Slow Carb: Week #3!

I am so excited to be writing this blog tonight, because I'm getting into a new routine for life!  I can't tell you how good it feels to be eating real food, feeling satisfied, and feeling healthy!  I don't really miss junk food.  I have a "cheat day" once a week, and on that day, you'd think I'd go nuts.  I really don't!  The biggest "cheat" food that I had was a plain bagel with cream cheese.  I LOVE bagels, and it sucks I can't eat them all the time...but I'd rather eat healthy and be healthy, than eat a bagel every day and have tight fitting pants!

I started on this journey about 4 weeks ago, around the time when I got my wisdom teeth removed.  I was seeing the scale creep up higher, and higher as the weeks marched on.  I was trying to stay active with the T25 program, but I wasn't seeing the results that I wanted.  I talked at length about how I felt with my boyfriend, and he suggested the 4 Hour Body Slow Carb way of eating.  (I call it way of eating, because I hate the term "diet.")

After being true to the diet, I'm starting to see results.  The scale, for one, is starting to go lighter instead of heavier.  I'm also fitting into my clothes better, and seeing a difference when I look in the mirror.

Today, I read Third Grade Tidbits post, Slim Down Saturdays.  I loved the fact that she blogs publicly about her journey towards feeling better, too!  I'm going to report my stats to you!

My Ultimate Goal: To lose 15-20 pounds

Gain/Loss for This Week: -1 lb.

Total Since Starting: -3 lbs.

Positives from the Week: I started T25 again after injuring my back.  

I'm really enjoying the new recipes!

Something to do better: Drink more water.  

Stay on track with exercise. 

Re-start my 30 day squat challenge.

Goal for next week: Begin squat challenge.

One Word: Determination

I think filling out this form keeps me focused!  I hope it helps you, too!  Tonight, I had an amazing dinner with chicken and string beans.  Marc and I (well...really Marc) cooks for the two of us on Sundays, and then we have food prepared for the week.  It takes a TON of stress off thinking about what to eat for dinner, as well as the fact that you have no choice but to eat healthy.  

Here's what I'm eating this week:

Breakfast: Egg Beaters and Spinach

Breakfast #2: Mexican Style Fritatta (so delicious!) 

Lunch: Large Salad with Romaine, Chicken Sausage, Turkey Bacon, Avocado, Walnuts and onions.  

Snack: Lara Bar (my favorite is Cashew Cookie!  It's a treat!)

Dinner: Chicken with Veggies (your choice)

Good luck this week if you're taking this journey with me!  Summer is coming, and I can't wait to feel confident in a bathing suit again!