I was about 15/16 but I was still on the plus size. I can remember having low self-confidence and even comforting myself with food at times when I was younger. People, especially adults will make comments about my weight which made me feel bad because to me I wasn't that big.
There were a couple of these children you can tell who were not very content with their weight and the fact that they were teased about it also. Just looking at their faces and body language you can see the lack of confidence in theirselves and the sorrows that they felt. Some of these parents were taking the blame for their childrens weight. I personally feel that the parents do have a responsibility in helping their childrens to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. I really don't care if the child throws a fit or a tantrum because you don't let them eat junk food or all the fast food they want because it taste good and that's all they want to eat. Since you're the parent, and you're the one with the money and do the shopping... you kind of have a say as to what you allow to be sitting in the pantry and in the refrigerator (at least that is what I think).
Introduction to the participants of Shaq's Big Challenge
Starting from left to right we have:
Walter, age 14, weighs 285 lbs. at the start of the show.
Walter, who spends almost five hours a day playing video games, dreams of creating his own video games someday. He admits he has "not been very active" but promises he will stick with the program until the end. Walter's favorite food is a pizza burrito.
Chris, age 11, weighs 206 lbs. at the start of the show.
Chris plays on a baseball team and dreams of becoming a professional ball player one day. He loves big family dinners featuring his mother's homemade Cuban dishes. As his father says, in the Cuban culture, "if you are thin you aren't doing well."
James, age 11, weighs 182 lbs. at the start of the show.
James doesn't think he is overweight, but admits to loving fast food. His favorite meal is a "fryburger" — a hamburger with French fries on top, which he calls "flamingly delicious."
Kit, age 14, weighs 263 lbs. at the start of the show.
Kit is a talented artist and has been a bit sheltered by her parents. While she has never been able to do a push-up in her life, Kit is always the first to offer encouragement and friendship to the other kids in the program.
Kevin, age 13, weighs 230 lbs. at the start of the show.
Kevin is very close to his father, who is his biggest motivator. He is very competitive and thrives in a team environment. Kevin was able to do six push-ups at the beginning of the program, more than any of the other kids.
Ariel, age 14, weighs 211 lbs. at the start of the show.
Ariel is very optimistic about her decision to lose weight, and is excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the program. Like many of us, Ariel is a "comfort eater" in times of stress.
I will be updating and commenting about this show through-out the season. I am looking forward to watching these children transform their lives and their families as well. And I pray that it sends out a significant message to the families out there who are dealing with this problem in their own household. I hope America and the government choose to do something about it before it's too late.
To watch Shaq's Big Challenge online Click Here!
5 Pounds of Fat
I did it again. I ate more than I should have last night after my emotions go the best of me. I do not feel guilty... more like responsible for my actions. I don't know why at the time I feel that I can't help or control myself but really I can. I chose to ignore those voices that we're telling me that I should stop. I did feel bad after words... I wanted to turn back the hands of time and do it all over again.
Life in itself is an up and down cycle so dealing with lifes curve balls with food will get me no where. A while back I was watching a television show and a nutritionist or a doctor was holding a replica of what 5 lbs of fat looks like. I searched around and I found a video clipping of what it looks like below...
I can't believe that 5 pounds is that much. It's kind of disgusting when I think about my body carrying so much of these extra 5lbs. What a visual?
Life in itself is an up and down cycle so dealing with lifes curve balls with food will get me no where. A while back I was watching a television show and a nutritionist or a doctor was holding a replica of what 5 lbs of fat looks like. I searched around and I found a video clipping of what it looks like below...
I can't believe that 5 pounds is that much. It's kind of disgusting when I think about my body carrying so much of these extra 5lbs. What a visual?
