Day 15 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 13 13

Today was eventful with a lot of changes to my planned meals for the day.  I made up chicken sausage fuisili for our lunches and dinners for today, however I forgot I had a new hire lunch today!  So I hurried online to look at the restaurants menu to see what my options were.  The choices were very limited, so I ended up having grilled chicken with roasted red peppers, onions and spinach.  It was originally served on a bun and smothered with cheese, but I made modifications and I think I did a pretty good job.  We then got tickets to the unveiling of the new MN Vikings stadium which meant we werent making it home to have dinner.  We opted for Chipotle which is always good, especially since we could have brown rice on it, instead of just a salad. 

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 153.2 lbs
Anthony: 245.2 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 7am:
Steel cut oats with blueberries

Snack @ 9:45am:
Orange

Lunch @ 12:30pm:
Grilled chicken with roasted red peppers, onions and spinach; pineapple and strawberries

Snack @ 3pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 6pm:
Chipotle bowl with brown rice, lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and salsa

Workout:
None - I was supposed to do cardio but ended up with a huge headache after the unveiling and went straight to bed when I got home. Super bummed!

Notes on Food:
I made steel cut oats this morning - it took longer than I expected but I liked it - more texture than normal oats, but not a big change in taste in my opinion.  My husband thought they were ok - he didnt mind the texture but thought they had a blander taste. 

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Day 6 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 4 13

Well today was the big dance competition day.  We were away from home for over 15 hours, we relied on the foods I brought from home and maintained extra willpower to stay away from those giant cookies and maui wowi smoothies they were selling at the concession stand!  There were a couple of changes in the lunch and dinner plans today, but we made it work and stuck as close as we could to the plan.  Although it was a crazy busy day, we got through it and Im proud of me and my husband.  Its been a long time since we havent binged on a Saturday evening.

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 156.0 lbs
Anthony: 252.2 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6am:
Oatmeal with blueberries, scrambled egg with red, green and yellow peppers

Snack @ 9:15am:
Cauliflower with hummus

Lunch @ 12:00pm:
Chipotle Chicken Salad (romaine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and medium salsa)

Snack @ 3:30pm:
Cauliflower with hummus

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Sirloin steak, 3 broiled shrimp, garden salad with Italian vinaigrette and vegetable medley

Workout:
Several walks and up/down stairs throughout the day

Notes on Food:
Eggs and peppers = yum!  I used the Target Archer Farms brand frozen red, green and yellow peppers, sauteed them in olive oil for a few minutes then added in the scrambled egg and sprinkled with sea salt - delicious!  Im not looking forward to going back to only egg whites on Wednesday - loving the whole egg right now!

Yes, we went to Chipotle!  I had a salad with no cheese - it was flavorful, because its Chipotle, but I did miss the cheese a little bit.  We can have healthy fats today, so I debated on getting guac, but figured the chicken was probably prepared with some sort of fat, so I was getting enough of it in the chicken and opted for just that instead.

Dinner - we went to Jensens Cafe (near the event center) to eat and kill time before awards.  They had a an egg white omelet that sounded good, but I went for the steak and shrimp (my husband ate part of my steak).  I had salad with Italian vinaigrette, however it seemed like it was cream-based, instead of oil based, so I only ate a tad - maybe just a teaspoon.  The meal also came with a veggie medley and a dinner roll - the roll went to my carb loving daughter!  I will say, that I need to do a better job of asking the waitress questions about the food and how they prepare it - I should have asked about the dressing prior to selecting it, instead of assuming.

Also, I should have ate a snack since I was up until 11, but did not - oops!

Preparation:
I prepped the veggies and nuts a couple of days ago, so those were easy to grab and through into the cooler.  I put together some containers of hummus and blueberries in the morning along with several bottles and a pitcher full of water.  Between my husband and I, we need to drink at least 200 oz of water and figured why have to go up to the concession stand to buy water?  Avoid temptation and bring as much as I could with.

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Day 11 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 9 13

So this week has been extremely slow (or non-existent) for weight loss, which could be expected being the amount I lost last week.  But, its very frustrating knowing that Im eating well and working out and not seeing the scale budge.  I went out to Haylies blog (author of the book) and read about what to do if you get stuck or plateau (link below).  It looks like Ill try to mix up the foods Im eating a little more and perhaps try something new in the coming days.  Im following the plan to a T, I just have to stick to it and finish it out.  I still have a goal to make it into the mid-140s by the end of the month.  Heres the link to Haylies blog post about stuck metabolism:

http://www.fastmetabolismdiet.com/slowwww-metabolism-stuck-mix-it-up/

I guess both my husband and I had some cravings yesterday - and maybe it wasnt so much as a craving but more as thoughts of what I plan to eat on cheat day - Day 29!  Yes, I do plan to have a cheat day when we are done, but then the plan is to have home cooked meals as much as possible and have those cheat meals only every once in a while.

