Month 2 - week 1

I began Month 2 on Saturday May 3rd, though I didn't start as strict as I would have liked.  I had a few roller derby events to attend and a Pampered Chef show, so I didn't stick to my schedule and meal plan as usual.

After the weekend passed, and I was back up to 232, I decided to attempt my first 2 day cleanse.  The first day wasn't as difficult as I had thought.  I was busy and the day seemed to pass easily.  I didn't feel anxious, hangry or any of those other "hungry and temperamental"  feelings that I had experienced in the past.  I was very nervous about day two however.  Again, I felt some hunger during day 2, but nothing that was terrible.  I was very tired by the end of day two and allowed myself an early evening.

I awoke after my 2 day cleanse at 226.5....that was well worth it!

I have kept to a routine so far this week, I have been walking, bike riding and to roller derby practice, but I seem to be staying in the 227.5-226 range.  Maybe month 2 I will only lose during cleanse periods??  I am really hoping to get to 215 by June 5 (before I leave for my family vacation)

At the end of week 1 I was at 228...just couldn't seem to stay at 226 or lose...it was a struggle and I feel some PMS coming on....maybe I was "PMS" eating more than I thought and I hope week 2 goes better.

Day 30 - Results and Getting those Goals

Day 30 - was honestly a blur!  My bestmate was visiting and I know I was cheating a bit, even though I was trying really hard not to.

Hey, I awoke at 231...ok...going to get under 230 this month yet, even after drinks last night.

Enjoyed my Ionix and natural accelerator.

My bestmate and I went on a search for Bagels with Lox for breakfast.  I figured out I could eat half a bagel and be in the same calories as my shake and so I indulged :)

For lunch we went out for some Indian Chicken Curry (sorry no photo) we were dining with a Dr. and her husband and I didn't feel it was appropriate....however it was delicious!

I drank water all afternoon and took my natural accelerator.

For supper I made Caprese and Thai Peanut Tofu with veggies ( my best mate is a flexitarian - mostly vegetarian with some meat indulgences once in awhile )

After supper I took my best mate to roller derby practice with me to burn off our calories!

But then after practice we went out for some drinks.....lord help me get my goal !


May 1 : Tallying Results

I awoke way to anxious...wanting to hit my goal!

Made it under 230 in month 1 !! 

My best mate helped me tally up all my measurements:  Lost 15.5 lbs and 28.25 inches

Date  Weight Neck Upper Arm (left) Upper Arm (Right) Chest Diaphragm Waist Abdomen April 1, 1014 245 14.5 16.75 17 46 40 44 51 April 11,2014 234.5 14.5 16.5 16.75 44 38.5 40 50 30-Apr-14 229.5 14 15.75 15.5 43.5 36.5 38 48 Total Lost 15.5 0.5 1 1.5 2.5 3.5 6 3
Buttocks Upper Thigh (Left) Upper Thigh (right) Calf (left) Calf (right) Upper Knee (Left) Upper Knee (right) 51.5 29.75 29.5 19 20 22 23 49.5 28 28.5 18.5 19 22 23 48 28 28 18.5 19 21 22 Total Inches Lost 3.5 1.75 1.5 0.5 1 1 1 28.25
With great joy I enjoyed my Ionix and natural accelerator and celebrated with Fresh Raspberry Shortcake!!  YAY   Month 1 was a great success, taking a few days off to splurge with my best mate and then back to it for Month 2 :)

Day 29 - almost done with 30 and feeling fine!

Day 29:

Awoke at 232 today....so close to 230 and yet so far.

I actually hit the scale and went back to bed for awhile.  At 9 am I awoke and drank 8 oz of water and then 1 serving of Ionix Supreme.

I showered and got ready to go and then had 1/2 of an Oatmeal IsaLean Bar, with 2 cups water and a natural accelorator.

I ran errands and did some work from home.

At 1:30 pm I had a strawberry shortcake shake ( French Vanilla Isalean shake, strawberries and 1/4 of shredded angel food cake )  .....yummy!!!!

I have to say that I feel pretty fabulous and my skin is glowing!! 

I continued to drink water all day and preparing to pick up my best mate from the airport in Sioux Falls.

Water and natural accelerator in the afternoon and preparing a Mediterranean chicken salad for supper...and catching up on blogging was my afternoon.

I ran some errands in Sioux Falls before I arrived to the airport.  By random chance, I decided to try on some jeans in Lane Bryant to see if the size 16 fit ( as I thought the stretchier dress slacks may have been a fluke)...but they fit :) I just wasn't willing to spend $70 on them.  So just before I left the mall I stopped in Macy's...not sure why.  But they had some size16 jeans on clearance.  I tried them on (no curvy fit or anything special) and they fit!!  In an ecstatic fit of joy I bought them and a new size XL dress shirt :)

I picked up my best mate from the airport just before 10pm.  We got back to my place just after 11pm and decided to go out for  MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS to celebrate his arrival.  I changed into my new clothes and away we went!