STEVE'S BLOG
Lost 1.5 lbs. this week. Noticeable results are; work jeans and belt are too big and there is more spring and speed in my step. I now can wear the jeans I bought that have a 34" waist. I still have a lot of belly fat to lose. Monday is my "happy meal day" and after eating a pepperoni pizza and drank a root beer my body did not react as being satisfied but more like rejection. My "happy meal" breakfast was great and kept me hunger free until dinner time at 7 pm.
Believe it or not, I am looking forward to eating veggies, fruits and leafy greens for the next 6 days! Other family members are also on the Eat to Live plan and are doing fantastic! My oldest son and his wife are getting healthy and losing weight, my daughter is doing the same and my second oldest son has reached his ideal weight.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting Weight: 181.5 lbs
Current Weight: 155.5
Total weight loss to date is 26 lbs. Went to doctor for physical. Last time I was there my bad cholesterol was 141. Doctor informed me ideally it should be 100. I've lost over twenty pounds since I last seen the doctor so they decided to do some blood work to check my bad cholesterol. It is now down to 115. I still need to continue to lose more weight, doc says I should weight 130 lbs., no less, which means I have 25.5 more lbs. to lose.
I finally feel like I've come to my "ah ha" moment. I know how to do it now. I eat healthy at home and save my splurges for when we go out, which is usually once a week. I don't feel deprived at all and I really enjoy
and look forward to our splurges, although I think I over did it this past Monday. Went to breakfast, had eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, juice and a cup of decaffeinated coffee. Like my husband I was full for the entire day until dinner which was a foot long seafood sandwich on wheat bread with the works, a bag of BBQ potato chips and soda... and to top it all off I had popcorn with salt and another soda. Yeah, I think I over did it but it was gooood! The next day however I was ready to eat healthy again, cause it tore up my insides and I was quite irregular if you know what I mean. This week I will work on losing the weight I gained back from the splurge.
Like my daughter we both struggle with having nuts in the house. I have a tendency to snack on nuts more than I should and raisins. I need to go back to only having them with a meal...and limit my snacking.
Had to go out and buy some jeans that "fit" as my jeans look totally ridiculous on me, really big and baggy and I practically have to hold them up. Went to the thrift shop for jeans, "Cheap Cheap". If I have 25 more pounds to lose I really don't want to spend a fortune on something new that I'm only going to wear for a month or two, however I will treat myself to a new outfit come the holiday...I would love to get into the 140s by Christmas.
I can not believe this is week 8. I really don't know what week we are on without looking as this way of eating has become just a part of our everyday life. It is truly amazing how easy it has become to revise recipes to conform with the Eat to Live way of eating.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Week 7 Update
STEVE'S BLOG
First of all I would like to thank all the people for their positive comments on Karen's and my eating healthy challenge. All of your comments were more motivation for me to keep going with this different life style. With the results and healthy knowledge of this adventure I am continuing on but on a more moderate weight loss pace. Right now I'm stuck in the upper 180 lb range. I have incorporated weight lifting into my daily routine. I guess building muscle puts weight on. I don't want to feel scrawny after achieving my ideal weight, if I get there.
Most of my weight loss(32lbs.) has been in my thighs and hips. However I did lose 2" around the waist, that is measured around the belly button. I have plenty more to lose in that area. We have a cruise planned for this January, so until we set sail, I will stay with Eat to Live. I will have a treat once a week though. I really over did my treat day this last Saturday at a birthday party with the Family. Two big roast beef sandwiches, lots of chips, two beers, three deviled eggs, two scoops of ice cream and four frosted cupcakes !!!! During that pig out session I enjoyed every bite and every sip of all that food and beverage. Afterwards it was a mental guilt trip, big time!!! So now I know what moderation means.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5 lbs
Current weight: 158.5 lbs
Continuing on with the Eat to Live plan...lost .5 lbs this week (week 7), not a great loss, but a loss and that is with a splurge of a big roast beef sandwich, pasta, two kinds of chips and dip...plus a cupcake and then after that a Frosty. Talk about over doing it. Was at family birthday party and I had a good time and enjoyed my splurge. It sure was good...and it's over with, back home and on the right track again until we go out again. It is best that we save our splurges for going out. I realize now that
having splurge food in the house would not be good. I eat what is here...and having splurge food in the house would be too much of a temptation, especially since we are off the detox challenge. My husband failed to mention the banana split we splurged on last night...GUILTY!
