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Angie’s Weight Loss Challenge: Feeling Awesome……
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It is hard to believe that my 28-day challenge is almost to it’s end! I am excited to report that I am 8lbs lighter and feeling awesome!! Most of my sweet cravings are gone…..I will not lie…..I have been dreaming about pasta! I guess the good thing is that as time goes on I can start to incorporate some back into my diet……oh course with moderation! I do not want to end up gaining back all the hard work I have done and believe me through other diet regiments I have tried it is easy to do. Last full week of the challenge but of course the challenge will continue…….
Nora’s Weight Loss: Done My Time
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I know I have been a bit quiet, lately. But it isn’t because I haven’t succeeded on my diet. Actually it is quite the opposite. I have kept to the diet and loss more pounds and inches. Yay! So much so that I am needing a new wardrobe because all my clothes are falling off me. It is a good problem! Final weigh in is this week.
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Diet
Since I have now done my time and completed my 28 day goal, I have decided to take a week off and then go another 28 days in hopes to lose another 10 lbs. (I will be satisfied with 5 lbs.)
I feel this diet is no longer a diet. I really feel this is a life change. I don’t crave pasta, pizza, peanut butter or even dark chocolate (although I will be making a trip to my favorite chocolate shop on my week off). But I get it. This is how I am suppose to eat and occasionally, in moderation, I can have special treats.
I truly enjoy all the beautiful colors I eat daily. I love that I am never hungry. I love that my skin is not as dry as before. I love that I am walking faster and my husband doesn’t have to adjust his pace anymore. I love going into a grocery store and shopping the perimeter. I love that my husband has also accepted this diet–it has made it much easier.
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Exercise
I think I have mentioned that I hate exercise. Well, this has been my downfall on this plan. I haven’t really exercised in 2 weeks. (Had I, I would probably have loss more inches…I know.) And the thing is, when I was exercising, my back and knees caused me no problems. I felt energized and overall really good. The muscle pain wasn’t even bothering me…well those squats and my thighs that first week…whew! Now that I am not exercising, my back and knee pain has reoccurred. I understand it is something that is good for me and I just need to make it a life change, too.
Why did I stop? I got busy with work and just have made one excuse after another.
I really can’t believe all the excuses I have made. ”I got up too late. I have an early meeting. I am on a rush deadline. I haven’t eaten yet. I just ate and I don’t want a belly ache. It is too late to exercise, I may not sleep.” Everyday, I come up with a new “colorful” excuse.
What excuses do you make? I would love to hear them…
Cake….Cake….Cake
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So I am not sure if I mentioned this but I LOVE sweets!!! All kinds of sweets but especially CAKE….chocolate, vanilla and even “dirt” cake. Well, this week is my test if I can beat the temption of my weakness….CAKE! I made it through day one of “cakeville”, office party today and of course they had a sheet cake that made me want to dive into but instead I ate cucumbers…..yummy! 
I have a wedding Friday night…………more cake….and then my boss’s daughters one year birthday party is Saturday………more cake…….ugghhh. Everyone out there reading this say a small pray for me because I am going to need it!!
Angie – The start of my 28-Day Body Challenge
Posted by: | CommentsI discovered the 28-day body challenge from my friend Tiffany Jackson while at a party eating pizza and drinking beer…….I know……pizza and beer probably are not going to help with weight loss! My journey began with me commenting on how I have been trying to loss 10 -15 lbs. for years now. When Tiffany brought this challenge to my attention I will admit that I was skeptical…..being that I love pasta, breads, beer, wine, sweets and oh did I mention bread! You may not be able to tell but I am a BIG foodie…..I love talking about food….cooking food…..and of course eating food. I think it hit me though when Tiffany said “you can do anything for 28 days”. So here I am…..day 4 and feeling pretty good! I will have to say that I am a big sweet tooth person…..sweets to me are like how a cigarette is to a smoker……I had to have something sweet after every meal! I know the cravings will pass and Tiffany has been great at giving me options to help with the cravings….to me there is nothing worse then someone telling me I can’t have something. I am excited to see if there will be any “body” changes come this friday when I meet with Tiffany! 
LeAnn’s Weight Loss Challenge “Back on Track — great week!”
Posted by: | CommentsWhile I didn’t weigh in last week, it was a good one – started lifting weights with a colleague and resumed spin classes after not going for many months. I have to attribute the new found energy to Kangen water, the new diet, and the sharing my storing through this blog!
I have been in ketosis all week and hope that the scale and tape measure are going to show the results. I will post more once I have seen Tiffany!
Choose Natural Foods To Lose Weight
Posted by: | CommentsChose Natural Foods to Lose Weight 
By Tiffany Jackson, ND
If you want to lose weight or simply feel better by eating healthier, consider the source of the foods you eat. Do most of your foods come out of a box, bag, or jar or do they still resemble something that grew from the earth? The best diets are ones rich in whole foods and which contain few processed foods and artificial flavors. Read More→
Facing My Fear – LeAnn’s 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Posted by: | CommentsI am terrified to be posting my personal business for the world to see but I can keep doing the same old thing – hiding my fears – or I can do something different and face them.
It’s been three weeks since I started meeting with Tiffany Jackson and things have been going great. I have heard all the “rules” before – eat right (food closest to its natural state), drink more water, chew slower, and exercise – but following those rules always seemed difficult until I started this program.
