Day 57: Week 8 Checkin: My Progress

Well, I can't say I'm totally back on track, but I felt like this weekend I was able to get caught up a little on "getting it together".  I really thought I had blown it with all the "drive thrus" that I had given into, but I got up on that scale and realized the damage wasn't nearly as bad as I thought.  I think the "monthly" bloating makes it worse than it really is, don't you?  Anyways, I wanted to share one thing that I have kept up with and, boy, it sure has made a difference!  Collagen!

The Wonder Powder!  Paid around $15 for this jar.

Trim Healthy Mama uses collagen in a lot of different things to help with regeneration of cells and joints and other things to make you healthier.  They offer their own product that is very reasonably priced.  I wasn't so sure about it, so I wanted to try it before I bought it from them.  I found some at Natural Grocers.  I usually put it in my hot tea (they recommend Rooibus or Oolong, both found at Natural Grocer) along with some whey protein (unflavored) and some MCT Coconut Oil (verdict is still out on this one).  I wiz it all together in my blender and it makes like a cappuccino, or frothy drink.  Let me tell you, I have seen some amazing results already....

Lots of New Hair!

Imagine how surprised my hair stylist will be when I go back to her next week after only 2 months and all these new hairs are growing!  And my skin has improved on softness and clearer.  So, we're going to continue this product and buy some THM as soon as my current one runs out.  Alright, now for my most unfavorite part of the post.  The pictures.

Beginning

8 weeks

8 weeks

Beginning

8 weeks

Beginning

So, I might have backtracked a little, but I will move forward this week.  Thanks for your continued support and prayers.  I have a busy work week this week and need extra energy.  And to stay away from fast food:)

Day 52: Check In: My Progress

I have done so poorly in keeping up with my 100 day challenge.  Truth is, these last 2 weeks have been rough in staying the task.  I feel like my Vitamin D might be down again and need to get into the doctor to get "supercharged".  When I'm not charged I am exhausted and have little motivation to get er done.  This has been me the past 2 weeks and I have slid back into some of my old habits of fast food and chocolate.  I always wish that someone could just do it all for me, but the reality is, I'm the only one who can do it for myself.  No trainer, no therapist, no doctor, no partner can make me do it right.  I have to be good to myself.  Everyday.  So, I'm going to show you the last pics taken (last week) and skip this week's pictures.  I will start fresh tomorrow and give myself grace for my bumps in the road.

Day 1

March 11

March 11

Day 1

March 11

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Day 36: Week 5 Check In: My Progress

I did a round of fuel cycle this last week and finally....

Weight Loss!  Woo hoo!  

Picture in Real Time

I lost 4 pounds this week and was finally able to fit in these pants!  I am excited for that!  And the cool thing is, I finally fit in these jeans I got at the Salvation Army for $.49!  I will celebrate by going shopping with my Jen friend for $.49 day today! :) :) :) :)  I have had some yummy foods that I will share when I get a chance.  I have sucked at keeping up the blog, but I will try to be better this week:)

Here's the official pics:

 

Day 29: Week 4 Check In: My Progress

Well, if I thought last week was rough....this week was a killer!  And then it dawned on me, every woman has her "weeks" and I checked myself in real time this morning and I'm back to where I started from.  Thank God for that!  I have had many dinner dates this week with friends I have missed so dearly.  Unfortunately, I haven't been such a good girl on making all the best choices of foods.  But, I went shopping last night for a restart boost (Stubborn Loser Plan from the Trim Healthy Membership) and I'm ready to make it happen this week.  But, here are my compare pictures on my progress.  I'm thankful that clothes are really starting to fit well (almost loose).  I've had a lot of swelling in my face this week.  I'm sure if it's due to allergies or a slight cold, but I'm taking benedryl and hope that helps.  Do you notice any swelling?

Feeling Puffy This Week

                                 

   

Now the real show:

Beginning February 1

Week 4 February 29

 

Beginning February 1

Week 4: February 29

Beginning February 1

Progress:  Week 4 February 2

Day 26: Sonic Was Calling My Name Today

Day 26:  Sonic Was Calling My Name Today

Today I was out and about fairly early.  I was meeting a friend for my weekly refashion clothing collection.  I don't do so well when I'm out and about.  I have to find a way to bring THM with me.  So, I told you I'd be honest about my journey.  Here's another day I hate to tell you about, but maybe you can relate?