Went to Dr. today for physical...have to go back for blood work. My bad cholesterol was not good a year ago...but since I lost over 20 lbs the Dr. is interested to see what my cholesterol is now. I am in good physical shape and the Dr. recommended my weight to be no less than 130 lbs. So that means I could stand to lose 28.5 more lbs. I am sticking to the foods we ate during our 6 week detox, but not going to be quite as strict on the amount of the limited amount foods.
Onto week 8...wow... I can not believe how fast the 6 week detox went, of course that is after the first few days, which I remember being rough. But this way of eating gets easier by the day.
First of all I would like to thank all the people for their positive comments on Karen's and my eating healthy challenge. All of your comments were more motivation for me to keep going with this different life style. With the results and healthy knowledge of this adventure I am continuing on but on a more moderate weight loss pace. Right now I'm stuck in the upper 180 lb range. I have incorporated weight lifting into my daily routine. I guess building muscle puts weight on. I don't want to feel scrawny after achieving my ideal weight, if I get there.
Most of my weight loss(32lbs.) has been in my thighs and hips. However I did lose 2" around the waist, that is measured around the belly button. I have plenty more to lose in that area. We have a cruise planned for this January, so until we set sail, I will stay with Eat to Live. I will have a treat once a week though. I really over did my treat day this last Saturday at a birthday party with the Family. Two big roast beef sandwiches, lots of chips, two beers, three deviled eggs, two scoops of ice cream and four frosted cupcakes !!!! During that pig out session I enjoyed every bite and every sip of all that food and beverage. Afterwards it was a mental guilt trip, big time!!! So now I know what moderation means.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5 lbs
Current weight: 158.5 lbs
Continuing on with the Eat to Live plan...lost .5 lbs this week (week 7), not a great loss, but a loss and that is with a splurge of a big roast beef sandwich, pasta, two kinds of chips and dip...plus a cupcake and then after that a Frosty. Talk about over doing it. Was at family birthday party and I had a good time and enjoyed my splurge. It sure was good...and it's over with, back home and on the right track again until we go out again. It is best that we save our splurges for going out. I realize now that
having splurge food in the house would not be good. I eat what is here...and having splurge food in the house would be too much of a temptation, especially since we are off the detox challenge. My husband failed to mention the banana split we splurged on last night...GUILTY!
Went to Dr. today for physical...have to go back for blood work. My bad cholesterol was not good a year ago...but since I lost over 20 lbs the Dr. is interested to see what my cholesterol is now. I am in good physical shape and the Dr. recommended my weight to be no less than 130 lbs. So that means I could stand to lose 28.5 more lbs. I am sticking to the foods we ate during our 6 week detox, but not going to be quite as strict on the amount of the limited amount foods.
Onto week 8...wow... I can not believe how fast the 6 week detox went, of course that is after the first few days, which I remember being rough. But this way of eating gets easier by the day.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Week 6 update
STEVE'S BLOG
Six weeks ago I weighed 218.5 lbs. Today I weigh 186.5 lbs. That's a 32 lb. weight loss without strenuous exercise or so called diet pills. Just healthy eating. No medications, no pending doctor appointments, and no health issues. Not bad for a 63 year old man! To celebrate this accomplishment the Wife and I are dining out tonight, steak and lobster, YUMMMM! I haven't reached the ideal healthy weight, but I do plan to eat my way there by choosing to eat healthy and having a treat once in awhile.
As the day went on our plans changed from eating out to eating in. Not a bad decision, saved money and we knew what was going to be in our food. I had my double pepper jack cheese bacon burger with chips and a root beer soda. A large chocolate frosty for dessert. A gain of 2 lbs, crap! No problem, I'll get rid of that by eating to live again.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5
Current weight: 159.0
End of six week detox, total weight loss of 22.5 lbs. I have lost weight with each week of detox. I am a little nervous about splurging tonight. We ate a healthy breakfast (all fruit) and we will be eating a healthy lunch (salad and soup). Even tho it sounds better to list it as soup and salad, I've learned that your salad should always be eaten first.