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Fruits and Veggies Humor
Q. What's red and hot?
A. Summa Strawberry!
Q. How do you make a banana nutmilkshake?
A. Jump out and yell, BOO to the banana
Q. Why is a pea small and green?
A. Because if it was large and red it would be a tomato!
Q. Why did the guy get fired from the orange juice factory?
A. He couldn’t concentrate!
Q. Why was the mushroom invited to lots of parties?
A. Because he was a fungi to be with!
Q. Why did the orange stop at the top of the hill?
A. Because it ran out of juice!
Q. Why did the man pour vegies all over the world?
A. He wanted peas on earth.
Q. Where do baby apes sleep?
A. In apricots
Q: Why did the tomato turn red?
A: Because it saw the salad dressing
Q: What vegetable might you find in your basement?
A: Cellar-y.
Q: What is green and goes to a summer camp?
A: A Brussels' scout.
Q: What vegetable do you need a plumber for?
A: A Leek.
Q: Why do potatoes make good detectives?
A: Because they keep their eyes peeled.
Q: Where did the vegetables go to have a few drinks?
A: The Salad Bar.
Q: What is small, red and whispers?
A: A hoarse radish.
Q: What vegetable can tie your stomach in knots?
A.String beans
Q: Why is it not wise to tell secrets in a cornfield?
A:There are too many ears.
Q: When is a cucumber like a strawberry?
A: When one is in a pickle and the other is in a jam.
Q: What is a Honeymoon Salad?
A: Lettuce alone, with no dressing.
Q: What did the lettuce say to the celery?
A: Quit stalking me.
Q: What do you say to rotten lettuce?
A: You should have your head examined.
Q: Why did the Tomato go out with a prune?
A: Because he couldn't find a date!
Boy Melon: Honey, can we run away and get married?
Girl Melon: Sorry, I cantaloupe.
A. Summa Strawberry!
Q. How do you make a banana nutmilkshake?
A. Jump out and yell, BOO to the banana
Q. Why is a pea small and green?
A. Because if it was large and red it would be a tomato!
Q. Why did the guy get fired from the orange juice factory?
A. He couldn’t concentrate!
Q. Why was the mushroom invited to lots of parties?
A. Because he was a fungi to be with!
Q. Why did the orange stop at the top of the hill?
A. Because it ran out of juice!
Q. Why did the man pour vegies all over the world?
A. He wanted peas on earth.
Q. Where do baby apes sleep?
A. In apricots
Q: Why did the tomato turn red?
A: Because it saw the salad dressing
Q: What vegetable might you find in your basement?
A: Cellar-y.
Q: What is green and goes to a summer camp?
A: A Brussels' scout.
Q: What vegetable do you need a plumber for?
A: A Leek.
Q: Why do potatoes make good detectives?
A: Because they keep their eyes peeled.
Q: Where did the vegetables go to have a few drinks?
A: The Salad Bar.
Q: What is small, red and whispers?
A: A hoarse radish.
Q: What vegetable can tie your stomach in knots?
A.String beans
Q: Why is it not wise to tell secrets in a cornfield?
A:There are too many ears.
Q: When is a cucumber like a strawberry?
A: When one is in a pickle and the other is in a jam.
Q: What is a Honeymoon Salad?
A: Lettuce alone, with no dressing.
Q: What did the lettuce say to the celery?
A: Quit stalking me.
Q: What do you say to rotten lettuce?
A: You should have your head examined.
Q: Why did the Tomato go out with a prune?
A: Because he couldn't find a date!
Boy Melon: Honey, can we run away and get married?
Girl Melon: Sorry, I cantaloupe.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tae-Bo Work-Out
I just got done doing my Tae-bo work out and I feel so good right now. I sooo didn't want to do it, but then I had to keep my goals in mind. It's all about a mindset. I am really good at coming up with excuses why not to excercize... it's too late I should have done it earlier in the morning... I don't feel like it... I don't want to get all sweaty... I'll do it tomorrow I promise... none of them are reasonable but they seem to work at the time. I heard one of my mentors, Dani Johnson describe an excuse as a well-planned lie. Lol, how true is that.
I decided to do something different than last week... so I am going to be doing my Tae-bo workout for the entire week. Minus yesterday, I believed my excuse then. From today and after I will consistantly do it!