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 154.8 lbs
Anthony: 248.4 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:45 am:
Turkey bacon and celery

Snack @ 9:15am:
Beef jerky and cucumber

Lunch @ 1:30pm:
Filet mignon and cucumber

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Beef jerky and cucumber

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Grilled Chicken and broccoli

Workout:
P90X Legs and Back

Notes on Food:
We put the brocolli in a grill pan and grilled it along with the chicken for dinner.  I bought a salt-free seasoning called Smoke at Trader Joes. Its pretty tasty, though the husband thinks its a bit bland.  I put some sea salt on as well, which makes everything better!

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Day 1 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 4 29 13

Yesterday was our first day on The Fast Metabolism Diet.  Although I wasnt feeling the best all day (my stomach hurt from the moment I woke up and I got a headache around 4pm), I still ate all of the food on the meal plan and did my cardio for the day. 

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:30am:
Strawberry French Toast

Snack @ 9:30am:
Pineapples and Strawberries

Lunch @ 12:45pm:
Open-faced Turkey Sandwich
Strawberries

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl

Workout:
Insanity Max Cardio Conditioning DVD

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 163.2 lbs
Tone: 261 lbs

Overall, I felt like I ate a LOT on Monday.  Eating every 3-4 hours is an adjustment for me - Im used to eating 2-3 times a day and I definitely do not eat this much fruit in a day.  So far, yesterday was a good start to the diet.  I cant wait to see how the rest of the week turns out.

Quick note on the foods:
Strawberry French Toast was made with Sprouted Grain bread - a very nutty/wholesome taste.  It was different and not my favorite dish, but I ate it!
Open-faced Turkey Sandwich - again, sprouted grain bread, so not my favorite and I was glad there was only one slice of the bread!
Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl - this turned out pretty good and the kids had some too.  They kept asking "what smells so good?!" while it was cooking.  I made a double batch for lunch leftovers and since Tuesday night is dance night and Im busy with running my daughter back and forth from the studio, we decided well have it for dinner Tuesday night as well.

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Day 7 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 5 13

Today feels surreal - I cant believe we made it a week!  I feel more prepared for the upcoming week, or I guess, I feel like I know what to expect.  Today was a prep day.  I went shopping for the things weve come to like and hopefully did a better job at getting enough veggies - although I did stock up on lots of frozen veggies to make it easier.

Weigh in today was great and surprising for me, considering we ate out twice yesterday.  My husband was not too thrilled, he only lost 0.2 lbs.  We plan to assess his portions a little better this week to ensure hes having the right amount.  He was extremely hungry in the first few days last week, so we upped the protein, but I think he needs to increase the veggies instead. 

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 155.2 lbs
Anthony: 252.0 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 8am:
Scrambled egg and peppers, Oatmeal with blueberries

Snack @ 11:30am:
Scrambled egg and peppers

Lunch @ 3:00pm:
Subway salad with chicken breast

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Grilled chicken, frozen veggie mix and quinoa

Workout:
P90X Yoga DVD (just 30 mins)

Notes on Food:
We woke up later than normal (8am), so our day was a little off with timing of food. We opted to take out the second snack and only ate 4 meals. We tried out subways salad for lunch. It was pretty good and the Italian dressing was oil based!

Preparation:
I didnt really plan out this day too well, we pretty much winged it, but it turned out pretty well. I made sure that I prepared lunch for Monday and Tuesday. Back to complex carbs and fruit!

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Day 16 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 14 13

EEK!  Both the hubby and I went UP on the scale - UGH!  I went up 0.4 and he went up 0.2 - so not by much but ever so irritating.  Part of me wishes I didnt look at the scale daily but part of me loves it.  On the FMD community board, there are others who have the same experiences - slow weight loss after the first week, up and downs on a daily basis, and some who have stopped looking at the scale daily and opted for once a week weigh-ins instead.  I may have to go for the later as well!

I felt hungry all morning - not sure why.  I probably should have brought some veggies with since those are unlimited - oh well.  But by the afternoon, I felt fine and actually didnt really feel that hungry for dinner.  Weird.

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 153.6 lbs
Anthony: 245.4 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:45am:
Steel cut oats with blueberries

Snack @ 9:30am:
Strawberries

Lunch @ 12:45pm:
Chicken sausage fuisili and an orange

Snack @ 4:30pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Chicken sausage fuisili - brown rice fuisili pasta, chicken sausage, baby zucchini, onion and broccoli

Workout:
Insanity Max Cardio Circuit

Notes on Food:
I "made" the kids try the chicken sausage fuisili tonight and they liked it.  Everyone is coming around to this new way of eating - love it!

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Day 2 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 4 30 13

I was very interested in seeing the number on the scale this morning - I know, I know, its only been 1 day!  But, with all the food I ate yesterday and how full I felt, I thought FOR SURE I would be at the same weight or have gained a pound.  But magically, Im down 2 lbs and my husband is down 4 lbs!  Again, I know its just been a day, but checking the scale every morning is helping to motivate me to keep going and a daily reminder that I can do this!

