Skinny rules day 1

I am giving Bob Harper's skinny rules another go.  I did the first week a few months ago and it was really very good.  I enjoyed most all the food and the rules were easy to follow. They have said so not start a "diet" on Monday.  After my Monday I think that is right.

I have 4 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to complete this program. I know you are all thinking you want to be on an eating program at the most foodie time of the year.   That is my plan.  If I can drop even 5 pounds during this food month I will be thrilled.

How did day 1 go???  TOTAL FAIL!

1. drink a large glass of water before every meal--no excuses! easy
2. don't drink your calories yup
3. Eat protein at every meal--or stay hungry and grouchy pretty good
4. slash your intake of refined flours and grains FAIL with my lunch chocolate pastry and candy snack
5. Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day close
6. Eat apples and berries every single day. Every. Single. Day. picked them up last night. ready for day 2
7. No carbs after lunch FAIL
8. Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating.  YES
9. Stop guessing about portion sizes and get it right--for good.I use a scale and measuring cups/spoons
10. No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones. I am good with this till I see candy
11. Get rid of those white potatoes.got it!
12. Make one day a week meatless. I think I can but it was not my day 1.  I need to remember this rule
13. Get rid of fast foods and fried foods.I do ok
14. Eat a real breakfast. for sure!
15. Make your own food and eat alt least ten meals a week at home. this is not a hard rule cheaper to eat home.
16. Banish high salt foods. I do ok
17. Eat your vegetables--just do it! 99% of the time
18. Go to bed hungry. a little harder for me
19. Sleep right. Got it
20. Plan one splurge meal a week. Will do!  I think it was last night.


My Day on Monday was ok.  It was a long day at work.  I got in a good run in the morning sprint 8 level 6.  The walking is what the running in week 1.  I have come so far with that part of my program. 
The end of the day...
I had some yummy wine and shared some chocolate covered nuts with John.

So here is to The Skinny Rules day 2 or day 1 take 2 :)   Wish me luck!

November 18, 2012- Recommitment to ME

I have wandered a little from this journey and the scale shows it.  Today I am down a total of 79 pounds.   Up from a few months ago.  My how easy it is to put back on.   I am disappointed with myself, but I am not giving up.  I have reaffirmed that I want to drop another 60- 70 pounds by Christmas 2013.   I know I can do this.  I did not put the weight on in a day and It will not come off over night.
 I use My Fitness Pal as my online tool for documenting what I eat.  I have not been honest with myself on there not adding food because I do not want to see me over in calories for the day.  I still prefer cardio workouts over strength training, but I know I will get more benefits from the latter.   At least my water consumption is good.  No problems getting in my 8 glasses a day.   I try for half my body weight in water.
  I am back from a wonderful Arizona vacation.  We visited the  Red Rocks in Sedona, hiked in the Grand Canyon, and climbed Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale.  We had a wonderful time.  We got in a few workouts while on vacation and cooked 90% of our own meals to keep tabs on what we ate.

Sedona, Az

 So I am now back home and I am getting on track again.   I am giving myself a few days on "greens and Proteins"   Thanksgiving will be my "cheat" meal.  When we get home from that short trip I am going to follow  the skinny rules 30 day eating program by Bob Harper.  
I want to be at gaol wight by Christmas 2013 That is another 60 - 70 pounds.  I have asked friends, family and my hubby to hold me accountable.  I want them to work out with me, ask me to take a walk and all the other things in between.  I knew this Journey would be a long one.
I can do this!