I decided to do something different than last week... so I am going to be doing my Tae-bo workout for the entire week. Minus yesterday, I believed my excuse then. From today and after I will consistantly do it!
My Weigh-In For June 25th
Drumroll please............!
My Monday weigh-in was 222! So I lost a total of 4lbs for the week of June 18th - June 24th.
My biggest struggle during the week:
I would say my biggest struggle is staying consistant. I feel that I was alot more motivated when I began and after 3 or 4 days... that's when I start to cheat here and there or talk myself out of excercizing. And another struggle is giving into food temptations, especially late at night. That is when I really feel like snacking.
My biggest accomplishment during the week:
Wow, probrably getting through the whole week with out giving up. I started the day new and had a game plan. Although I may get sidetracked, I still didn't give up. This is the same habit that I want to continue for the remainder of this 90 Day Challenge that I have arranged for myself!
My biggest motiviation during the week:
My biggest motivation came from imagining myself at my goal weight. And reading old old journals that I wrote and noticing that I was still doing alot of the same dieting methods with little or no results. It wasn't just the entries but the feelings that arised when I read them. I felt more determined to make this time the "real" time for me to get to my goal weight. This is it.
My Monday weigh-in was 222! So I lost a total of 4lbs for the week of June 18th - June 24th.
My biggest struggle during the week:
I would say my biggest struggle is staying consistant. I feel that I was alot more motivated when I began and after 3 or 4 days... that's when I start to cheat here and there or talk myself out of excercizing. And another struggle is giving into food temptations, especially late at night. That is when I really feel like snacking.
My biggest accomplishment during the week:
Wow, probrably getting through the whole week with out giving up. I started the day new and had a game plan. Although I may get sidetracked, I still didn't give up. This is the same habit that I want to continue for the remainder of this 90 Day Challenge that I have arranged for myself!
My biggest motiviation during the week:
My biggest motivation came from imagining myself at my goal weight. And reading old old journals that I wrote and noticing that I was still doing alot of the same dieting methods with little or no results. It wasn't just the entries but the feelings that arised when I read them. I felt more determined to make this time the "real" time for me to get to my goal weight. This is it.
Choosing Wisely
I tried on a pair of jeans today and I noticed a slight difference when I slipped them on. That was a great feeling. The last couple of days i've been slipping from my daily commitments. One of the problems that I am working on is staying motivated to finish a task that I began and being consistant. I did not do my 30 minute walking. And I also want to cut soda out of my diet but I did have some during the last couple of days. I've learned to cut myself some slack now. It's okay for me to slip a little now and then. It's not okay for me to slip and then to stay there and continue not excercizing and eating the foods I chose not to eat during this time. I am responsible for my actions. I could have easily snuck in my 30 minutes. But then I didn't. No excuses.
Emotional eating is what I felt that my eating problem was and still is at times. Not only do I love the taste of food... certain foods than others. I also believe that my emotions triggers when I eat and what I eat. I am being more aware of this and am not giving into the temptations as much. I used to eat when I was happy, sad, mad, angry, frustrated, guilty... you catch my drift. And that's really not healthy. I was drowning my emotions by comforting myself with food (and it's usually chocolate or foods high in fat...like burgers and fries). That is the wrong way for me to deal with my emotions. Now when I do feel some of these emotions arise I get to the root of the problem by asking myself why am I feeling these feelings. And the next thing to do is find other ways of dealing with the emotions. For example, going for a walk, calling a close friend or confidant and talking about it, or putting on my favorite songs to listen to.
A saying that I love is: You can't help what happens to you (sometimes), but you can help how you choose to react to it. How true is that? I can choose to give into these temptations but then again I can choose not to. It feels good to know that I have that power! Instead of my mind or emotions having control over me, I choose to choose wisely and take control of my emotions!