Some key items that I also want to mention are the water intake and energy levels.  I am particularly interested in having increased energy on this diet plan.  I feel that for many years, I am always tired and often take naps on the weekend or in the evening.  Im hoping that with the clean eating, I will see some improvements.

Water: You must drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces. Not as big of a deal for me since its only 80 oz, but the hubby is adjusting to drinking 130 oz of water a day.

Energy: Im not seeing a drastic improvement in my energy yet.  I can say that I didnt yawn a million times on the way into work today but I dont feel like I can jump up and go run a 1/2 marathon.  I plan to monitor this throughout the 28 days and will keep you posted.

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 161.0 lbs
Tone: 257.0 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 7am:
Oatmeal with blueberries

Snack @ 10:30am:
Apple

Lunch @ 1:30pm:
Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl - leftovers
Pineapple

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 7:15pm:
Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl - leftovers

Notes on Food:
Oatmeal with blueberries - It was actually pretty good and I sprinkled some Stevia on it as well. I normally eat oatmeal with a TON of brown sugar and raisins, so this is a big change, but one that I can easily adapt to.
All other foods were either leftovers or fruit, so nothing else to add. I still felt full throughout the day, which makes it difficult to eat the snacks.

Preparation:
Im definitely a newbie on buying vegetables and planning accordingly for the menu items.  I realized at 7:30pm that I needed to make soup for tomorrows lunch and that I didnt have enough veggies for it.  So, I ran to the store and started the soup around 9:30pm (after dance).  Not the best planning in the world since the soup needed to simmer for an hour than cool down to de-bone the chicken.  After I turned off the stove, I went to bed and woke up a couple of hours later (1:30am) to de-bone the chicken and got everything ready for lunches.  If this soup is any good, Ill be sure to plan my Tuesday nights a little better! 

Workout:
None (only because of the crazy Tuesday dance schedule)

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How To Lose Weight Fast Without Diet Pills Or Exercise

I have continually been what most would take into account a “big girl”. In Jan 2014, I weighed one hundred eighty lbs (around eighty two kilograms), that is sort of overweight for a lady my height. I wasn’t continually this weight tho. In my immature years, I weighed solely one hundred forty pounds and that i felt abundant healthier and happier. 

I strived urgently over the years to urge back to the current weight. however with a trying and busy work life, I struggled to try to to therefore. Nothing gave the impression to work on behalf of me. i attempted everything from diet pills to exercise machines I saw publicized  on TV. I even tried crazy diets just like the acai berry diet, and also the tea diet. They didn’t do something on behalf of me. i used to be still overweight and thought of myself ‘fat’.

That all modified in March 2014 tho. I lost a staggering twenty three pounds in just twenty one days exploitation associate extreme diet I found on-line known as the three Week Diet. I stumbled on this diet when I scan a article a couple of far-famed Victoria Secret model UN agency was exploitation this very same diet to lose numerous fat in preparation for ikon shoots. If it worked for her i assumed, shouldn’t it work for me?

I at once started looking out on Google and managed to seek out the official three Week Diet web site. There, I watched a video by an expert specialist UN agency discovered stepwise what was required to slim quickly. i used to be aghast, as a result of noone had ever told ME this data before! I had visited personal trainers, dieticians, and doctors, and altogether these years, noone had ever told ME these fast secrets!

The next day i started the program. initially i assumed it might be extremely troublesome which i might got to starve myself to examine any progress. Boy was I wrong! I just about Ate no matter i used to be feeding before, however I created bound to eat it at the particular times once my metabolism was burning thousand times quicker than usual. I additionally created bound to embrace the key fat burning foods listed within the three Week Diet with each meal. these items combined created the fat virtually soften right off my body! however did i do know what times my metabolism was burning fat and what foods to incorporate in my diet? Well, Brian from the three Week Diet had arranged  it all out on behalf of me as before long as I joined the web site. It couldn’t are easier!

On the primary day alone, I lost two lbs (around one kilogram). following day, I lost a huge three lbs! By the top of the primary week I had lost around ten lbs (4.5 kilograms)! That was far more than I had anticipated. i assumed i might lose around five lbs max! however ten lbs in just seven days! That was life changing! I continued  to follow the diet for the complete course of twenty one days, associated by the top of the diet I had lost an earth-shattering thirty lbs of 100% pure body fat!

My dreams had come back true! i used to be currently nearer to my ideal weight than ever before! I felt slimmer, sexier, and healthier! My belly fat had shrunken, my butt was firmer, my thighs were tighter, and my cheeks were not spherical and chubby! Some individuals barely recognized me! I cherished my new body and it had been all 100% because of the three Week Diet. It modified my life!

