Day 10 of 72

Today I have been discouraged.  Had a mixer planned last night and there was an ice storm coming!  Everyone that was going to attend ended up canceling.  It was hard to have my first mixer flop.  Hoping for better mixers in the future!

Day 5 of 72

MUCH better day today.  Yesterday was so very hard.  I caved a little and had some corn chips... but, all in all, I feel I am doing well with the eating portion.  Trying to make new habits in the workout area of my life.  I did the Can You 24 DVD today and it was fun!  Gonna strive to workout tomorrow and Sunday in order to make up for the 2 days I skipped this week due to housework and STRESS!  I know, there should be no excuses... but this week, there really were valid ones for me.

So, this is my journey to JOY.  Working out and following a plan really did help me to feel joyful today.  It was a beautiful day outside, opened the windows, cleaned everything.  It felt good to get all that done.  Success!  One day at a time.  I've tried to just go encourage someone else when I feel down on myself... that always seems to help!  Looking forward to more great days ahead.

Thought about the people who have spoken wonderful things over me... like this being a year of JOY and taking care of myself after such a terrible time of trial last year.  Also, thought about how a friend advised me to bring sin to light or else it doesn't get exposed and changed.  I've worried that I am too open with my goals... I guess the real fear is that I will disappoint myself AND others!!  But, exposing the goal somehow makes it real and also ushers in help!  Help is needed!

Day 3 of 72

So, why is it that day 3 is always so difficult!?  I am hopeful this gets easier again.  I have been drinking water like crazy in order to just stay out of the pantry!  Such a stressful day, too.  DH has the flu, DD's are just wild and DS is resisting homework this evening!!!!

One thing has become very clear to me... I want to eat CARBS when I am stressed.  This was maximum stress level day.  I wanted chocolate and bread all after noon.  So very hard to resist.  I even felt panicky when after I ate peanut butter and veggies... I wanted something sweet.  I tried to appease myself with a piece of fruit.  I thought, well, maybe this is really something I need right now?  Well, the banana did not do the trick.  Oh well.  Really, I am not complaining about this - I need to lose weight and, hey, everyone has hard days.  I am just trying to figure out my triggers and why I freak out when I can't eat a carb... hmmm

Haven't done my workout yet.  Going to take some me time and do it after the kids go to bed.

Tomorrow WILL be better!

Day 2 of 72

At the end of the day I FINALLY got in my first CanYou24 workout.  It was really fun and surprisingly I said to myself "I can do 24"!  It was very do-able... unlike the previous DVD series I attempted where I had to add 11 hours of workouts to my week!  Today, I got up and got going - had my Spark, Catalyst, and MNS Max 3... did the Stretch workout at a moderate pace.  It was a nice mix of yoga and stretches I am used to.  It was a GREAT start to the day!  I'm glad it's out of the way!  Now, on to breakfast!  Steel Cut Oats and an egg!  Again, just like my first Challenge, I was very cranky on the 1st day.  What is up with that?  I guess it's the adjustment to the changes.  Hoping for a better day today.  Off to a good start!

Day 1 of 72 Day Challenge

Day 1 of 72

1/7/13 - Woke up early because my DS had to be ready for school this morning at 6:30am... however, I decided that my warm bed was more appealing than getting a jump start on the day.  Hoping this mentality will change.  Slept till 8:00am and then got up with the girls.  A man rang the doorbell at 8:30 to work on the house.  Should have gotten that jump start on the day.  I have learned my lesson!  Anyhow, took my measurements, weighed (ugh), took my pictures, entered the contest on YouCan24 website, took DD to the gym for her class... FORGOT TO EAT BREAKFAST.  Great... so, I have tried to make up my breakfast all morning.  Eating and supplements are not quite on schedule, but I feel alright at this point.  Waiting for my 2nd Spark of the day and Catalyst.  Will do that soon.  ADJUSTMENT!  I will get there - have to have grace! 

Here are my goals:

1. Be patient with myself when I make mistakes - have grace.
2. Lose 10% body fat (trying to decrease the body fat % and increase the fat free mass %)
3. Encourage others along the way.
4. Stay committed to this process and the workouts 3X/Week.

I can do it!  I know it!  I won't start my Herbal Cleanse until mid February.  Should be interesting to see how that affects my results!  Gonna go do the workout now instead of blogging!

Looking Back to...

My 1st 24 Day Challenge... Fall 2012 

My new hair and my new SMILE
after the Challenge!

11/13/12 - Day 2

This is the 2nd day of my challenge... Things are going a bit smoother today.  Yesterday was rough.  I really really wanted my "go to" foods - coffee w/ lots of creamer, crackers, breads, cheese!!! Trying really hard to change these habits.  Wow, it's harder physically that I thought.  I was cranky, tired, and achy yesterday.  I even thought I was going to have a panic attack or heart attack in the night (psychologically a mess!!).  I was hungry... so, today I am eating more!  I try not to be afraid of eating more.  I felt a lot better when I woke up this morning.  This is quite an adjustment for me.  I already feel like I have lost weight.  But, we'll see.  So far so good.  I got my Distributor package in the mail today.  I'll be reading more.

11/14/12 - Day 3

Woke up with energy this morning.  Not feeling sick to my stomach like yesterday.  I can already tell I've lost weight and have resisted weighing on the scale.  YES!  Feeling slightly queasy this afternoon, after drinking the Spark, but I think that means I am ready for my snack.  Trying to learn what hungry feels like.

11/15/12 - Day 4

This was a GREAT day - Hunger under control and felt better.  Missed out on a yummy holiday dinner, but really didn't miss it too much - I am FOCUSED!  I drank my shake and felt good about my choices.  I love waking up knowing I've made good choices!

11/21/12 - Day 11

I am amazed by my results.  Can't believe I've already gone down a pant size!  16 inches and 7 pounds!  GREAT start!  Keep going, Dorinda!

12/6/12 - Day 24

Today is the end of my Challenge and I can't believe I made it!  I am pleased with my results and more pleased with myself that I actually did this for myself.  On my way to meeting goals and finding my JOY again in 2013!

What I learned on my Challenge:

1. Sugar doesn't = ENERGY
2. There really is a way to eat well and feel well!
3. Adding in supplements has made all the difference in sustaining energy.
4. I can lose body fat and get past plateaus!
5. Coffee isn't all I thought it was!
6. I can do this!!!

DAY 1 of Challenge                                                                              DAY 24 of Challenge

MY 24 DAY CHALLENGE

RESULTS

Days 1-10:  

Lost 7.4lbs. and 16 inches!!!

Day 24:  

Lost a total of 11lbs and 24 inches!!!

NOTE:  I still have 40 pounds of body fat to lose, but I am well on my way!  At least it's not 60lbs any more!!!  YAY!