So... Week one is officially over, and I'd been beating myself up all week because, as I mentioned in my last post, I pigged out on my birthday weekend. My husband and I usually pick a day to have a cheat meal, but I cheated at least two DAYS of my three day weekend. We weigh ourselves every other Sunday morning before meals or drinking anything, but I decided that I would weigh myself to see what damage I'd done from the weekend and I'd gained a whopping 4 lbs. I thought for sure it would only be a couple, and I prepared my mind for that, but not 4. I started thinking of everything I'd eaten from my Friday trip to Williamsburg to meet with Rachel to Sunday when my last two girls ventured home from spending my birthday weekend with me. Friday wasn't too bad. I had a protein drink and a trail mix bar for breakfast, one of three fish tacos with onion spears and a part of a pretzel and cheese appetizer for lunch, and one of the remaining fish tacos for dinner (I gave the other one and the remainder of the pretzel appetizer to my husband), and I drank water all day. That night I made from-scratch strawberry pudding cupcakes with butter cookie crust (I had to try them out ;)). The next couple of days were really bad, I skipped breakfast, and Mytee' brought me a steak, egg, and cheese bagel from McDonald's for lunch and the rest is history. I won't bore you with my meals, but know that I know that they were quite ridiculous. Monday, the scale snapped (or should I say slapped) me back to reality, and I was pretty disgusted with myself, and I realized I terrible my body felt trying to metabolize all the damage I'd done to myself. I felt like my skin wasn't breathing. God knows I've eaten worse, but my body had gotten use to our "new" way of eating that it wasn't feeling having to work so hard. At least that's what I tell myself.
Currently, I am on a 1600 Calorie diet, which consist of consuming no more than 120 grams of carbs (which is still a bit on the higher side), 62 grams of fat, and 140 grams of protein. I also watch my sodium intake as well to prevent water retention. My dietitian recommends 90 to 150 minutes of exercise a week. This week, I completed 60 minutes which consisted primarily of work out videos. So, I didn't hit my goal for exercise, but we are really working on getting a consistent regimen, so that it become second nature. This week was really about focusing on the dietary side of becoming healthy. Since I have PCOS, carbs, especially simple carbs, are not my friends. Insulin resistance makes it difficult for one's body to metabolize the glucose and causes spikes in blood sugar that eventually stores the sugars as fat (I am not a medical professional, so do not accept this as fact until you speak with your PCP or dietitian. This is how it's been explained to me, so I'm only relaying information from a profession the way I perceived it.) This is why making exercise a regular part of one's life is so important with PCOS.
VITTLES
This week's meal prep consisted of:
Breakfasts:
Bacon and Parmesan egg muffins (recipe) I only used two pieces of bacon and three table spoons of Parmesan`
Oatmeal
Fruit (Bananas and Apples)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
Shrimp stir fry (recipe)
Zucchini quesadillas (recipe)
Barbecue Beef Kabobs (recipe)
Salad with various protein (turkey and ham this week) with OPA Greek yogurt dressing,
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Mixed Nuts
Greek Yogurt
Terra Chips (in moderation)
Fruits and Vegetables
Triscuit and Laughing Cow Cheese
Kashi Trail Mix Bar
Powerful Yogurt Protein Drinks (Vanilla Maple is BOMB!)
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Tea
What kept me motivated this week?
1. Support
A very important motivational factor in my journey is having a partner. Knowing there is someone there to hold you accountable and reminds you of your goals is imperative to my health and fitness journey. This may not be IT for everyone, but to know that I have the support of someone who keeps me grounded is one of the primary sources of my motivation. God knows my husband's support is unsurpassable; he's so encouraging and sweet.
2. Remembering Why
Another is the constant reminder of why I am doing this. For me this is preventive; I do not have any other health issues besides PCOS and a little cholesterol issue. No diabetes, no hypertension, no heart issues, nothing. I'm pretty damn healthy, but I know that family history has it's way of catching up with you if you don't nip it in the bud. So, this is to prevent diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, heart disease, and a host of other weight-related complications. I know that people with healthy weights can still acquire these diseases, but the likelihood increases with extra weight. Also, to suppress my PCOS symptoms.
3. Others' Stories
I love to read about and watch others' success stories because it reminds me that it can be done. I look for those with goals similar to mine, and it inspires me to keep pushing on tough days. My ultimate goal is to lose close to 150 lbs, so I have a very long way to go, but for purposes of this blog. I'm sticking with the 50 lbs. Some people are very open and real, so I subscribe to vlogs, blogs, and websites. A few of my favorites are DivaSlimsDown and Lindsey M. Adams on Youtube, Black Women Losing Weight, and Sweating Until Happy.
"The Real" About This Week
So things weren't perfect this week. I usually log my food into MyFitnessPal, but I have been so busy applying to jobs and with life that I'm lucky I get to log in to read the success stories. I have a pretty good grasp on what a 1600 calorie day looks like, so this doesn't bother me much. What does bother me a little, however, is that half gallon of "no sugar added" butter pecan ice cream in our freezer has been calling my name, and I'm not really big on ice cream. I went in for a couple of tablespoons, and the next thing I know I had the carton in my lap watching "Criminal Minds." I realized that I'd scarfed down a couple of servings (about 200 calories worth). The first thing I did was put it back in the freezer. Then, I text Tyrell and snitched on myself because I felt terrible, but it was so damn good. I didn't hit my minimum of 90 minutes of exercise this week, but I'm not going to beat myself up about that. I'm still working on the 80 while figuring out the 20, that's why you don't see a section for workouts (did I mention my love-hate relationship with exercise).
Finally, what you all have been waiting for....