As my husband said, our plans for splurging changed as the day went on. My splurge wound up being two BLTs on single serving whole wheat thin deli flats. I used less than a tablespoon of miracle whip light and three slices of low sodium bacon for the two sandwiches. Later that evening I had a large frosty. I'm satisfied for the week, back to eating healthy. I look forward to my next splurge. I have at least a whole week to think about what it might be.
I also started to exercise today...walk/run one mile. Just maybe it will accelerate my weight loss. It can be
frustrating to lose only a pound or two a week, especially after totally changing what I eat and my eating habits.
On to week 7... continuing on.
Six weeks ago I weighed 218.5 lbs. Today I weigh 186.5 lbs. That's a 32 lb. weight loss without strenuous exercise or so called diet pills. Just healthy eating. No medications, no pending doctor appointments, and no health issues. Not bad for a 63 year old man! To celebrate this accomplishment the Wife and I are dining out tonight, steak and lobster, YUMMMM! I haven't reached the ideal healthy weight, but I do plan to eat my way there by choosing to eat healthy and having a treat once in awhile.
As the day went on our plans changed from eating out to eating in. Not a bad decision, saved money and we knew what was going to be in our food. I had my double pepper jack cheese bacon burger with chips and a root beer soda. A large chocolate frosty for dessert. A gain of 2 lbs, crap! No problem, I'll get rid of that by eating to live again.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5
Current weight: 159.0
End of six week detox, total weight loss of 22.5 lbs. I have lost weight with each week of detox. I am a little nervous about splurging tonight. We ate a healthy breakfast (all fruit) and we will be eating a healthy lunch (salad and soup). Even tho it sounds better to list it as soup and salad, I've learned that your salad should always be eaten first.
As my husband said, our plans for splurging changed as the day went on. My splurge wound up being two BLTs on single serving whole wheat thin deli flats. I used less than a tablespoon of miracle whip light and three slices of low sodium bacon for the two sandwiches. Later that evening I had a large frosty. I'm satisfied for the week, back to eating healthy. I look forward to my next splurge. I have at least a whole week to think about what it might be.
I also started to exercise today...walk/run one mile. Just maybe it will accelerate my weight loss. It can be
frustrating to lose only a pound or two a week, especially after totally changing what I eat and my eating habits.
On to week 7... continuing on.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Week 5 Update
STEVE'S BLOG
WOW! 5 weeks into detox total weight loss of 29.5 lbs. One thing I have noticed is I don't get drowsy at work. Good thing because I drive a big truck. I'm at 189 lbs., haven't seen that number for several years. Health wise not much has changed except for blood pressure dropping. I rarely ever did get sick. Energy level is still about the same, I move at the pace of the old man that I am. Looking forward to next weeks weigh-in and our Friday night eat out following that weigh-in.
I went to the farmers market and bought a bunch of fresh vegetables for under $20.00. What a deal! So much better than store bought. With the fresh vegetables and help from my wife we made a salt free, sugar free, all natural Italian Sauce. We used the sauce for our Eggplant Lasagna, good, and a lot of work, but not as good as the Eggplant Roll Ups. Next we will try the No Meat Balls in Stuffed Green Peppers.
I must be hooked of this Eat to Live Plan, because some of these recipes are starting to sound good. Imagine that, a meat and potatoes guy liking vegetables!
Oh yeah...We found a Health Food Store near our home. They carry the off the wall ingredients needed for some of these recipes in Dr. Fuhrman's book.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5 lbs.
Current wight: 160 lbs.
End of week 5. To date I have lost 21.5 lbs. I have been losing at a slow pace, but I am okay with that. I was hoping to get into the 150's this week, but oh well...next week for sure. My energy level is up, my pants are bagging, my bras aren't fitting and it's time to up grade my granny panties. I'm feeling really good and like my husband I am getting hooked on the foods we have been eating. I'm actually finding myself sitting down at a meal and saying "yum".
