So I am 3 weeks and 2 days into my diet- It's 3:41 am here- I go in for another weight in this afternoon! I went last on Wednesday-So I'm down 12lbs in 3 weeks :) The counselors at the clinic said I'm doing great and my body seems to be adjusting wonderfully! 

 

I just got a second job as a swim instructor for aqua-tots!! (www.aqua-tots.com) This is going to be WONDERFUL! It's going to be great exercise, I wont be working with food (finally! ) and to top it off, I get to work with adorable kids all day!

How am I feeling.. I feel great in many aspects :) I can feel the energy that I'm already gaining back! I feel more confident with myself- I know it's only 12lbs... but it's 12lbs towards my goal!! Sodas and sweets don't really make me look twice- I'm fine with a fresh orange! Pizza? nah- I'll just grill an 8oz piece of chicken and a 1/2 cup of mushrooms :) It's wonderful how when you're really dedicated and have your mind set on a goal how you old ways begin to go out the window :) I was so worried since I let myself gain all this weight that I wouldn't be able to lose it... that I loved food too much. Well, now I can clearly see that I truly do love myself more than food! I can't wait to be at my goal weight and healthy and more active!!

Splunking.. I think I spelled that correctly... Any who- I want to go splunking after I've lost all my weight- I probably could do it now- it's not like I'm the size of a house or anything lol but I know when I'm at my goal weight that I'll be in over all much better health and shape and would be able to handle it with more ease! So as soon as I get below 200 and close if not past my goal weight do expect to see a post on how splunking went!

 

Start Weight: 278
Goal Weight: 178

Current Weight: 266

Pounds left to lose: 88

Getting the hang of this blogging thing might take some time.....

So clearly I am not getting off to a good start on this blogging thing! Last week was not the best week ever.. that's for sure. I apparently blew my motherboard on my laptop so I've been without the world wide web for over a week....aside from what I do on my iphone. 

Well I have a new laptop now, it's an Acer...I've never used this brand before... so far I think I like it ^.^

Now on to the main point of this blog.... my weight loss journey!

Ok to summarize the past week +1 day:

Wednesday- Friday: Pre diet (to get bodies chemicals in order)**** by Thursday I had lost 2lbs!

Saturday: Official start to the Quick Weight Loss Diet **** By Monday I had lost another 3.5lbs!

So in this short week I have lost 5.5lbs ^.^!!!!

I've completely cut out all beverages except for water and 1 8oz glass of skim milk a day. I've been taking a gallon of water with me just about everywhere I go! Thank the Lord for this warm weather we are having because water is exactly what I've been craving.

Now according to the weight loss plan I am allowed to have diet sodas periodically- but the thing is I KNOW one diet Dr. Pepper is not going to be enough for a day... knowing me I'd think its ok to have a diet soda with every meal... So I've taken it upon myself to just cut that temptation out completely.

This diet basically wants you eating all day long... Now, I know I'm a big girl and all, but I'm having some trouble eating everything I'm suppose to. The counselor I saw the last two times said if I don't eat all that I'm suppose to be eating, then the weight wont come off as fast. She's not the nicest lady ever... but I suppose her purpose isn't to baby me and make things all pretty- her job is to get me focused and realize this is happening now, and I need to do what is asked of me by this plan... after all, I did pay for it! So I suppose I can't be too afraid of her- if she's going to be the one to push me to do the best I can, then I shouldn't complain!

Anywho! I'm about to make out my meal plan for the next two weeks (it's pay day! ) so I can go grocery shopping tomorrow and get everything I need. I think if i have each meal planned out, I wont have such a problem opening my big mouth and eating what I'm suppose to eat! 

Start Weight: 278
Goal Weight: 178

Current Weight: 272.5

Pounds left to lose: 95.5

Quick Weight Loss

So!!! I went to a Quick Weight Loss center today- it was a little nerve racking- but I pray in the end will be totally worth it! Since I last posted I've been drinking a TON of water and have been trying to stay away from sodas and other sugar drinks.
Today they weighed me, measured me, and did a consultation of the over all plan.
Basically, I have a goal of 100lbs by the first week of October. I go to the clinic 2-3 times per week until i meet my goal, and THEN for another 52 weeks I do what is called maintenance- basically I check in ever week- weigh in and talk about what to do to keep the weigh off. Personally- this sounds like an AWESOME support group to lose the weight!
For the next 3 days I am on what is called a Pre-diet. What it's going to do is get my bodies chemicals in order.
Basic meal plan for the next 3 days:
Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs
Snack: 1/2 orange
Lunch: as much steamed veggies and protein I desire (grilled chicken breast, salmon etc.)
Snack : 1/2 orange
Dinner: same as lunch

I also have a protein bar and shake I much incorporate each day- they are nothing but pure protein and is suppose to be rather tasty(we'll see about that!)

Then on Saturday I start the full diet. Now... I don't know exactly what all this part consists of. I go in on Thursday at 10:30 for a 30 minute nutrition class that will tell me everything I need to know for the next step!

Start Weight: 278
Goal weight: 178

Pounds left to lose: 100

I can do it!!!
 

http://www.qwlc.com/