What do I crave every now and then? Well, if you've read my "Where's the Willpower" post, I wrote that I have craved an Angry Whopper, chocolate, and all other kinds of foods. Last night, I was being whiny to my husband just because I could LOL.
I listed all the foods I was thinking about when I whined....
Ice Cream (green tea, cookies n cream and kona coffee flavors)
Honolulu Burger Company's burgers and sweet potato fries
Jack In the Box curly fries
Subway sandwiches
Pasta, pasta, pasta!
Filet Mignon
Pizza
Wine...Riesling, Carbernet Sauvignion, Rose...even the cheap stuff!
The list can go on and on! Not to mention the socialization that happens while eating these tasty foods. This subject came up when I was talking with my cousins during our annual Christmas shindig.
But I really have to remind myself what will happen if I eat these foods. I will have diarrhea, headaches, cramps, painful bloating, flushed feeling, and be on a sugar high for days! I am human, and I do make mistakes. And even with all the reminding, we still give in to old behaviors. But oh man, once you've eaten clean for a while and then have these delicious foods, your system rejects it big time! I know this for sure because this past Monday, I ate a typical American holiday meal: stuffing with raisins and sausage, turkey, mashed potatoes with the gravy and green bean casserole. It tasted great! It was kind of a no choice situation. I was at a friend's party and that's all the food they had...oh, and then dinner rolls! I steered clear from the rolls, but I had everything else. I didn't want to be rude and not eat their food...plus I was hungry! I didn't eat a lot, but it was just enough for me to be in pain and discomfort for days....and still to this day!
The temptations are out there and will continue to haunt me. I am so glad I do not have Celiac Disease. I would be so miserable, but then again disciplined because people with that disease have way more health concerns than I do, and they steer clear of those foods. Period.
I need to be more disciplined than how I am now so I don't get sick.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Change is good
In my last post, I had lots of changes. I changed what I ate and I lost fat (not weight, but fat). Now on to more changes.
I attempted to do an all vegetarian lifestyle...this lasted about 2 days LMAO. It was really hard because my husband eats meat, and with the holidays here, I'm around family and friends more, who also eat meat, and lots of it! I can honestly say that I do not care for pork, poultry or any red meat. But I cannot give up fish and squid. If I wasn't allergic, I would also still want shellfish! I live in Hawaii, and that stuff is just everywhere. Its in almost all the foods at family gatherings! Plus I am scared to become anemic again. But, if you do want to become a vegetarian, it is still possible to do so without being protein or iron deficient. There are lots of foods out there that can provide those nutrients.
But it wasn't all just a waist. I am now able to cut back my protein from fish to just one serving a day, so I am mostly vegetarian :) And there's so many benefits from not eating all those other meats...lessen the risk of cancer and illness due to bacteria in the food, and I have greatly reduced the risk of getting GMOs/hormones in my food. As long as I buy local fish and fish caught in the wild, I am free of that risk! And on top of all of that, I help reduce global warming, reduce my waste, and save on my grocery bill! Once my husband gets rid of those other meats from his diet, we'll be able to save even more!
The other change was my food intake. I know I have been preaching about the Diet Solution Program for months. It is a great program and it taught me so much, especially about myself. But for some reason, the weight stayed on me. It was not until I started P90x that the weight started coming off again. My coach told me that I should be cutting way more calories and stay away from oils/fats, contradicting the DSP teachings.
I have two conflicting view points, both with great advice on how to eat. So what did I do?
I took both concepts, one in each hand, and I fused them together! (This is for all you visual people). I cut my calories to 1400kcals, count my calories, weight my food, eat organic, have protein and carbohydrates in each meal, eat 6 times a day every 2.5 hours, and cut out the oils/fats. I may not have the right portions according to the DSP, but I have the best of both worlds.
There are some studies out there that suggest your metabolism will adjust to your diet accordingly, and you will have a harder time losing weight. So this calorie reduction will only last a couple of months, or until I start seeing a slow down in my progress. Once that happens, I will add more servings to my meals of protein to throw it off for one month, and then go back down to 1400kcals.
To tell you the truth, with me eating small meals throughout the day, I do not think I am dieting at all. Plus I found lots of foods that are great tasting, filling and not "bad" for you at all!
I still have to make organic, vegetarian filipino dishes and share them here.