Originally posted on June 24th 2007
Emotional eating is what I felt that my eating problem was and still is at times. Not only do I love the taste of food... certain foods than others. I also believe that my emotions triggers when I eat and what I eat. I am being more aware of this and am not giving into the temptations as much. I used to eat when I was happy, sad, mad, angry, frustrated, guilty... you catch my drift. And that's really not healthy. I was drowning my emotions by comforting myself with food (and it's usually chocolate or foods high in fat...like burgers and fries). That is the wrong way for me to deal with my emotions. Now when I do feel some of these emotions arise I get to the root of the problem by asking myself why am I feeling these feelings. And the next thing to do is find other ways of dealing with the emotions. For example, going for a walk, calling a close friend or confidant and talking about it, or putting on my favorite songs to listen to.
A saying that I love is: You can't help what happens to you (sometimes), but you can help how you choose to react to it. How true is that? I can choose to give into these temptations but then again I can choose not to. It feels good to know that I have that power! Instead of my mind or emotions having control over me, I choose to choose wisely and take control of my emotions!
Originally posted on June 24th 2007
The Roxanne Diet
I am using The Appetizer Diet in order to lose the weight. I now call it the Roxanne Diet because one of my co-networkers is currently getting great results with this program and this is what I will be doing in my 90 Day Challenge! I did get Roxanne's permission to use the summary of how she is using the Appetizer Diet to get the great results that she is getting!
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I have lost over 42 lbs in just a few short months.
A few months ago, my company introduced a diet cookie. Diet cookie??? Didn't make much sense to me. LOL. At least not at the time.
When the cookies came out, I loved them. I started by adding one or two cookies to my diet during the day. After a couple weeks I noticed my clothes were looser. About a month or so after the company introduced the cookies, they introduced the shakes. First in vanilla. I'm not a big vanilla shake fan, but I tried it and it was delicious. Most other diet shakes I had tried tasted like sawdust. Then they came out with strawberry and chocolate.
OK. To make a long story short, my routine for the past couple months has been:
A shake in the morning
A cookie mid moring
A shake for lunch
A cookie mid afternoon
Whatever I want for dinner
Generally I don't eat the full two cookies during the day so I snack at night on the rest of the cookie. I'm not one to "diet". If I am told to eat low fat and feel deprived, it won't work. I love the taste of food. ;-) So I don't restrict what I eat in any way. If I want an occasional candy bar, I eat one. If I want a piece of cake, I eat one. Granted, I'm not eating as much of that stuff as I was before, but I do not cut it out completely. My weight loss in the past few months has been over 40 lbs. I started out somewhere above 300 lbs. and am now at 258. I am loving it MADLY.
Have a great day!!
Roxanne
If you would like to see the cookies and the shakes, please visit my other blog at: http://appetizer-diet.blogspot.com/
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
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I have lost over 42 lbs in just a few short months.
A few months ago, my company introduced a diet cookie. Diet cookie??? Didn't make much sense to me. LOL. At least not at the time.
When the cookies came out, I loved them. I started by adding one or two cookies to my diet during the day. After a couple weeks I noticed my clothes were looser. About a month or so after the company introduced the cookies, they introduced the shakes. First in vanilla. I'm not a big vanilla shake fan, but I tried it and it was delicious. Most other diet shakes I had tried tasted like sawdust. Then they came out with strawberry and chocolate.
OK. To make a long story short, my routine for the past couple months has been:
A shake in the morning
A cookie mid moring
A shake for lunch
A cookie mid afternoon
Whatever I want for dinner
Generally I don't eat the full two cookies during the day so I snack at night on the rest of the cookie. I'm not one to "diet". If I am told to eat low fat and feel deprived, it won't work. I love the taste of food. ;-) So I don't restrict what I eat in any way. If I want an occasional candy bar, I eat one. If I want a piece of cake, I eat one. Granted, I'm not eating as much of that stuff as I was before, but I do not cut it out completely. My weight loss in the past few months has been over 40 lbs. I started out somewhere above 300 lbs. and am now at 258. I am loving it MADLY.
Have a great day!!
