I was a brave girl today. I called the behavior specialist for my binge eating. It got easier after the initial first sentence, "Hi I am calling because I think I may have a problem with binge eating". Hardest words to admit. She then asked me some questions. She said tonight the doctors meet and they will discuss each case and assign it to the doctor they feel best suited to help you. She will call me tomorrow to let me know the decision.
I feel empowered that I have made the right choice and that someone will be able to help me. I feel scared that they will make me do something I do not want to do. How do you like that? I am very happy I made the call because now I feel like I am taking steps to get healthy.
Here is my food log daily for the past 2 weeks:
3 Herbalife shakes for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2 Herbalife protein snacks for in between meals.
I am doing very good on it - I have not cheated. I am eating no food so the cravings are gone. I have been to several parties and I just bring my shake and protein bars with. I let everyone know and that keeps me from cheating.
I am starting to feel very full through the day so I know my stomach is shrinking.
Tomorrow I weigh in! I am excited. Now that I know I am doing this so well weighing in is very exciting maybe even fun!
Live healthy at thinchic.com!
August 31, 2011
August 30, 2011
No fitness
Because I have started on such a vigorous eating plan, I will not be doing any fitness this week. I am low on energy as my body purifies and gets used to eating only 800 calories a day. I am not exhausted by any means. Actually, I have more energy now than I did on junk food. BUT I have no extra energy as of yet. Because I am learning this new way of eating and trying to get back on track I will resume excercise on week 3.
This also brings me to the fact that when you start a new weight loss program, you do not have to jump in fully. I have done that so many times that I feel so overwhelmed so I quit.
Right now my focus is on journaling what I eat.
Eating the right things.
Resting while I detoxify.
And feeling good!
Live Healthy at thinchic.com!
This also brings me to the fact that when you start a new weight loss program, you do not have to jump in fully. I have done that so many times that I feel so overwhelmed so I quit.
Right now my focus is on journaling what I eat.
Eating the right things.
Resting while I detoxify.
And feeling good!
Live Healthy at thinchic.com!
August 29, 2011
I am Back
Hello again! I am Back! Had a wonderful trip to Alaska. Now I am ready to lose some weight. Here are some things I did before I left on the trip to help get me ready for this weight loss journey:
1. I planned how I was going to lose weight, which diet, which excercise and who I would lean on.
2. I planned when to start. I chose a Thursday. Mondays never have worked for me!
3. I set a goal of 60 pounds. BUT I am breaking them into smaller goals. So every 10 pounds I get a little something.
Here is my menu plan:
3 herbalife shakes a day
2 herbalife bars
Lots of water
Now you are probally thinking I am crazy! No food what the heck. But there is enough protein and nutrients to get me a real good jump start. I know I can not stay on this for too long so I will add 1 meal after 8 weeks. I am also hoping by then to have seen a specialist on binge eating.
That is the main reason I have cut out all food and went to a liquid diet. If I have one bite, I can not stop! I have no issues just drinking shakes but when I tried to have one meal with them I could not stop eating once I was full. I am on day 11. I love it! Is it hard? yes but every diet is for me. Is it easier than any other diet? yes way easier. AND I have lost 8 pounds in one week and I cheated and weighed today for another 4 so 12 pounds in 11 days! I am sure I will not lose anymore before weigh in at 14 days but WOW! I feel so good in just 11 days! I feel skinny. I am no longer hungry. I have tons of energy. I can kick these last 50 pounds easily now I am motivated!
Don't get me wrong, the first week is hell. I was detoxifying so I slept a lot, had a headache and was hungry! I wanted my sugar. But once that first week was over - I was a new person! Watch me lose now!
If you need herbalife - I do sell it please contact me for more information!
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com
1. I planned how I was going to lose weight, which diet, which excercise and who I would lean on.
2. I planned when to start. I chose a Thursday. Mondays never have worked for me!
3. I set a goal of 60 pounds. BUT I am breaking them into smaller goals. So every 10 pounds I get a little something.
Here is my menu plan:
3 herbalife shakes a day
2 herbalife bars
Lots of water
Now you are probally thinking I am crazy! No food what the heck. But there is enough protein and nutrients to get me a real good jump start. I know I can not stay on this for too long so I will add 1 meal after 8 weeks. I am also hoping by then to have seen a specialist on binge eating.