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Day 60 fast approaches...I believe only 5 more days until I weigh and measure myself. I also ordered a few vegetarian cook books and lifestyle books on Amazon.com, which should be coming in the mail shortly. I can't wait!!!!!!!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Update on progress
So, I am at the end of Week 6 of doing P90x. A lot has changed since my last post.
~ I bought a digital scale to bring with me when I go to food bars such as at Whole Foods and Down To Earth...saves me so much money!
~As of 12/11/11, my eating habits have been free from pork, red meat and poultry. My protein from animals have been only fish and eggs. At first, I was having withdrawls from the steak, especially since I cook it for my husband...even caught myself licking my fingers because I got some of the juice on them LOL And even more so, I wanted chocolate really bad! Luckily, I have raw cacao powder, organic almond milk and stevia to make chocolate milk (quick tip: use a hand held blender to mix the ingredients and avoid a lumpy beverage). But now, I'm getting better at not wanting those meats and I've never felt better!
I still stay away from lactose and gluten, but have included back in my eating brown rice and potatoes (I tried to get rid of them, but I don't think they hinder me from losing weight).
~Starting tomorrow, 12/17/11 I will change my P90x routine to the Classic. I need to build more muscle so I can burn more fat.
~I reduced my portions to equal to 1600kcals/day. I don't count calories, however. All I did was recalculate my needs, and reduced all my food portions to this calorie amount.
Breakfast: 3 protein, 1 carb
Snack: 2 protein, 1 carb
Lunch: 4 protein, 1 carb, 2 fat (limited)
Snack: 2 protein, 1 carb
Recovery Drink post workout
Dinner: 5 protein, 1 carb, 2 fat (limited)
**Eat every three hours....at this rate, I have 6 meals a day.
Lately, I haven't been as hungry as before. I try not to skip a meal, even if I only eat a little bit of it. I really feel that its because I drink lots of water throughout the day and because I exercise 6 days a week (sometimes 7 days).
Quick Tip: Drink water throughout the day that is half your weight in ounces. So if you weigh 100lbs, you need at least 50 oz. of water daily. On top of that, drink 8oz of water before meals, during and post workouts. Also, drink water equal to the amount of caffeine you drink (so if you have a 16oz coffee, include 16oz more water in your day).
~I still supplement with an organic prenatal multivitamin, but now I also make my own Recovery Drink, which consists of fruit juice and protein (organic fruit juice, of course and only post workout, and currently L-Glutamine until I can find a complete protein powder that I can digest).
~I cut out most of the fat out of my diet. Don't get me wrong, it is important to still have good fats in your diet, but I just cut down the servings. I really, really need to invest in an atomizer so I can spritz on my coconut and olive oils when I cook instead of drizzling it on. I also need to buy more almond butter or PB2, as it contains less fat than other nut butters.
~I have a Beach Body Coach, Coach Jessie to help me with my journey. She is the one who help me make most of these changes that I list here. She even told me what to and not to eat to help with my women problems :) (more on this in another blog)
If you are interested in learning more about P90x, Beach Body, or my Coach Jessie (she's my coach because her story inspired me and tells me that nothing is impossible), visit the following websites:
Team Beach Body
Team Never Say Can't
Coach Jessie's Transformation
My coach Jessie will inspire you to get off your butt and work hard to achieve optimal health. You wouldn't even believe that she has hypothyroidism and an injured knee, yet able to look like how she does!
My husband's coach is also my coach's coach, Coach Wayne at http://teamripped.com/. Check out his awesome transformation at http://teamripped.com/my-story. He's even featured in the new P90x2, which me and my husband will get by next year after we've managed to do the original P90x a few times.
Also, if you live in Hawaii and want to see your trainer in person, see Yuko Koga! She is a Beach Body Coach and teaches lots of exercise classes including Turbo Kick Boxing (TKB) and Boot Camp! She teaches at various 24 Hour Fitness locations around O'ahu. She also has classes outside of 24 Hour Fitness. I have gone to one of her TKB classes. I love her to death, but man she is a beast! She's so much fun! So kind and whole-hearted, yet she will kick your butt in class! Unfortunately, I stopped my membership recently to save money and because I workout at home now. (Miss you, Yuko!) Here's her Team Beach Body link if you want her to be your coach: http://www.teambeachbody.com/member/sn/yuksmochi
Both Coaches have a list of what foods they eat and what exercises they do in order to stay fit. They both have YouTube videos on health and nutrition, workouts, etc. And both of them recently started eating a vegan diet, and still stay pretty ripped! I might head that road one day, but I need to do one thing at a time.
