Today is day three! I started my new workout on Monday and I just have to say that it is totally kicking my ass! There are muscles hurting that I didn't even know existed, but it is only the beginning! I know that my body will only get stronger and healthier each day so that is what is keeping me motivated! I have a scheduled meal plan that gives me 1400 calories a day and so far I seem to be handling the cravings pretty well. The meal plan really follows many of the foods I like so that has really helped. It seems like diets I have tried in the past have really pushed a lot of crazy foods and I am just not the type of person to go outside the box.
My meal schedule on Monday was:
- Up at 7:30 a.m. with an 8 oz glass of water and then some light stretching followed by my Start It Up! AM workout that lasted 30 minutes. After the workout I did an ab routine that took 10 minutes.
- 8:30 a.m. breakfast which consisted of 1 cup of plain (nonfat) yogurt, 1/2 banana, fish oil capsule, 4 oz of 1% milk (I can't stand skim or soy, so I modified it a bit for me). (approx 325 calories)
- Pre-snack 8 oz glass of water with lemon added.
- 10:00 a.m. snack of 1 medium apple.
- Pre-lunch 8 oz water with my vitamins and supplements.
- 12 p.m. lunch consisted of 1 cup of baby leaf spinach, 1/4 cup of sliced cucumber, 1 cup of bell pepper, 1 tablespoon (or about 10 sprays) of balsamic vinaigrette (I used caesar vinaigrette), with 4 oz of diced chicken I had pre-cooked the night before. (approx 270 calories)
- Post lunch 8 oz water after lunch.
- 3 p.m. workout consisted of higher intensity Ramp It Up! workout that lasted 50 minutes.
- 4 p.m. snack 8 oz vanilla nonfat yogurt. (approx 230 calories)
- 6 p.m. dinner 4 oz of turkey on one slice of whole grain bread, with lots of veggies, 2 oz of mustard, 1 cup of sliced strawberries. (approx 280 calories)
*This schedule is only used for the first 6 days to kick-start the process. Then they give you free reign to make choices for yourself. I have a huge list of food to choose from so I can make plenty of healthy choices. Throughout the day if I feel a craving I grab some whole almonds or a luna bar (which are soooo good, btw) which help tremendously. For the most part I just need to watch the fast food and the amount of food I am eating. I am realizing that it is all about portion control for me. Other than that, I don't usually drink soda or eat particularly bad food, so I am hoping that this transition won't be so difficult.
Tuesday was a bit of a challenge for me because Monday night I went to the hospital to visit my uncle who had been battling lung problems since he was a child. My dad and he were good friends and roommates when I was younger so I have a lot of great memories of my uncle Jimmy growing up. Some of the family was there and they wanted to go home to get some much needed rest after the long couple of days they'd had. For me, I decided to stay because I didn't want him to be there alone in case anything happened. A little after 5:30 in the morning everything happened so fast that I barely had time to call my mom. He passed away shortly thereafter. I take comfort in knowing that he went peacefully and that he was not alone. With his health problems I didn't see him frequently but we emailed and talked on the phone now and then. It's always sad to lose someone but I am staying focused on being positive. Now more than ever I have motivation to get healthy for myself and my family.
After getting caught up on sleep yesterday/last night I woke up rested this morning with the sun shining and the energy to work out. It felt fantastic. I am excited to keep going! I have made an appointment with my doctor to get a physical. I think it's important for me to determine the general wellness of my body as I start this journey. Keep me in your thoughts and thank you for all your words of encouragement because they are REALLY helpful! Thank you everyone!
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