Day 6

Dear Diary,

Over the weekend I did try out a new chocolate recipe.
They were small chocolate muffins, I will post the recipe and pic tomorrow! (They are very healthy)

Day 6 of the Weight loss challenge:

Didn't do so good. Don't feel very good (lots of headaches and a i think sinus infection) 

Mood:  5  (on a scale 1-10, 10 being the best)

Stress Level:  4 (on a scale 1-10, 10 being really stressed)

Urge for Lots More Chocolate:  4

Breakfast- half of a piece of peanut butter toast w/ milk

Mid Morning Snack- n/a

Lunch- Cup of soup broccoli chedder

Late Afternoon Snack- half a piece of toast w/ chicken n celery

and a cookie 

Dinner- Chicken enchilada 

Didn't take my vitamins, forgot them at home. 

I am going to do better tomorrow...

Day 3, 4, 5

Dear Diary,

Day 3,4, and 5 of the Weight loss challenge:

So far so good.

Mood:  8  (on a scale 1-10, 10 being the best)

Stress Level:  3 (on a scale 1-10, 10 being really stressed)

Urge for Lots More Chocolate:  2

Breakfast- Had my Shake mixed with OJ Day 3, 4

Day 5 had eggs and a pancake

Mid Morning Snack- did ok

Lunch- The Shake w/milk

Late Afternoon Snack- skipped

Dinner- Healthy dinner with protein

Took my vitamins both days.

Day 2

Dear Diary,

Day 2 of the Weight loss challenge:
Did great today. Got most of my protein in. 
Mood:  8  (on a scale 1-10, 10 being the best)
Stress Level:  4 (on a scale 1-10, 10 being really stressed)
Urge for Lots More Chocolate:  3, the small snacks are helping with this. I had a protein bar that had some chocolate on it.

Breakfast- Had my Shake mixed with OJ
Mid Morning Snack- n/a
Lunch- Shake with rasberries
Late Afternoon Snack- Protein bar
Dinner- Chicken salad w/rice


Took my vitamins today!
Went for a short walk at lunch time.

Day 1

Dear Diary,

Yesterday, I did really bad. It started out good had breakfast but, missed lunch, both snacks and skipped to dinner which was an alright choice could have been better.

But also Yesterday I attend my first day of the weight loss challenge group. They weighed and measured me. They also ran a scan on me letting me know what my body fat %, Muscle %, the amount of calories and the amount of grams I need to have.
I was amazed I need to eat 70-99grams of Protein! FYI I was only eating at the most 35-40grams.


Day 1 of the Weight loss challenge:
So far so good.
Mood:  7  (on a scale 1-10, 10 being the best)
Stress Level:  4 (on a scale 1-10, 10 being really stressed)
Urge for Lots More Chocolate:  6

Breakfast- Had my Shake mixed with OJ
Mid Morning Snack- crackers n cheese
Lunch- The Shake w/milk
Late Afternoon Snack- skipped
Dinner- going out with Dave

I am excited to get my vitamins tomorrow.

The Plan

Dear Diary,

Today I had breakfast! I had a meal replacement shake from Herbalife. I have always loved there tea so I have decide to have the shake.

This morning I also talked to Patti a Herbalife consultant. After talking with her I have decide to do the entire program also with a weight loss challenge that starts tomorrow. She will be coaching me thru this journey. I am glad to be held accountable.

The Program:
- 2 shakes a day
- Mid morning snack
- Late afternoon snack
- 2 teas (my favorite)
- 1 good sensible meal
- Working on water intake
- My vitamins

I am sure this sounds difficult. But I think this will fit with my life style.
Reasons why:
- Fits my schedule
- Easy to have breakfast
- Not stressing on planning every meal and snacks
- Having the extra support team

I am pumped and hoping this and my workouts will allow me to reach my goal.

(P.S Did I mention the weight loss challenge has cash prizes, oh thats a bigger incentive to win)

The Last Stretch

Dear Diary,

I am beginning the last part of my weight loss Journey. 

I have come along way since I started in March 2011. I weighed 191 and knew I had to make a change. I began eating my 3 meals a day (which was a challenge) and my 2 snacks while working out 3-4 times a week.

I lost 34lbs and 19inches off my body by September 2011. I was very proud of myself. My clothes fit amazing and I was loving my new body. Being so close to my goal weight I continued .....

While continuing I began to Plataea and never got over that bump. Became very frustrated and started going backwards. Gaining back 14lbs I have already lost. So I am NOW Ready to reach my goal weight of 140- 145.

Weight to Date: 171 lbs

Things I am working on:

1) Fitting in my 3 plus workouts a week

2) Eating all 3 sensible meals and 1 snack

3) Keeping my meals within the calorie intake

4) Eating enough protein

5) Eating more vegetables