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100 Days on Four Hour Body
May 25, 2011
Today marks 100 days of conscious eating. I can’t believe it.
I USED to be able to eat whatever, whenever and never have to worry about it. People used to be amazed at my appetite. Life was good, especially since I’m a total foodie … until I turned 28. I hurt my foot and my activity slowed down a lot. Then, I got wrapped up in drama and stress at work — and gave up on working out. For two years, I was an emotional eater, and had no energy or desire to cook. I ate to make myself happy, and I gained about 25 + pounds. UGH! Eventually I got let go from that job (as did 13+ others), but I still was wrapped up with the uncertainty of my next career move. Plus, we were engaged and I was really bugging out about finances.
When I look back, I kick myself for not being able to get in phenomenal shape for my wedding. Why couldn’t I do it then? But, I was so stressed out with being unemployed. There was always something in my head holding me back.
I finally had an “aha” moment and decided I needed to stop eating garbage. I realized life was always going to be challenging and needed to stop making excuses! I stopped accepting how unhappy I was with my body — and decided to do something — watch my diet.
Challenge: Sticking to a Diet with a Major Schedule Change
March 16, 2011
Day 29 on Four Hour Body and down 12 pounds!
I started a new job this week and was totally paranoid that they’d think I was some weirdo freak eating every four hours. Well, I survived Day One and Day Two and have been able to stick to my diet. The first day was interesting. We had a team lunch (cafeteria pizza). I ended up getting baked fish — some kind of florentine … although I didn’t SEE any spinach? — and mixed veggies. Someone else on the team got soup and a sandwich so I didn’t feel so high maintenance. And, another co-worker eats healthy and has even heard of the Paleo diet. That works in my favor! I also figured out that they serve fish every day in the cafeteria. So, that’s a relief — although I don’t know how it’s cooked and whatnot. It’s a good fall-back meal though in case I don’t pack.
The results are in
I am happy that I finally lost two more pounds! Last week I was at a total weight-loss halt. I think a lot of it has to do with me eating within the first half hour of waking, rather than the first hour. Granted, I am absolutely half asleep eating eggs, but I think it makes a big difference. I also barely ate beans last week; I am totally sick of them. This week, I’m giving it a go again. Still not enjoying them!
Last week, I also cut my activity out almost completely while my ankle heals. It will be two solid weeks of rest on Saturday. I’m feeling strong and eager now and actually have a 5K planned for Sunday with my cousin and the Phillies 5K the following week with hubs. I talked to my other cousin and he told me I could run Broad Street with my heart alone — like, just because I’m dedicated and strong minded. That made me feel good!
New and exciting
With this new job that’s 40 minutes North, I am in a whole new territory, exploring land like Christopher Columbus! There’s a whole bunch of new gyms, studios, etc. Can’t wait to dive into new classes/workouts and learn more stuff that I can bring to my classes.
More good news is that one my job responsibilities will be wellness for the hospital — my new job in healthcare. (Sorry, I’m not supposed to disclose the company name or location here because of their social media policy.) I was at our wellness center today and it was phenomenal. During my tour, I was smiling, glowing and feeling “in love.” Three aerobics rooms, a spin room, Pilates reformer room, TRX and heavy weight bag room, Olympic-sized pool … full-service salon with threading and even a hot shave for men! It was awesome.
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Favorite Chicken Recipes
March 4, 2011
Day 17 on Four Hour Body and down 9.5 pounds!
Tomorrow is my cheat day and I have it all planned out:
• I hid a small bag of Kettle Chips from myself and my hubs.
• I have washed and cut the tops off a whole container of strawberries and cut up a cantaloupe.
• Hubs saved me a piece of pizza from the other night.
• I’m planning on getting an Amish pretzel immediately after I teach a two-hour class tomorrow.
• For dinner, hubs is going to get me a cheesesteak eggroll from Pic III and a few wings.
• I’ll probably eat some of my Haribo fruit salad from last week. I will likely be sick all day and all night and miss my healthy routine.
Here are the recipes I promised … if you’re doing Four Hour Body with me, I have noted where to take out the flour. Don’t forget, the hoisin sauce and oyster sauce in the chicken lettuce wraps have sugar in them. I ate them anyway. Maybe that’s why I didn’t lose as much this week? Still feeling great though.
Yummy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• 2 cups fresh shitake mushrooms – diced small
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 dash of course salt and course black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper – diced small
• 1 can of water chestnuts – drained and chopped
• 3 scallions chopped
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• iceberg lettuce (quarter into wedges)
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- Got my lucky Giants sweatshirt on. Bill's wearing his lucky Alfred Hitchcock tee, brown zip up and Merrell sweatband.
- Whenever I'm super sore, I make my husband undress me. It's not sexy by any means.
- Enjoying Dim Sum with my husband. Giants SuperBowl tradition!
- Enjoyed my Crossfit workout with friends! Totally shin planted on box jumps and may have punctured an ovary, but it's all good! :)
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