So over spring break (about 3 weeks ago) I started a 9 day "cleanse" from Beyond Diet. Basically, it's not really a traditional cleanse, but a lower calorie meal plan that eliminates toxins from your body. You eat very limited sugar and no carbs besides from your veggies.
This was exactly the kick start I needed. I only made it through 6 of the 9 days, but I lost a total of 8 lbs! It was tough getting through it, but it definitely reset my taste buds, which was my main goal. Now, I can barely eat a slice of bread without feeling so bloated and stuffed. In fact, the other day at Panera I tried to eat a baguette as a treat and felt SO miserable afterwards.
I have been eating healthier these past three weeks because I WANT to, not because I HAVE to which makes this healthier lifestyle so much easier.
Here are my updated stats:
Here are a few things I have learned about my body over the past few weeks:
- I don't react well to carbs (which I kinda suspected)
- I need way more protein than I was previously consuming
- More protein = WAY more sustainable energy all day
- Water, water, water
- Oh, and more water!
- Once you change your taste buds, it really is so much easier!
- Once you switch to almond/coconut milk, there is no going back to regular milk..
- Working out really is a huge part of losing weight
- Smoothies are awesome
- So is Quest chocolate protein shakes!
- After a one week reset, I really don't crave anything bad 99% of the time
What I'm still trying to work on:
- Consuming enough calories throughout the day
- Finding dinners that I will actually eat (I've been weird about meat lately..)
- WORK OUT, seriously Amber, just do it..
- Drinking water throughout the day, not just all at once
- Easy to follow meal plans / recipes
I can't wait to see the scale continue to go down over the next couple of months :). I'm really hoping to lose another 10-15 pounds by Graduation (which is May 16th, eeeeek!).
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