Monday, November 23, 2009
Great Hike with BootCamp U and down a few more lbs.
Lost another 3.5 pounds this week....Also we had a great time with Boot Camp U and my family...We all had a blast.
Friday, November 20, 2009
What IS this 24 Day Challenge???
Ok, so this is kind of a review but I wanted to lay out exactly what the 24-Day Advocare Challenge consists of.
Well, the 24 Day Challenge consists of a 10 day cleanse where you rid your body of toxins and prepare your body to take in nutrients. With the cleanse, you increase your bioavailiblity which is your body's ability to absorb nutrients. You maximize everything you put in your body after that point.
Then comes the "Lean in 13" program. This is a 13-day PROVEN program that will cause you to burn stubborn body fat and more importantly, increase your metabolism from that point forward. This is a program AdvoCare distributors have been using to help themselves and their clients get the fastest results possible, while increasing overall health at the same time. The cost of the program is simply the cost of your supplements. The eating plan and coaching is FREE!
The supplements are the foundation of the program, providing you with the nutrients you need for optimal health, increased energy, fat burning, and craving control. For instance, did you know that low vitamin B levels have been shown to cause sugar cravings? Did you know that fatigue causes "false" hunger? Do you know how much protein it takes in the morning to most effectively burn fat during the remainder of the day? And there is so much more than this...
The eating plan was designed by a registered dietitian and elite personal trainer (No, not Robyn). They incorporate a "zig zag" method of eating. What does that mean? You'll find out during the program - and you'll be surprised to find out that your body needs MORE calories on certain days to avoid a plateau. We don't want you to diet. Aren't you tired of that already? The eating plan itself is extremely simple for the on-the-go person who doesn't have time for complicated recipes. In fact, the overwhelming response we get from our clients is, "Wow! Can I do that again?"
These are some of the Advocare products used in the progam:
Herbal Cleanse
MNS Max 3
Catalyst
Spark
Meal Replacements Shakes
All Advocare products are pure and pharmaceutical grade! Products you buy from GNC are NOT! (read this article about FDA's "regulation" of supplements). Advocare has its own Scientific and Medical Advisory Board consisting of nine men and women certified in vast areas of science and health to back the effectiveness of the programs as well as a number of world class endorsers.
Consult Robyn (robyn@bootcampUaustin.com) for the products and plan that is right for you. And go to the Advocare Site to find out more information on the products
Well, the 24 Day Challenge consists of a 10 day cleanse where you rid your body of toxins and prepare your body to take in nutrients. With the cleanse, you increase your bioavailiblity which is your body's ability to absorb nutrients. You maximize everything you put in your body after that point.
Then comes the "Lean in 13" program. This is a 13-day PROVEN program that will cause you to burn stubborn body fat and more importantly, increase your metabolism from that point forward. This is a program AdvoCare distributors have been using to help themselves and their clients get the fastest results possible, while increasing overall health at the same time. The cost of the program is simply the cost of your supplements. The eating plan and coaching is FREE!
The supplements are the foundation of the program, providing you with the nutrients you need for optimal health, increased energy, fat burning, and craving control. For instance, did you know that low vitamin B levels have been shown to cause sugar cravings? Did you know that fatigue causes "false" hunger? Do you know how much protein it takes in the morning to most effectively burn fat during the remainder of the day? And there is so much more than this...
The eating plan was designed by a registered dietitian and elite personal trainer (No, not Robyn). They incorporate a "zig zag" method of eating. What does that mean? You'll find out during the program - and you'll be surprised to find out that your body needs MORE calories on certain days to avoid a plateau. We don't want you to diet. Aren't you tired of that already? The eating plan itself is extremely simple for the on-the-go person who doesn't have time for complicated recipes. In fact, the overwhelming response we get from our clients is, "Wow! Can I do that again?"