We have one more week of detox. I am so excited about it, yet a little nervous. I plan on continuing with this Eat to Live Plan, as I have more weight to lose. I have not decided when my splurges will take place. Most likely I will wait for the holidays since they are just around the corner. I look forward to my end of detox splurge...BLT... Low sodium bacon (one slice), lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread with watermelon on the side, "yum".
My husband and I have been experimenting with different recipes...reading the labels...and passing the pepper only at meal times. There is no longer any salt or sugar in our home. It's been a challenge but in the long run it will pay off. It is nice to have the support and to support my husband in this healthy life style change.
On to week 6...
WOW! 5 weeks into detox total weight loss of 29.5 lbs. One thing I have noticed is I don't get drowsy at work. Good thing because I drive a big truck. I'm at 189 lbs., haven't seen that number for several years. Health wise not much has changed except for blood pressure dropping. I rarely ever did get sick. Energy level is still about the same, I move at the pace of the old man that I am. Looking forward to next weeks weigh-in and our Friday night eat out following that weigh-in.
I went to the farmers market and bought a bunch of fresh vegetables for under $20.00. What a deal! So much better than store bought. With the fresh vegetables and help from my wife we made a salt free, sugar free, all natural Italian Sauce. We used the sauce for our Eggplant Lasagna, good, and a lot of work, but not as good as the Eggplant Roll Ups. Next we will try the No Meat Balls in Stuffed Green Peppers.
I must be hooked of this Eat to Live Plan, because some of these recipes are starting to sound good. Imagine that, a meat and potatoes guy liking vegetables!
Oh yeah...We found a Health Food Store near our home. They carry the off the wall ingredients needed for some of these recipes in Dr. Fuhrman's book.
KAREN'S BLOG
Starting weight: 181.5 lbs.
Current wight: 160 lbs.
End of week 5. To date I have lost 21.5 lbs. I have been losing at a slow pace, but I am okay with that. I was hoping to get into the 150's this week, but oh well...next week for sure. My energy level is up, my pants are bagging, my bras aren't fitting and it's time to up grade my granny panties. I'm feeling really good and like my husband I am getting hooked on the foods we have been eating. I'm actually finding myself sitting down at a meal and saying "yum".
We have one more week of detox. I am so excited about it, yet a little nervous. I plan on continuing with this Eat to Live Plan, as I have more weight to lose. I have not decided when my splurges will take place. Most likely I will wait for the holidays since they are just around the corner. I look forward to my end of detox splurge...BLT... Low sodium bacon (one slice), lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread with watermelon on the side, "yum".
My husband and I have been experimenting with different recipes...reading the labels...and passing the pepper only at meal times. There is no longer any salt or sugar in our home. It's been a challenge but in the long run it will pay off. It is nice to have the support and to support my husband in this healthy life style change.
On to week 6...
Monday, September 24, 2012
Week 4 Update
September 24, 2012
STEVE'S BLOG
Thank goodness for end of week four. Two more weeks to go. Total weight loss is 27 lbs. Aches and pains in joints is decreasing making it easier to walk up and down the stairs. I don't like the six week detox but I'm doing it to get healthier and to support my wife while she is doing it. Haven't fallen off the wagon, but the temptations are there and they are looking better every day. Other family members have taken on the challenge and I wish them good luck. Just a reminder, it is all about getting healthy not just about lossing weight.
My blood pressure has dropped another 5 points on the systolic side.
KAREN'S BLOG
Unlike my husband I have plenty of things to say about week four. Discouraged! My husband has lost 4 lbs. (good for him), I on the other hand have lost one (1), yes I said one pound, grr. I know it is about getting healthy, but the weight loss is to come with it, right? I guess I need to be thinking one pound loss is better than a no loss or a gain. I will continue on. My weight loss to this day is 18 lbs. It is actually the most weight I've ever lost on a diet plan.
