Alcohol, Binge Day recap, and weigh in day...

02/11/2011

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Wow- the nice thing about living a busy as hell life is that you don't have a lot of time to bitch about not be able to eat what you want.  The good thing is that you are less likely to cheat (if you plan ahead) because you get no choice.  When you get SO busy, too many choices to make about anything is bad news.  It slows you down.

This past week was insanely busy and I ramped up my social activity.  Most of the folks were very supportive after I explained that, "No- I can not partake in that amazing looking mango cake that is soft and fluffy.  I am doing this weight loss blog and I am really cmmitted".  But man- was it hard to pass it all up.  I mean, Prosecco, crackers with delicious cheeses, fruit, hand crafted candies, ugh!  But I made it through with only allowing one alcoholic drink.  A Grey Goose and water with muddled lime.  I could have done worse in choice of drink but it was not the sugars alone that I was concerned about...check it out...

Alcohol actually inhibits your bodies ability to metabolize fat.  Did you hear me?  Let me run that by you one more time...alcohol actually inhibits your bodies ability to metabolize fat.   So if you are trying to lose FAT (not muscle) don't drink.  And of you do, try not to drink after you have had a fatty meal.  Otherwise, all of the fat will be sticking around.  *note- each gram of fat has 9 calories.

Binge day was fabulous- at first.  I enjoyed all the best Super Bowl foods: nachos with chili and cheese goop, chips and guacamole, lemon chiffon cake, tiramisu, and teriyaki sliders.  All after a quiet French Toast breakfast at Chanterelle- one of my favorite local places for breakfast.  Just thinking back on that day makes my stomach get in knots now.  I felt slow, tired, and just blah.  I also noticed that on Monday morning my hands were sore again.  I have arthritis in my hands and apparently there seems to be something to this whole dairy and gluten can cause inflammation idea.  Who knew?  *note- if you have chronic pain in your body, may I suggest taking out diary for a week and see what happens.

BTW- just because I was busy doesn't mean that I didn't have difficult moments- I did.  I got to spend some time today with a raw food friend of mine today and he shared with me something that will stay with me for some time.  He said that while he was on his own weight loss journey, that he would think what a pain in the ass it was to juice and prepare raw food.  But he was also very present to how vibrant he felt when he was eating raw and really fueling his body.  It was that which he was committed to. 

Weigh in Friday AM 196
down 2lbs since Monday's start
down 8lbs total

Sneak peek for the next cycle starting Monday:   Super-Natural Energy Balls!
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First weigh in for Slow Carb Diet and looking forward to Binge Day

02/05/2011

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Yesterday was weigh in day for my first week of the Slow Carb Diet.  As you know, I am taking two weeks to explore various "diet" protocols, structures, approaches, or whatever the hell you want to call them.  This first one is take from Tim Ferris' book, The 4-Hour Body.  Here's the basic breakdown of it:  lean proteins, legumes, and veggies.

1. Avoid white carbs- I learned that even some brown carbs were actually once white then turned brown to get you to buy them!  ewww.  Slimy ass marketing.

2. Eat the same few meals over and over.  We already do this but don't like to admit it.  The problem isn't that I am eating the same thing over and over.  The problem is that I am not eating the same meal over and over that I really want.

3.  Don't drink calories.  This isn't too difficult for me.  While we are talking about drinking, I have also taken out coffee and dairy- the arthritisis in my hands has gone down considerably- only since Monday!  *side note- aspartame can induce weight gain so no diet soda.  And you thought that you were being good with the diet cola.

4. Take one day a week- go nuts.  You get to eat anything that you want this day.  That's right- anything.  For me, I have chosen Sunday for this.  Of course, since I have declared that, my social invites have gone up for cocktails, dinners, desserts, etc.  That damn Murphy and his damn law!  So I have been keeping a list of foods that I have been craving and will evaluate if I really want them on Sunday.  It also creates a caloric spike which is good for the body- it confuses the hell out of it.

And thank God that tomorrow is Sunday!  Paying attention to not only what I crave but what is going on when I  crave them.  I have also become aware of my real deal addiction to carbs.  It sucks, it's hard, and it is not something that I think any of us actually want to admit.  Take a test to see if you are addicted to carbs- take them out of your diet for just three days and watch your reaction to not being able to have them.  *note- tell your loved ones what you are doing so they don't think that you have become a dick for no reason.

Weigh in Friday AM 198
 down 2lbs since Monday's start
down 6lbs total

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The Two Week Challenge: Tim Ferris' Slow Carb Week 1 Day 1

01/31/2011

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Alrighty then.  I had said before that I would be taking on a structure, diet, approach for a full two weeks and report back on it.  I am not getting paid by any of these people for trying out their stuff.  AND just because something works for me, it doesn't mean that it will work for you and vice versa.

And what does this slow carb look like and what do I expect out of it?  Well, it looks like the same few meals over and over for the next two weeks.  Lean proteins, lots of greens, and plenty of legumes four times a day- loosely every four hours.  It also includes a 'binge' day;  Anything goes on that day.  It is understood that this day allows your body to not acclimate to the new diet by creating this caloric spike.  Bring on the croissants, the pasta, the cake, all of the shit that makes me feel like ass but I crave.

This morning I had 3 eggs with chipotle, salsa, and black beans.  This will likely be my breakfast for the next two weeks.  Lunch will be chicken, spinach salad, and pinto beans.  You might think that this sounds boring or too restrictive, but I don't have to think of anything.  It is pretty much right there.  No way for me to get strategic about it and sabotage it myself! lol

When I just went to do measurements in the bathroom I found an old notecard with my measurements on it from about 9 months ago and I wanted to punch something.  I have added 2 inches to my bust, an inch to my natural waist, an inch at my navel, and 2 inches to my ass.  Yeah yeah yeah, don't get caught up in how far I had slid back but look forward. But shit- still wanted to punch something!

Back to looking forward....
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