Roxanne
If you would like to see the cookies and the shakes, please visit my other blog at: http://appetizer-diet.blogspot.com/
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
Reasons For Losing Weight
I learned in the home based business industry that it is always good to have a "why" when it comes to building your business. The why is basically in my opinion a strong reason behind why you want to achieve the goals that you are looking to acheive. It needs to be so strong that it will always outweigh any excuses or justifications that we may come up with to give up and throw in the towel.
In John Di Lemme's book entitled Find Your Why and Fly -- he wrote:
A strong enough WHY will pull you through every situation and will make you a true conqueror and victor in every occasion. It will lift you far above the average. It makes you go where others stop. It pulls you through the swamps of life when others get stuck, lost or drowned. --- Goals are great, but a "Why" separates a goal-setter from a goal-acheiver.
Many times we set aside to complete a great task like losing weight, getting out of debt or quitting smoking. But if you don't really desire it deep down, then there's a possibility you will start, even get half way there but then you never reach the goal.
For example, let's say someone is wanting to lose weight. But that's all it is a want or a wish. There's really not an urgency, and they actually don't mind the extra pounds... but boy it would be great to fit into those old jeans again. Now this same person gets bad news from the doctor and he says that... hey, listen here -- If you do not lose the weight you will not live past the age of 40 and won't probrably see your children grow up, not to mention you're really at risk for a heart attack, stroke, or diabetes. In some cases, this is enough for some people to finally have a "why" to lose the weight and it's no longer a wish. It's now an intention and they set out to lose the weight. But for others, since they feel "okay" just the way the are... it's not enough for them to give up their favorite foods or to get them to start excercizing.
The question I asked myself once is, why do two people start the New Year with the resolution to lose weight and one person acheives their goals while the other person doesn't. What was the difference between the two people? The answer I came up with is that the person who actually reached their goal weight wanted it alot more than the person. This person had more of a desire and although they may have come close to wanting to give up or had a week(s) of not losing anything, but they kept on striving for it.
Then I ask the question... why not me? How come I start but never finish? How come I want it... but then I don't want it bad enough. I've also thought to myself that I do not want to wait until I get some news from my Doctor to motivate me to lose weight. And the way I see it, losing the weight now will be a form of preventative healthcare and a great way to save money from any medications that i'll probrably have to take depending on the diagnosis.
Like I mentioned before in another post. Earlier this year, although I didn't really make a resolution... but I did promise myself that I was not going to let 2007 go by like 2006. I was going to do something different and I believe that losing the weight is going to be a huuuuuge difference for me.
10 Reasons 'why' I intend to lose the weight!
1.) I want to be able to fit into a size 10/12 again!
2.) I want to be healthy and avoid any health problems linked to obesity.
3.) I want to weigh 150lbs again!
4.) I want to have more self-confidence and self-worth.
5.) I want to lose weight to be an inspiration and an example to any one who is battling with their weight and that if I can do it... believe me anyone can.
6.) To have an increase in energy to do the things I want to do.
7.) I want to be able to cross my legs when I sit (don't laugh... it's true). I can do the ankle on the opposite knee though.
8.) This is a big one... I want to no longer have my thighs rubbing against each other when I walk. Seriously, I feel like i'm about to light a fire.
9.) I want to no longer shop at the plus sizes in the department stores... more about that later.
10.) I want to be one hot sexy diva 150lbs soaking wet!
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Now it's your turn to come up with your 'whys' for wanting to lose the weight that you are wanting to so badly lose. I'll be continually working on mine in order for them to be stronger. Think of all the good things that will come about once you do lose the weight and the mannny benefits... big or small.
Here's a quote that I love:
If you haven't the will power to keep your physical body in repair, you lack also the power of will to maintain a positive mental attitude in other important circumstances that control your life. -- Unknown
Originally posted on January 22nd 2007
In John Di Lemme's book entitled Find Your Why and Fly -- he wrote:
A strong enough WHY will pull you through every situation and will make you a true conqueror and victor in every occasion. It will lift you far above the average. It makes you go where others stop. It pulls you through the swamps of life when others get stuck, lost or drowned. --- Goals are great, but a "Why" separates a goal-setter from a goal-acheiver.