That is the main reason I have cut out all food and went to a liquid diet. If I have one bite, I can not stop! I have no issues just drinking shakes but when I tried to have one meal with them I could not stop eating once I was full. I am on day 11. I love it! Is it hard? yes but every diet is for me. Is it easier than any other diet? yes way easier. AND I have lost 8 pounds in one week and I cheated and weighed today for another 4 so 12 pounds in 11 days! I am sure I will not lose anymore before weigh in at 14 days but WOW! I feel so good in just 11 days! I feel skinny. I am no longer hungry. I have tons of energy. I can kick these last 50 pounds easily now I am motivated!
Don't get me wrong, the first week is hell. I was detoxifying so I slept a lot, had a headache and was hungry! I wanted my sugar. But once that first week was over - I was a new person! Watch me lose now!
If you need herbalife - I do sell it please contact me for more information!
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com
July 29, 2011
Goodbye for 3 weeks!
I will be back in 3 weeks. Where I am going has very limited internet. ALASKA!!!!
In these 3 weeks I am going to mentally prepare to go on a no carb, no sugar diet very strict diet. I will do this diet for 10 - 12 weeks. I know this diet works for me because I have done it before. Where did I fail last time? I regained the weight. 50 pounds of the 75 I lost! So I am also going to make an appointment with a counselor to help me through these issues. I have no idea what the issues are so this should be interesting. I only know there are issues because who would sit back and watch themselves regain 50 pounds of the 75 they fought so hard to lose. I need more help with binge eating then I can get from family and friends. I sabotage myself and I am not sure why. I will figure it out though. I will win the weight battle. I am better than this. I AM more than my weight! I AM a thin chic!
See you soon!
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
In these 3 weeks I am going to mentally prepare to go on a no carb, no sugar diet very strict diet. I will do this diet for 10 - 12 weeks. I know this diet works for me because I have done it before. Where did I fail last time? I regained the weight. 50 pounds of the 75 I lost! So I am also going to make an appointment with a counselor to help me through these issues. I have no idea what the issues are so this should be interesting. I only know there are issues because who would sit back and watch themselves regain 50 pounds of the 75 they fought so hard to lose. I need more help with binge eating then I can get from family and friends. I sabotage myself and I am not sure why. I will figure it out though. I will win the weight battle. I am better than this. I AM more than my weight! I AM a thin chic!
See you soon!
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
July 28, 2011
Getting ready to make a life change
Get ready to start your new life diet.
1. Clean out fridge and pantry. Get rid of all the foods that are tempting to you that are not on your plan.
2. Increase water intake. You might as well get used to drinking a lot of water now.
3. Cut down on caffeine. Take away one coffee or one pop.
4. Start an excercise routine three weeks after your diet change. The diet change is enough for you at first.
5. Get your head around your diet by writing your goals.
Choose your diet carefully. You want something that you will stick too.
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
1. Clean out fridge and pantry. Get rid of all the foods that are tempting to you that are not on your plan.
2. Increase water intake. You might as well get used to drinking a lot of water now.
3. Cut down on caffeine. Take away one coffee or one pop.
4. Start an excercise routine three weeks after your diet change. The diet change is enough for you at first.
5. Get your head around your diet by writing your goals.
Choose your diet carefully. You want something that you will stick too.
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
July 27, 2011
McDonalds
When I woke up this morning I was greeted with "Mom, let's bike to McDonalds for lunch. You will get your excercise in and we can have lunch together." After a little bit of debating on what I could eat there, I decided yes. So off we went. I am happy to say I got in my 4 mile bike ride. Sad to say I had a number 1 meal. Yes Big Mac meal!
I notice I am eating a lot this week and all I can chalk it up to is NERVES! We fly from Minnesota to Alaska on Monday. I HATE FLYING! It is an 8 hour flight with a layover. I am so nervous. I can not even think about the flight or I get sick. So enough about the flight.
