DEPRESSED - chinese food!

Day 9 (THM)

Pizza casserole page 327

Day 8 (THM)

One week in:

Day 1 - 250
Day 2 - 248.8
Day 3 - 248.4
Day 4 - 249.6
Day 5 - 248.4
Day 6 - 247.6
Day 7 - 249.8
Day 8 - 249.4 

Day 7 (THM)

Day 6 (THM)

Still going down!!! Yay!  I love Trim Healthy Mama!!!

Day 5 (THM)

If you can't see the scale clearly it says 248.4, 1.2 lbs that I have lost since starting on August 1st!  I feel that is incredible and this plan clearly works!  Some people that want the fast results, the miracle pill, or whatever - see this and scoff!  But not me my friends... 

I have read so many books on weight-loss, I've done ALL the programs... and I mean all.  I was one of those people that wanted to lose a pound a day... and I thought that was healthy!  I would watch certain extreme weight-loss shows and marvel then feel defeated because I couldn't lose that much, that fast! So I would give up and move on to the closest surgery thing I could find!  As I did research and learned more about the human body and digestive system, I learned that our body uses two main fuel sources

Choose hard while we still have a choice...

my monster

How to start "Trim Healthy Mama"

Day 4 (THM)

 As you can see, my weight picture from this morning went slightly up from yesterday which is completely expected because weight does shift... and I have to go there with TMI and say I hadn't had a good bowel movement in 2 days.  Throughout the day I was able to release a lot of weight so it doesn't puzzle that at night, right before bed, I am only 2 ounces up!  I expect to see a big loss tomorrow morning and really excited to go to sleep!!

Before I go into dreamland, I need to talk about my 4th day on THM.  Today was kind of rough because my body is trying to adjust to not having sugar all throughout the day!  We had our VBS at our church, bright and early, and afterward I felt like a ton of bricks HIT me!!! I did not want to do ANYTHING!  I was able to complete the items that God did want me to complete but ohhh my goodness, without His help, I couldn't have! The first week is rough and I am going to get through - so worth it!!!

Comparison pics of my face

Year 2009 / Weight 200ish

Year 2013 / Weight 270ish

When I look at the comparison of these 2 pics, it amazes me (same son in both... he's grown so much!)!  It's only 4 years difference!  Weight really transforms my face, I carry a lot there.  I am still happy regardless, don't get me wrong... I am in no way advocating that being fluffy = not happy. I have the joy of the Lord in my heart and this is my temporary shell here on earth.  I want to speak more about how I feel on that but I have to go Facebook (yes, it's a verb) now!

Day 3 (THM)

.4 down from yesterday!  I know we are not supposed to weigh every day and THM also speaks against it BUT I love to weigh... I really do.  I think the reason some people say not to is because if you don't lose in a day or your weight may go up a little, they don't want you feeling down or quit, I promise you that I will not!  I am all in!  I think recording on a blog and being held accountable is a bigger in any program that you do.  I think what's really funny about posting these pics of the scale is the fact that I am showing my feet!  I'm not a big fan of feet... especially mine!  I think that's where I look forward to losing the weight the most! LOL!

So, I had a NSV (Non Scale Victory) today... I'm sure everyone reading this can relate to the busy and chaotic Sunday mornings getting ready for church... time seems to go by A LOT faster! This morning I had to choose between make-up or eating breakfast! Normally it would be make-up! But this morning, I chose food!!!! I did not want any excuse to fall into the donut temptation at church!  Speaking of that, isn't it stink that people that deal with bad addictions of sugar or food have to deal with it EVERYWHERE - even at church?! Let's sit on that one for a little while.... 

Day 2 (Trim Healthy Mama Journey)

I'm down 1.4 lbs and it's day 2 (sorry pic is fuzzy!)! Gotta love my flip flop tan, I am from the Bay Area and wear them a lot!  I'm telling you, this way of life works!  What I really love is you don't have to count calories or measure!  The only thing you have to do is stay within the guidelines below:

Basically both meals based around protein, your 'E' (Energize) meals are higher in carb and low in fat and your 'S' (Satisfy) meals are unlimited fat but low in carb!  Both are yummy!  I am simple so if you're like me, I will be posting ideas on simple meals that are fast to make!  With a family of 6 I need simple, cheap and fast!  One more thing is, you have to eat every 3 hours and can not eat sooner if you are changing meal types... like if you have a 'S' breakfast and want an 'E' lunch then you have to wait 3 hours. It hasn't been hard for me because I feel like I eat a lot!  A lot more than I did!

The only struggle I had today was going through McGreasies, late night, with a car full of teens... after waiting 1.5 hours for the teens in the car!  I could have remedied this problem by bringing a snack... I did not give in to the smell of the fries!  No starchy carbs or sugar on this plan!

I can not wait to share more of my success and journey with all my readers and hope to inspire you!

Great 1st Day!

The day isn't quite over but let me tell you... it was successful!  I know it's just the first day, big deal right?! Maybe I need to explain myself... I feel great, I was able to stay focused on different projects and tasks today, I was not in a fog, I didn't have a haze over my eyes, and my eye lids did not hurt!  I pray that tomorrow is the same and I also pray that I don't experience withdrawals to bad.  My peppermint oil did help with some slight headaches that were trying to come about.

Now my food intake was not too large, like I said in an earlier post, I am not a big eater.

10:00 a.m. coffee with cream and sugar-free raspberry syrup

1:00 p.m. egg white and turkey sausage

4:30 p.m. a Joseph's pita stuffed with romaine lettuce, chicken, and laughing cow wedge... along with grapes.

8:00 p.m. iced coffee made with half & half and sunflower seeds

This is not a lot of food but like I said in earlier post, I was not prepared.  I will be better on food tomorrow!  I promise!

Strong start?

It's almost noon on my first day back on THM and I am already feeling like I have started weak!  As mentioned last night I am not prepared food-wise at all. Eating is so over-rated in my mind and I find it boring... kind of funny to hear from someone that's over-weight!  But it's true! I usually drink my calories in the form of my delicious coffee, either made at home via my kierig or by a green aproned goddess, I also drink soda throughout the day.  Major, major sugar throughout the day!  This next couple of days should be interesting with my withdrawals but I am going to get through with God's help... lots of prayer and scripture reading.

As you see, in the picture above, I am not shy about posting pics of me on the scale or in whatever state (meaning I don't hide purposely behind someone).  Through the blog you will find pics of in all my glory! I am trying to think of an outfit I can wear for my before pic so I can fully show progress through my journey; maybe some leggings and a tank top, stay tuned for that!  I just don't want to be looking all drab and depressed in my before pic!  Some of these women look like they are taking a mug shot or are being sentenced for life!  I wanna look fab & happy no matter what weight I am!

So, getting on the scale this morning doesn't really phase me.  I am not one to see a number and get depressed.  To me, it's really about how I feel.  I am so tired of being in the "sugar daze", not being able to focus, feeling out of it all the time, not sleeping well... if you are reading this, you probably know how I feel!  I can't see too many skinny chicks reading this, LOL! No offense to skinny women... I have lots of close friends who are skinny and they are fabulous too!  Through my blog I will be getting on the scale A LOT and posting LOTS of pics!  I think visually it helps someone starting the journey or feel the hope that they can and will lose the baggage!  Stay tuned to more on how I feel this is all baggage!  More to come out of this brain and my experiences!!!