Many times we set aside to complete a great task like losing weight, getting out of debt or quitting smoking. But if you don't really desire it deep down, then there's a possibility you will start, even get half way there but then you never reach the goal.
For example, let's say someone is wanting to lose weight. But that's all it is a want or a wish. There's really not an urgency, and they actually don't mind the extra pounds... but boy it would be great to fit into those old jeans again. Now this same person gets bad news from the doctor and he says that... hey, listen here -- If you do not lose the weight you will not live past the age of 40 and won't probrably see your children grow up, not to mention you're really at risk for a heart attack, stroke, or diabetes. In some cases, this is enough for some people to finally have a "why" to lose the weight and it's no longer a wish. It's now an intention and they set out to lose the weight. But for others, since they feel "okay" just the way the are... it's not enough for them to give up their favorite foods or to get them to start excercizing.
The question I asked myself once is, why do two people start the New Year with the resolution to lose weight and one person acheives their goals while the other person doesn't. What was the difference between the two people? The answer I came up with is that the person who actually reached their goal weight wanted it alot more than the person. This person had more of a desire and although they may have come close to wanting to give up or had a week(s) of not losing anything, but they kept on striving for it.
Then I ask the question... why not me? How come I start but never finish? How come I want it... but then I don't want it bad enough. I've also thought to myself that I do not want to wait until I get some news from my Doctor to motivate me to lose weight. And the way I see it, losing the weight now will be a form of preventative healthcare and a great way to save money from any medications that i'll probrably have to take depending on the diagnosis.
Like I mentioned before in another post. Earlier this year, although I didn't really make a resolution... but I did promise myself that I was not going to let 2007 go by like 2006. I was going to do something different and I believe that losing the weight is going to be a huuuuuge difference for me.
10 Reasons 'why' I intend to lose the weight!
1.) I want to be able to fit into a size 10/12 again!
2.) I want to be healthy and avoid any health problems linked to obesity.
3.) I want to weigh 150lbs again!
4.) I want to have more self-confidence and self-worth.
5.) I want to lose weight to be an inspiration and an example to any one who is battling with their weight and that if I can do it... believe me anyone can.
6.) To have an increase in energy to do the things I want to do.
7.) I want to be able to cross my legs when I sit (don't laugh... it's true). I can do the ankle on the opposite knee though.
8.) This is a big one... I want to no longer have my thighs rubbing against each other when I walk. Seriously, I feel like i'm about to light a fire.
9.) I want to no longer shop at the plus sizes in the department stores... more about that later.
10.) I want to be one hot sexy diva 150lbs soaking wet!
***************************************************************************************
Now it's your turn to come up with your 'whys' for wanting to lose the weight that you are wanting to so badly lose. I'll be continually working on mine in order for them to be stronger. Think of all the good things that will come about once you do lose the weight and the mannny benefits... big or small.
Here's a quote that I love:
If you haven't the will power to keep your physical body in repair, you lack also the power of will to maintain a positive mental attitude in other important circumstances that control your life. -- Unknown
Originally posted on January 22nd 2007
Countdown To 150lbs!
I love countdowns... you know like the one on New's Years Eve or to your birthday ( at least when you were a child )! I decided to start a countdown to my desired goal weight.
**Today is Friday, June 22th 2007 and my current weight is 223lbs.
So I have 73lbs to release! And the countdown continues...
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
**Today is Friday, June 22th 2007 and my current weight is 223lbs.
So I have 73lbs to release! And the countdown continues...
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
My Daily Commitments
In the next 90 days there are some things that I am going to add to my daily routines that I feel will help me achieve my goals. I am committed to walking at least 30 minutes a day. I like to watch Dr. Oz, he's one of the Dr's that comes on Oprah's show from time to time. And he always stresses that we should all be walking at least 30 minutes a day.
I am committed to drinking 64ounces of water a day. I still have to work on this one... I do get pretty close to this goal at times, i'm just not consistant with it.
