All right folks, I'm pretty stoked to say I have lost a total of 40 pounds!
I'm super proud, and even more motivated than ever. I did the Advocare cleanse starting April 6, but found myself off the wagon pretty much right after I completed it. I started it again, on May 12, however, I didn't take all the Herbal Cleanse pills...I took them one night last week, and didn't fall asleep fast enough before they kicked in, and awake and cracked out for hours...it sucked.
Anywho...I've kept with my morning shakes, and healthy snacks, and good food choices and have managed to break through a weight loss plateau of 4 days...I know, I know...what's 4 stinking days for a "plateau"? Well, when you consistently lose a pound plus a day then are stuck on the same number for 4 days when you are tracking every bite and drinking water and moving a LOT...well, it's a plateau.
I've also moved to drinking 2 Advocare shakes a day. I have been eating healthy snacks between meals like baby carrots, plain almonds, an occasional string cheese or applesauce, and sometimes fruit like bananas. Bananas and almonds could be one of my absolute favorite snack combinations. Careful not to eat too many almonds, lots of fat in there.
I've been tracking everything in MyFitnessPal. I've also made a move towards trying to not have any snacks after dinner. I aim for lots of protein, veggies, and complex carbs for dinner now, and to get enough to last me through the evening, but not overindulge.
As for physical activity, I need to step it up there, but feel like I need to be careful not to push into that too hard, or I could end up falling off the wagon. Something I've found in my pattern of weight loss/weight gain, is that when I start losing, I feel good. Then I start working out (rather than just getting out and moving more for fun), but then I become ravenous and end up going overboard into a full blown downward spiral.
Tonight I'm going to try Hip Hop Abs. A friend loaned it to me, and me and the kiddo are going to give it a try. I also have a DVD that another friend loaned me...Walking Away Pounds with Leslie Sansome. I haven't tried that one either (shamefully I've had it in my possession for a couple months now), but think I'll alternate the Hip Hop Abs with the walking DVD and hope to see some results in the next 32 days. I really should get on my bike more too...I really want to race a Mommy/Parent race at the BMX track this summer at least once, and feel myself so drawn to it like I'd kick some ass, so I really should start working on it!
We are going to Disneyland in a month, and I'm trying to lose as much as I can and get as healthy as possible for our trip. I want to fit in the airplane seat, I want to fit on as many rides as possible, and I want to keep up with the family. I just want to have fun! I also bought an adorable new bathing suit top from Torrid and really want it to look awesome.
My main goal right now is to try and lose 13-23 more pounds. I would be most happy with 23, but 13 is more realistic. I can do it. Especially if I stick with the 2 a day Advocare Shakes and healthy snacks and meals, and getting exercise most days of the week.
Trust me, I'll keep you posted!
32 Days to Disneyland!!!
