Weight Loss Update - I'm down 31 lbs...yay!

I have done a terrible job with updating my weight loss journey but here goes!

I lost 27 lbs quickly but put 16 lbs back on...I gain weight like crazy :-( But I got back on track and have maintained my healthy habits.  Just like everyone else, I have my share of setbacks.  I decided to set more short-term goals rather than just focusing on my long-term goal.  Below are some of my goals and stats

Total Weight Loss = 31 lbs.

Short-term goal = Lose 15 or more a month

Long-term goal = Weigh 150 lbs or less

Weight loss plan = 3 to 4 day Juicing; 3 Day Diet; and Calorie Counting.  I may use my remaining HCG as I near my goal weight.  I have been exercising 2x to 3x a week but I need to increase that.

Week 2: Weight Loss Review!

Week 2: Weight Loss Review

Week 2 Wt. Loss =  8.4 lbs
Total Wt. Loss = 21.8 lbs

I did okay this week.  I cut my calories down way too low and my body went into starvation mode for a day or 2.  I increased my calories on the last few days and lost more weight.  I replaced my usual morning breakfast with my own special meal replacement shakes.  Next week on my 4 day off of the 3 Day Diet, I will be making Joan's Meal Replacement bars and my shakes to substitute some of my meals.

I incorporated exercise into my weight loss regimen this week...it was great!  I used the workout videos available on Netflix.  They have some pretty good stuff, especially the 10 Minute Solution, Pick Your Level Pilates, and Dance Off the Inches videos.  Each day I increase my workout time by 5 minutes.  I'm up to 40 min. so far...yay me!  My goal is to be able to workout 60 minutes a day or 30 min. in the morning and 30 min. at night. 

I'm still using the calorie counter through Calorie Count About to track my calorie intake each day. I love their program!  I can also keep track of my activity and weight.  I have 3 very cool and motivating supporters who provide me with good advice.  I'm also supporting a few people, even though I'm a newbie.

The major downside to this week is that I did not complete my 7 day cleans :-(  I will start back on it tomorrow and finish the reminder of the pills.  Either way, I'm excited about the weight that I'm losing.  My clothes fit better also and I have more energy!!!

Weight Loss Journey: Week 2

Week 2: May 28 - June 3

Since I had success with the 3 Day Diet in Week 1, I will continue it in Week 2.  For 3 days I will follow the diet and then eat a low-calorie diet on the other 4 days.  I have been keeping my calories under 1200 per day on the "off-days".  Yes, I know that is low but I'm desperate to lose weight...just being honest :-)

10 to 14 cups of water a day is my goal and I'll drink green tea too.  Just like in Week 1, I will post everything I ate during the week at the end of the week...lol.

I will also be incorporating exercise into my journey this week.  I LOVE Netflix so I will use some of their workout videos.  The main one will be Dance Off the Inches: Fat Burning Jam with Michelle Dozois.