By Day 30 of P90x, I lost 2 inches on all of my measurements! And to date, a lot of my clothes don't fit well anymore (mind you, I can still wear them, but a lot of them are falling off unless I make adjustments LOL). Sometimes I crave the bad stuff, but I feel its mind over matter. I have days (like yesterday) when I really need it. But I try my best to find alternatives. I even get noticed (not that it matters) and complimented on my weight loss and skin complexion (one of my co-workers asked if I changed my makeup...I told her no...she said I look like I'm glowing...and no, I'm not pregnant LOL).
BTW, signing up with Team Beach Body is free, and they have lots of coaches to help you with your journey. I do not receive any profit from advertising/promoting them...I just believe in their programs. If you want help with dieting, Team Beach Body has that too for a small monthly fee. I have the Diet Solution Program (DSP) and my coach's advice, so I'm pretty much good to go. Don't follow my diet, because everyone is different. So far, this is what works for me.
More blogging to come this weekend!
~ I bought a digital scale to bring with me when I go to food bars such as at Whole Foods and Down To Earth...saves me so much money!
~As of 12/11/11, my eating habits have been free from pork, red meat and poultry. My protein from animals have been only fish and eggs. At first, I was having withdrawls from the steak, especially since I cook it for my husband...even caught myself licking my fingers because I got some of the juice on them LOL And even more so, I wanted chocolate really bad! Luckily, I have raw cacao powder, organic almond milk and stevia to make chocolate milk (quick tip: use a hand held blender to mix the ingredients and avoid a lumpy beverage). But now, I'm getting better at not wanting those meats and I've never felt better!
I still stay away from lactose and gluten, but have included back in my eating brown rice and potatoes (I tried to get rid of them, but I don't think they hinder me from losing weight).
~Starting tomorrow, 12/17/11 I will change my P90x routine to the Classic. I need to build more muscle so I can burn more fat.
~I reduced my portions to equal to 1600kcals/day. I don't count calories, however. All I did was recalculate my needs, and reduced all my food portions to this calorie amount.
Breakfast: 3 protein, 1 carb
Snack: 2 protein, 1 carb
Lunch: 4 protein, 1 carb, 2 fat (limited)
Snack: 2 protein, 1 carb
Recovery Drink post workout
Dinner: 5 protein, 1 carb, 2 fat (limited)
**Eat every three hours....at this rate, I have 6 meals a day.
Lately, I haven't been as hungry as before. I try not to skip a meal, even if I only eat a little bit of it. I really feel that its because I drink lots of water throughout the day and because I exercise 6 days a week (sometimes 7 days).
Quick Tip: Drink water throughout the day that is half your weight in ounces. So if you weigh 100lbs, you need at least 50 oz. of water daily. On top of that, drink 8oz of water before meals, during and post workouts. Also, drink water equal to the amount of caffeine you drink (so if you have a 16oz coffee, include 16oz more water in your day).
~I still supplement with an organic prenatal multivitamin, but now I also make my own Recovery Drink, which consists of fruit juice and protein (organic fruit juice, of course and only post workout, and currently L-Glutamine until I can find a complete protein powder that I can digest).
~I cut out most of the fat out of my diet. Don't get me wrong, it is important to still have good fats in your diet, but I just cut down the servings. I really, really need to invest in an atomizer so I can spritz on my coconut and olive oils when I cook instead of drizzling it on. I also need to buy more almond butter or PB2, as it contains less fat than other nut butters.
~I have a Beach Body Coach, Coach Jessie to help me with my journey. She is the one who help me make most of these changes that I list here. She even told me what to and not to eat to help with my women problems :) (more on this in another blog)
If you are interested in learning more about P90x, Beach Body, or my Coach Jessie (she's my coach because her story inspired me and tells me that nothing is impossible), visit the following websites:
Team Beach Body
Team Never Say Can't
Coach Jessie's Transformation
My coach Jessie will inspire you to get off your butt and work hard to achieve optimal health. You wouldn't even believe that she has hypothyroidism and an injured knee, yet able to look like how she does!
