Day 9, added exercise and got pissed off...

So today I decided to add a little exercise since I know this will kick start the loss and it's the key to staying fit once I'm done with medifast. I googled Jillian michaels and I got the 30 day shred videos on YouTube... I feel awful cause it's kind of like bootlegging, but she should really invest in better legal services-- they could take that down if she wanted. Till then: thanks Jillian!!

Adding some fat free cheese to my diet and and eating half a wheat tortilla with some meals. Not bad...

So here's where me being pissed off comes into play: we hired a new guy at work, 25, from Rochester, NY... So I thought I'd love him!? But he crossed the line today-- he's pretty immature and he doesn't really get the nature of the business yet, but either way he was asking questions in regards to how much I make, assumed a certain amount, then asked my commission structure. He went onto make a comment eluding to the fact he can't wait to land a big account so he can do what I do and "watch them roll in" I was shocked-- WTF bro, nothing rolls in for me? I work hard, and just people who talk talk talk about money with unrealistic expectations pisses me off: get used to working hard, get used to rejection, get used to NOT making $80K in 6 months and get used to me referring you BACK to the database for that question you ask over and over! He then asked if I had some credit apps, but he's been doing that so I said - let me send you an email with what you need. He walked away and went and got an app from someone else?? Dude, you're so lazy. And to TOP it off: he's been admittedly wearing the same shorts everyday this week. He said he has no clothes cause he packed nothing to come here amd i understand, but what were you doing the weekend you told everyone you hungover on sunday?? Not buying shorts i know that! Wear jeans or something else that shit is nasty.....
He fist bumps me too, like every time I get a deal or an app (which is part 1 of the 7 part process) he fist bumps me.... I hate that. It's sales and when you ask questions and assume you'll be making $80k with apps rolling in, you've created a dynamic... A dynamic of : you're on your own. I feel bad because I'm not sure why I can't stad him so much, I try to keep a level head but damn-- I just want to tell him: man up!

Ugh, vent central.... Sorry pals.

Laundry time! And kale chips!

Hum dee hum...

Day 8...

Decided to be a little liberal with my dinner, had zucchini fritters that I made last night, and then had some kale chips. The idea of this diet is healthy low cal/low carb/low sugar/low sodium. Hahahah! But really, as long as my caloric intake is reduced and I'm not starving then I'm burning! A little bored, but full.. Gonna do some housework.

Xoxoxo

Day 7: weigh in!!

Lost 5lbs... Although the scale is super cheap and keeps fluctuating-- I'll take it!

Broke down and had a couple hands of goldfish-- what the hell who cares.

Week 1 down...

Day 7...

Hi there,

Hope the weekend treated everyone well--

I, suprisingly, didn't cheat!! Today I had the cappucino and the eggs. I hate the eggs, but I added a tablespoon of salsa to them and they were at least shoveable... I got a few texts from some girlfriends that really made me smile, and I cannot wait until I can get down to SD to see everyone!

I had a stomach ache for awhile today, and skipped a couple meals. It just means I'm gonna wake up super hungry, so I am glad that I have a packet of food ready to go for tomorrow!

I also had a chance to talk to my little cousins, two of which I've never even met-- they are all under 8 years old. It was so good to talk to them. Their mom is my Aunt, and she has breast cancer... it's a really gnarly strand, and everyday is a battle. It had been 7 years since I'd heard my aunt's voice... we chatted a couple weeks ago, and I asked if this week if I could talk to the kids. After I talked to the kids she and I were talking about her recent adventure to become vegan. Since the form of cancer she has in unreceptive to some medications they prescribe following chemo/radiation, she is relying on diet, and lifestyle changes to keep her body up for the challenge. She was always pretty healthy, but recently, and rightfully so, has started to turn away meat and dairy, etc. She reccomended this documentary "Forks Over Knives," and I am definitely going to watch it.

My point of the above is, I told her about my diet and my Medifast journey, and she listened, asked questions, praised me, and gave me pointers. I hung up the phone a little awe struck, and I think it's because I felt like: here I am, 'struggling' to eat this food and 'struggling' to not drink, trying to change my lifestyle in order to look and feel better, and there she is without really a choice doing the same thing I am trying to do and doing it WAY better. If she can do it, then I can do it. There really is no reason why I shouldn't be.

No more woe is me-- there are people out there who are fighting for their lives and don't have a choice when it comes to diet, or lifestyle. The doctor told her that her health is her biggest proponent in her fight against cancer. God forbid I'm ever in that situation, but if I am ... I want health on my side.

Goodnight.

Day 6: Got a Magic Bullet

I'd been wanting a magic bullet, my parents have one and they absolutely love it!! Went to target with the Mr's mom and got one! $50.... Kind of an "ouch" but totally worth it. I got home and pulled out my medifast mango soft serve, finely ground some ice, added a quarter cup water and the packet, blended another minute and voila! It's was pretty good!

Day 6... And football is on..!

So, I'm actually not used to watching college football without some sort of cocktail in my hand or snacking. Today is a first. Luckily, the Mr. is working (well not luckily, but at least he's not here tempting me!) I was able to sleep in and made myself some Medifast chocolate chip pancakes. The issue is they have you make them in the shaker jar (it has this handy whisk ball in it to keep the contents from chunking up) so I mix it all together and pour out the pancakes on the griddle and then realized all the chocolate chips had stuck to the whisk ball and were already liquid. There wasn't ONE chocolate chip in my pancake!!! I also made one big one whereas they say to make four 3 inch ones. They were OK they tasted like these carb free ones my mom used to make. It was good though-- something different and much more conducive for the weekend!

My neighbor came by last night to see if I wanted to go to Cooks Corner, this crazy biker bar down the street from us (no we don't live in a trailer park) hahah I would have loved to go, but I'm being as strict as I can this first 2 weeks.

I got on the scale today and even though I'm supposed to wait till Monday it said I lost 5 lbs?!? I'm site it's cause I had yet to put anything in my stomach but I sure hope that reads the same on Monday evening!

My parents are staying with us tonight they have business in Anaheim this weekend, I am totally looking forward to that. I'm making everyone a lean and green recipe: chuck roast with green beans, mushrooms, and celery in the crockpot. Can't wait...

Finger crossed for me please! Love everyone who reads this!

Alyssa

Day 4 & 5!

I did it... It's been 5 days.

It was hard to get a grip with my school schedule and I ended up missing two meals over the last two days which they say not to do, but I wasn't hungry by the time I got home. The headaches subsided today, an my boss said I definitely look like I'm losing weight. I feel better, so no matter what: something is happening

I'm tempted to cheat tonight, but I won't. I'll have my banana shake!

I just feel better: no tummy troubles, sleeping better and happier :-) its not going to be easy..

Tonight I had shrimp on a salad with sundried tomato dressing. So good... But bread and butter sounds so good!

Thanks to everyone who has inquired... Love you guys!!!