These are some of the Advocare products used in the progam:
Herbal Cleanse
MNS Max 3
Catalyst
Spark
Meal Replacements Shakes
All Advocare products are pure and pharmaceutical grade! Products you buy from GNC are NOT! (read this article about FDA's "regulation" of supplements). Advocare has its own Scientific and Medical Advisory Board consisting of nine men and women certified in vast areas of science and health to back the effectiveness of the programs as well as a number of world class endorsers.
Consult Robyn (robyn@bootcampUaustin.com) for the products and plan that is right for you. And go to the Advocare Site to find out more information on the products
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Yum..another fun plate...
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Another fun meal put together....Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Florets, Orange and Yellow Carrots and Dried Cranberries. Next time I will add some Broccoli to this one.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Bogus Health Food Claims
I saw this article today, and it is soooo true. You can't just go by health food claims that are made on many of the products that we buy. Key words such as "zero trans fat", "fat free" and even "low sugar" can really mean absolutely nothing when it comes to the actual "good for you" properties of the item. It is super important to understand what key words to look for and those substances you really should avoid. This isn't typical knowledge for the average American which makes us easy prey for those clever marketing companies. This is unfortunate for 2 reasons:
1- Most of us don't have the background knowledge to make good choices which is ridiculous. We should all want to know what exactly is in the food that we use to fuel our bodies. Secondly, even if we have the knowledge we still need to be able to read through the BS that is put on packaging and not just take it as sacred/truthful writing.
2- The fact the advertising and marketing companies for these products prey on our lack of knowledge and understand the psychology of how we shop is just plain insane. It is a billion dollar industry - just craziness!
That can all be avoided if you take some time to learn about key ingredients to look for and to avoid :) The only way to protect yourself/your health is to be informed!!!
Here is the link to some bogus/misleading food label claims
1- Most of us don't have the background knowledge to make good choices which is ridiculous. We should all want to know what exactly is in the food that we use to fuel our bodies. Secondly, even if we have the knowledge we still need to be able to read through the BS that is put on packaging and not just take it as sacred/truthful writing.
2- The fact the advertising and marketing companies for these products prey on our lack of knowledge and understand the psychology of how we shop is just plain insane. It is a billion dollar industry - just craziness!
That can all be avoided if you take some time to learn about key ingredients to look for and to avoid :) The only way to protect yourself/your health is to be informed!!!
Here is the link to some bogus/misleading food label claims
Thursday, November 12, 2009
For Intense workouts and long runs....
So before a hill repeat workout the other day, I tried some O2 Gold and Muscle Fuel from Advocare. Wow, I had so energy. O2 Gold helps optimize your body's use of oxygen and suppoerts muscle building and recovery. Muscle Fuel is a drink that you take before an intense workout which supports multiple muscle metabolic processes and helps maintain and restore energy during and after physical activity.
We did......
one mile run to the hill
4 hill repeats - run up hill about 30-40 yards
3 X running the hill backwards (oh yeah calves)
3 x speed skaters up the hill or skips up the hill
one mile run back
I had so much explosive power and pop while running up the hill and especially for the agility drills. I wasn't really tired at all and could've done a lot more. Made me feel good.
I have also taken Arginine Extreme before some runs and has the same effect. Arginine Extreme helps support nutrient delivery to muscles and helps promote short-term increases in nitric oxide levels. It also nourishes a healthy respiratory system. It is more for long runs and muscle fuel is more for shorter, intense workouts.
I will definitely be taking these products before the half marathon on Sunday. Man, I wish I knew of these products as an athlete in college....
To order any Advocare products click HERE
We did......
one mile run to the hill
4 hill repeats - run up hill about 30-40 yards
3 X running the hill backwards (oh yeah calves)
3 x speed skaters up the hill or skips up the hill
one mile run back
I had so much explosive power and pop while running up the hill and especially for the agility drills. I wasn't really tired at all and could've done a lot more. Made me feel good.
I have also taken Arginine Extreme before some runs and has the same effect. Arginine Extreme helps support nutrient delivery to muscles and helps promote short-term increases in nitric oxide levels. It also nourishes a healthy respiratory system. It is more for long runs and muscle fuel is more for shorter, intense workouts.
