Still Chugging Along....

Well, I'm back. Been a bumpy few days, but I'm getting there. Saturday and Sunday were a washout for doing the jump start, however I did at least try to eat decent. Yesterday went really well, except my stomach was aching all evening and has been bothering me off and on today. What's up with that? Now I just need to get myself exercising....I've been so out of my routine. I will say I haven't had a real coke in numerous days and not even a diet in a couple of days....I guess that's a plus! Scale said I was down a little so I'm happy about that and hoping to see more tomorrow. Plus if I can get my butt in gear and exercise then I'll be doing great. I'm going to go now...not feeling witty and just rambling. See ya!

Day 1!!!

Ok- I didn't get started yesterday like I planned...woke up late and not feeling too good. On the upside, I did try eat healthy and was feeling much better by the afternoon. One other speed bump for me was that I did not have all the items needed to complete the 4-day anti-bloat jump start. So last night I hit my local Kroger and gathered what I needed.

Here's what I ate today:


1 c cornflakes w/1 cup skim milk
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c sunflower seeds
glass of sassy water (Yup that's right!)

skim milk/blueberry smoothie w/flaxseed oil
glass of sassy water

6oz orange roughy
1 c green beans
1/2 c roasted red potatoes w/1stp olive oil
glass of sassy water

If you can believe....I'm not done with all my food yet. I can still have grape tomatoes and string cheese. Whoopee!


So far I'm feeling great! Although I got to pee a lot! I'm dreading tomorrow though since I will be having lunch at a gathering (the lunch was paid for in advance). I will eat well in the morning and then try not to over do it at lunch and then back on my plan for the evening.

I'm hoping to hit the treadmill in a few! See ya tomorrow....I'll let you know how I faired!

Getting Ready!

I did it! I checked out the "Flat Belly Diet" from the library. So far I'm impressed with the vibe I'm getting from it. It gives you a breakdown of the fat makeup of your body and why certain types of fat are very important to your body and when these fats can become deadly. It's scary to say this, but because I carry a high amount of fat in the belly region, I'm at major risk for a whole slew of health issues. A road I don't want to take. While I'm still here on this earth, I want to live a happy and healthy life. God has always been good to me.....He gave me this body and I want to care of it. Even more important, I want to set the example for my family. I do still need to get over the stigma of eating more fat. I grew up in the era where all types of fat were lumped together and demonized! Everything was fat-free, fat-free and fat-free. Instead we all gained because we ate too many calories! The thought of eating 4-400 calorie meals (one is considered a snack) with healthy fats is still scary for me. I'm so afraid of gaining more! But the book tells me there is a quick response from the body due to this type of eating. I'll let you know how I fair and what I'm eating for my meals. I'm going to take the leap starting in the am....wish me luck! =)

Rough Day

Here I am....boy don't I sound enthused?! It was a rough day. I was cranky and my poor children received the brunt of my crankiness and frustrations. However, tonight things seemed to get a little better for me. Went to Whole Foods again....I love that store!!! I bought several items for my "Flat Belly Diet". I also found that my local library has the actual book on the shelf! Whoopee for me! =)

Anywho, I'm still trying to get my life back in order from vacation....I think that has been a major source of some frustrations...besides all the clothes to unpack, I had a ton of new items from Christmas (kids toys and such) that needed to find a nook or cranny to call home. Needless to say several older toys in my daughters room "mysterious disappeared"....my sons room is next on the list....and believe it or not so is my room. After I get some of these things taken care of I think I'll feel a little more free.

Well, that's enough for tonight...gotta get up to go clean someone elses house....there's something just not right about that considering what mine looks like right now! lol

See you next time!

Well...Here I Am

Today I'm recommitting myself to a healthier lifestyle....except for the donuts I just consumed! I'm not joking...my husband had a weak moment and went into the Krispy Kreme store next door to the cell phone company...sigh! I could smell the sweet glaze just standing next to them. As much as I love him he can be such an enabler! It's a good thing breakfast, lunch & dinner was healthier!

I've been on many diets in my life or at least I've started many diets in my life, but I want..no I need to make this happen for me and my family. Belly fat (yes, I know it sounds gross) has always been a major problem for me. So after reading Prevention Magazine, I'm going to try their Flat Belly Diet. The jest is you eat 4 meals a day (400 calories each) with each meal consisting of a serving of monounsaturated fats such as: olive oil, olives, healthy nuts and seeds, avocados, dark chocolate and more! Yes, you read that right! For all you chocolate lovers out there you CAN have chocolate. Of course, everything in moderation. This is not a major thing for me, but I'm sure some of you can appreciate it! lol Meanwhile, I am supposed to have 30-60 minutes of cardio 6 days per week. If all goes well, I should be melting off belly fat in no time...or so they tell me.

Well, I'm off to get a few things accomplished and then I shall exercise!