I start out in the morning very good with my herbalife shake. Then I start to plan the trip and think about what I need to bring and get done before we leave and I freak out and EAT EAT EAT!!!
The plan now is to hit a good food plan HARD when I get home. We are gone for 2 weeks. August 17th I will start the new plan. Mid week and perfect day to start my new healthy life. I will not be posting while I am gone because internet is scarce where I am going. I will finish out this week and start my new posts on August 17th.
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
I notice I am eating a lot this week and all I can chalk it up to is NERVES! We fly from Minnesota to Alaska on Monday. I HATE FLYING! It is an 8 hour flight with a layover. I am so nervous. I can not even think about the flight or I get sick. So enough about the flight.
I start out in the morning very good with my herbalife shake. Then I start to plan the trip and think about what I need to bring and get done before we leave and I freak out and EAT EAT EAT!!!
The plan now is to hit a good food plan HARD when I get home. We are gone for 2 weeks. August 17th I will start the new plan. Mid week and perfect day to start my new healthy life. I will not be posting while I am gone because internet is scarce where I am going. I will finish out this week and start my new posts on August 17th.
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
July 26, 2011
6 Old Fitness Rules
Today I received an email from Spark people. I had to laugh because it talks about 6 old rules of working out and 6 new ones. Isn't any workout good for you? I guess not! Here is the article:
Old rule: Tone up a specific area of your body by exercising it more.
You know the infomercials and workout DVDs that promise to get rid of those flabby underarms, tighten your hips or turn your stomach into an instant six-pack? Well, they fib. There is absolutely no way for you to selectively reduce fat on a specific area of the body. While you can build muscle in a particular area, you cannot get rid of the fat that way.
New rule: Burn fat for six-pack abs and jiggle-free arms.
Truth be told, you do have a six-pack under that stomach—you just can't see it yet if you have some pounds to lose! So instead of wasting your energy by spot training (think thousands of crunches), focus on using your entire body to burn calories through a mix of weight-training and cardio (and see new rule #3 for a powerful fat-blasting combo!). Also, be sure to eat a healthy, lower calorie diet. It's only through exercise and a proper diet that those strong muscles can be shown off!
Old rule: Do crunches for a strong midsection.
Crunches are by far the most popular exercise for working the abs, but why? Turns out, crunches only target the top part of your abdominals and actually don't improve your core strength that much. And, really, what good is fitness if it can't help you easily do what you need to do in everyday life?
New rule: Get a strong core with functional full-body exercises.
Did you know that abs only make up one part of your core? Yep, the full core is made up your abdominals, obliques, transverse abdominis and erector spinae (low back). Some experts even consider your hips to be part of your core. So when it comes to getting a strong midsection, don't just crunch. Do a variety of planks, side planks, twists, rotations, balance work and more to build functional strength and support your body—no matter what activity you're doing. A strong core keeps your back healthy and resistant to pain and injury, improves posture, allows you to move your body with greater control and helps with balance.
Old rule: Always rest between strength-training sets.
You've probably heard that you should rest for 60-90 seconds between sets when lifting weights, right? But the fitness industry has gotten a lot more creative, focused and time-efficient when it comes to weight-lifting, making this rule old news.
New rule: Circuit train to make the most of your workout.
While there's nothing wrong with resting between sets, who has time? Make the most of your workout time with circuit training! Circuit training is a method of training borrowed from athletes and modified for us regular folks. Although circuit training is a broad term and can be done in many different and creative ways, traditionally circuit training is done in stations that alternate between different muscle groups. In this type of training you go from one station or exercise to the next with little to no rest, as you're working a different muscle group. Because you keep your heart rate up throughout the workout, you not only build muscle—you also get the benefits of cardiovascular training. Perfect for those with limited time to work out!
Old rule: Do lots of reps with light weights to get toned and lean, not big and bulky.
I hear this outdated rule a lot, especially from women. For some reason it has been pounded into our heads that lifting light weights makes you tiny and toned while lifting heavy weights will make you big and bulky like the Hulk. And it just isn't true.