I will definitely be taking these products before the half marathon on Sunday. Man, I wish I knew of these products as an athlete in college....
To order any Advocare products click HERE
I gave Kim crap for not posting so pot calling kettle I had not posted in awhile.....
So the above image is a typical meal for me. Chicken Breast...Some sort of Veggie be it pea's and corn as above or a Broccoli or Cauliflower as well as a romaine salad...and some brown rice.
I have not been keeping as strict a food log as I can just been eating sensible balanced meals and spacing them out by about 3 hours. Not eating 3+ hours before bed time and if I do snack at all before bed I try and make it a protein.
My workouts with Robyn are going great....Only thing truly holding me back from exploding even more in my workouts with her are my stupid shin splints and flat footed arch pain...It's crazy if I can spend 20+ mins warming just them up slowly and gradually I usually have not issue after that...I think I am going to start rolling out my shins 2-3 times a week to help with the shin splints.
I am adding more on my own to my workouts. I workout with Robyn on Monday/Friday's....I am going to switch up my workouts for the rest of the week to shock the system.
Here is my plan. Tuesdays and Thursday's I plan to add in a Crossfit HIT style workout. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday I will be doing an Army PFT training schedule. So yes that will be double on Mondays and Friday's. I am deciding on either doing those at 11pm at night before I get ready for work or 2 hours after I train with Robyn.
Goals are: 60+ push-up's in a min....60+ sit-up's in a min....2mi run under 20 mins...This does not include other tests that Robyn put's me through that I have goals for...These are just a quick throw-down for myself to do over the next 8 weeks. To hit those numbers...Now my push-ups are not far off already (52 in a min). But I need to work on my running and my sit-up's.
So on to the Advocare Products...
MNS: I have not felt much result in the MNS yet...It might be there I am just not feeling it yet. I think I may need to go with MNS max Energy over the MNS basic...
Spark: I love this stuff. Great Energy boost. It really wakes you up.
Slam: Like spark this stuff is good..On par with 5 hour energy shots but cheaper I think.
Catalyst: So far so good for this product...No issue with it at all.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kim - Thought of the Day
After getting in a nice morning run, Robyn and I were chatting about the usual h&f (health and fitness) stuff. For some reason, this not super profound thought popped into my head, so I immediately jumped on my soapbox :) The thought was about people's perceptions of eating right only vs. exercising only vs. the combination of the two. We obviously both work with people on the exercise end through boot camp. As a weight loss counselor, I work with people on the nutrition end. It came clear today that it can be a struggle to promote nutrition to the boot campers and exercise to the weight loss clients. How is this so? Everyone is trying to achieve the same goal....right?....that of a healthier self & weight loss/weight maintenance. People make a decision to make those lifestyle changes and choose 1 of 2 outlets - either exercise or diet. Will you have success and be doing your body a favor by exercising only or just watching what you eat only....yes; however, think about how even greater that success will be while following a healthy eating plan plus getting in your recommended amounts of exercise!!! You would be surprised how much of a difference it can make! You are totally doing your body good by utilizing the best of both worlds!! I say it all the time at work - "A healthy eating plan coupled with regular exercise is the key to weight loss and long-term weight management". My favorite saying is appropriate here - "It's not rocket science". Does it take hard work and discipline...absolutely! Everyone can make it happen if you approach the situation with a positive "can do" attitude, self-discipline and a strong work ethic. Don't cheat yourself by being one-sided with your wellness plan. Treat yourself to a nice double dose of nutrition + exercise. I promise you won't regret it! :) Give it a try!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Quote of the Day
I really like this quote:
"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. "
Soooo true! How many "interests" do we all have vs. "commitments"??!
One thing I have learned & strongly believe - If you can't be committed to taking care of YOURSELF, how in the world can you be committed to taking care of/providing for others (significant other, children, friends). Maybe herein lies the exact problem. We start putting others before ourselves which may seem noble to some degree; however, your health and well-being directly relate to your ability to care and provide for those loved ones. Jillian has a good quote in her book referring to this exact issue. I will post that later.
