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!!!

Day 3...

Day 3…

Not sure how I feel about today—let’s just say I hope the experts are right when they say “after the 3^rd day any kind of headache or lethargy will be over and you will be in fat burning stages.” I have  had a headache since last night, it goes in and out, and I am SURE it’s due to lack of water intake yesterday. I actually didn’t even eat all my meals (skipped the lemon meringue bar) I wasn’t hungry after a certain point… I was hungry, but NOT for that bar.. haha I went to bed early, and with a headache, and this morning I made it a point, thanks to the Mister, to drink 4 (16oz) bottles of water—and I am still chugging along… I had oatmeal again that was blah, and then I had a peanut butter crunch bar, it was so good, and beef vegetable soup was okay. Here’s the hard part: work dinner and happy hour in Newport… luckily it’s at the Bluewater Grill, and it’s tons of fish! I just wish I could eat a French fry… lol

So far so good, and hanging in there. I got my hair done last night, and it looks really good, so that helped my self esteem!

We had a new guy start today, and while we all know I LOVE to train and teach people.. he really annoys me, but it could be the medifast talking??

3 days almost down… 27 more to go…weigh in on Tuesday!  If anyone reading this has my phone # or facebook… send me something funny. This gal needs a ‘lil sunshine!

Day 2!

Well, I made it through Day 1!

Man, you DO look forward to that LEAN AND GREEN meal. I laid out for a bit yesterday and then went to the store. Dinner was shrimp, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, 2tbsps of Newman’s Own Garlic and parmesan dressing and a TBSP of shredded parmesan cheese.—The serving size was actually really good, and it was so good in comparison to what I had been eating!

Today I am back to work and back to school—my breakfast was OK, it was kind of pastey, but I was so busy before heading out the door for school that I just scarfed it down. Now, lunch is what I was worried about: the CHILI. So many people had mentioned online how gross it was and how to make it better, but it was things like cooking on the stove. I guess because the food is dehydrated so the beans and meat were hard, etc. So I added a ½ cup of hot water, and let it sit, then I zapped it for another 1 ½  minutes. I added ½ tbsp of ketchup and a pinch of cheese (that will be omitted from my lean and green tonight to make up for it) and honestly: It was good!!!!!!!!! I was so excited cause the last thing I wanted was to have to buy something else or hate it… I felt good all day till right about now—I am getting a little light headed, and I just fixed myself a shake, but it’s also (that time of the month) so my patience is thin and my anxiety is high. Hoping some fresh air and getting out of here at 4 will help. I also booked myself a hair appointment for tonight, so I can feel a little better while I am in these 30 days of suffering. LOL

My office got sandwiches for lunch, salami, provolone, etc.. MY FAVORITE!

The Mr. said he was proud of me and was really supportive of my 1^st day being done, we laughed a bit and then had a great night’s sleep.

Day 2 is almost over……………..

pizza sounds so good right now

1st day update:

So, the eggs were horrible. I'm looking into other things I can add to them that are Medifast approved...

I am off today, but the Mr. is working, so I'm focusing on how hungry I am--I actually can't wait to get to work and school, so I can be busy and take my mind off of things. I went to the pool and listened to some good jams, and now I'm onto my 3r meal: a shake. My second meal was wild rice and chicken soup-- pretty bad but not awful, just lacks flavor. I keep telling myself that cave men didn't eat for flavor they ate for survival. Hahah the shake was a fresh breath of air!! I liked it and this little blender ball they put in the bottle is awesome.

I've decided not to wait on the Mr. To go grocery shopping. I'm looking forward to eating my lean and green and have to get of this house!

Things on my list from Walmart: magic bullet blender, apparently it does wonders for the sorbets which I read were really good!

Thanks to those who have sent inspiring texts!

C'est la vie!

Starting a New Journey...

Well, hello there!

I see I have 14 followers which is awesome! I apologize to those 14 for my lack of posting over the last 5 months. I felt like all the things I wanted to 'blog' about were either too close to home to publicize, or just me talking trash on someone or something... which I guess is OK for a blog, but I was/am trying to keep this blog a little positive. We will see how long this lasts!

Quick recap: moved in with my boyfriend, have a new job, started school (this will be my 10th year in school... yep!) I am really enjoying life at the moment. I go through my moments of missing my parents or thinking "I am almost 28, that's almost 30...whoa." Through all those moments I have been able to count on my mom and dad to bring me back down to reality with saying things like "Get over it!" "You gotta lighten up, Sheesh." Sheesh is a childhood nickname my dad still calls me-- I love it. And no man has ever called me that aside from him, so that makes it even better. My friends have also reallllly been there, and haven't given up on me even though I've moved, and have been MIA, and that means so much... so let's go back to what my dad said about 'lightening up'. I have decided to take that literally and I'm starting Medifast: TODAY!

Right now I am trying to force down some Medifast eggs. It came in a oatmeal looking packet, and it was the color and consistency of a lemon flavored pixie stick. I added my 1/2 cup of water, stirred, and added to a skillet of medium/high heat. I have to be honest: it has a slimy after taste and smells a  little like vinegar. They say not to eat faster then 15 minutes... NO PROBLEM, I have been forcing down small bites for the last 20 minutes. Ugh, these are my real thoughts as they are popping into my head: yikes, can I do this? Maybe I need to move on from eggs from now on? Wonder what I can add to them to make them better?

So as you can probably guess, I've decided to pick up the blog and blog about my Medifast experience. I've decided to be totally open, but I won't be posting bathing suit pics or my starting weight, but I will disclose my goal: 50lbs, and my progress every week. In fact I just called walmart to see if they were open so I could get some computer paper for class and a scale. Gonna be hard to not get a diet dr. pepper on my way out the door.

With all that being said-- my day will consist of 5 Medifast provided meals (bars, eggs, pancakes, soups, chili, oatmeal, sorbet, etc) and the other meal is a lean and green that I have to cook. One lean portion of meat and 3 servings of a veggie that is dependent on the meat/fish you cook for your lean portion. Tonight Mr. and I are going to the store to get some of the items. (The eggs aren't done yet... seriously I can't take it) I am getting a glass of water to wash it down now.. hold on..

Okay, so they recommend the normal 8 glasses of water a day, so with the way this is looking: I will have a glass with every meal to wash this s*it down. Haha!

Below are some pics to show, naturally, what I am used to seeing when I look in the mirror. These pics range from 20 to 23...23 was only 4 years ago. I am not sure what or how it happened, but in that time I ate and drank as a form of socializing, friend making, and dating. (ps, the neighbor is cooking bacon and i can smell it through my windows, thanks lady!) Anyways, I can safely say that I am a 'bored eater' I get home from work and to decompress I snack, then maybe a friend will call and we will meet for a bagel and coffee, or an app and some drinks... DRINKING is what really gets me b/c I do like beer. Anyway, I realize that on the next 30 days of 5 powdered meals, 1 cooked meal, little to no alcohol and much temptation it will be hard, but it will be worth it. My goal isn't 50 lbs in one month, clearly, but I would like to lose the max of 2-5 lbs per week just to get my motivation jump started. I am really thankful to my friend, we will call her Shirley Girl, for giving me the idea to blog about this.

Just a heads up, still haven't finished the eggs, have 3 big bites left, and then in 2 hours I get to look forward to some chicken soup, then in 2 hours a shake, and then another 2 hours some chili, and then my actual lean and green 2 hours later, then for dessert maybe a medifast cookie or brownie?? We shall see.

See you all tomorrow-- and wish me luck!