I am continued to try to to the three Week Diet and also the fat continues to be dropping off! i am planning to get all the way down to one hundred forty lbs and im likely to urge there in but one or two weeks! This diet has been one in every of the most effective experiences of my entire life. I didn’t got to starve myself, I didn’t got to take any unhealthy diet pills, I didn’t got to work my butt off at the gymnasium, and that i didn’t got to eat bland boring food! the three Week Diet is basically the sole answer out there these days if youre yearning for a system that shows you the way to slim quick. It worked on behalf of me, and that i comprehend it can work for you too.

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Day 9 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 7 13

Today I woke up 20 min before the alarm, which is annoying to say the least.  Im not sure if its this "increased energy" I should be seeing soon or what, but I like to SLEEP! 

Another bummer for the morning was the scale - no change from yesterday! I obviously start thinking of the whys and what did I do wrong? But I then go back to the chapter in the book about week 2 - my body is a different body going into this week than last and its going to react differently. And, I cant stress about it because that will trigger negative reaction with the hormones in my body which causes more harm. So, Im going to relax and let it be what it is!  Plus, I know that I wont lose another 8 lbs this week - but I am hoping for at least 3, maybe 4.  Well see how the week plays out. 

I feel good today, I got to work earlier since I got up early, its beautiful out and Im nourished with healthy, clean foods that I prepared. Which reminds me, our dishwasher runs DAILY now! Its kind of insane how many dishes are used to make homemade meals, but well worth it. 

Tonight was busy with dance and t-ball but once we got home, I started the pot for soup and went to work out while it simmered.  Since it had been a few  hours since I last ate, I had some pineapple right before exercising - "Dont fast before going fast!" (Haylie quote from the book)  I kind of felt like Super Mom with all the things I accomplished this evening!

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 154.8 lbs
Anthony: 149.6 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:15am:
Oatmeal with blueberries

Snack @ 9:15am:
Pineapple

Lunch @ 12:15pm:
Chicken Sausage Fusilli and strawberries

Snack @ 3:15pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 6:00pm:
Broccoli and Chicken Rice bowl

Snack @ 9:00pm:Pineapple

Workout:
45 minute jog on the treadmill

Notes on Food:
I could of had that Chicken Sausage Fusilli for every meal today - it is so good!  Sorry, no pic - I ate it too fast!  LOL - next week.

Heres a pic of the Broccoli and Chicken rice bowl - still a favorite and the kids like it too!

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Day 20 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 18 13

Well, we do it to ourselves - we went the movies AGAIN!  This time, however, I didnt have as big of an urge as the last 2 times to have popcorn.  Im more concerned about next weekend - there are 2 or 3 movies we want to see over memorial weekend.  Im hoping we can just go watch them all on Monday! 

Its getting hard with the weather getting nicer and the kids wanting to go out for ice cream or fro-yo.  Im excited to bring them there, but while we cant have dairy right now, its tough. My daughter (who is a very picky eater) is asking more questions about the diet, which has opened up a nice opportunity to educate her on healthy foods and what it means to make our bodies healthy - not just skinny.  I explained how we all need to eat fruits and veggies and to eat grass-fed organic meats and dairy.  Shes starting to understand and I believe as we continue to bring more diverse foods into the house, she will learn to love eating healthy as well.

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 152.4 lbs
Anthony: 244.6 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6am:
Oatmeal with blueberries, egg with peppers

Snack @ 9:30am:
Cauliflower and raw sunflower seeds

Lunch @ 1:30pm:
Filet mignon and vegetable medley

Snack @ 4:30pm:
Nitrate free chicken deli meat and carrots

Dinner @ 7:30pm:
Avocado quesadilla

Workout:
None

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Day 5 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 3 13

Day 5 means a new phase for the next 3 days!  We get to introduce healthy fats and bring back in some grains and fruit - yeah oatmeal and blueberries!  And carrots that I can dip into hummus.  I truly cant believe Im actually excited to eat oatmeal!

Big challenge for the day was going to the movie theater!  Ugh the popcorn smell was amazing!  But I had my water and veggies, I stayed focused and made it through successfully! 

My husband is having a harder time with cravings than me, especially as the weekend approaches. We are used to going out, eating popcorn, chips, cookies, ice cream and cheeseburgers all weekend. But at this point, I think weve done so well this week that Im not interested in cheating - nor do I feel its an option. I want to get my metabolism up so I dont have to continue to struggle with my weight. We are 5 days down - only 23 more to go! Its really not that long, so MIND OVER MATTER!

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 157.6 lbs
Anthony: 253.6 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 7am:
Scrambled egg, oatmeal with blueberries, celery

Snack @ 10:00am:
Carrots and hummus

Lunch @ 1:00pm:
Leftover steak, cauliflower and a pear

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Celery and almond butter

Dinner @ 7:00pm:
Steak, zucchini and quinoa


Workout:
None

Notes on Food:
Quinoa - this was new for the hubby and something Ive had before but had never made it myself. I used chicken broth instead of water and I think it turned out really good. Next time, I think Ill add some veggies into it instead of on the side.