I am committed to following my Roxanne diet for 90 days. I love this eating plan because it is so simple and I don't feel hungry, I actually feel satisfied instead of full or stuffed.
I am committed to keeping a daily journal... or a daily blog about my progress, struggles and challenges.
I am committed to also helping others who are in the process of losing weight and to help them achieve their goals as well.
I am committed to staying away from milk chocolate, soda, junk food, or any fried food from any fast food places.
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
I am committed to drinking 64ounces of water a day. I still have to work on this one... I do get pretty close to this goal at times, i'm just not consistant with it.
I am committed to following my Roxanne diet for 90 days. I love this eating plan because it is so simple and I don't feel hungry, I actually feel satisfied instead of full or stuffed.
I am committed to keeping a daily journal... or a daily blog about my progress, struggles and challenges.
I am committed to also helping others who are in the process of losing weight and to help them achieve their goals as well.
I am committed to staying away from milk chocolate, soda, junk food, or any fried food from any fast food places.
Originally posted on June 22nd 2007
Great Day Today
I feel really good right now. I went for my 30 minute walk today although I really didn't feel like it. I set out to do the things that I don't feel like doing because I know that the same things I avoid are sometimes the very thing that are going to help me achieve my goals.
I am carless at this time, and there is this one bridge that I like to walk when I go for my walks. And my thoughts were "if I can't get to my bridge, then there's really no need for me to walk at all". I sound like a real baby...lol. So what I did instead was get on the phone with a friend of mine and went out to walk around my neighborhood for 30 minutes. I was so into the conversation that I actually went over my 30 minutes ( only a few minutes ). But what happened was amazing, I felt sooo much better and pumped up and I worked up a sweat as well. And of course, I felt very proud of myself for going on the walk and not talking myself out of it. I would have cheated myself out of that great feeling if I allowed myself to not go for the walk.
Originally posted on June 21st 2007
I am carless at this time, and there is this one bridge that I like to walk when I go for my walks. And my thoughts were "if I can't get to my bridge, then there's really no need for me to walk at all". I sound like a real baby...lol. So what I did instead was get on the phone with a friend of mine and went out to walk around my neighborhood for 30 minutes. I was so into the conversation that I actually went over my 30 minutes ( only a few minutes ). But what happened was amazing, I felt sooo much better and pumped up and I worked up a sweat as well. And of course, I felt very proud of myself for going on the walk and not talking myself out of it. I would have cheated myself out of that great feeling if I allowed myself to not go for the walk.
Originally posted on June 21st 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Day 4 Of My 90 Day Challenge
I don't remember how many times I started a diet and never finished the diet. I made a promise to myself that I will not let 2007 go down the way that 2006 did. I've avoided making New Year's Resolutions because I know that I am going to break them anyways. But I now realize that when you set out to lose weight it is an on-going process and not just a final destination. I've heard stories of people who lose the weight but then turn around and gain it all back... plus some. So that is why I say it is on-going. Once you lose it, you have to stay focused and continue to do some of the things you were doing to take it off like excercizing, watching what you eat, etc.
Here is a quote that a friend of mine shared with us in one of my weightloss support groups:
"So after many years of my weight going up and down --- of saying on Monday 'I'm going to do it' and by Wednesday failing --- I realized that the commitment to do well and to be well is a lifetime of choices that you make daily. The space to live in is not 'I'll try. Not 'I want to.' Not 'I really want to.' It's 'I have decided." - Oprah Winfrey
This is the point where I am now. I have "decided" that this is it and I am committed to reaching my goal. I am sick and tired of going around in this circle of eating and excercizing, dieting, losing a few pounds, celebrating by going to McDonalds or something, gaining the weight back ( not from that one time, but by continuing to go back ), then feeling guilty and eating some more. That is a vicious cycle and I know that it is not good for my health. Enough is enough and I am ready to go down the journey to reaching my weightloss goal!
