Week 3 Starts Today

I weighed myself this morning and only lost 1.5 lbs in week 2.  I am a little disappointed but as I reflect back, I think I know why the weight loss wasn't more.  During my first week I was way more active than I was week 2.  I am more sedentary when I'm at home.  So, as I go into week 3, my goal is to get at least 30 minutes of exercise in - light and easy.  Yesterday I walked for 30 minutes and dd a few 2 minute jogging intervals.  It felt great!  Today I went for a long bike ride (1 hr and 15 min).  I am hungrier than usual, so I may have to practice a little willpower.

I measured myself this morning as well and have lost some inches.  So even though the scale didn't show a lot in pounds lost, I am feeling pretty good that I am smaller!  Looking forward to week 3!

12 Days on Program

I still can't believe that I'm not hungry or craving anything!  I had some chicen, zucchini, mushrooms and onion for dinner and am stuffed.  I find it hard sometimes to eat all 6 meals.  I sometimes have to force myself.  With that said, between 1 and 4PM I start thinking about snacking. It's mostly out of habit because I'm not hungry.  The thoughts are fleeting and I haven't even been tempted to go off of my plan.  

Yesterday I did a very light workout.  15 minutes on the stationary bike and some light weights.  It felt good but easy.  I'm trying really hard to stick to what my health coach is tellin me and trust in the process.  So heavier weights will have to wait,

Week 1 Done

Today is day 9 for me being on the TSFL program.  I was out of town and fell behind in my blogging, however, I did bring my scale and lost a total of 7 lbs my first week of doing the 5 &1!!!  This past Wednesday through Sunday I was at te TSFL National Convention.  My Health Coach invited me even before I started the program.  I took a leap of faith and decided to go.  I am so glad tht I did!  I met some amazing people and had a great time.  I learned that TSFL is so much more than just a weightloss company.  In fact, the weightloss part is just one component.  Anyway, over the 4 days, I did not stray off of my plan at all. We went out to dinners, had lunchs provided and plenty of wine.  However, I did not partake.  I ordered to fit into my Lean & Green, didn't drink one drop of wine or sneak a piece of bread.  In fact, I wasn't even tempted.  No craving, no hunger!  I feel great and am ready to keep on losing and become a health coach.  I am so excited to see what happen in the next few months!

TSFL Day 4

My headache is finally gone!!!  Am I in the fat burning state?  I'm not sure yet.  I have to research how I can tell but I certainly hope so.  I don't want to risk having to go through how I felt last few days, so I will stay on track. I was a little concerned yesterday as I went to Mikini's for lunch.  I used that as my Lean & Green, but think I may have had too much fat because I was full afterwards and didn't get hungry for the rest of the day.  I ate my remaining meals anyway and drank 10 glasses of water.  It's still early, but so far today I feel great.  When I woke up, the first few steps didn't hurt (plantar faciatis).  My headache is gone and I don't feel lightheaded.  It seems my energy is up too.  Yesterday I had 2 people say that I look like I've lost weight.  I have lost 5 lbs so far, but I don't think thats enough for anyone to notice.  5 lbs in 3 days - wow!  10 in a week would be amazing! I will keep you posted!

Day 3 with TSFL

Yesterday was tough.  I was never really hungry until my 4th meal - dinner.  I woke up with a terrible headache and felt irritable all day.  The headache got better, but was still lingering.  My husband made his famous pasta last nght and the smell of garlic and onion made me hungry.  I ate leftover grilled chicken, broccoli and a cucumber tomato salad instead of the pasta.  I was so hungry at that point that I didn't care that I wasn't eating what the rest of my family were.  I am not a big drinker, but on the weekends I usually have a few glasses of wine.  My husband offered me a glass but I declined.  He is being supportive but doesn't quite get it yet.  Today is Day 3 and I woke up with a headache again, but not as bad as the one from the past few days.  Trying to plan to eat every 3 hours today will be a bit of a challenge.  I'm trying to eat within 45 mnutes of when I wake up, but I get up at 5:30AM.  Today I am meeting my mom and cousin for lunch at 12:30, and I can't even imagine going more than 3 hours without eating!  So I ate my first meal at 6:30AM, will have my 2nd at 9:30AM and my 3rd, which will be a Lean & Green at 12:30. I have clients and classes tonight, so grabbing a bar will be much easier than eating the lean & green.  I guess it all just works out!