Preparation:
Again, Im still getting the hang of this diet as it switches gears a little bit. Although fruit and grains are added back in, there are some limitations - no apples in phase 3 :-(! Im making minor adjustments and had a pear for lunch instead.  Tomorrow is the big dance day, so Ill be spending some time packing and prepping tonight or in the morning to ensure we have all the snacks we need to make it through the day successfully.

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How To Lose Weight Fast Without Diet Pills Or Exercise!

I have always been what most would consider a “big girl”. In January 2014, I weighed 180 lbs (around 82 kilograms), which is quite overweight for a woman my height. I wasn’t always this weight though. In my teenage years, I weighed only 140 pounds and I felt much healthier and happier. 

I strived desperately over the years to get back to this weight. But with a stressful and busy work life, I struggled to do so. Nothing seemed to work for me. I tried everything from diet pills to exercise machines I saw advertised on TV. I even tried crazy diets like the acai berry diet, and the green tea diet. They didn’t do anything for me. I was still overweight and considered myself ‘fat’.

That all changed in March 2014 though. I lost a staggering 23 pounds in only 21 days using an extreme diet I found online called The 3 Week Diet. I came across this diet after I read a news article about a famous Victoria Secret model who was using this exact same diet to lose loads of fat in preparation for photo shoots. If it worked for her I thought, shouldn’t it work for me?

I immediately started searching on Google and managed to find the official 3 Week Diet website. There, I watched a video by a professional nutritionist who revealed step-by-step what was needed to lose weight quickly. I was shocked, because noone had ever told me this information before! I had visited personal trainers, dieticians, and doctors, and in all these years, noone had ever told me these dieting secrets!

The next day I began the program. At first I thought it would be really difficult and that I would have to starve myself to see any progress. Boy was I wrong! I pretty much ate whatever I was eating before, but I made sure to eat it at the specific times when my metabolism was burning a thousand times faster than usual. I also made sure to include the secret fat burning foods listed in The 3 Week Diet with every meal. These things combined made the fat literally melt right off my body! How did I know what times my metabolism was burning fat and what foods to include in my diet? Well, Brian from The 3 Week Diet had laid it all out for me as soon as I joined the website. It couldn’t have been easier!

On the first day alone, I lost 2 lbs (around 1 kilogram). The next day, I lost a massive 3 lbs! By the end of the first week I had lost around 10 lbs (4.5 kilograms)! That was much more than I had anticipated. I thought I would lose around 5 lbs max! But 10 lbs in only 7 days! That was life changing! I continued to follow the diet for the entire course of 21 days, and by the end of the diet I had lost an earth-shattering 30 lbs of 100% pure body fat!

My dreams had come true! I was now closer to my ideal body weight than ever before! I felt slimmer, sexier, and healthier! My belly fat had shrunk, my butt was firmer, my thighs were tighter, and my cheeks were no longer round and chubby! Some people barely recognized me! I loved my new body and it was all 100% thanks to The 3 Week Diet. It changed my life!

I am continuing to do The 3 Week Diet and the fat is still dropping off! Im aiming to get down to 140 lbs and I am probably going to get there in less than a couple weeks! This diet has been one of the best experiences of my entire life. I didn’t have to starve myself, I didn’t have to take any unhealthy diet pills, I didn’t have to work my butt off at the gym, and I didn’t have to eat bland boring food! The 3 Week Diet is really the only solution out there today if you are looking for a system which shows you how to lose weight fast. It worked for me, and I know it will work for you too.

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Day 12 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 10 13

Oh, Phase 3 - YES!  I bought an avocado hummus from Trader Joes to dip the veggies in - yum!  Ive never really been into avocados but this was good, and far better than plain veggies. 
Its still really tough getting used to staying in on a Friday night or over the weekend. Weve not ever been to a "healthy" sit down restaurant and feel too tempted if we try to go to one of our favs and just get a salad - nor do we feel its worth it. We can make the food at home for cheaper and know whats going into it. But its still hard to get used to!
Its been a very frustrating week for me with the lack of weight loss. Im trying to keep my "head in the game" and remember the overall goal of repairing my metabolism.  It has just been very tough when Im eating and exercising per the plan but the scale is not moving. The cravings have increased today big time! But Im staying committed and seeing it to the end of the 28 days. 

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 154.8 lbs
Anthony: 247.4 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:45am:
Oatmeal and blueberries, scrambled egg with peppers

Snack @ 9:45am:
Carrots and avocado hummus

Lunch @ 12:45pm:
Subway salad with spinach, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and italian dressing; grapefruit.

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Carrots and Cucumber with avocado hummus

Dinner @ 7:00pm:
Avocado quesadilla - YUM!

