I found new motivation this morning when the bloat from PMS finally took a hike!
What is that bloat all about anyway???
And what is in those monthly hormones that FORCE you to eat a few extra chocolate chips on top of the already chocolatey dessert you’re making???
Seriously, I was forced.
I protested and tried to run, and yet they STILL found their way into my mouth.
But, like Bethany reminded me….it WAS on the menu, and Tracy DOESN’T control portions….so….
She’s a good friend, my Bethany.
Always speaking the truth in love.
And since we’re talking of PMS and all that it brings….
You should know that I’ve always been an emotional eater…so this change of eating has been kind of an awakening in that I have all these emotions that I have to actually FACE and SOLVE, rather than simply SOLVING by STUFFING my FACE!
Weird stuff how this diet is making me grow up in all kinds of ways I didn’t expect.
Anyway, all that is behind me (not the growing up part)….
PMS is dead and done for another 15ish days, and it is now absolutely clear to me that I am not about to birth a child in a few weeks!!!
Jimmy even did a double take last night and exclaimed,
“Woah! I can REALLY tell a difference with your stomach! Now that you’re not pms’ing, it’s TOTALLY gone down. You’re tiny!”
Thanks babe.
{just wondering how he’d feel if I said that, say…about something on his anatomy. just sayin’}
I’m even noticing that my skin tone is even getting better on the tum tum, bum bum, and my arm arms!!! {sorry, no cute word for arm}
I’m super happy so far with the results EVEN without knowing my weight or weight loss.
I know I have gone down almost two sizes in two and a half weeks, I know that I am eating healthier than I have ever been in my life, and I’m even cooking….that is truly enough for me!
~update~
Workout:
Still going strong with not ONE day off.
One more day after day for this second sequence, and I’m still feeling the burn with 40 reps!
Crazy how this is the sequence that just keeps on giving….
Maybe tomorrow I’ll add ankle weights to go out with a bang!
Crazy how this is the sequence that just keeps on giving….
Maybe tomorrow I’ll add ankle weights to go out with a bang!
For cardio I’ve been doing a solid 40 minutes of DANCING with no shin pain!!!
{did “research” on how to solve shin splints that WORK! I’ll share tomorrow.}
Menu:
19 days, and not a morsel off the menu.
I have had to switch a couple of things….such as the lamb meal, and anything with beets or tofu.
If it has beets, I simply drop out the beets and eat the rest.
If it has tofu, I replace with chicken.
Other than that, NO CHANGES and NO CHEATING!!!
Not even a cup of coffee.
Although, don’t praise me.
I never drink coffee.
BUT.
I did drink Diet Heaven Coke, and I’m 19 days clean of that, so that deserves a gift certificate to go shopping I’d say.
I’m still trying to decide what to do about the cleanse….Zoe, from the facebook page, suggested not pureeing the foods and simply eating them whole instead.
I may do that if buying a food scale doesn’t break the bank, since I’d then have to weigh out the food.
It’s only for a few days….I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Now the BIG question.
Do I weigh in when all is said and done and 30 days are over?
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Anyway, my sisters sister in law (you follow?) wanted to give those sweet potato pancakes a shot, so I wanted to share the recipe in case there was anyone else that was brave enough to attempt heaven.
{remember that I have been eating clean for 19 days, so heaven to me may be different to you.}
Sweet Potato Silver Dollar Pancakes
1 egg white, whisked
2 tablespoons kefir (found in health food aisle)
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 steamed sweet potato, mashed and cooled
Olive oil spray
3 tablespoons of yacon syrup (i couldn’t find this, but you can substitute with honey or agave)
{heather, you will love this since you don’t like maple syrup!}
Mix the egg white, kefir, and flaxseeds with the potato. Using a tablespoon, form the mixture into small pancakes. Coat a griddle with olive oil spray and set it over medium heat; place the pancakes on the griddle. Cook for approximately 1 minute on each side, flipping with a spatula. Pay attention when making these, as they can burn easily! They’re best when served immediately. Serve with the syrup.
Enjoy!!!
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Food scales are inexpensive on eBay 🙂
Summer, you are doing absolutely amazing! You are almost donee and really getting results! 2.5 sizes is remarkable! I think at the end you should weigh in. First off, I think it takes remarkable strength to not weigh yourself throughout the program.
Even if its not the number you are looking for (which I doubt it WONT BE-because you have had to lost at least 10 pounds by now and you were already TEENY TINY TO BEGIN WITH) I think this will give you that “check” you need to realize what can happen with healthy eating and working out. Weigh yourself once and move on-only periodically checking just to keep yourself on track. I give you so much credit for not weighing yourself throughout the entire process-if you can do that, I totally think you can handle weighing in at the end and then once every month or so!
pms is the worst && bananas gets rid of the bloat!!!! it’s been proven;)
Food scale = amazing!
Seriously the best tool I have in the kitchen. Most foods will tell you weight for a serving size on the label, often I don’t have to bust out any measuring cups while cooking. Tare button will zero it out so you can add the next ingredient. They are also not expensive unless you look for the ones that have foods pre-programed. I have a less than 20 dollar scale and I’ve beat it up for a few years now. 😉
I vote no weigh in, if you are feeling good in your skin and clothes that is all you need, don’t bring the numbers into the equation. They are deceiving, and they often hang me up. So I don’t own a scale anymore.
I love your new blog layout…super clean and fresh!
Totally gonna try those pancakes. And I don’t know HOW you’re doing it, but I’m AMAZED.
Wow, two sizes in two weeks?! Be careful, but I am happy for you!