Enjoy eating fresh fruits for breakfast. Can't get used to drinking breakfast. Today I sit here drinking a smoothie while blogging and I still haven't found a dressing I like for my salads. Makes for a not so positive blog. If I do not find a dressing I like...after this detox I most definately will go back to my blue cheese dressing. I have tried the thousand island, ranch and apple pie dressing in Dr. Furhman's book, not to my liking. I hope to try the ceaser dressing this week. Need to find nutrional yeast for recipe. I understand it will give the dressing a cheesy flavor. Hopefully that will get me past my blue cheese cravings. I am finding it extremely hard to eat a salad without dressing...I have been putting on fruit instead, mandarin oranges, pineapple and raspberries. I try to eat a big salad every day, but there has been a day or two that I needed a break from it. Now with blue cheese dressing I could eat a salad twice a day, everyday. If I do go back to blue cheese dressing, I've learned alot about reading the ingredients and what to look for so I will choose the most heathiest I can find, to my liking of course.
Nuts...may be my problem. You are limited one serving. My servings may be a little on the " big ounce size", and there was a day during week 4 that I had a tendency to snack, however my snacks were healthy choices.
and WATER...need to drink more water. There are some days I go without drinking anything, just because I'm just not thristy.
My goal this 5th week is to eat more salad and try to find a dressing I like. Be a little more careful on the amount of nuts I eat, drink water at every meal and walk/run one mile at least four times this week.
I need to end this on a positive note...I lost weight. This is the most weight I've lost on any diet plan. I no longer drink soda or coffee, and have no intention of going back to my old habits of drinking soda and coffee. I am eating healthy and feeling healthy.
On to week 5.
STEVE'S BLOG
Thank goodness for end of week four. Two more weeks to go. Total weight loss is 27 lbs. Aches and pains in joints is decreasing making it easier to walk up and down the stairs. I don't like the six week detox but I'm doing it to get healthier and to support my wife while she is doing it. Haven't fallen off the wagon, but the temptations are there and they are looking better every day. Other family members have taken on the challenge and I wish them good luck. Just a reminder, it is all about getting healthy not just about lossing weight.
My blood pressure has dropped another 5 points on the systolic side.
KAREN'S BLOG
Unlike my husband I have plenty of things to say about week four. Discouraged! My husband has lost 4 lbs. (good for him), I on the other hand have lost one (1), yes I said one pound, grr. I know it is about getting healthy, but the weight loss is to come with it, right? I guess I need to be thinking one pound loss is better than a no loss or a gain. I will continue on. My weight loss to this day is 18 lbs. It is actually the most weight I've ever lost on a diet plan.
Enjoy eating fresh fruits for breakfast. Can't get used to drinking breakfast. Today I sit here drinking a smoothie while blogging and I still haven't found a dressing I like for my salads. Makes for a not so positive blog. If I do not find a dressing I like...after this detox I most definately will go back to my blue cheese dressing. I have tried the thousand island, ranch and apple pie dressing in Dr. Furhman's book, not to my liking. I hope to try the ceaser dressing this week. Need to find nutrional yeast for recipe. I understand it will give the dressing a cheesy flavor. Hopefully that will get me past my blue cheese cravings. I am finding it extremely hard to eat a salad without dressing...I have been putting on fruit instead, mandarin oranges, pineapple and raspberries. I try to eat a big salad every day, but there has been a day or two that I needed a break from it. Now with blue cheese dressing I could eat a salad twice a day, everyday. If I do go back to blue cheese dressing, I've learned alot about reading the ingredients and what to look for so I will choose the most heathiest I can find, to my liking of course.
Nuts...may be my problem. You are limited one serving. My servings may be a little on the " big ounce size", and there was a day during week 4 that I had a tendency to snack, however my snacks were healthy choices.
and WATER...need to drink more water. There are some days I go without drinking anything, just because I'm just not thristy.
My goal this 5th week is to eat more salad and try to find a dressing I like. Be a little more careful on the amount of nuts I eat, drink water at every meal and walk/run one mile at least four times this week.
I need to end this on a positive note...I lost weight. This is the most weight I've lost on any diet plan. I no longer drink soda or coffee, and have no intention of going back to my old habits of drinking soda and coffee. I am eating healthy and feeling healthy.
On to week 5.