Workout:
None

Notes on Food:
Tonight we made a new recipe from the book - avocado quesadilla - we added in chicken just because it sounded better and it turned out great. My friend Tana has posted about the Mississippi Market (co-op) in St Paul on FB, so I decided to check it out and was able to get the tortillas and mayo I was looking for earlier this week - thanks Tana for indirectly introducing me to a great store! 
We used a sprouted grain tortilla that was baked with grapeseed oil and several herbs. Then made a mixture of avocado, lime and safflower mayo. We topped it off with some grilled chicken slices, tomatoes and onions. It was so good! I would definitely make this again, and when the 28 days are over Ill try it with a brown rice tortilla - sprouted grain is ok but the texture is pretty tough. 

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Day 8 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 6 13

Today is the beginning of week 2 - OMG we made it a week!  In my last post about the Week 1 recap - I lost 8.4 lbs and the hubby lost 10.8 lbs in one week!  AMAZING RESULTS!  Im so proud of us!  We stuck together and didnt let the temptations get to us.  We had our moments but we leaned on each other to get us through and now we feel good.  I feel great - Im back into my size 8 pants, my ring is starting to fall off again and overall I feel a sense of achievement.  My energy is about the same, perhaps a little better but its Monday and Im probably still recovering from an exhausting weekend. 

Im looking forward to trying a couple of new recipes this week, of which one of them I did tonight and it was delicious!  I feel more relaxed going into this week since I know what to do from a planning perspective.  Im also interested in what the scale will bring but I know that I cant possibly lose another 8 lbs in a week, so Im hoping for at least 3 to 4lbs.  We shall see! 

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 154.8 lbs
Anthony: 250.2 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:45am:
Oatmeal with blueberries

Snack @ 9:45am:
Apple

Lunch @ 12:45pm:
Broccoli and Chicken Rice bowl

Snack @ 3:45pm:
Apple

Dinner @ 6:30pm:
Chicken Sausage Fusilli

Workout:
Insanity Max Interval Circuit

Notes on Food:
Broccoli and Chicken rice bowl is a favorite of ours from last week.  Its actually pretty simple, it just takes about 30 min to cook - just enough time to do some dishes and laundry!  There is some prep work in chopping veggies but its worth it.
Chicken Sausage Fusilli - this was awesome!  Ive never had chicken sausage and was skeptical of the recipe when I first read it, but we tried it and it turned out great.  Im so glad we have enough for leftovers for tomorrow.  Big plus - we got to have PASTA (we were both very surprised).  It was a brown rice pasta that I found at Kowalskis (No Wheat on this diet!).  The pasta was actually pretty light in texture and taste really good.  YUMMM!  This is definitely a recipe I will make forever!  It can easily be doubled to make for a gathering or to have more leftovers.  New favorite recipe!

Preparation:
I made lunch ahead for today and tomorrow - which is new for me.  Ive never made a meal for future days, that I hadnt ate for dinner that night.  So cooking at 9pm last night for todays lunch was so different, yet felt good to get it done on a Sunday night.  I may think about prepping more meals for the week on Sundays, but I get nervous that it wont taste right or that itll dry out from the fridge.  Anyway, something to consider for next week. 

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Day 21 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 19 13

Its day 21 - woohoo!  I am truly counting down the days now.  Dont get me wrong, this has been a wonderful learning experience that I plan to incorporate into my life, but I just want to have some frozen yogurt with cookie dough!  Im looking forward to Monday, May 27th, but not looking forward to the stomach ache Ill have that very next day LOL!  I will try my best to eat in moderation on the 27th, but it is not guaranteed!  And then, back on the plan - eating clean and often throughout the day, working out and having a little treat every once in awhile!

Sundays are when I run to the store for the weeks groceries.  Im getting better at having various foods in the house at all times and I have a better handle of what we need for the recipes.  One irritation I continue to have is the limitation of foods at the grocery stores in the suburbs!  Super Target is getting better with their variety of organic foods, but there is not a single sprouted grain tortilla in this burb!  Ill make another trip out to the co-op later this week so we are prepared for next weekend - though Im unsure how much more of avocado quesadilla everyone will be up for!  It is good though!  And, I want to pick up some almond flour as Ive acquired a few gluten free baking recipes I want to try out in a couple weeks, when I plan to add sugar (or honey) back into my diet. 

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 152.4 lbs
Anthony:  Didnt weigh in

Menu:
Breakfast @ 8:30am:
Oatmeal with blueberries, egg with peppers

Snack @ 12pm:
Cauliflower and hummus

Lunch @ 2:30pm:
Subway salad

Snack @ 4:30pm:
Egg with peppers

Dinner @ 7:30pm:
Avocado quesadilla

Workout:
P90X Stretch DVD

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Day 4 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 2 13

Im getting the hang of this diet as the days go on.  I do feel better today about having leftover steak and beef jerky for snacks.  Im also making mental notes on what meals were a success and which meals Ill need to swap out next week.  Which reminds me, I need to update my spreadsheet!

The scale was down, but not as much as each of the first two days - I blame this on the heavy protein intake and the weight lifting.  Either way, Ive lost more in the last 3 days than I have any other week on previous "diets".  Lets hope this continues through the weekend!