One day down!

Yesterday was my first day on the 5 & 1 Plan.  I liked all of the food that I had.  There was a little bit of an after taste but not too bad.  Of course the food doesn't compare to a good slice of pizza, but I feel it is exacty what I need to stay on track and lose this weight.  I was never hungry but have had a bad headache since yeterday afternoon.  Today is my second day on the program and I will definately stick to the plan!

Take Shape For Life Day 1 Begins

My highy anticipated box of health finally arrived yesterday.  I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning.  I am so excited to start using Medifast and losing this weight, but even more excited to be able to keep it off forever.  You see, a number of years ago I lost 45 lbs and kept it off until the past few years.  The weight slowly crept back on and I am back to where I started 7 years ago.  My weight started to come back right before I got married 5 years ago.  It was a very slow upward climb as I was still incredibly active.  I ran half marathons and did triathlons as well as strength training.  However, between the stress of being newly married and blending families, my exercise started to slow down.  I wasn't burning as many calories.  Then, over the past 2 years or so, I had some injuries that really slowed me down.  I haven't been running due to a torn meniscus and sprained MCL.  On top of that, I have been battling my ex husband and my ex father in law in court for the past 10 months.  I have turned to food to comfort and calm me.  So as I begin Day 1, I am about 50 lbs overweight.  I am not gong to beat myself up, I am going to make a change starting now.

I just finished my very first Medifast meal.  Breakfast was a strawberry shake.  I was a little nervous about drinking it after reading a lot of negative reviews about the products taste.  I have to say, I really liked it.  I love strawberry Quik milk and this tasted a lot like it.  I am full and looking forward to trying all the other products.

Day one has begun!!!

Anxious

     I have been checking the tracking information at least 10 times a day since I placed my TSFLorder.  I can't wait! I hoped it would arrive today, but it looks like it won't be here until tomorrow, so I can't start until Saturday.  I know that it will be really hard to stick to the 5 & 1 plan, but I am ready.  I thought that I should start really eating healthy this week to prepare my body before the drastic calorie cut, but then I think that it will be a long time until I can eat certain foods, so I better get them in!  It's silly, I know, but a struggle!

     Last night I met some friends for dinner.  We get together every month and I love them dearly.  However, I felt so uncomfortable lat night.  I was the fattest one and felt so ugly. One of my friends gave us each some pictures that she took from our last get together and I was shocked at how much bigger I am than the others!  While getting ready to go out, I changed my clothes 3 times.  I feel so unattractive at this weight as well as ashamed.  My feet hurt, I'm tired all of the time and I feel out of control.  I am ready.  Saturday will be my first day and I plan to stick to it 100%.  It will be hard, but not as hard as being a fat personal trainer.  I am ready to lose this weight and never gain it back.  I want to feel good about myself and inspire others. I don't ever want to feel embarressed by my size again.

Excited

     After hours researching everything I could find on Take Shape For Life and Medifast, I decided to try it.  I placed my order this past Saturday and am anxiously waiting for my shipment to arrive.  Hoping it will arrive tommorrow so I can start on Friday.
     I googled "personal trainers and TSFL coaches" and came across a few different trainers that are also health coaches for TSFL.  Although I haven't even started yet, I can see how adding coaching to my business can be very helpful.  My health coach, Jonell, invited me to go to the TSFL National Conference next week.  She is even paying for me to go and I can pay her back when I can.  I am excited to learn more about this company and see if it is a fit for me.  I can't believe I'm actually going to this and am barely even a client.