Monday, September 17, 2012
STEVE'S BLOG
End of week number 3. So far I have lost 24.5 lbs. and 2.5 inches in the waist. Blood pressure is still dropping without medication. I really don't feel any different. My work jeans are falling off of me now. I had to put another notch in my belt.
I still don't like eating like this. Went on motorcycle ride with fellow bikers. Every time we stopped for fuel they would snack on chips, soda and candy bars while I salivated on the sides. Also when we stopped at the restaurant to eat I had a half of a head of romaine lettuce while everyone chowed down on burgers, fries and ruebans, oh how delicious that looked, but I did not fall off the wagon. Three more weeks of detox. I am trying to take the aggressive weight loss but every now and then I fall into the moderate weight loss diet.
KAREN'S BLOG - Sept. 17th
Starting weight: 181.5
Today's weight: 164
I am down 17.5 lbs. in 3 weeks of being on this Eat to Live plan. It took me 2 weeks to wean myself off coffee. That worked out best for me. I only suffered light headaches for two days. As of the beginning of this week the coffee pot no longer sits on my counter. I have felt kind of sluggish, no doubt a withdrawal symptom of coffee I am sure, so I just went to bed and slept it off. In reality I needed the sleep not coffee. This diet is getting easier to follow and the food is beginning to taste better. I have been places and have had the opportunities to indulge, but have had no desire, unlike my husband.
This plan Eat to Live has been the best diet plan I've ever been on by far, and there have been many. I love the 6 week detox challenge. I do not plan on going back to my old way of eating after the 6 weeks. I don't believe my husband will go back to his old way of eating as well, however he does look forward to the end of the 6 week detox program so he can have his burger...but it will be on a whole wheat bun, with fruit on the side instead of chips...I'm sure he will fight me on that one...lol
End of week number 3. So far I have lost 24.5 lbs. and 2.5 inches in the waist. Blood pressure is still dropping without medication. I really don't feel any different. My work jeans are falling off of me now. I had to put another notch in my belt.
I still don't like eating like this. Went on motorcycle ride with fellow bikers. Every time we stopped for fuel they would snack on chips, soda and candy bars while I salivated on the sides. Also when we stopped at the restaurant to eat I had a half of a head of romaine lettuce while everyone chowed down on burgers, fries and ruebans, oh how delicious that looked, but I did not fall off the wagon. Three more weeks of detox. I am trying to take the aggressive weight loss but every now and then I fall into the moderate weight loss diet.
KAREN'S BLOG - Sept. 17th
Starting weight: 181.5
Today's weight: 164
I am down 17.5 lbs. in 3 weeks of being on this Eat to Live plan. It took me 2 weeks to wean myself off coffee. That worked out best for me. I only suffered light headaches for two days. As of the beginning of this week the coffee pot no longer sits on my counter. I have felt kind of sluggish, no doubt a withdrawal symptom of coffee I am sure, so I just went to bed and slept it off. In reality I needed the sleep not coffee. This diet is getting easier to follow and the food is beginning to taste better. I have been places and have had the opportunities to indulge, but have had no desire, unlike my husband.
This plan Eat to Live has been the best diet plan I've ever been on by far, and there have been many. I love the 6 week detox challenge. I do not plan on going back to my old way of eating after the 6 weeks. I don't believe my husband will go back to his old way of eating as well, however he does look forward to the end of the 6 week detox program so he can have his burger...but it will be on a whole wheat bun, with fruit on the side instead of chips...I'm sure he will fight me on that one...lol
Monday, September 10, 2012
STEVE'S BLOG:
Well it is the end of the 2nd week...We started this detox at the wrong time. Should of waited until after Labor Day, start of the footall season and my birthday. Disappointed after weighing in this morning. Down to 199.5 lbs. Well...good thing is it is under 200. My biggest concern is losing inches, not the weight. Down 2" in the waist line, 44" to 42" now. It's tough sticking with this plan when I work three days a week. My work days are sporatic and long. Not much time to take a break for a scheduled lunch, but I manage with a carrot or two, with a fruit...cake...lol. Breakfast is early, lunch is questionable and dinner is always late. It would be easier if I had a set schedule during work days. My four days off of work are good because I have my wife's, Karen's support. Here's to a better meal planning 3rd week. Oh by the way, thanks Mike.