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 158.4
Anthony: 254.2

Menu:
Breakfast @ 6:30am:
Egg whites with garlic, onions and spinach, scrambled.

Snack @ 9:30am:
Leftover steak and celery

Lunch @ 12:30pm:
Chicken and vegetable soup

Snack @ 3:30pm:
Beef jerky

Dinner @ 6:30pm:
Steak and green beans

Workout:
P90X Legs and Back DVD - switched up the back exercises (since I did those yesterday) and did biceps and triceps during that time instead.

Preparation: 
I enlisted my husband to help me with cutting up all of the carrots, celery and cauliflower that we had and put them into containers so that they are ready to go for the next few days. I also put raw almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds (healthy fats for phase 3!) in baggies so that those are ready to go as well.

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Jennifer Hudson Weight Loss

The Jennifer Hudson Weight Loss Method


If you are in the habit of following the lives of celebrities, then perhaps you know the story of Jennifer Hudson. Up until recently, Jennifer was quite a full woman, some may have even called her overweight. However, recently something quite drastic happened: Jennifer became slim and smoking hot in what seems to be like no time at all, at least to those of us who have seemingly tried everything in order to drop the pounds. As it happens, her slimming down coincides with the release of her book in which she documents her weight loss process and how she managed to get through it. What follows is an attempt to simplify the Jennifer Hudson weight loss method and convey it to the rest of the world, in hopes of making your attempt to lose weight a bit easier.


Before getting into it, it’s important to address a certain concern: seeing as how Jennifer Hudson is a celebrity, is it not only logical that she would have dozens of nutritionists and physical trainers following her around twenty-four hours a day and help her get the pounds off? After all, in such an environment, practically anyone would be able to slim down it seems. Well, while it is true that she benefits from help most other people don’t have access to, the way she went about losing weight is what gave her success above everything else; after all, regardless of how many trainers you have, finding the will to go through such a grueling process comes from taking a certain approach to the problem.


The Jennifer Hudson Weight Loss Key Factors


To start things off, Jennifer went with an actual weight loss program that she believed could work for her. In her case, she went with Weight Watchers, a great choice considering that they have been around for dozens of years now. That’s the path you should take as well by joining up some kind of weight management or fitness club in your area; they will play a tremendous role in guiding you through the exercising and fitness parts of the weight loss process, not to mention they will help you to stay motivated and ready to plow through whatever comes next.

The next thing you need to do is create a log or a journal in which you are going to describe in great detail your weight loss successes and failures. This is for self-assessment, so that you know what you need to work on and remind yourself of the progress you have made at the same time. You can even do something like keep an online blog if you want the support of other people or encourage them not to give up on themselves.

Another important factor which helped Jennifer Hudson lose weight was that she let those around her know about her goals. By doing so, she made sure that her friends and family would help her get through this and remind her to stick to her goals. Otherwise said, by revealing your intentions to those who are close to you, you’ll be gaining their support, easing the achievement of your goals.

Finally, the last part of the Jennifer Hudson weight loss method is to simply show everyone your results; after all, chances are that you aren’t just losing weight for yourself, but also to get the attention and admiration (at least to some extent) of those around you. Don’t be afraid to post pictures of yourself or wear clothing that showcases your new curves; if you haven’t been cheating on your program, you’ll only get positive feedback.

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Day 19 on the Fast Metabolism Diet 5 17 13

Oops, I missed a few days here of posts, so here I go. 

Today, the hubby and I were off of work for my daughters dance competition.  The day worked out pretty nice - after breakfast my sister came over and we did the P90X yoga video.  I then made up snacks for us to have during the competition and we literally ate lunch right before walking out the door.  After the competition and awards, we stopped at Panera and Subway for salads and subs for the kiddos.  While the diet may seem very labor intensive with having to make food at home most of the time, it is nice to stop and have it prepared by someone else.  And I love that Panera uses antibiotic free chicken and has really tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

I think the best quote Ive heard while on this diet was from my son about the avocado quesadillas - "mom, these are the best thing Ive ever ate!  Well, except for chocolate because that is my favorite!"  Love that kid!

Morning Weigh In:
Kiana: 152.2 lbs
Anthony: 244.2 lbs

Menu:
Breakfast @ 7:30am:
Eggs benedict

Snack @ 10:30am:
Carrots and hummus

Lunch @ 1:30pm:
Avocado quesadilla

Snack @ 4:30pm:
Carrots and raw sunflower seeds

Dinner @ 7:30pm:
Panera salad

Workout:
P90X Yoga DVD

Notes on Food:
I made eggs benedict for the first time in my life and I think it turned out pretty good.  I received the recipe from the Haylie Pomroys email subscription.  I didnt care for the taste of the hollandaise sauce so I omitted it.  It was the first time I had poached in egg (I found a wonderful tutorial online) and they turned out great.  I used a brown rice english muffin (shh...were not supposed to have brown rice today - oops!), turkey bacon, steamed spinach and the poached egg.  Very good!