As you know I weigh in every two weeks, but as I mentioned I had a sneak weigh-in last Sunday. I've decided to give weight loss numbers instead of actual weight because that's where I'm comfortable right now. I think I'll start posting scale pictures once I am comfortable. Just know I'm fat!
Jan. 24---We will call this 0 because it's where I started
Unofficial (Jan 31) weigh in +4 (this is where I gained those four pound on my birthday weekend)
Feb. 7--- (-8.6) for a Net Loss of (4.6)
45.4 lbs TO GO
As you can see, despite the ice cream "situation," I still loss 4.6 lbs. I have to say, I was so proud of that number this morning. I also skipped my cheat meal this week because I'd had enough for two the previous weekend. My biggest "kryptonite" is celebratory food, and God knows we have a LOT of celebrating left to do this year. I'm at work about to stream the game so I gotta go! See y'all on 2/21!
Currently, I am on a 1600 Calorie diet, which consist of consuming no more than 120 grams of carbs (which is still a bit on the higher side), 62 grams of fat, and 140 grams of protein. I also watch my sodium intake as well to prevent water retention. My dietitian recommends 90 to 150 minutes of exercise a week. This week, I completed 60 minutes which consisted primarily of work out videos. So, I didn't hit my goal for exercise, but we are really working on getting a consistent regimen, so that it become second nature. This week was really about focusing on the dietary side of becoming healthy. Since I have PCOS, carbs, especially simple carbs, are not my friends. Insulin resistance makes it difficult for one's body to metabolize the glucose and causes spikes in blood sugar that eventually stores the sugars as fat (I am not a medical professional, so do not accept this as fact until you speak with your PCP or dietitian. This is how it's been explained to me, so I'm only relaying information from a profession the way I perceived it.) This is why making exercise a regular part of one's life is so important with PCOS.
VITTLES
This week's meal prep consisted of:
Breakfasts:
Bacon and Parmesan egg muffins (recipe) I only used two pieces of bacon and three table spoons of Parmesan`
Oatmeal
Fruit (Bananas and Apples)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
Shrimp stir fry (recipe)
Zucchini quesadillas (recipe)
Barbecue Beef Kabobs (recipe)
Salad with various protein (turkey and ham this week) with OPA Greek yogurt dressing,
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Mixed Nuts
Greek Yogurt
Terra Chips (in moderation)
Fruits and Vegetables
Triscuit and Laughing Cow Cheese
Kashi Trail Mix Bar
Powerful Yogurt Protein Drinks (Vanilla Maple is BOMB!)
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Tea
What kept me motivated this week?
1. Support
A very important motivational factor in my journey is having a partner. Knowing there is someone there to hold you accountable and reminds you of your goals is imperative to my health and fitness journey. This may not be IT for everyone, but to know that I have the support of someone who keeps me grounded is one of the primary sources of my motivation. God knows my husband's support is unsurpassable; he's so encouraging and sweet.
2. Remembering Why
Another is the constant reminder of why I am doing this. For me this is preventive; I do not have any other health issues besides PCOS and a little cholesterol issue. No diabetes, no hypertension, no heart issues, nothing. I'm pretty damn healthy, but I know that family history has it's way of catching up with you if you don't nip it in the bud. So, this is to prevent diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, heart disease, and a host of other weight-related complications. I know that people with healthy weights can still acquire these diseases, but the likelihood increases with extra weight. Also, to suppress my PCOS symptoms.
3. Others' Stories
I love to read about and watch others' success stories because it reminds me that it can be done. I look for those with goals similar to mine, and it inspires me to keep pushing on tough days. My ultimate goal is to lose close to 150 lbs, so I have a very long way to go, but for purposes of this blog. I'm sticking with the 50 lbs. Some people are very open and real, so I subscribe to vlogs, blogs, and websites. A few of my favorites are DivaSlimsDown and Lindsey M. Adams on Youtube, Black Women Losing Weight, and Sweating Until Happy.
"The Real" About This Week
So things weren't perfect this week. I usually log my food into MyFitnessPal, but I have been so busy applying to jobs and with life that I'm lucky I get to log in to read the success stories. I have a pretty good grasp on what a 1600 calorie day looks like, so this doesn't bother me much. What does bother me a little, however, is that half gallon of "no sugar added" butter pecan ice cream in our freezer has been calling my name, and I'm not really big on ice cream. I went in for a couple of tablespoons, and the next thing I know I had the carton in my lap watching "Criminal Minds." I realized that I'd scarfed down a couple of servings (about 200 calories worth). The first thing I did was put it back in the freezer. Then, I text Tyrell and snitched on myself because I felt terrible, but it was so damn good. I didn't hit my minimum of 90 minutes of exercise this week, but I'm not going to beat myself up about that. I'm still working on the 80 while figuring out the 20, that's why you don't see a section for workouts (did I mention my love-hate relationship with exercise).
Finally, what you all have been waiting for....
As you know I weigh in every two weeks, but as I mentioned I had a sneak weigh-in last Sunday. I've decided to give weight loss numbers instead of actual weight because that's where I'm comfortable right now. I think I'll start posting scale pictures once I am comfortable. Just know I'm fat!
Jan. 24---We will call this 0 because it's where I started
Unofficial (Jan 31) weigh in +4 (this is where I gained those four pound on my birthday weekend)
Feb. 7--- (-8.6) for a Net Loss of (4.6)
45.4 lbs TO GO
As you can see, despite the ice cream "situation," I still loss 4.6 lbs. I have to say, I was so proud of that number this morning. I also skipped my cheat meal this week because I'd had enough for two the previous weekend. My biggest "kryptonite" is celebratory food, and God knows we have a LOT of celebrating left to do this year. I'm at work about to stream the game so I gotta go! See y'all on 2/21!
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