My husband's coach is also my coach's coach, Coach Wayne at http://teamripped.com/. Check out his awesome transformation at http://teamripped.com/my-story. He's even featured in the new P90x2, which me and my husband will get by next year after we've managed to do the original P90x a few times.
Also, if you live in Hawaii and want to see your trainer in person, see Yuko Koga! She is a Beach Body Coach and teaches lots of exercise classes including Turbo Kick Boxing (TKB) and Boot Camp! She teaches at various 24 Hour Fitness locations around O'ahu. She also has classes outside of 24 Hour Fitness. I have gone to one of her TKB classes. I love her to death, but man she is a beast! She's so much fun! So kind and whole-hearted, yet she will kick your butt in class! Unfortunately, I stopped my membership recently to save money and because I workout at home now. (Miss you, Yuko!) Here's her Team Beach Body link if you want her to be your coach: http://www.teambeachbody.com/member/sn/yuksmochi
Both Coaches have a list of what foods they eat and what exercises they do in order to stay fit. They both have YouTube videos on health and nutrition, workouts, etc. And both of them recently started eating a vegan diet, and still stay pretty ripped! I might head that road one day, but I need to do one thing at a time.
By Day 30 of P90x, I lost 2 inches on all of my measurements! And to date, a lot of my clothes don't fit well anymore (mind you, I can still wear them, but a lot of them are falling off unless I make adjustments LOL). Sometimes I crave the bad stuff, but I feel its mind over matter. I have days (like yesterday) when I really need it. But I try my best to find alternatives. I even get noticed (not that it matters) and complimented on my weight loss and skin complexion (one of my co-workers asked if I changed my makeup...I told her no...she said I look like I'm glowing...and no, I'm not pregnant LOL).
BTW, signing up with Team Beach Body is free, and they have lots of coaches to help you with your journey. I do not receive any profit from advertising/promoting them...I just believe in their programs. If you want help with dieting, Team Beach Body has that too for a small monthly fee. I have the Diet Solution Program (DSP) and my coach's advice, so I'm pretty much good to go. Don't follow my diet, because everyone is different. So far, this is what works for me.
More blogging to come this weekend!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
P90X Day 30...Bring It!!!
Today is Day 30 of our P90x journey.
Its funny because I didn't lose weight in pounds. If the scale is correct, I gained weight (not fair, since I didn't use the same scale from before...we will have to see at work on Monday)!
But!!!!! I lost 1" on my chest, .5" on my lower abs, 1.5" in my waist, 1" on my hips, 1.5" om my thighs and 1" on my arms. And ...my before/after shots are great! Not as round in the middle LOL!
I AM SEEING RESULTS!
Switching my diet to a Protein Type for the next 30 days. BRING IT!
But!!!!! I lost 1" on my chest, .5" on my lower abs, 1.5" in my waist, 1" on my hips, 1.5" om my thighs and 1" on my arms. And ...my before/after shots are great! Not as round in the middle LOL!
I AM SEEING RESULTS!
Switching my diet to a Protein Type for the next 30 days. BRING IT!
Later today, I will post before and after pictures :)
Friday, December 2, 2011
What Do I Eat?
I bought and started The Diet Solution Program on September 2011. It's a great way to learn how to eat better for your body, by the way. I've learned so much about my body through this program! I found out that I was really really lactose intolerant, and really really gluten intolerant. Since getting rid of all those ingredients from my diet, I no longer feel bloated, gassy, have headaches, etc. I don't want to get in to too much detail of my reactions to gluten and lactose, but let's just say I'm not a happy camper.
So what do I eat? When you sign up with The Diet Solution Program, it comes with a Metabolic Type Testing Worksheet (either in the book, .pdf file or online; Metabolic Type Testing usually costs close to $300!) They say I am a Protein Type, but to be on the safe side, I went with the Mixed Type (I tried going with the Protein Type, and I became weak and could not shake my headache).
After you find out your Metabolic Type, they tell you what to eat based on 1) how many calories you need to maintain your weight and 2) how many calories you need in order to gradually lose weight without regaining. The most important part of it is the protein-carbohydrate-fat combination you need to maintain a proper blood sugar level without making you feel hungry at all!