"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. "
Soooo true! How many "interests" do we all have vs. "commitments"??!
One thing I have learned & strongly believe - If you can't be committed to taking care of YOURSELF, how in the world can you be committed to taking care of/providing for others (significant other, children, friends). Maybe herein lies the exact problem. We start putting others before ourselves which may seem noble to some degree; however, your health and well-being directly relate to your ability to care and provide for those loved ones. Jillian has a good quote in her book referring to this exact issue. I will post that later.
Know what you're putting in your body...
"The thing that bugs me is that the people think the FDA is protecting them. It isn't. What the FDA is doing and what the public thinks its doing are as different as night and day."~ Hebert Lay, M.D., former FDA Commissioner
THIS IS FROM A FORMER COMMISSIONER OF THE FDA!!!!
.....Someone who knows the ins and outs of the government agency that is supposedly protecting us and "responsible for regulating and supervising the safety of foods, tobacco products, dietary supplements, Medication drugs, vaccines, Biopharmaceutical, blood transfusion, medical devices, Electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics." OUCH!
You cannot trust anything approved by the FDA or the USDA for that matter.....especially meat and dairy products. Here is an excerpt from Skinny Bitch:
"President Abraham Lincoln founded the U.S Department of Agriculture in 1862 - when the majority of people were farmers and needed to exchange information about seeds and crops. In other words, the USDA was created to help farmers.
According to it's website, now, among others things, the USDA is responsible for the 'safety of meat, poultry and egg products.'
Hmm. That's weird. 'Cause many high-ranking staff members of the USDA were employed by, or are otherwise affiliated with, the meat and dairy industries. And if the group responsible for 'the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products' is run by people from the same industries they're supposed to be protecting us from.....well, that would be a conflict of interest. AND IT IS. An enormous, outrageous, catastrophic conflict of interest."
It just goes to show you that you can't trust anyone. READ THE INGREDIENTS. Find out for yourself what you are putting into your body. And just because something says USDA approved doesn't mean crap. I would actually stay away from any meat or dairy that has that label on it. This organization doesn't care about anything but making money.....they don't care about you, your health or the health of the animals that they feed to the American public.
I would definitely recommend reading Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.
Also, Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer for a more in-depth look into the meat, dairy and egg industry
THIS IS FROM A FORMER COMMISSIONER OF THE FDA!!!!
.....Someone who knows the ins and outs of the government agency that is supposedly protecting us and "responsible for regulating and supervising the safety of foods, tobacco products, dietary supplements, Medication drugs, vaccines, Biopharmaceutical, blood transfusion, medical devices, Electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics." OUCH!
You cannot trust anything approved by the FDA or the USDA for that matter.....especially meat and dairy products. Here is an excerpt from Skinny Bitch:
"President Abraham Lincoln founded the U.S Department of Agriculture in 1862 - when the majority of people were farmers and needed to exchange information about seeds and crops. In other words, the USDA was created to help farmers.
According to it's website, now, among others things, the USDA is responsible for the 'safety of meat, poultry and egg products.'
Hmm. That's weird. 'Cause many high-ranking staff members of the USDA were employed by, or are otherwise affiliated with, the meat and dairy industries. And if the group responsible for 'the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products' is run by people from the same industries they're supposed to be protecting us from.....well, that would be a conflict of interest. AND IT IS. An enormous, outrageous, catastrophic conflict of interest."
It just goes to show you that you can't trust anyone. READ THE INGREDIENTS. Find out for yourself what you are putting into your body. And just because something says USDA approved doesn't mean crap. I would actually stay away from any meat or dairy that has that label on it. This organization doesn't care about anything but making money.....they don't care about you, your health or the health of the animals that they feed to the American public.
I would definitely recommend reading Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.
