Hello All,
As you know, I have been training for a half marathon. I am on week 5, though technically I should be on week 7. I had a few weeks in there where I wasn't able to train much so I had to start week 4 over.. TWICE! No worries though, I'm still running, keeping my head high and eyes on the prize.
I am however trying to figure something out. During the duration of this training so far, I have been weighing myself periodically. Not everyday, as in reality my "weight" means little to me. I don't care what number the scale spits at me, I care about how I feel and how my clothes are fitting. Non the less, I weigh myself just to keep track, and I have noticed that my scale hasn't budged. Well my scale has budged because I move it in the open so I can get on it, but the number in which I see once I step on it has remained the same. Now this is curious to me, because I have been logging at least 15 miles a week for 4 weeks. In addition to that I take at least 2 classes at my gym, along with the general exercise of being a wife and mother, and I have been "counting my calories". I use that term loosely because I have been "minding" rather than actually "counting". I also have noticed SOME difference in the way my clothes fit, but nothing astounding. So naturally, eating must be what is keeping my scale from getting with the times :-). I know what I need to do to see results, I think we all do. I've said that before. I don't know what it is about the way my mind works, but I guess I just need a "program" to make me do it. So, I have decided to embark on a journey I have never considered or taken before. The Advocare 24 Day Challenge.
Advocare is BOOMING right now. Where I work, we have tons of new consultants coming in to get apparel made to promote this, what seems to be amazing company. I chit chat with some of them when they come in about the basics of the business, but I was never in the mood to be sold into something. However, when you are looking for something to boost your workout, and everyone around you is trying this challenge and getting amazing results, it's hard to not inquire. So I did. And here I am.
Thanks to an old friend from High School, he put up with all my questions and signed me up. He has been really encouraging and so have a few other people. So I am excited to try this out. I had a few people ask me to update them on the process, because normally you just see before and afters. So I thought this would make for a great Blog project. I will update this daily or weekley, I haven't decided, about my thoughts, tips and experience. So buckle up and hold on, LET'S DO THIS!
Here are my Stats as of Day 1:
Weight: 155lbs
Hips: 37" Waist: 33".
First let me tell you what comes with this challenge.
10 day Herbal cleanse drink and Vitamins
Spark, an energy drink to boost energy and metabolism
Meal replacement shakes
OmegaPlex vitamins.
24 Day Challenge guide.
The first 10 days is the cleanse phase. YES I get to eat food ( quite a bit actually ), and NO I'm not running to the bathroom every 2 seconds. Each day I will post what is required and what I eat.
Day 1:
Spark 30 minuets before breakfast. This helped me wake up, since I'm not allowed to have coffee. This isn't as heavy as my coffee and didn't make me hungry ( coffee does that to me ).
Breakfast: 1/2 Cup Oatmeal with 1 banana cut up in it and 2 hard boiled eggs. And my Fiber Drink.
I added the banana to my oatmeal for my fruit and sweetness. I usually add tons of butter and sugar to my oatmeal, so this was satisfying, but something I will have to get used to.
I over estimatated how much I could eat. I only ate half my oatmeal and 1 egg. I will have the rest tomorrow for breakfast or a snack this week. I will be blatantly honest. The Fiber drink is NASTY. It was like orange tasting gel. It was recommended to me to add less than the suggested amount of water and chug it. I will try that tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
Snack 1: 2 Carrot sticks.
I cut these up into small pieces so I could much on them at my desk to trick my mind into thinking I was eating more.
Spark 30 minuets before lunch.
This is optional, but being the first day with changing my routine, I needed it for the boost of energy.
Lunch: Chicken salad with Garbanzo beans.
you are supposed to have a protein ( 4 oz of meat), veggie and complex carb. I did add 2 tbls of shredded low fat cheese to satisfy my dairy tooth.
*Lunch may not sound like much but with 2 cups of lettuce, 4 oz of shredded chicken and 1/4 cup garbanzo beans it was VERY filling and satisfying.
Snack: 1 Apple.
I'll be honest, for a 3:00 snack I will need more than just an apple. Lesson learned. I will have to try it with some yogurt or something next time.
Dinner:Baked Salmon, Quinoa with Kale and Mushrooms.
This was my first time making Quinoa. I briefly read a recipe when you add kale and mushrooms. It was good, but I need to figure out better healthy seasonings. It was satisfying and the hubby liked it, so SUCCESS!
I was allowed a snack after supper, but I didn't have time. I go to a 60 minuet high intensity aerobics class at 5:30. I also had to get 4 miles in for my training so by the time my workout was over I didn't get to eat supper until 7:00. Might be something I need to moderate.
In addition to the food I am supposed to drink 77 oz of water, according to their math.Your body weight divided by 2 = the total ounces of water per day. THIS is what has me going to the potty every 5 minuets.. The book they give you has lots of room for notes and daily logs.
I did take a 'Before' picture, but I think I will wait to post it the end of the challenge. A few notes on my first day, and then I will end this book.
1) I was a little jittery. I am not used to taking that many vitamins. I also get a little nauseous with that many vitamins. I'm sure I will get used to it.
2) I did NOT pack adequate snacks to hold me over during the day. Carrots and an apple is not enough. to start. I will have to plan that better.
3) I did hit a lul by 3:00. but once I go into the gym my energy returned. So if you are doing this, I recommend trying to get some walking or jumping jacks in mid-afternoon.
4) I haven't had to rush to the bathroom, which I am thankful for. Not sure if that will happen or not..
So far so good. Day 1 finished and beat! Bring on Day 2!!!
Thanks for Reading and Happy Dropin'!
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