Breakfast:
2 fried eggs

Snack:
1/2 cup blueberries

Lunch:
Boo!  I didn't even fight the urge today!  Ugh!  Sonic Cheeseburger, tots, and diet Cherry Limeade

Colorado White Chili

Dinner:
Got back on track, because you can start over every three hours.
Colorado White Chile (E)

I think if THM was making it, they would leave out the corn, but I'm a rebel this time and corned it up.  It was delicious and the whole family enjoyed it.  We will make this one again.

Day 25: Those *&%^^% Cupcakes!

Day 25:  Those *&%&^ Cupcakes!

I started off this day great....and then I got out of bed.  Ugh.  I made a couple eggs for breakfast and all was well as we headed off to church.  About 10 minutes before church was over, my husband said the magic words for eating out, "Do you have anything prepared for lunch today?"  I was really having a hankerin for Chinese food.  And guess what?  Our local Chinese Restaurant now has a buffet!!!!  I'd like to say I was strong and resisted the temptation on the Lord's Day, but I'd be lying.  Full on cookie monster style!  num, num, num!  Afterwards, it turns out, that there was a baby shower I needed to attend next door to the Chinese Restaurant.  I restrained as long as I could, but those &*^%& cupcakes were foreboding.  OMGoodness!  A little piece of heaven in a 2 inch circle!  Later that day, I accepted what I had done to myself and vowed dinner would be different....I can't remember what I had for dinner.  I'm sure it was healthy.  (Eyeroll)  Tomorrow is a new day:)

Day 22: Three Week Checkin: My Progress

 Day 22:  Three Week Check In:  My Progress

This has been a slow week in losing weight, but I do feel like clothes are fitting better...

3 Weeks in:  No, I do not have a mustache

Beginning of 100 Day Challenge

3 weeks in

Beginning of 100 Day Challenge

3 weeks in

Beginning of 100 Day Challenge

I haven't lost any pounds this week, but I have had running days.  This week has been very challenging and stressful, so I haven't been good about my eating.  I am thankful for some new friends that are also taking this journey.  They have been making some wonderful foods and I have been motivated to get busy on making them.  What kind of things?  Cheesecake, Banana Cake, and other goodness foods.  I got behind on blogging, but I'm going to try and back track on my posts.  Hold on!

Today's menu:
Breakfast:

• Peanut Butter Muffin In A Mug and Butta
• Yogi's Perfect Energy Tea

Lunch:

• Creamy Tomato Soup (S)
• Joseph's Pita with cheese topping (S)
• Spinach

Dinner:
I had to give in and get went for Mexican food tonight.  Ate way too many chips and salsa.

Day 19: A Healthy Day

Day 19: A Healthy Day

After eating my face out for Valentine's Day, I decided I better get back to a healthy diet.  I did have to work today, so I went into it prepared.  I had some Turkey Tortilla Soup frozen from Thanksgiving, so that's what was for lunch today.  It was very yummy, but so hard to eat without the corn chips.  Instead, I used a low carb tortilla and that was the perfect solution!  Because this particular soup had corn in it, I assume it was an E.

When I got home, I found this:

Naughty Apple Pie

My daughter had "been in the mood for Apple Pie" and brought this home after work.  Evil.  Pure Evil.  I might have salivated over the top of it before SHE ate a piece.  Sorry about that Britnee.  Hope you enjoyed your pie (eye roll).

Today's Menu:

Breakfast:

Hot Chocolate Ingredients

• Briana Thomas's 5 Ingredient Hot Chocolate

Snack:

• Zucchini Brownie

Lunch:

• Turkey Tortilla Soup

Snack:

Poop Cookies

• Poop Cookies- these are basically macoroons made with coconut oil and they help things move along quite nicely.  In the original THM book.

