Monday, July 8, 2013

Diet Update...

Good Monday morning!!! Well, I am at the 2 and a half week mark of my diet. I have been trying so hard to stick with my 1400 calories a day and it is getting easier.  I heard somewhere that it takes something like 21 days for you to form a new habit.  I'm almost there!!!! I have not had pop/soda up until Saturday evening at a picnic we went to.  The pop was in a drink that the hostess made so it wasn't pure pop in a cup.  After that I drank my detox water that I brought with me.  If you are looking for a refreshing and addicting way to drink water you need to try it. 

Detox water recipe:
1/2 cucumber sliced
2 lemons sliced
12 fresh mint leaves

Throw all of this in a pitcher and keep it in your fridge.  I used it for 2 days and kept adding water to it as I drank it.  I drank 4 or more glasses in a day.  I warn you it makes you pee!!!! lol It is suppose to help get rid of any water weight gain you have so that your body can burn fat more efficiently.  I don't know if it's true, but it is really yummy! 

I'm sure you're wondering if I'm making any progress.  Well, if you'll remember I don't own a scale so I haven't been weighing myself.  However, I do work as a paramedic and have access to scales.  So the other morning when we took a patient to dialysis I stepped on their scale.  To my dismay it actually showed I weighed more than what I did at the doctor's office.  My partner did remind me that all of the clothes, boots, and equipment we carry do weigh quite a bit.  I left it all on when I got on the scale.  So, I'm not discouraged at all. lol.  I will say though I am noticing a change in my muffin top/ spare tire.  I know you are thinking there is no way you can tell in 2 1/2 weeks.  I'm not down a pants size but I can tell I'm not as bloated.  I'm pretty happy about my progress anyway!!! I thought I'd show you some pictures today.  I should've worn the same clothes but you'll get the idea. lol

The pictures on the left in teal are when I started... the ones in the dark blue shirt are today.  Please ignore how icky I look today.  lololol it's laundry day!!!!




So, I am showing progress in my eyes!!! This makes me want to keep going.  I do need to add some belly exercises, but I'm trying to decide which will be the best for my fibromyalgia so I don't feel like I've been kicked in the gut for days on end.  lol.

I'm trying to get a few things done today and will try to post again soon.  Have a great day!!!!
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9 comments:

  1. I really see a difference. Congratulations on accomplishing a task that is very hard to follow. Little by little is the best way to lose. I'll try the water.

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  2. Totally see a difference! Way to go!!

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  3. I'm encouraged by your progress! Need to try thAt water!!! Need to find me a cuke! :) I've found eating lots of lean protein helps keep me full longer with less chance for melt down

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  4. Congratulations on all your achievements...
    You can totally tell that your shaping up nicely ~ I really need to loose my huge muffin top ~ not an easy thing to do.
    I'll have to give the water a try.
    TFS
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  5. wow Mary there is progess. You look great! Keep it up!

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  6. Excellent, excellent, excellent....thanks for the info on the detox drink....I'm going to try that. Keep up the good work...you look great.

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  7. Awesome Mary!! RESULTS FOR SURE!! Wishing you ease as you keep up with the good work! {{HUGS}}

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