Final pic's will be up this weekend along with final thoughts.
I have a lot to say and I want to say it well so I need a few more days.
Until then
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Day 87
I am not looking forward to finishing the PCP.
I am afraid of gaining back the weight I have lost and falling back into old habits.
I feel very healthy and energetic and yes I enjoy the workouts now. Well, not enjoy them but appreciate them.
Three days left and I am working harder than ever to squeeze out those last results.
I was away in Denmark and Ireland for the last week and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get the food I needed.
We stayed at a hotel in Denmark and Jamie Oliver had helped to design the menu with LOTS of healthy choices. The only time I ran into trouble was with the salt in restaurant food. I was able to order vegetables, lean proteins and whole grain carbs but I could taste the salt and my hands and feet were actually swollen and puffy the next morning.
When we were in Ireland we stayed with Jack and his family and I was treated to some of the best PCP meals.
Jack's mum is a great cook and has taken the PCP food prep very seriously.
Now, a bit about Jack. He looks AMAZING! He has been working so hard at the PCP and has been completely dedicated and all the while studying at school and keeping up with extra curricular activities.
I think he deserves some kind of PCP award!
I am very proud of my muscly cousin, not many people his age would be capable of that kind of commitment.
Sorry if I embarrassed you Jack but it had to be said.
I am afraid of gaining back the weight I have lost and falling back into old habits.
I feel very healthy and energetic and yes I enjoy the workouts now. Well, not enjoy them but appreciate them.
Three days left and I am working harder than ever to squeeze out those last results.
I was away in Denmark and Ireland for the last week and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get the food I needed.
We stayed at a hotel in Denmark and Jamie Oliver had helped to design the menu with LOTS of healthy choices. The only time I ran into trouble was with the salt in restaurant food. I was able to order vegetables, lean proteins and whole grain carbs but I could taste the salt and my hands and feet were actually swollen and puffy the next morning.
When we were in Ireland we stayed with Jack and his family and I was treated to some of the best PCP meals.
Jack's mum is a great cook and has taken the PCP food prep very seriously.
Now, a bit about Jack. He looks AMAZING! He has been working so hard at the PCP and has been completely dedicated and all the while studying at school and keeping up with extra curricular activities.
I think he deserves some kind of PCP award!
I am very proud of my muscly cousin, not many people his age would be capable of that kind of commitment.
Sorry if I embarrassed you Jack but it had to be said.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Day 84 Hello
I just back from a whirlwind trip to Denmark and Ireland - very tired
will post all about it after a good nights sleep
will post all about it after a good nights sleep
Friday, November 26, 2010
Big news - no, small news
I was a size 14 when I started the PCP (that's so embarrassing to say)
and I finally broke down and got some clothes because things were getting ridiculous
and the small news is ... I am now a SIZE 8 !!!!!!!!
I screamed and danced a bit.
and I finally broke down and got some clothes because things were getting ridiculous
and the small news is ... I am now a SIZE 8 !!!!!!!!
I screamed and danced a bit.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Day 68 checking in
Things are going well, food is on track and I am feeling good, strong and healthy.
My six year old is son is starting to worry about me. He has noticed that my clothes are extremely loose and sometimes my pants fall down ( I refuse to buy new clothes at this point so I am getting by with belts and anything with a drawstring, thank god I am a stay at home Mom because I look ridiculous sometimes!)
Anyway, he told me to stop eating good food because he doesn't want me to lose any more weight.
I explained to him that I am very, very healthy and that I still need to lose some more weight from my tummy so that my heart won't have to work as hard. He seemed okay with this but he is a worrier so I have to make a point of eating in front of him.
I can't believe its day 68, we have come so far!
My six year old is son is starting to worry about me. He has noticed that my clothes are extremely loose and sometimes my pants fall down ( I refuse to buy new clothes at this point so I am getting by with belts and anything with a drawstring, thank god I am a stay at home Mom because I look ridiculous sometimes!)
Anyway, he told me to stop eating good food because he doesn't want me to lose any more weight.
I explained to him that I am very, very healthy and that I still need to lose some more weight from my tummy so that my heart won't have to work as hard. He seemed okay with this but he is a worrier so I have to make a point of eating in front of him.
I can't believe its day 68, we have come so far!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Day 63 PICTURES!!!!
Okay I do not look very muscley yet, but trust me the muscles are there !
I have lost 20 pounds of fat! I am very, very excited and more determined than ever to trim the rest of my fat and let my muscles show.
I wore the same top as in my banner photo so you can see how wrinkly it is around my tummy - before it was pulled tight - look at the banner (yes embarassing, but motivational)
When I started this project I was clinically overweight and needed to lose 15 pounds just to get out of that danger zone.
I am staying focused and finding the workouts easier in so far as I'm not hauling that extra 20 pounds with me every time I jump rope !
Hope everyone is doing well and feeling as happy as me.
I have lost 20 pounds of fat! I am very, very excited and more determined than ever to trim the rest of my fat and let my muscles show.
I wore the same top as in my banner photo so you can see how wrinkly it is around my tummy - before it was pulled tight - look at the banner (yes embarassing, but motivational)
When I started this project I was clinically overweight and needed to lose 15 pounds just to get out of that danger zone.
I am staying focused and finding the workouts easier in so far as I'm not hauling that extra 20 pounds with me every time I jump rope !
Hope everyone is doing well and feeling as happy as me.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
day 56 My Skin
For years now I have suffered from eczema, extremely dry skin and most recently rosacea.
In the last few weeks I have noticed that my skin is so soft! I started noticing it on my hands. I use to constantly put moisturizer on my hands because they felt so dry and now they are smooth and soft.
I no longer have dry skin on my face and my rosacea is so mild now it just looks like rosy cheeks.
I really think this all due to the PCP - namely the veggy heavy diet, but a combination of all of it.
I have spent so much money on creams that will moisturize my face without irritating it and now my skin is no longer dry and its not as sensitive.
Its really not about vanity but for anyone who has suffered from extreme dry skin or eczema you know how sore and irritating it can be.
Another surprise PCP bonus and another reason to stick to this program long after its over.
In the last few weeks I have noticed that my skin is so soft! I started noticing it on my hands. I use to constantly put moisturizer on my hands because they felt so dry and now they are smooth and soft.
I no longer have dry skin on my face and my rosacea is so mild now it just looks like rosy cheeks.
I really think this all due to the PCP - namely the veggy heavy diet, but a combination of all of it.
I have spent so much money on creams that will moisturize my face without irritating it and now my skin is no longer dry and its not as sensitive.
Its really not about vanity but for anyone who has suffered from extreme dry skin or eczema you know how sore and irritating it can be.
Another surprise PCP bonus and another reason to stick to this program long after its over.
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