Yesterday, January 3rd, 2012, I started using Shakeology. I have used the supplemental drink once before, but like most diets, I had a hard time sticking to it. Too many people offering to go out to eat during our lunch break, or just plain craving "real food" over a cold, sweet, foamy drink caused me to give up on the shake. I couldn't deny noticing a different with it however. So, with two lonely bags of mix still sitting in my cabinets, I decided to start it again. This time, I am continually motivating myself with reading, research, challenges from my coach, Erin Darnell and simply looking in the dreaded mirror!!! EEK! After Baby Jack was born (my second pregnancy) I was just sure breast-feeding would cure my "weight problem" - I should have known better. Breast-feeding is a wonderful thing, but I have the eating habits of a full grown woolly mammoth. I am aware of my inability to control my eating, yet continue to shovel the food in. SO on January 1st I took snacks away from myself. I am allowed breakfast, lunch and dinner. After dinner I am allowed a dessert. On January 3rd I did away with lunch, and added my replacement shake. However, with a shake, it is recommended to have healthy snacks in between meals - but no junk food, and it can't be CONSTANT SNACKING!!
After two days of this HUGE cut back, I already want to see results. Sooo instead of waiting to see my pant size change or my double....triple....chin shrink up, I'm going to weigh myself daily on the scales at work and post my weight. Taking the numbers public 'aught to be motivating enough to keep up my Shakes!! I love Shakeology. It honestly does taste good, and with an entire meal in a shake, how can you deny the benefits to your body. www.shakeology.com tells you all about the dozens of vitamins and nutrients that are in it. I'm in this for my children, I am using them as my main motivation. SOOO I will continue to update this specific post with my weight loss, dietary progress and challenges. And I change my lifestyle, I am going to continue improving and adding new goals. New Years Day shouldn't be the only day of the year one attempts to improve.
1-3-2012 - weight: 171 lbs - Shake for lunch + No snacking.
1-4-2012 - weight: 170 lbs - (probably the difference in my shoes from yesterday) Shake for Lunch + small snack.
NEW GOAL: No TV until after Libby is in bed. Focus should be on her development and our bond. Jack and I bond through breastfeeding and interaction while he is awake. TV time for Mommy can be between Libby's bedtime and my own!
After two days of this HUGE cut back, I already want to see results. Sooo instead of waiting to see my pant size change or my double....triple....chin shrink up, I'm going to weigh myself daily on the scales at work and post my weight. Taking the numbers public 'aught to be motivating enough to keep up my Shakes!! I love Shakeology. It honestly does taste good, and with an entire meal in a shake, how can you deny the benefits to your body. www.shakeology.com tells you all about the dozens of vitamins and nutrients that are in it. I'm in this for my children, I am using them as my main motivation. SOOO I will continue to update this specific post with my weight loss, dietary progress and challenges. And I change my lifestyle, I am going to continue improving and adding new goals. New Years Day shouldn't be the only day of the year one attempts to improve.
1-3-2012 - weight: 171 lbs - Shake for lunch + No snacking.
1-4-2012 - weight: 170 lbs - (probably the difference in my shoes from yesterday) Shake for Lunch + small snack.
NEW GOAL: No TV until after Libby is in bed. Focus should be on her development and our bond. Jack and I bond through breastfeeding and interaction while he is awake. TV time for Mommy can be between Libby's bedtime and my own!
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