Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Body Makeover: Week 1

Ok,  so this is my favorite part of the body makeover...measurements! I love numbers and I love progress!

I have lost:

1/4 inch from my neck
2.5 inches from my shoulders
1 inch from my chest
1 inch from each bicep
1/2 inch from my waist
2 inches from my hips
I didn't lose anything from my forearms or thighs
I gained 1/4 inch on each of my calves (likely result with walking activity)

For a Grand Total of 8.25 inches lost overall
And I've lost 6 pounds total

I did all of that even after eating Mexican with the girls on Friday night and Brunch with the girls on Saturday and a hotdog on Saturday night. Oh, and I've secretly had 2 dove promises, 3 thin mints, and about 4 starbursts.

Like I said before...nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Skinny...

Ok, so a few years ago big sister Emily dicovered "The 6 Week Body Makeover" (http://www.bodymakeover.com/) Unlike most propaganda on TV in the heat of the night, this works. I mean, I have a hot sister. Act like you don't know.

Anyway, I have done this a few times (never actually made it the whole 6 weeks though). Last spring/early summer I did and the amount of inches I lost in just 3 weeks would amaze you. I usually don't weigh myself but I think I will this time. Yes, this time. I ventured into the 6 week body makeover the first week of March but didn't get very far. I had so many work outings that it was just too difficult. Besides, it's nice to ease your way into a lifestyle change.

What is it? This is what I eat every day:

Breakfast: 2 egg whites and 1/2 grapefruit
Mid Morning Snack: 2 egg whites and 1/2 cup of fruit or greens
Lunch: 2 ounces of protein (usually chicken or fish), 1 cup of greens, and 1/2 cup of carbs (usually whole wheat rotini)
Mid Afternoon Snack: 2 egg whites and 1/2 cup of fruit or greens
Dinner: 2 ounces of protein (usually chicken or fish), 1 cup of greens, and 1/2 cup of carbs (usually whole wheat rotini or squash)
Drink: I drink between 160 and 192 ounces of water a day. That's 5-6 nalgenes full. If I want something else, I have crystal light.
Trick: all freshly prepared foods, very little sodium, extra fiber with your carbs, green veggies are "free" so you can have as much as you want
Flavor: I get it from balsamic vinegar, mrs. Dash, and red wine vinegar. All three of the "helpers" have ZERO everything. Read the labels.
Exercise: I walk 5 days a week and do yoga on Sunday


I'll do my measurements tonight and see how many inches I've already lost. Stay tuned for more on "the skinny"...