I was really skeptical after going through all these tests. I could not believe that in order for me to lose weight, I would need 2000kcals/day, versus the 1400kcal diet I was recently on! But it is true that if you starve your body of the calories it needs to sustain itself, it will hold on to every piece of energy it can!
The plus!!!! I never have to think about calorie counting again! All I need to do is count my servings :)
Here's my typical meals for the day:
Breakfast: scrambled eggs (3) with 1 cup of vegetables and either a piece of fruit or another serving of gluten-free starch; OR 2 eggs over hard, 1 bacon and 1 cup of vegetables and either a piece of fruit or another serving of gluten-free starch (I either use the fat from the bacon to cook my eggs, or I use extra virgin, unrefined, cold-pressed organic coconut oil)
Snack: 2T nut butter and banana
Lunch: 4oz chicken thighs, salad with olive oil
Snack 2: 2T nut butter and a piece of fruit
Dinner: 5oz steak, salad and roasted potatoes
**I eat every 3-4 hours too :)
Sounds pretty high-calorie, fattening, etc, right? Sounds even bad for you because of all the eggs, right? Well, I eat like this everyday and my labs have been the best in history! My doctor was so happy to call me about my labs last month because they were very impressive!!! Eggs are only bad for you if you buy conventional eggs instead of organic. And the other foods are only bad for you if you eat more than you should! I can't change your "conventional" way of thinking, but I can inform you. If you want to learn more, visit The Diet Solution Program. Other reliable sites will swear to you that eating whole, organic and natural foods are best for you and your family!
Also, I have a new place to eat...Maui Mike's in Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii! Their roasted chicken is finger-licking good, and their chicken is 100% all-natural (no preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, etc). In fact, I have leftovers from yesterday waiting for me for my Snack #1!
Enjoy wholesome living!
So what do I eat? When you sign up with The Diet Solution Program, it comes with a Metabolic Type Testing Worksheet (either in the book, .pdf file or online; Metabolic Type Testing usually costs close to $300!) They say I am a Protein Type, but to be on the safe side, I went with the Mixed Type (I tried going with the Protein Type, and I became weak and could not shake my headache).
After you find out your Metabolic Type, they tell you what to eat based on 1) how many calories you need to maintain your weight and 2) how many calories you need in order to gradually lose weight without regaining. The most important part of it is the protein-carbohydrate-fat combination you need to maintain a proper blood sugar level without making you feel hungry at all!
I was really skeptical after going through all these tests. I could not believe that in order for me to lose weight, I would need 2000kcals/day, versus the 1400kcal diet I was recently on! But it is true that if you starve your body of the calories it needs to sustain itself, it will hold on to every piece of energy it can!
The plus!!!! I never have to think about calorie counting again! All I need to do is count my servings :)
Here's my typical meals for the day:
Breakfast: scrambled eggs (3) with 1 cup of vegetables and either a piece of fruit or another serving of gluten-free starch; OR 2 eggs over hard, 1 bacon and 1 cup of vegetables and either a piece of fruit or another serving of gluten-free starch (I either use the fat from the bacon to cook my eggs, or I use extra virgin, unrefined, cold-pressed organic coconut oil)
Snack: 2T nut butter and banana
Lunch: 4oz chicken thighs, salad with olive oil
Snack 2: 2T nut butter and a piece of fruit
Dinner: 5oz steak, salad and roasted potatoes
**I eat every 3-4 hours too :)
Sounds pretty high-calorie, fattening, etc, right? Sounds even bad for you because of all the eggs, right? Well, I eat like this everyday and my labs have been the best in history! My doctor was so happy to call me about my labs last month because they were very impressive!!! Eggs are only bad for you if you buy conventional eggs instead of organic. And the other foods are only bad for you if you eat more than you should! I can't change your "conventional" way of thinking, but I can inform you. If you want to learn more, visit The Diet Solution Program. Other reliable sites will swear to you that eating whole, organic and natural foods are best for you and your family!
Also, I have a new place to eat...Maui Mike's in Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii! Their roasted chicken is finger-licking good, and their chicken is 100% all-natural (no preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, etc). In fact, I have leftovers from yesterday waiting for me for my Snack #1!
Enjoy wholesome living!
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