Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Who Knew New Jean Would Be So Cool
I really needed to buy new pants this week. The old ones were past the trendy baggy. I haven't worn a size 38 jean in 5+ years. Yep I guess I am starting to see a difference. So close to minus 30 lbs.... SO CLOSE!
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Boom 25.2 Pounds
OK so it's probably really just 25 pounds lost to date, but I have to fuel some of those competitive juices with Angela :) Bring it on House!
I"m really starting to notice an change in energy now. Probably because I've lost some significant weight. I think we don't always stop and smell the success at times, so this is me celebrating (yay). OK now back at it.
Now that we've been through the meal plan once I'm starting to remember some of my favorites. This is a shameless plug for Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, but these are really good! Asian Stir Fry is awesome!
Oh and WTH is Pokemon Go, and why do I see kids walking through the street randomly? If they walk on my lawn. I may freak out.(Yes, I think I will be as awesome as Clint Eastwood when I'm old).
I"m really starting to notice an change in energy now. Probably because I've lost some significant weight. I think we don't always stop and smell the success at times, so this is me celebrating (yay). OK now back at it.
Now that we've been through the meal plan once I'm starting to remember some of my favorites. This is a shameless plug for Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, but these are really good! Asian Stir Fry is awesome!
Oh and WTH is Pokemon Go, and why do I see kids walking through the street randomly? If they walk on my lawn. I may freak out.(Yes, I think I will be as awesome as Clint Eastwood when I'm old).
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Month 1 - Whew That Was Fast
We are officially through month 1. It's been crazy... Absolutely crazy. Through month one I've been struggling at times and on top of this whole "life change" thing at times too. (Mostly on top of it promise!)
In one month my migraines have stopped from the soda with-drawls. I was so addicted to soda that I would have a migraine if I didn't have "enough" soda during a day. Now I feel lighter, and after week one the migraines are gone! I won't say that i don't crave a tasty cherry zero now and again... or every day... Especially on the stressful days. That was my coping mechanism. It was my routine. But routines can change. I've also found Green Tea with a TINY bit of Stevia to help as well :). It's practical (cheaper) and mostly better for me. Not perfect, but better!
The food has been pretty good. Some days are awesome & some days are just ok. But I can totally tell a difference in the way my body is reacting to the food. It's real food minus all the crap I would put on top of it (salt, sauce etc..) Yes, I said sauce. I'm not sure how Angela & I get along. Speaking of Angela..
My wife is my best friend. I'm not just saying that for points (note I didn't say "brownie" retraining my brain:)). We leaned on each other a lot, just like we are supposed to do. But now we just get a long so much better. The first few days it was commiserating with each other over the lack of DQ in our diet. But now we push each other. We talk about our food and our plans for the day/week ahead, vs. what time do you want to make/order a pizza. Our relationship was strong before this journey, but through this time together we HAVE to lean on each other. We hold each other up. It's awesome. Really awesome.
Ok, I'm going to try and post this on Facebook. Even though I thought I never would, and I"m still not really excited about it. In the future I'll try to keep it shorter for those who want to read.
Oh and I've lost 22lbs in 30 days. Holy Shit.
In one month my migraines have stopped from the soda with-drawls. I was so addicted to soda that I would have a migraine if I didn't have "enough" soda during a day. Now I feel lighter, and after week one the migraines are gone! I won't say that i don't crave a tasty cherry zero now and again... or every day... Especially on the stressful days. That was my coping mechanism. It was my routine. But routines can change. I've also found Green Tea with a TINY bit of Stevia to help as well :). It's practical (cheaper) and mostly better for me. Not perfect, but better!
The food has been pretty good. Some days are awesome & some days are just ok. But I can totally tell a difference in the way my body is reacting to the food. It's real food minus all the crap I would put on top of it (salt, sauce etc..) Yes, I said sauce. I'm not sure how Angela & I get along. Speaking of Angela..
My wife is my best friend. I'm not just saying that for points (note I didn't say "brownie" retraining my brain:)). We leaned on each other a lot, just like we are supposed to do. But now we just get a long so much better. The first few days it was commiserating with each other over the lack of DQ in our diet. But now we push each other. We talk about our food and our plans for the day/week ahead, vs. what time do you want to make/order a pizza. Our relationship was strong before this journey, but through this time together we HAVE to lean on each other. We hold each other up. It's awesome. Really awesome.
Ok, I'm going to try and post this on Facebook. Even though I thought I never would, and I"m still not really excited about it. In the future I'll try to keep it shorter for those who want to read.
Oh and I've lost 22lbs in 30 days. Holy Shit.
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