New rule: Choose weights that challenge you.
If you can lift a weight 20 times, it's time to go heavier. Lifting heavier weights will not bulk anyone up unless they spend hours and hours in the gym, so don't be afraid to pick up the larger weights in the strength area of your health club. Depending on your weight and how many reps you're doing (SparkPeople recommends 8-15 reps with 1-3 sets for each exercise), you always need to select a weight that is heavy enough to get you to muscle exhaustion during your last couple of reps in a set. Exhaustion means your muscle has worked hard enough and is tired enough that you cannot do another rep with proper form. It's so important to reach exhaustion because it's at this point that your body starts to build more muscle. (We know how important muscle is for weight-loss!) So, if you're regularly doing bicep curls with 5-pound weights and could easily squeeze a few more reps or sets into your workout without really even feeling the burn, it's time to up those dumbbells!
Old rule: Do yoga and Pilates to make your muscles longer and leaner.
This is another old rule I hear from women a lot. Truth is, yoga and Pilates don't burn that many calories per hour (less than 200 calories in an hour for a 140-pound person) and while both workouts have some strength-training benefits, they're not nearly as effective for weight-loss as other more traditional cardio and strength-training activities. Probably more important, no form of exercise has the ability to "lengthen" your muscles. Your muscles are a certain length, and training doesn't make them longer—period.
New rule: Round out your workout routine with yoga and Pilates.
I practice yoga and Pilates workouts, but not to burn calories. I do these two mind-body practices because they reduce stress, improve focus, strengthen the core and greatly improve flexibility—all of which are very important! Yoga and Pilates are fantastic activities that add value to any workout program, but they don't fully replace cardio or strength training unless the kind you're doing is extremely vigorous and advanced. (And for most people and in most classes and workout DVDs, that's just not the case.)
Old rule: No pain, no gain.
I'm sure you've heard this old phrase. But nothing could be further from the truth. While "feeling the burn" is a good thing and signals that the body and its muscles are working hard, there is absolutely no gain to real pain.
New rule: If you feel bad or have pain, stop, rest and modify your workout.
If you have pain, do not take it lightly or push through it. Pain is a sign that something is wrong with your body and it needs rest or a modification of an exercise (for example walking instead of running or doing a front lunge instead of a backwards lunge). Also important, if you feel terrible, black out or have chest pains (more warning signs are here), you must take this very seriously and slow down (for cardio) or stop (for immediate severe pain). Additionally, if you've been working out very hard and feel like you might be overtraining, it's important to give your body the rest it needs. Remember, exercise is supposed to make you feel better—not worse!
By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor
There is good information here but what happened to JUST MOVE IT? What are your thoughts?
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
Old rule: Tone up a specific area of your body by exercising it more.
You know the infomercials and workout DVDs that promise to get rid of those flabby underarms, tighten your hips or turn your stomach into an instant six-pack? Well, they fib. There is absolutely no way for you to selectively reduce fat on a specific area of the body. While you can build muscle in a particular area, you cannot get rid of the fat that way.
New rule: Burn fat for six-pack abs and jiggle-free arms.
Truth be told, you do have a six-pack under that stomach—you just can't see it yet if you have some pounds to lose! So instead of wasting your energy by spot training (think thousands of crunches), focus on using your entire body to burn calories through a mix of weight-training and cardio (and see new rule #3 for a powerful fat-blasting combo!). Also, be sure to eat a healthy, lower calorie diet. It's only through exercise and a proper diet that those strong muscles can be shown off!
Old rule: Do crunches for a strong midsection.
Crunches are by far the most popular exercise for working the abs, but why? Turns out, crunches only target the top part of your abdominals and actually don't improve your core strength that much. And, really, what good is fitness if it can't help you easily do what you need to do in everyday life?
New rule: Get a strong core with functional full-body exercises.