Also, Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer for a more in-depth look into the meat, dairy and egg industry
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Robyn - Update on the week so far
It was a great learning experience for me to do the 10 day cleanse while cleaning up my diet and keeping a very detailed food log. I learned, first of all, how hard it is to keep up with a food log every day. I have kept one for a project in grad school but not out in the "real world' with everything else that is going on. You don't have to keep a food log for a very long time to get the benefits of it. These benefits include being able to see patterns (good and bad) and accountability. If you know you are going to have to write that cookie down that you are about to shove into your mouth (and possibliy show someone else), you may be less likely to do it. Or, at the very least, you will consciously think about what is going in your mouth. Which brings up another point, keep and food log AND show it to someone else. It doesn't have to be a health professional (although I would love for my clients to keep one and show me), it could just be your spouse or friend at work.
Another thing I learned (and this has happened to me before) is how CRAPPY I feel after eating properly and then going and "letting loose." Both physically and mentally I felt like crap this weekend after I ate way too much at a buffet (w/ dessert) and then ate desserts, treats, fatty dishes at a halloween potluck. I am not saying "I felt fat" but I really did feel bad and my stomach was NOT happy.
Try cutting out fast food and fried foods for a good period of time and then go order yourself a big happy meal or something of the sort......let me know how you feel after that :) This teaches you how truly bad these kinds of foods are for you and how vital it is to fuel your body properly for it to function at its fullest capacity
Ok, now I am rambling. Here is my food log for the past few days. I have decided to go back to somewhat of a regular eating plan. The only difference is that I have added back a little bit of cheese (feta on my salad) and I am actually going to start cutting out meat and eggs as soon as I get rid of all the stuff I just stocked up on:)
11/2
515am - bowl of cereal, frosted mini wheats with almond milk
830am - 4 chicken meatballs
11am - Advocare catalyst
12pm - romaine lettuce, 5 chicken meatballs, peppers, onions and sugar snap peas
3pm - whole wheat toast with almond butter
430pm - handful of almonds, pecans and soynuts
830pm - tilapia, cous cous, avocado, black beans and salsa (all mixed together...yummm)
11/3
830am - 2 wheat pancakes w/ 1/2 banana and a little honey
? - random snacks that I forgot to write down
130pm - Jimmy John's Beach club no mayo
5pm - Powerbar HarvestBar
8pm - and AWESOME salad - romaine, chicken meatballs with raspberry chipotle dressing, feta cheese, onions, peppers, sugar snap peas and avocado - SO GOOD!
9pm - one chicken meatball
11/4
515am - frosted mini wheats w/ almond milk
8am - banana
845am - 2 eggs, spinach and feta cheese with salsa
12pm - one link of chicken sausage
2pm - Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake with a banana and almond butter (tastes like banana bread!)
430pm - handful of almonds, pecans and soynuts
830pm - same salad as last night
so there you have it......any questions or comments, please post!
Another thing I learned (and this has happened to me before) is how CRAPPY I feel after eating properly and then going and "letting loose." Both physically and mentally I felt like crap this weekend after I ate way too much at a buffet (w/ dessert) and then ate desserts, treats, fatty dishes at a halloween potluck. I am not saying "I felt fat" but I really did feel bad and my stomach was NOT happy.
Try cutting out fast food and fried foods for a good period of time and then go order yourself a big happy meal or something of the sort......let me know how you feel after that :) This teaches you how truly bad these kinds of foods are for you and how vital it is to fuel your body properly for it to function at its fullest capacity
Ok, now I am rambling. Here is my food log for the past few days. I have decided to go back to somewhat of a regular eating plan. The only difference is that I have added back a little bit of cheese (feta on my salad) and I am actually going to start cutting out meat and eggs as soon as I get rid of all the stuff I just stocked up on:)
11/2
515am - bowl of cereal, frosted mini wheats with almond milk
830am - 4 chicken meatballs
11am - Advocare catalyst
12pm - romaine lettuce, 5 chicken meatballs, peppers, onions and sugar snap peas
3pm - whole wheat toast with almond butter
430pm - handful of almonds, pecans and soynuts
830pm - tilapia, cous cous, avocado, black beans and salsa (all mixed together...yummm)
11/3
830am - 2 wheat pancakes w/ 1/2 banana and a little honey
? - random snacks that I forgot to write down
130pm - Jimmy John's Beach club no mayo
5pm - Powerbar HarvestBar
8pm - and AWESOME salad - romaine, chicken meatballs with raspberry chipotle dressing, feta cheese, onions, peppers, sugar snap peas and avocado - SO GOOD!
