Ok my confession first; I didn’t work out much last week…..three days. I let life give me excuses and I used ‘em. I am, however, still eating according to plan for the most part and still dropping pounds and inches. Although this is a 3-week program, I really don’t plan to stop…. since the goal is to adapt to the habits as my normal way of eating I will simply continue.
I still give kudos to the program because I was at a major plateau. Although this is simply a program of portion control and timely eating… it’s presented in a way that makes it understandable in a market that is just overwhelmed with "get-skinny-fast" schemes. Tools are provided that helps you to see visually the perfect balance of nutrients to fuel and nourish your body. And you can’t beat a 30 minute but still effective workout.
I’ve found that I can even “stray” and still see a drop on the scale. Friday night, I went out to eat my all-time favorite meal of Mexican fare. I almost always order a large plate of chicken, steak and shrimp served over a bed of rice and cheese… this time I ordered fajitas and was surprised that about mid-way thru the second one I was feeling full and had enough sense to stop eating and bag up the rest. I am still obsessed with jumping on the scale each morning but for once in a long time I am not seeing a steady rise.
To speak on the exercise portion, I really wish I could say I followed the schedule but I didn’t… I’ve tried the routines here and there along with classes at the local YMCA and a couple of weight days in the garage. For me this is normal….shame but true. I’ve never completely followed a workout program and I have plenty of them. I keep a copy of the weight lifting schedule from Natalie Jill Fitness (very similar to Body Beast by BeachBody) and I randomly do either Focus T25 or 21DF dvd that day if I don’t go to a group class. Just imagine the results I would get if I followed through. I aim to do just that for Round 2.
Regarding the food portion, the most important thing to remember is to prep and plan your meals. It makes for a smooth running week …I sit down usually midweek and think about the next week. When you spread it out, you have an easy way to make your grocery shopping list also. I’ve found that I actually save more money by only getting what I will need for that week. And posting the meals on the fridge or common area helps with packing for snacks and lunch for the next day. Really love that part.
So overall I am still pleased with what I’m learning. I don’t always break out the containers but mainly because I eat the same meals…. But if I eat something different I go by the guidelines and you can’t go wrong.
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