It's been awhile

So it's been quite awhile since I have blogged about my weightloss journey. Thought I would pop on and give a little update.

Since the beginning of my detox, I have lost 15 pounds. I can wear all of my pre-maternity clothes again, and sadly, wish I hadn't gotten rid of most of them.

I still try to eat things from the detox, but it is hard. I do find, however, that I am very conscious of everything that I eat, even if I know it is super bad for me.

My ultimate goal is 30 pounds. I have given myself another 3 months to lose them. That's just 5 pounds a month and 1.25 pounds a week.

I go to the gym 3 times a week and enjoy it. Clark goes in the daycare and I can have a shower without rushing or worrying about him.

That's all for now. Thanks to everyone who supported me and gave we words of encouragement. And to those who didn't...........

Think thin!
Veronica

The beginning of the end........or is it?

Well guys, I did it! I made it through 28 days of detox. If I was ever a drug addict, I would compare it to rehab, lol. It wasn't easy, and I had many rough days but it was worth it. And it is worth it, therefore I will keep trying to incorporate these foods in my diet.

The results:

10 pounds lost in 1 month!
Body fat loss of 6% if my memory serves me correctly.
New hole in my belt.
A new found dislike for crappy foods. (Even when I was craving them, they just didn't taste the same, bleh, plus they gave me a gut ache)
A love of the gym.
And of course, more self esteem!

I find it ironic that being healthy costs so much, but if you were deathly ill, wouldn't you pay any price to be healthy again?

Think thin!
Veronica

I won't give up

Day 24: I feel like I am writing as if I am dying and these are my memoirs. 3 weeks of the same diet. Not impressed really with the overall detox presentation. I feel like I'm eating all these foods, and not eating others, with no real idea why, other than it's good for me. Not sure why I can't have tomoatoes, or potatoes, or red meat. I did get a recipe for apple crisp, just didn't have enough apples in the house to make it cuz I was eating them all!

Today was really rough. I definately woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, and so did my son. We were pushing each other's buttons. And so I felt something had to give. I feel like I try to accomplish too much. Work, house, kid, husband, and detox can take a toll on someone's emotions and sanity. I felt like giving up the detox. So for a small piece of motivation, once again I stepped on the scale. Lost 1 more pound. Yay.

So I've decided to stick it through. After all I only have 4 more days to go. I can't quit when I've come so close to the end. And as I write this, the scent of pachos drifts from the meeting room at work, calling my name, begging, and I am saying "F OFF" and eating my chicken and rice with brocoli. Yum.

Think thin!
Veronica

The power of a pound

Well today is day 20, I think. I'm not too good at this keeping track thing.

After my last blog of doubts, a friend of mine suggested I step on the scale for a little motivation.

All I'm going to say is that I've lost 8 pounds!

(Thanks Carrie!)

Think thin,
Veronica

Losing My Motivation

What's today? Day 17? I think.

I am sooo tired of eating the same stuff! I probably won't buy salmon again for a long time after this. And although I find my pants are loosening, I also find myself cheating a little more here and there. I didn't want to eat my dinner today. But I did. Sigh.

On a lighter note, I've discovered my love of salsa. I know it's not "allowed" but really? There are next to no calories in it, plus its loaded with veggies. Put that on a chicken breast and it tastes just like a quesadilla.

I would kill for a bowl of cereal. I even had a dream about a bagel!!! I continue to torture myself by making dinners for my husband and son. Creating a sub tests me.

Only 11 more days..........

Think thin!
Veronica

Where the Wild Things Are

Day 15

I wasn't feeling well today. I'm not sure if it's something thats going around, or if it has to do with taking omega 3 for the first time. I have also been getting headaches at the same time of the day for the last few days. As a result, I have had little appetite.

My success of the day- I went to a movie and for only the second time in my life that I can remember, didn't buy anything from the concession! Usually I get a drink AND popcorn.

That's all folks!

Think thin!
Veronica

A Lesson in Accountability

How can someone lose weight without being held accountable? I'm hoping that those of you who are reading this are willing to keep me in check and live up to my word.

This week seemed to fly by. Not really sure why. But it made my food choices really trying. Especially when I am feeding two other ppl and working 4 shifts a week. I must admit, I had a pop, as well as a chocolate bar and an iced cappucino. (Gasp!) Yes, I cheated more than I had wished this week, but in all, I am still proud of myself.

Especially since I had to get my husband to put a new hole in my belt! Yay! Still haven't weighed myself though. If I had to guess, I have dropped one dress size. And on the days when I cheat, I make SURE that those are the ones when I go to the gym.

Much better experience with goat cheese. (Thank you Andrea for your advice) Some good goat feta to go with my spinach as well as some chevre to melt on top of my chicken. Mmmmmm.

My menu for this week, however, is the exact same. Frustrated at first, I realized there still was a few items on the list that I have not yet tried. So perhaps I can mix things up a bit.

If anyone has any ideas/recipes they would like to contribute, they would be most greatly appreciated. See previous blogs for my ingredients list.

Think thin!
Veronica