9pm - one chicken meatball
11/4
515am - frosted mini wheats w/ almond milk
8am - banana
845am - 2 eggs, spinach and feta cheese with salsa
12pm - one link of chicken sausage
2pm - Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake with a banana and almond butter (tastes like banana bread!)
430pm - handful of almonds, pecans and soynuts
830pm - same salad as last night
so there you have it......any questions or comments, please post!
Eating good and Working out...
So been eating pretty good and getting in some great workout time...My goal for eating has been eat somewhere between the cleanse meal plan and the Lean 13 meal plan...So far so good. Keep up all the good work out there and I hope people are enjoying the reading that we are all posting up here...We all would love questions so please feel free to ask.
Monday, November 2, 2009
I'm back!
I apologize for not posting in quite some time. I'll be honest that I got frustrated the last few days of the cleanse. I was feeling very sad that I actually started having more trouble "eliminating" (i love saying that) than before the cleanse. This fact really kind of made me mad. I was like "why did i even do this"! I am happy to say that things seem to finally be getting back to normal! It was getting annoying hearing about Robyn's and Ryan's great eliminations and not being able to get any action going myself :( Oh well, enough with the self-pity..haha
Started the Lean in 13 portion. I quickly realized that the regimen would be a little too strict for my liking. I decided to embark on the "Kim plan". This is just my normal diet but now I am paying even closer attention to the carbs I eat. I am taking the vitamins and I think they have helped with energy! I am like Robyn and will be using the Advocare shakes, spark (maybe) and rehydrate. Just like with any meal plan or exercise regimen, every Advocare product will not be for everyone. You have to assess what your needs are and go from there!
I will be getting back up on my soap box regularly again...I know you can't wait..haha :P
PS-had a great session with a client at work this morning. she is struggling with some emotional times right now and we basically had a therapy session. It was really awesome! I was totally born to help people and I know that :) Moral of the story was - When we are emotionally stressed, it is that much more important that we take care of ourselves physically/nutritionally. If we eat garbage when we already feel like garbage, we are just digging that hole of sadness/self-loathing even deeper. Use that good food fuel to help you do whatever you need to do to feel better! One more thing - seeing a counselor/therapist has gotten a very bad rap. i know there are a lot of quacks out there, but I also know that there are a lot of good helpers out there as well. My dad happens to be one of them (one of my heroes/role models). If you are down/struggling with emotions or hardships don't feel as those you are a crazy a-hole if you need to talk to someone. Sometimes all we need is an impartial person to listen to help us feel better or come to our own realizations!
Started the Lean in 13 portion. I quickly realized that the regimen would be a little too strict for my liking. I decided to embark on the "Kim plan". This is just my normal diet but now I am paying even closer attention to the carbs I eat. I am taking the vitamins and I think they have helped with energy! I am like Robyn and will be using the Advocare shakes, spark (maybe) and rehydrate. Just like with any meal plan or exercise regimen, every Advocare product will not be for everyone. You have to assess what your needs are and go from there!
I will be getting back up on my soap box regularly again...I know you can't wait..haha :P
PS-had a great session with a client at work this morning. she is struggling with some emotional times right now and we basically had a therapy session. It was really awesome! I was totally born to help people and I know that :) Moral of the story was - When we are emotionally stressed, it is that much more important that we take care of ourselves physically/nutritionally. If we eat garbage when we already feel like garbage, we are just digging that hole of sadness/self-loathing even deeper. Use that good food fuel to help you do whatever you need to do to feel better! One more thing - seeing a counselor/therapist has gotten a very bad rap. i know there are a lot of quacks out there, but I also know that there are a lot of good helpers out there as well. My dad happens to be one of them (one of my heroes/role models). If you are down/struggling with emotions or hardships don't feel as those you are a crazy a-hole if you need to talk to someone. Sometimes all we need is an impartial person to listen to help us feel better or come to our own realizations!
