My love of food hasn't diminished. My taste buds haven't dulled. I haven't stopped going out (though it has taken a sharp drop off!). I've just taken some time to be smarter about my choices. "Calorie worthy" has been replaced with "how will that make me feel" and "am I even hungry?" I was always a boredom eater and a empty carb junkie. Since they were empty, I couldn't get enough. And so the vicious cycle began. I did allow myself one "cheat day" - turns out food wise I was really good on Super Bowl Sunday. But then the Skinny Girl Coconut Vodka called my name. I was slightly derailed. The next day was a humbling experience. Hungover, dehydrated, and a fasting day to boot. Makes you think twice about how many of those cocktails a Skinny Girl really has!
Here's my standard recap:
Here's my standard recap:
How I feel (mood): Still holding steady on the mood-o-meter. I don't know if I'm as "annoyingly perky" anymore, but I have been duped into being a "morning person" thanks to 5am classes 3 days a week. I'm passed the "fake it til you make it stage" and wake up just before my alarm most mornings. I still love a good nap, though.
How I feel (physical): Feeling strong! Although, I do have the "good" workout soreness a lot of the time. Ben pushes me every session, and even though it's difficult, and sometimes I wonder if I can do it, it's amazing to have someone KNOW that you can do something you didn't
Hunger level/satisfaction level: Still feeling satisfied. Getting plenty of fresh fruits and veggies for snacks, and the higher protein shakes and meals really curb the hunger pangs. Of course my fasting days are a challenge, but I never felt nauseous or sick, and don't get headaches or "hangry" as I anticipated I would. I build my meals and think, "Man, that doesn't look like much." And as I eat I'm not sure if I can finish it all - and if I do, I know I won't need anything to snack on for quite some time. I think I'm enjoying what I'm eating a little more. That's a good habit to get into. Slow down and enjoy the good quality food you eat instead of shoveling junk into your face.
Digestive health: All systems are go here, peeps. Anyone need to know what time it is?
How I look: Well, the change is visible. My pants hang a little looser. My snug shirts have more room. I feel more comfortable and confident, and I love when someone says, "Wow! You look great! How much have you lost?!" You can see my collar bone a little bit more and my I have a ways to go, but what a jump start!
My overall health: I haven't been sick at all (I got that out of the way over Xmas & New Years), and I've been sleeping well. My skin seems to be healthier (drinking 128oz of water each day doesn't hurt!) and I haven't had any breakouts. My energy levels and mood are up thanks to all the good clean food and endorphin releasing exercise. Overall, I feel great!
Here are my 4 Week Clean Results:
Since my last check in, I've lost:
3.25 inches (this time I could see where my lower half has started to slim)
2.5 pounds (lost more fat, and gained muscle!)
and 2.6% body fat
I know those numbers seem small. When Ben measured me this morning, I wasn't as excited as I should have been. When I heard the numbers and wrote them down to report to all of you, I thought, "Wow, that was a tough 2 weeks and a lot of workouts. Only 2.5 pounds?" But he explained to me that most people will lose water weight, which comes from your muscles, and 2.5 pounds of fat loss is really something to be excited about. Not only did I lose fat, I gained muscle which will help me continue to be a fat burning machine! Put another way, since starting, I've lost approximately 20% of my body's total fat. That is HUGE. I just needed to see it with a bigger number.
My 4 Week Summary:
Overall, I've lost:
8.0 inches
10.5 pounds of fat and a net loss of 8.5 pounds (which means I gained 2 pounds of muscle!)
and 5.1% body fat
Now that's more like it!
This wasn't a magic pill, folks. I planned, made healthy choices, stuck to it, and worked hard. I used the tools I was given, ate quality foods (clean, whole, organic when I could get it) along with the Isagenix protein (clean, organic). I have great support and a fabulous mentor. And it doesn't hurt that I'm a little competitive and stubborn. You have to know that what you're doing is what's good for your body, and so it is worth the work. I AM WORTH THE WORK.
I'm not a picky eater, so spinach and other fresh veggies, all sorts of lean meats, and frozen berry smoothies make me happy. Looking up clean recipes and sharing them feels great, and I love when I realize that the clean version of a recipe is even more comforting than the old stand by "comfort food" recipe. These are changes that I plan to incorporate into my daily life... forever. It just makes sense that you get out what you put in. If you put garbage into your body, you're going to feel like garbage. We've all heard "you are what you eat."
Geez, our moms were right, again.
So, I have 2 more days in my 30 day challenge. Piece of ca... wait... piece of fruit! I'll share next steps later this week. For now, I'm going to bask in the glory of small, but big numbers, a tall glass of water, and looking forward to a good night's sleep and NO 5am workout to wake up for. . . until Wednesday.
Thanks to all who are following along and sharing in my excitement. It really is time to celebrate. Maybe some new pants, or a mani/pedi instead of celebratory cake. After all, what's going to make me feel good now AND later?
Until next time,
<3 Jen
Since my last check in, I've lost:
3.25 inches (this time I could see where my lower half has started to slim)
2.5 pounds (lost more fat, and gained muscle!)
and 2.6% body fat
I know those numbers seem small. When Ben measured me this morning, I wasn't as excited as I should have been. When I heard the numbers and wrote them down to report to all of you, I thought, "Wow, that was a tough 2 weeks and a lot of workouts. Only 2.5 pounds?" But he explained to me that most people will lose water weight, which comes from your muscles, and 2.5 pounds of fat loss is really something to be excited about. Not only did I lose fat, I gained muscle which will help me continue to be a fat burning machine! Put another way, since starting, I've lost approximately 20% of my body's total fat. That is HUGE. I just needed to see it with a bigger number.
My 4 Week Summary:
Overall, I've lost:
8.0 inches
10.5 pounds of fat and a net loss of 8.5 pounds (which means I gained 2 pounds of muscle!)
and 5.1% body fat
Now that's more like it!
This wasn't a magic pill, folks. I planned, made healthy choices, stuck to it, and worked hard. I used the tools I was given, ate quality foods (clean, whole, organic when I could get it) along with the Isagenix protein (clean, organic). I have great support and a fabulous mentor. And it doesn't hurt that I'm a little competitive and stubborn. You have to know that what you're doing is what's good for your body, and so it is worth the work. I AM WORTH THE WORK.
I'm not a picky eater, so spinach and other fresh veggies, all sorts of lean meats, and frozen berry smoothies make me happy. Looking up clean recipes and sharing them feels great, and I love when I realize that the clean version of a recipe is even more comforting than the old stand by "comfort food" recipe. These are changes that I plan to incorporate into my daily life... forever. It just makes sense that you get out what you put in. If you put garbage into your body, you're going to feel like garbage. We've all heard "you are what you eat."
Geez, our moms were right, again.
So, I have 2 more days in my 30 day challenge. Piece of ca... wait... piece of fruit! I'll share next steps later this week. For now, I'm going to bask in the glory of small, but big numbers, a tall glass of water, and looking forward to a good night's sleep and NO 5am workout to wake up for. . . until Wednesday.
Thanks to all who are following along and sharing in my excitement. It really is time to celebrate. Maybe some new pants, or a mani/pedi instead of celebratory cake. After all, what's going to make me feel good now AND later?
Until next time,
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