Did you know that abs only make up one part of your core? Yep, the full core is made up your abdominals, obliques, transverse abdominis and erector spinae (low back). Some experts even consider your hips to be part of your core. So when it comes to getting a strong midsection, don't just crunch. Do a variety of planks, side planks, twists, rotations, balance work and more to build functional strength and support your body—no matter what activity you're doing. A strong core keeps your back healthy and resistant to pain and injury, improves posture, allows you to move your body with greater control and helps with balance.
Old rule: Always rest between strength-training sets.
You've probably heard that you should rest for 60-90 seconds between sets when lifting weights, right? But the fitness industry has gotten a lot more creative, focused and time-efficient when it comes to weight-lifting, making this rule old news.
New rule: Circuit train to make the most of your workout.
While there's nothing wrong with resting between sets, who has time? Make the most of your workout time with circuit training! Circuit training is a method of training borrowed from athletes and modified for us regular folks. Although circuit training is a broad term and can be done in many different and creative ways, traditionally circuit training is done in stations that alternate between different muscle groups. In this type of training you go from one station or exercise to the next with little to no rest, as you're working a different muscle group. Because you keep your heart rate up throughout the workout, you not only build muscle—you also get the benefits of cardiovascular training. Perfect for those with limited time to work out!
Old rule: Do lots of reps with light weights to get toned and lean, not big and bulky.
I hear this outdated rule a lot, especially from women. For some reason it has been pounded into our heads that lifting light weights makes you tiny and toned while lifting heavy weights will make you big and bulky like the Hulk. And it just isn't true.
New rule: Choose weights that challenge you.
If you can lift a weight 20 times, it's time to go heavier. Lifting heavier weights will not bulk anyone up unless they spend hours and hours in the gym, so don't be afraid to pick up the larger weights in the strength area of your health club. Depending on your weight and how many reps you're doing (SparkPeople recommends 8-15 reps with 1-3 sets for each exercise), you always need to select a weight that is heavy enough to get you to muscle exhaustion during your last couple of reps in a set. Exhaustion means your muscle has worked hard enough and is tired enough that you cannot do another rep with proper form. It's so important to reach exhaustion because it's at this point that your body starts to build more muscle. (We know how important muscle is for weight-loss!) So, if you're regularly doing bicep curls with 5-pound weights and could easily squeeze a few more reps or sets into your workout without really even feeling the burn, it's time to up those dumbbells!
Old rule: Do yoga and Pilates to make your muscles longer and leaner.
This is another old rule I hear from women a lot. Truth is, yoga and Pilates don't burn that many calories per hour (less than 200 calories in an hour for a 140-pound person) and while both workouts have some strength-training benefits, they're not nearly as effective for weight-loss as other more traditional cardio and strength-training activities. Probably more important, no form of exercise has the ability to "lengthen" your muscles. Your muscles are a certain length, and training doesn't make them longer—period.
New rule: Round out your workout routine with yoga and Pilates.
I practice yoga and Pilates workouts, but not to burn calories. I do these two mind-body practices because they reduce stress, improve focus, strengthen the core and greatly improve flexibility—all of which are very important! Yoga and Pilates are fantastic activities that add value to any workout program, but they don't fully replace cardio or strength training unless the kind you're doing is extremely vigorous and advanced. (And for most people and in most classes and workout DVDs, that's just not the case.)
Old rule: No pain, no gain.
I'm sure you've heard this old phrase. But nothing could be further from the truth. While "feeling the burn" is a good thing and signals that the body and its muscles are working hard, there is absolutely no gain to real pain.
New rule: If you feel bad or have pain, stop, rest and modify your workout.
If you have pain, do not take it lightly or push through it. Pain is a sign that something is wrong with your body and it needs rest or a modification of an exercise (for example walking instead of running or doing a front lunge instead of a backwards lunge). Also important, if you feel terrible, black out or have chest pains (more warning signs are here), you must take this very seriously and slow down (for cardio) or stop (for immediate severe pain). Additionally, if you've been working out very hard and feel like you might be overtraining, it's important to give your body the rest it needs. Remember, exercise is supposed to make you feel better—not worse!
By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor
There is good information here but what happened to JUST MOVE IT? What are your thoughts?
LIVE HEALTHY at thinchic.com!
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