I started by enrolling in the 360 degree meal program (first with lunches and on to dinners) and am now trying Kangen water and adding in exercise. In less than a week I lost 3 lbs.
I haven’t seen Tiffany Jackson this week but had a small set back over the 4th of July weekend – too much to drink (not water ) and too many bad foods but I restarted my good habits today and instantly my energy level has improved. I was exhausted yesterday and today I’m ready to go. Tomorrow I start weight-lifting with a friend and hope that will keep my motivation going.
Nora’s Weight Loss: Day 17–Real Food
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More than halfway through this diet and I don’t really feel like I am really on a diet. I know you are saying “What? You can’t eat pasta AND potatoes AND corn AND rice.” This is a doable diet, well, at least for me. And aside from the no beer part, my husband agrees. (He has been loosing weight too, despite his occasional beer intake.)
I like this diet cause it is real food, not some premade, prepackaged liquid “shake” that tastes like the can it came in along with some weird aftertaste that if you don’t chug down while it is below 65 degrees it is impossible to stomach. You know what I am talking about, ladies. And it isn’t some frozen dinner that the cardboard container it comes in has more taste than its freezer burned contents.
Real Food
I am eating real food. Food that has come from either an animal or a plant. Food that has nutrients…imagine that! No food coloring, no refined sugars and no “freshness retainer” aka preservatives. I feel good knowing I am eating better than I have since I was a child. (My mom was a health food fanatic.)
Shopping
I also like how easy and quick it is to shop in the grocery. I use to go down every aisle, but now I am a periphery shopper. I never realized it before, but most grocery stores are laid out the same; the veggies, meat and dairy are all on the outside walls of the store. The only reason I need to venture into the the center is if I need spices, cat food or cleaning products. I love how I save time just scooting around the edges.
Cooking
I don’t think I have mentioned that I don’t cook. So, another reason I like this diet is that it is easy to prepare. You chop up some veggies, you slowly heat up the meat of your choice in a pan with a few seasonings and olive oil or bake in the oven for a bit and then put the meat on top of your salad and douse with apple cider vinegar and olive oil. There is no muss or fuss. And if you don’t want meat, there are plenty of other proteins to top your salad with: soy beans, nuts, hummus–just to name a few. This diet was made for the non-cook.
Next entry I am going to share the recipe for the BBQ Pork and the vinegar based spicy sauce we made for Fourth of July. YUM!!!!! (I would share it now, but must ask the hubby–remember, I don’t cook.)
Nora’s Weight Loss: Day 15-Trivia Night
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A couple of friends asked us to go to Trivia Night at a neighborhood pub. I have been trying to keep at home, where it is safe from most temptations. Last weekend, being forced into the real world, I grew confident that my husband and I could find healthy options at restaurants. But this was a wee bit different. I was kind of worried about my will-power when seeing everyone drinking a beer and eating tater-tots. Even my husband told me he would be one of the beer drinkers…he was only willing to go with me so far on this diet. (Thanks hubby!)
Knowing I was in Ketosis made me feel better about going out. Having the knowledge that I, unlike everyone at the table, was burning fat made it much easier. Now, I did hedge my bets. I ate my delicious 360 meal before we left to ward off hunger. That worked for the first two hours. I became a bit peckish but did not give in–I drank water all night long and still had a wonderful time. Next time, I just may take some nuts with me.
Nora’s Weight Loss: Day 8-12–Staying Strong
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Unfortunately, I had a family emergency this past week/weekend hence no updates.
When in stressful times, we find ourselves scarfing everything in sight. We find it easier as well as more comfortable to eat sugary treats and carbohydrates. We deem these belly enlarger foods “comfort” foods.
While in the waiting room at the hospital for days on end next to my family, I was surrounded by everyone and their comfort foods of choice–potato chips, french fries, chocolate, sodas, candy. The first three days my husband and I stayed strong. We ate our healthy breakfast before going to the hospital and at lunch we drove to restaurants that boasted salads. In the evening, with a bit of a search, we found more restaurants that had healthy selections that fit within our recommended diet. I felt proud of myself (and my husband) for not giving in to the temptation that was surrounding us for 10 hours at a time.
The fourth day, by far, was the hardest. By the fourth day, I was exhausted and was ready to give in to my urges of wanting a grilled cheese sandwich. White bread soaked with butter and melted American cheese (oh so gooey and good). The “stress” wanted to take over and I was seriously considering letting it.
I had to think about how dedicated I have been on this diet. How I even did my warm up exercises on Friday morning even though I wasn’t able to go to the gym. I had to remember that I am in Ketosis, which means my body is a fat burning machine. Did I really want to go backwards? I had come so far.
What I needed was to trick myself into feeling like I wasn’t on a diet; that I didn’t have restrictions. What better way than to go to a pub and order a hamburger? Now, yes, I did have a hamburger with everything on it except mayo (I don’t like mayonnaise) and a bun. Instead, I had them wrap the burger in beautiful green leaf lettuce. And instead of french fries, I had a steamed vegetable medley of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. It was all within my diet but I felt like I was being bad and had succumbed to my unhealthy urges.
Stress is a funny thing and it makes you do funny things. What I learned is, YOU have to be in control and realize why you are craving what you are craving and come up with a solution that satisfies your good sense and bad cravings. I feel so much better knowing how strong I am. Whoo-hoo! I made it through a huge hurdle. I don’t think anything can stop me now.