KAREN'S BLOG:
This is week 2 for me as well. I started out at 181.5 lbs. I currently weigh 167 lbs., for a total weight loss of 14.5 lbs. YAY! Waist measured 42" at start, embarrassing. I now have a waist size of 40". Lost 2" off waistline. My jeans are just starting to feel baggy.
I am still drinking coffee, however I am down to 2 cups in a 24 hour period versus 12 cups in the beginning. I've suffered from headaches for the past few years and to my surprise I have not suffered one headache since being on this diet, not even from caffiene withdrawals. I feel pretty good today. Had lots of energy in the beginning, then got a little sluggish and irritable. I think part of it was because of Labor Day, the opening season of football and my husband's birthday. A time when everyone gets together for FOOD and FUN. With the help of my partner...we were able to succeed, suffer through it.
I've had no problems with acid reflux and sleeping is getting easier. I noticed in the beginning of this diet I was up and down all night going to the bathroom. That has tappered off. Only up once last night.
This has been... a not so easy task...It is getting better and we are being a little more creative with our recipes we have thanks to our son and his daily phone calls and tips... keeping us accountable and on track. Having a supportive partner (husband) has been a tremendous help as well. When one feels sluggish and wanting to give up the other is supportive and takes over preparing meals. The ice cream takes the edge off of feeling deprived as well. I can honestly say...I will never buy store bought ice cream again.
On the upside: Went to daughter's house on football Sunday. To our surpise... she had already purchased the book, (our bible), Eat to Live. She was not even aware of the fact that we had read the book and started the plan. AWESOME!!!!
Here's to a good 3rd week. Bring it on!
Well it is the end of the 2nd week...We started this detox at the wrong time. Should of waited until after Labor Day, start of the footall season and my birthday. Disappointed after weighing in this morning. Down to 199.5 lbs. Well...good thing is it is under 200. My biggest concern is losing inches, not the weight. Down 2" in the waist line, 44" to 42" now. It's tough sticking with this plan when I work three days a week. My work days are sporatic and long. Not much time to take a break for a scheduled lunch, but I manage with a carrot or two, with a fruit...cake...lol. Breakfast is early, lunch is questionable and dinner is always late. It would be easier if I had a set schedule during work days. My four days off of work are good because I have my wife's, Karen's support. Here's to a better meal planning 3rd week. Oh by the way, thanks Mike.
KAREN'S BLOG:
This is week 2 for me as well. I started out at 181.5 lbs. I currently weigh 167 lbs., for a total weight loss of 14.5 lbs. YAY! Waist measured 42" at start, embarrassing. I now have a waist size of 40". Lost 2" off waistline. My jeans are just starting to feel baggy.
I am still drinking coffee, however I am down to 2 cups in a 24 hour period versus 12 cups in the beginning. I've suffered from headaches for the past few years and to my surprise I have not suffered one headache since being on this diet, not even from caffiene withdrawals. I feel pretty good today. Had lots of energy in the beginning, then got a little sluggish and irritable. I think part of it was because of Labor Day, the opening season of football and my husband's birthday. A time when everyone gets together for FOOD and FUN. With the help of my partner...we were able to succeed, suffer through it.
I've had no problems with acid reflux and sleeping is getting easier. I noticed in the beginning of this diet I was up and down all night going to the bathroom. That has tappered off. Only up once last night.
This has been... a not so easy task...It is getting better and we are being a little more creative with our recipes we have thanks to our son and his daily phone calls and tips... keeping us accountable and on track. Having a supportive partner (husband) has been a tremendous help as well. When one feels sluggish and wanting to give up the other is supportive and takes over preparing meals. The ice cream takes the edge off of feeling deprived as well. I can honestly say...I will never buy store bought ice cream again.
On the upside: Went to daughter's house on football Sunday. To our surpise... she had already purchased the book, (our bible), Eat to Live. She was not even aware of the fact that we had read the book and started the plan. AWESOME!!!!
Here's to a good 3rd week. Bring it on!
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