1 week down now a cleanse begins

Tomorrow starts not only week 2 of G-Fit but also a Shake only 3 day Cleanse. Now I don't mean smooth and fattening creamy milkshakes. These are good for you not bad tasting protein shakes. You simply drink 1 in place of each meal and drink lots of water. 3 a day for 3 days, that is IT!! 

The cleanse is supposed to jump start weight loss, curb cravings, and detox. 

I am committed to the process. After 1 week I can see changes in my body. My diet is much better. I am very happy with the program after this first week. I know I can do this. I may have to add some veggies and fruit in the event my body rebels, but I will give it my ALL!!

I am loving this program! I have heard from many how addicting it is. I can see why. Wednesday was only day 2 and already I was in agony. Even though I could hardly walk, I just kept pushing. I have to modify almost every move but I keep going. I will get stronger and I can do this. These women are like a big family. We all encourage each other and help one another. 

We have all heard the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" well it also goes for weight loss. This is one reason why Weight Watchers and groups work. Accountability but also camaraderie. 

During our Pilates and Yoga class the instructor played Praise and Worship music. It was awesome! I Walked in with and allowed all the stress to melt away. 

Mathew 18:20 For when two or more are gathered together in my name there I am in the midst of them.

I am thankful and grateful for this program.

I can do this!!!

Stay tuned, positive changes are coming!!!

Phase 2 of weight loss journey

G-Fit

For months I have been seeing from clients and on Facebook all about this new craze called G-Fit. It is an extreme exercise boot camp so to speak going hand in hand with a High Protein Clean Eating Diet. I knew I needed this however I just kept putting it off. Well last night I made the commitment to attend the 6am class.

I woke up at 4:45 this morning and hit the ground running. Thankfully we only had orientation today that included measurements, weigh in and before pictures. As happy as I am with my results, I am still not where I want to be. Twenty months ago I made a similar commitment when I changed my lifestyle. Overall I have made great changes. Like many I hit it hard and then decided I needed a little break. Just a short breather to get my bearings and rest a bit. Well it is now September and I am still on that break. I haven't gained anything but I really haven't lost either. I keep going up and down just a few pounds. 

Well dammit I have worked to hard for this!! I am not going back. I made a lifestyle CHANGE!! For life not for a moment. I like the results I was getting so hence G-FIT!!

Tomorrow is day 1. Gabby (owner/trainer) says that I will cry and puke. No she didn't point her finger at me and specify "YOU". I am prepared to be in pain both emotionally and physically. Change is hard and it hurts. That is what makes us grow. I have learned that I HAVE to exercise to lose weight and maintain. Also I have to eat clean to feel better. I have been flirting with junk food and I am feeling lousy for it. 

I believe that once you have the knowledge you can no longer play dumb. I mean its your health.

Introducing new habits and breaking old ones can be painful, but carrying 180 extra pounds is also painful. My knees and back are grateful that the weight is coming off.

Stay tuned more to come!!!

Body shock

I recently went to California for Vacation. Prior to my venture, I had made up my mind that I was going to eat BADLY!! I went to San Francisco and ate a half of a loaf of sour dough bread with butter and garlic, shrimp and crab cocktail and Mrs Fields cookies. While in the Bay Area I took advantage of fresh fish and chips along with Chinese Food :) 

One of the things that I miss most about California is the FOOD!!! Let me tell you I did not hold back. 

In Fig Garden Village there is the best french bakery bistro, La Boulangerie. If you are looking for the best croissants, baguettes, rustic bread, french onion soup ect they are the place. I indulge every visit home. El Toro did not disappoint with my number 5 dinner special. Their Chili Releno is like no other.  Me n Ed Pizza's Sausage, Olive and Mushroom is worth waiting for. I have yet to find Pizza that even comes close so I don't even bother. Starbucks Skinny Caramel Macchiato along with my new found love, the Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Ice Cream from Cold Stone Creamery with Fresh Strawberries and Almonds (kid size),allowed me two guilt free treats a day.

There were 3 visits to In and Out Burger, Japanese Kitchen, IHOP, McD's, Full o Bull Sandwich Shop, and even good home cooking!! I am sure that I am leaving something out but you get the picture. I ATE!! I was not watching it and I was not carefully counting calories. I was on vacation. I had told myself that I was going to gain at least 5 pounds. I mean that is what people do, right?!

I also swam daily. Walked more while I trailed the mall and the local shopping centers even while in San Fran. 

One thing that I was not aware of was the message that my body was sending to my brain. You see I had plateaued. My body had become so used to the way I was eating and the amount of low calories I was eating that it had started to hold onto what I was putting in it. So when I began to feed it again, my metabolism relaxed and allowed my body to burn what it was storing. 

When I returned home earlier this week, I knew vacation was over and it was back to reality. I jumped on the scale prepared for its bad news. What I was not prepared for was the 2 pound weight loss, yes I said LOSS, that I saw. I also have lost 2 more pounds this week since I returned home. 

I had read about this but was never ever going to test it. I have always had very bad luck in this area and it only mean trouble for me. So imagine my shock when it worked, and I wasn't even testing fate. I was prepared for the gain. So I will accept the loss and get back on the healthy eating. I am excited and motivated!!! I know that 10 pounds is just waiting to drop :) we shall see.