I just ended my 10th. Week on my Weight Loss Challenge for 2014. I have learned that I am a Turtle when it comes to weight loss because of so many years of not taking good care of this body God gave me. I am learning that weight loss is not as important as helping my body heal itself and that yes I still want to loose weight but I want to be healthy even more!
This week was a tough one because we went to Disneyland for two days. I put in many hours of walking exercise in and even though I brought healthy snacks and did not touch one single sugary item (I didn't even lick one!) I ate off plan for a couple of meals. The result was that I didn't loose weight but gained! It's like "Really? after all my hard work to keep those 5 lbs. lost I now am gaining them back?" I decided by Wednesday that I was going to do what is called...a FUEL CYCLE
It is basically a way to kick butt those stubborn pounds that just don't want to leave your body! I found a very helpful blog that I think you all will love as well, it is Little Natural Cottage. It is full of information on the Fuel Cycle and has many helpful print outs!
Here is a diary of my first 3 days on Fuel Cycle.
I decided Friday would be a good day to start my first Deep S meals. For me, it is easier to eat Satisfying meals on the weekends because my husband loves going out to eat on these days.
My morning started with 3 over easy eggs and two small slices of T-Bone Steak (left overs from the night before from Norm's Restaurant) and some Carnitas (deep fried pork). I also had black coffee because even though we are allowed a swirl of Heavy Cream on our first 3 days of the FC I really wanted to try and not have it at all. I figured with such a large breakfast it would keep me full for the 3 hrs. we need to wait in between. My aunt came to visit and I didn't eat my next meal until 4 1/2 hrs! This was not good because we are not suppose to go more than 4 hrs. in between meals when we are doing the FC. After, I had my Lunch that consisted of a Salmon patty and steamed broccoli with butter I got hungry within 2hrs. I ate a Turkey patty and I made the Lemon Mouse. It was good just not my favorite, but I was glad I had something to keep me full longer. Well within an hour of eating this my husband got home and wanted to go out to eat. By this time it was already 7:30 pm and by the time we ate it was almost 8:30 pm. All I could have at the Salvadorean restaurant my husband chose was Carnitas again with a cabbage lemon salad. I was only able to eat two small pieces because I was still full from the Turkey patty. Again it was only 2 hrs. in between meals and I didn't like it, but it was, what it was.
I got home and wanted something sweet and I made the Skinny Chocolate. Wow! I loved it! I only ate a little small chunk and was satisfied. My goal for the next 3 days is to add Coconut oil to as many food items I consume as I can. Here is a Link from Dr. Oz regarding Coconut oil. I'm sure you can find more info. this is just a small description.
Here they are! I put them in a Ziploc bag and placed in the freezer. This is how I ended my first night on FC
Saturday: I decided to weigh in every day this week to find out what type of meal makes me loose more weight. Today is the first day I weigh in and I lost 1.6 lbs.
Day 2 on FC S day:
Today was basically the same as yesterday with very high fat foods, but I made sure I ate every 3 hrs. I did have a double double from In n Out without their dressing but it did have the cheese. Cheese is off plan but I didn't think it would affect me. I tried a new protein shake made with almond milk and I added one of the skinny chocolates...it was amazing! It reminded me of Chocolate chip cookie ice cream! I made it with my Magic Bullet and I tell ya, it's the best kitchen tool I have! It's a must have!
Sunday: I am down another 0.8 this makes me 2.4 lbs lighter in two days!
Third Day was the same with high fat meals. Tomorrow I will find out how much I lost in these three Deep S days of my First Fuel Cycle.
Down: 0.4 today!
Note: I had a horrible migraine Saturday night and Sunday night. Hoping it goes away with the added fruits and grains this coming week.
I lost 2.8 lbs over the weekend :)
Now to my 2 Fuel Pull days and 2 E meal days...I'll tell you about them when I am done with my first week of Fuel Cycle!
