Monday was my first FP day and it was hard! I thought I knew how to do a FP day but I quickly realized that I didn't! Basically FP days are very low in fat with only 3 oz of protein and no more than 6-10 gm of carbs per meal. I've done FP snacks but not meals and I had a hard time.
After my first FP day I was down: 0.2 lbs.
I realized that weight loss would slow down and it was probably going to happen because I was going from very high fat to very low.
Tuesday was the same but I felt more comfortable with how to prepare my FP meals but I couldn't wait for the day to be over!
After my second FP day I was down another 0.4 lbs.
I've read from other THM's that when you are doing a Fuel Cycle some people gain weight or not loose at all. I lost 1/2 lb in these two days...I call it a success!
Wednesday couldn't come soon enough! I was really looking forward for some more food and I enjoyed my carbs so much! Over the weekend I thought I loved Low Carb eating but now I know my favorites are the Energizing meals. Love the extra food and the right combination of carbs.
After my first E day I was down: 0.6 lbs
Thursday was another great day and I was trying to decide on doing a second week or not.
After my second E day I didn't loose anything more. The reason...I started my menstrual cycle!
Total loss for my 1st Fuel Cycle is : 4 lbs! and a total of 6.2 lbs since I started Trim Healthy Mama in January.
I know some may be thinking that it is a very low number but for me I know this is normal, I'm a THM Turtle...remember?
My goal for this first FC was to break that 5 lb on and off cycle I had and I did it!!!!
On my last day of this FC on Thursday I took what is known as a "selfie" to see if I could see any changes since I started THM. Let me remind you of what I looked like when I started in January
This is me after being on THM for almost 3 months and on last day of my first Fuel Cycle:
I know it's not the best quality of a photo but I wanted to share with you to show you that I am loosing inches. This is a perfect example of a TURTLE like me that sometimes gets discouraged and needs just a little reminder.
At the end of my first week I learned that yes I loose faster with S meals but E meals are just as good and rewarding on weight loss. I also learned how important FP days are and I should include at least 1 full day every week along with some snacks.
If you are wondering if I am going to do a second week of FC? The answer is...a big FAT YES!!!
