I weighed myself this morning for the "starting point" - and let me just say this; I have eaten crap (not exaggerating one iota) CRAP for 3 weeks straight and I gained a whopping .8 pounds. I thought I would be all smart and load on a few extra 'easy' to lose early in the competition - not gonna happen. I ate myself sick. Not to mention the infection from all the soda - which I am finished with. I wanted to eat so much that I would puke and never want to eat again. Apparently my stomach can handle crap-load amounts of food at a time. Good to know???
I keep hearing the delicious benefits of the 'green smoothie'. I broke down and made one this morning. It was brown, or maybe olive green. It was so... earthy... that's the only word to describe it. Not refreshing, not amazing, not delicious. I could tell it was good for me. I kept it down. I was pretty surprised. Later today (while I was at the gym) my nursery partner Lindsey brought me ANOTHER green shake. She has been making/consuming them for months. She LOVES them - and even craves them. I asked her Sunday - only yesterday?? Really?? - if she would make her favorite one and write down everything she put in it so I could know what I'm shooting for. Hers was MUCH better. It was green. It wasn't 'woody'. I really liked it. Needless to say, I ate every bit of my fruits and veggies for the day in those 2 shakes. It's a pretty easy way to get them in there. I agree with Shelby - I need to change the way I look at food. Not as a 'treat'. Not as a 'reward'. Food should be looked at as fuel - something my body needs to function properly. Thanks Shel!!
Oh, and Tori - I would love if you posted the recipe for the squash stuff that Brittany ate and got the flu and can't eat it anymore, cause it sounded delicious to me!! (Not the barfing.) Thanks!!
I also decided today that I will probably never be the girl who loves eating healthy foods, I will probably never be the girl who loves working out... but, I hope to be the girl who just eats healthy foods and exercises because it's good for me. I feel tired and sore, but I think it's gotta be that way for this to work!
THE RULES: (now that everyone has signed in, I think)
1. I think everyone who participates and reaches their goals should go on a trip - a fun one. I don't care where/when. Just a fun, frivolous trip.
2. WINNING the Biggest Loser will have to come down to whoever LOSES the most actual weight. Lynette and I are going with percentages, and we have the same goal of 22%. If we both reach our 22% - it will have to be all about the pounds - which I think I have the advantage there, because I'm the biggest. :) Sorry ladies!! LOL!
3. I think it's important for us to check in at least weekly and report our stats... like 3 pounds closer to 155... or 1% loss... etc. I think it will be helpful to all of us.
I think it's pretty funny you think you're the biggest. HA! Also, I thought we were going by percentage of weight lost, not pounds. That way everyone has an equal shot. But I can roll with whatever.
ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty funny you think you're the biggest. HA! Also, I thought we were going by percentage of weight lost, not pounds. That way everyone has an equal shot. But I can roll with whatever.
ReplyDeleteDUDE. My roommate made me a green smoothie, and it tasted like bums. But, I felt significantly better the rest of the day. More power to you!!
ReplyDeleteLet me just clarify, you are not the biggest Sheral! I had better kick it in gear before I weigh in Fri! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteOkay I am on board for percentage lost. I will lose 18%. We have one year right? Ha, ha!
ReplyDeleteLynette, I think percentages are perfect - BUT - if you and I BOTH lose 22 percent (because that's our goals) we'll have to settle it by pounds lost. Shelby, bums - absolutely what it tastes like!! Bev, you are sweet. I'm excited to weigh in!!! I was tempted this morning to see what's happening - but, I knew if I didn't see a loss I would be mad and go eat an entire bag of Cheeto's. So, I refrained. ;)
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