Dinner:

• Grilled Salmon

Day 21: Wednesday

2 fried eggs
cauliflower soup
cobb salad from Walmart
Peanut Butter shake

Day 20: Today Was Sub-erb!

Today in real time is a Monday and that is $.49 day at the Salvation Army.  My good friend, Jen, has the ability to go with me now to get my clothes for refashions, so today was our first day of doing that.  As usual, I found 3 bags worth of clothes that I could refashion or use outright and Jen found  a bag's worth.  We had a lot of fun doing it.  But, it ended up being an all day project, and therefore we were out at lunchtime and had to be back by 3.  So, the sub shop was in the parking lot-the sub shop it was!  I hadn't had a Mr. Goodcents sub in such a long time!  It was totally delicious!  But, believe it or not, the bread was almost too much.  And I was a good girl and didn't get chips, drink, or a cookie with mine.  THAT took self control!

Not a fancy menu today.  Sorry.  Just trying to keep up.

Day 18: Valentine's Day in Real Time

So, today is Valentine's Day in real time (I post 4 days ahead) and I have to be honest, I "let it go" today.  I mean, I've been so good lately and plan on starting a fuel cycle tomorrow, so I decided to give in to my cravings of naughty food, just a little.  I'm not mad at myself (except for the stomachache that I have from eating wrong foods and too much of them at that!).  I got in just in the nick of time to order from Trim Healthy Mama's store sale and have all the yummies headed my way at a fraction of their regular cost.  When they have a sale, they have a sale!  Other than that, I was lazy and slept a lot.  No exercise.  Grace has been extended once again.

So here it is:

Breakfast:
Running late for church and skipped:(

Lunch:
A Bacon Cheeseburger with Sweet Potato Fries dipped in Mayo-ugh!  I told you!

No snacks

Dinner:
Not too bad.  Steak and Lobster (Hubs gifted it along with roses)

Dessert:
Naughty cheesecake...ok, 2 pieces:(

That's it.  Tomorrow is a fresh day.  Fuel cycle here I come!

Day 17: Cracking Under Pressure

Alright.  Today just wasn't my best day.  I admit.  I was doing fine in the morning.  But then I went to get my hair done and showed up about 30 minutes early.  I texted my dear stylist and asked about coming in early, but she never texted me back, so I caved.  I cracked.  I went to Wendy's and got me a small Frosty.  It was SO good.  Even though I was naughty, I still am proud of myself, because this was the first real "cheat" I've had in quite some time.  So I have some days.  Big deal.  I had a Valentine's banquet that night that didn't help too much.  I had a decent meal of Pork slice and one piece fried chicken and green beans.  I skipped on the potatoes, but got a roll with butter.  And then, I cracked once again, for they had CHEESECAKE!  My kryptonite!  One piece, okay?  One piece.  Ugh.  Curse you, Valentine's Day!  No, really, I felt incredibly full, but it made for a nice splurge.  Honestly, I had one more day of naughties (which you'll hear about tomorrow) and then it's back on the health train.  I promise.

Day 16: Cooking and Baking and Schooling, O My!

One thing I have to admit about doing Trim Healthy Mama:  Preparation does take a lot of work!  I try so hard to "work ahead", but it always catches right back up to me.  However, I did get a lot accomplished in the kitchen today.  I tried a bunch of recipes I've been trying to get to and found more to add to my menu.  I've probably tested more than I am writing down, but these are what I remember having.  I'm hoping that the snacks I have made will come in handy in the car or for a quick grab at breakfast.  Can't say the taste of them have been my favorite, but they will do to provide when I otherwise would not eat anything.  I tried to do more Es because I find it hard to eat carbs and be satisfied.  I'm hoping quick snacks will help with that.

Apple Quinoa Muffin

Cooked up several pounds of sausage for the kids to have for quick breakfast.

Some of Treasures getting ready to put away

Chicken Crust Pizza

Breakfast:
2 Fried Egg

Lunch:
Chicken Salad with low carb tortilla

Snack:
2 squares of Dark chocolate

Dinner:
Chicken Crust Pizza pg 279

Dessert:
Low Carb Zucchini Brownie