Day 3

Hello All!!!

I decided last night, after the first BodyWise support call, that support is so important in any journey - weight loss or otherwise. I don't know where I would be today without the friends and family who have supported me along the way through school and other challenges that life has thrown my way.

Also, seeking that support can be motivating. I cannot count how many times I have 'Googled' my way to find someone else talking about something that I might be facing at any given moment. A few minutes ago, I was Googling about 'Mental Blocks' as I try to understand why I cannot seem to muster up the gusto to work on my next (and FINAL) thesis chapter. I digress....

Anyways, I was thinking in the shower that I could document my experiences through BodyWise Bootcamp. This would help to keep me accountable and could potentially provide support to others - a sort of journal about my experiences. I have heard others say that Days 3-5 are the hardest on Bootcamp, so I guess it is not surprising that I start here?!

So far, I have eaten today:
Breakfast: Chocolate shake w/ 1c. milk
Lunch: Lentil Salad from daretobeslender - so yummy!!!
Snack: 1 c. yogurt w/ 1/2 scoop chocolate Elance powder - so yummy again!!
Dinner: Steak, raw veggies, lentil salad, 1/2 c. hummus
Snack: Chocolate shake w/ 1c. milk

I have to say that my eating is all out of whack today. I slept in and this has actually made my day harder. I had my first Shake at 11, which would normally be when I would have my first snack and I was SO hungry that I could not get it into me fast enough and nearly had to sit down afterwards. Mental note to self, don't do this again.

Regarding Day 3 being one of the hardest, I have been okay so far. Funny moment this morning, I nearly dove onto and devoured a cookbook when I mistook it for a Domino's pizza box. But, that is what this Blog is for - to keep me accountable. I promise to share with you my moments of weakness - humans can't be 100% on track all of the time AND BodyWise knows this, too!

However, I have committed myself to Bootcamp for the next two weeks. Moreover, I have challenged myself to do bootcamp because I want to see what it can really do for me.

I haven't seen PHENOMENAL results so far, but I do feel better. I feel like I have a waist again and I didn't know that was possible a few weeks ago when I sat down on the couch for an afternoon with a Costco box of Almond Roca in front of me. Ha ha ha! Anyways, what I think I feel is the inflammation dwindling.

One other thing I am doing to motivate myself and to keep myself accountable is talking to my friends openly about what I am doing and talking to them about their experiences. As women, I think that we always try to shy away from this topic - it is personal and it is sensitive for a lot of us! I know!!! (flash back to my mother-in-law saying "I'm so glad my son doesn't give you a hard time about your weight." Ummm...)

Anyways, I met a friend for lunch today to talk about our weight loss attempts in the past and now. We share a lot of the same challenges, I think, but one that really stuck out was the challenge of trying soooo hard, but not having your husband or partner on the same page. Before, I was deathly afraid to talk to John about my weight. I didn't want to make it an issue, but I learned that I have to be open with him (and others) if I want to achieve my goals. So far in this test, he kind of watches with interest. I will keep you updated on this.

Anyways, I welcome your comments! I promise that I will make at least one daily entry about my experiences with BootCamp.

Bye for now!
CZ