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The Start of The Fast Metabolism Diet

Discovery
I recently stumbled across a book called The Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy via an email from a bookstore - heres the link www.fastmetabolismdiet.com  Haylie is a celebrity nutritionist, has several clinics throughout the US and works with athletes, celebrities and "normal people" at her clinics.

Decision
The cover of the book states "Lose up to 20 lbs in 28 days".  Haylie talks about viewing the word "diet" differently - DIET now stands for Did I Eat Today?  Basically you eat every 3-4 hours, which means you eat at least 5 times a day, it is a rotation diet, so you eat certain foods on certain days of the week (3 phases in a week), you dont count calories and you kick-start your metabolism so that it is burning calories and working again!

I read through the book and its 50+ recipes and also read some of it to my husband to get his buy-in on this new way of eating.  We thought about it for about a week and decided, lets do this! 

Of course we were both nervous - we LOVE to eat out, processed foods are EASY, and with hectic schedules at work, kids activities in the evenings and weekends, it has become normal in my house to eat a bowl of cereal for dinner or go out to eat at resataurants all weekend.

In the end, we decided it was time to try something different.  Some of you may know, Im a workout fanatic!  I work out every morning at 5:15am doing P90X or Insanity DVDs, 6 days a week.  I then run on the treadmill the 7th day.  But, Im not seeing the results I want because I eat like CRAP.

So, its time for a change and its ONLY 28 days - WE GOT THIS!

Lets GO!
As an accountant, of course I started a spreadsheet!  I put together my own meal maps of foods that I thought my family and I would eat in each of the phases.  I also downloaded the Fast Metabolism app for my iPhone.  I like that it reminds you to eat, drink water and when selecting foods for the day, it helps ensure you have all of the food groups suggested for each meal.
 
Here are the phases during the week:
Phase 1 (Unwind Stress Phase) is on Monday and Tuesday - it consists of lots of carbs and fruit.  You must do at least 1 day of cardio.
Phase 2 (Unlock Fat Phase) is on Wednesday and Thursday - lots of proteins and veggies.  You must do at least 1 day of weight-lifting.
Phase 3 (Unleash Your Metabolism Phase) is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - all of the above plus healthy fats.  You must do at least 1 day of yoga or stretch.

I think the biggest challenge for Week 1 is going to be my daughters dance competition on Saturday which is an all day event - Im talking 15 hours! I may need to purchase a mini cooler and ice packs so that we are fully prepared for the day. And, Ive got to keep my mind in check and not let temptations get the best of me.

On Sunday I went shopping for all of the foods for the week.  I stuck to the meal map and bought mostly organic by going to Trader Joes and Kowalskis.  Next week, I may check out Whole Foods for more ideas.  Everyone says, preparation is key, so I made sure we have tons of fruits and veggies for snacks and Im doing a lot of prep work at night to make this a success.  I packed up Mondays meals on Sunday night so that we were ready to go in the am - NO EXCUSES! Lets GO!

 

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10 Questions You Need to Answer Before Going on a Diet

1. What is your goal? Many diets fail because the target is uncertain. If you are not sure what your ideal weight should be, you will never be satisfied with the results, as you can always lose "just a few pounds more".

2. When has the problem started? It is possible that you started to overeat in response to an emotional trauma or a significant life event. If so, careful examination of the situation will help you deal with the real reason behind your overeating.

3. What is your "dieting history"? If you already have an experience of a failed diet, try to describe it in great detail. If you will be able to spot when and why do you normally get stuck, you will avoid similar problems in the future.

4. In what situations do you normally overeat? Perhaps, you reach out for chocolate when you are stressed or start eating more when you feel tired? In that case, you need a rest or an emotional support, not an extra slice of pizza.

5. Where do you overeat? Do you snack at work or are you hiding crisps in the car and eat them when no one is watching? Knowing your eating patterns will help you avoid the "risky" situations.

6. What are you saying to yourself when you overeat? Quite possibly, you are feeling guilty or blaming yourself. Constant self-criticism will not help you lose weight, but might well push you into more "comfort eating".

7. Do you like yourself? Have a good look in the mirror and give a honest answer. Do you like yourself right now, not when you will be 10 kg lighter? In your quest for a perfect body you will need an ally and that ally is you!

8. What was the attitude towards thin/fat people in your family of origin? Perhaps you are just replicating old statements, mentally repeating that "In our family people are big" or believing that "thin people are unhealthy".

9. Could you describe a typical mealtime in your family of origin? Were you told to eat up everything on your plate even if you did not like the food? Perhaps in your mind you are still listening to your parents and feel obliged to finish your meal, rather than listen to your body.

10. And the last question - can you imagine yourself in the future, having achieved your target weight? Try to picture yourself: What are you wearing? How are you feeling? How are people reacting to the "new you"? If you feel uncomfortable doing this visualization, you might have a few psychological barriers to overcome before starting on a diet.

The easier and more pleasant the visualization will become, the more ready you will be to lose weight for good.

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