Weekend blog woes....
Like Ryan, I find it hard to keep up with my food log and my blogs about what I am eating and exercise over the weekend. This weekend was a hard one for me, I had a couple of "treats" which weren't extremely bad, but definitely take my nutrtion down a notch from what I have been doing.
Kim and I found a great healthy buffet place in the Arboretum called "Fresh Choice." It was yummy and pretty healthy, but I definitely ate WAY too much (and had some ice cream...oops). Then on Saturday night, we went to a halloween party that was pot-luck style and had a few goodies there.
I was talking with Ryan earlier today and we both agree.....you have to "let loose" every once in a while and have those things you really crave and want. If you deprive yourself of anything "good" then you will never stick to any healthy eating plan. You have to "reward" yourself but like Kim says, be careful and don't turn rewarding yourself with food into a habit. Ryan had pizza this weekend.....was it on the Lean in 13 plan? No. Will it kill him? No. As long as you don't let those actions become habits, then you are ok.
In addition, I must say........after the cleanse and eating reeeeeaaally healthy and clean for the last 8-10 days, I felt REALLY CRAPPY when I "let loose". Both mentally and physcially....my stomach was NOT happy. I had shown my body "the good life" and then I went and filled it with crap. It said...."wtf Robyn?"
I am back on track as of yesterday (Sunday), and am doing great so far today! I am back to my "95% of the time" and usual habits :)
Kim and I found a great healthy buffet place in the Arboretum called "Fresh Choice." It was yummy and pretty healthy, but I definitely ate WAY too much (and had some ice cream...oops). Then on Saturday night, we went to a halloween party that was pot-luck style and had a few goodies there.
I was talking with Ryan earlier today and we both agree.....you have to "let loose" every once in a while and have those things you really crave and want. If you deprive yourself of anything "good" then you will never stick to any healthy eating plan. You have to "reward" yourself but like Kim says, be careful and don't turn rewarding yourself with food into a habit. Ryan had pizza this weekend.....was it on the Lean in 13 plan? No. Will it kill him? No. As long as you don't let those actions become habits, then you are ok.
In addition, I must say........after the cleanse and eating reeeeeaaally healthy and clean for the last 8-10 days, I felt REALLY CRAPPY when I "let loose". Both mentally and physcially....my stomach was NOT happy. I had shown my body "the good life" and then I went and filled it with crap. It said...."wtf Robyn?"
I am back on track as of yesterday (Sunday), and am doing great so far today! I am back to my "95% of the time" and usual habits :)
So Far...So Good
It has been going great so far...Lost another 2 lbs when I did my normal Monday Morning Weigh-in (This is since Friday). I have found one thing that is tough for me and that is making sure to keep a good food log over the weekend...I think really what I have been doing recently on the weekends is eating sensible meals. Having blogged about what I have eaten each day has helped me learn more about portion control and spacing of my meals as much as it has about my choices.
Example yesterday after the Komen 5k we went to Kerby Lane Cafe for lunch...I had myself 2 Breakfest Tacos (Whole Wheat Tortilla, Black Beans, Avacado, Egg, Onion and Salsa...No Cheese) and 1/2 a bowl of Oatmeal.
Rock-on, Live Smart and Live Strong!
Example yesterday after the Komen 5k we went to Kerby Lane Cafe for lunch...I had myself 2 Breakfest Tacos (Whole Wheat Tortilla, Black Beans, Avacado, Egg, Onion and Salsa...No Cheese) and 1/2 a bowl of Oatmeal.
Rock-on, Live Smart and Live Strong!
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