I officially started my 90 Day Challenge on Monday, June 11th 2007! This is now day 4 and I kind of cheated and checked my weight before my Monday weigh-in. I'm happy to report that I have lost 3lbs so far! I started off weighing 226lbs and now I weigh 223lbs! Yeah me!! And not only that, I did it effortlessly... i'll explain what I mean later.
No more weigh-ins until next Monday. Well, the reason why I decided to weigh-in early is because I feel that I need reassurance that what i'm doing is working and that it will keep me motivated by seeing the numbers going down. Not to mention, I didn't bring my own snacks from home and I was tempted and gave in to buying some snacks from the snack machine at work. So, by finding out that I loss 3lbs is very uplifting and I feel great and determined not to sabatoge this feeling and results by diving into the foods that causes me to gain and keep the weight.
My friend Matt tells me that I should stay away from the scale. His arguement is that what will happen if I get on the scale and realize that I haven't lost a single pound. He also mentioned that I should go by the way my clothes feel and not by the numbers on the scale. I completely understand. But everyone is different. The times that I did gain weight is when I stayed away from the scale, I do feel that personally the numbers does give me motivation and if I don't lose anything, I will do something different the following week until I start losing it again.
What is my goal weight?
My goal weight is to get down to 150lbs. I am currently 223lbs from 226lbs. So that's 3lbs. down and 73lbs. to go! It seems like alot and I don't like looking at those numbers. How do you eat an elephant... one bite at a time ( or at least grilled and not fried!) And that is how i'm going to go about reaching this gigantic goal of mine... one pound at a time!
*DreamRealizer
Originally posted on June 21st 2007
Here is a quote that a friend of mine shared with us in one of my weightloss support groups:
"So after many years of my weight going up and down --- of saying on Monday 'I'm going to do it' and by Wednesday failing --- I realized that the commitment to do well and to be well is a lifetime of choices that you make daily. The space to live in is not 'I'll try. Not 'I want to.' Not 'I really want to.' It's 'I have decided." - Oprah Winfrey
This is the point where I am now. I have "decided" that this is it and I am committed to reaching my goal. I am sick and tired of going around in this circle of eating and excercizing, dieting, losing a few pounds, celebrating by going to McDonalds or something, gaining the weight back ( not from that one time, but by continuing to go back ), then feeling guilty and eating some more. That is a vicious cycle and I know that it is not good for my health. Enough is enough and I am ready to go down the journey to reaching my weightloss goal!
I officially started my 90 Day Challenge on Monday, June 11th 2007! This is now day 4 and I kind of cheated and checked my weight before my Monday weigh-in. I'm happy to report that I have lost 3lbs so far! I started off weighing 226lbs and now I weigh 223lbs! Yeah me!! And not only that, I did it effortlessly... i'll explain what I mean later.
No more weigh-ins until next Monday. Well, the reason why I decided to weigh-in early is because I feel that I need reassurance that what i'm doing is working and that it will keep me motivated by seeing the numbers going down. Not to mention, I didn't bring my own snacks from home and I was tempted and gave in to buying some snacks from the snack machine at work. So, by finding out that I loss 3lbs is very uplifting and I feel great and determined not to sabatoge this feeling and results by diving into the foods that causes me to gain and keep the weight.
My friend Matt tells me that I should stay away from the scale. His arguement is that what will happen if I get on the scale and realize that I haven't lost a single pound. He also mentioned that I should go by the way my clothes feel and not by the numbers on the scale. I completely understand. But everyone is different. The times that I did gain weight is when I stayed away from the scale, I do feel that personally the numbers does give me motivation and if I don't lose anything, I will do something different the following week until I start losing it again.
What is my goal weight?
My goal weight is to get down to 150lbs. I am currently 223lbs from 226lbs. So that's 3lbs. down and 73lbs. to go! It seems like alot and I don't like looking at those numbers. How do you eat an elephant... one bite at a time ( or at least grilled and not fried!) And that is how i'm going to go about reaching this gigantic goal of mine... one pound at a time!
*DreamRealizer
Originally posted on June 21st 2007
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