One Week In---Ideal Protein

Well, I am just over one week in and feeling good.  Physically I feel great, but mentally I was a little bit of a mess when I saw the dr.  It's all a mental game and sometimes I struggle to remember this is my journey and my why's.  I weighed 6 lbs less that I did 10 days ago.  WOOT WOOT!  I thought that's not a lot but realized the scale is moving the way I want it to and 6 lbs of hamburger is a lot! 

So, here's my analysis so far.  I really have not been having hunger throughout which is huge for me.  It proves that so much is mental over physical needs.  While on this diet, you depend on their foods for a couple of meal, I think I'm beginning to look at food and portions as a whole different.  I am seeing that it's about the quality of food rather than the quantity.  Higher protein seems to be the key to staying more full longer.  Less carbs or choosing good carbs has seemed to curb my cravings for junk. 

Here's the only downfall thus far.  My blood sugars have been low.  But, that's fixable right?  After all, the less insulin I can take the better off I am as insulin makes you store fat as well.  So, tomorrow I go to my endocrine dr to review my blood sugars and we will just adjust according to my new lifestyle.

As far as the food goes, for the most part it has been good.  The soups are not my favorite.  But here's the good thing....it's your journey right?  So, you can pick from a huge selection of foods and customize the plan to your needs.  That is what I have liked about it so far.  Week one was rough because it's pre-planned and designed for you to try many different products.  Week 2, I got to pick my foods.  YAY!

Thanks for joining my on this journey to a healthier me. 

Here are my why's:
To be a good role model to my family
To gain energy
To be a stronger person
To prevent future health complications
Physical comfort
To like the reflection in the mirror building self-confidence along the way
To be able to give 100% in everything I do
And last.....TO LOSE WEIGHT AND INCHES!!!!

Until next time....take care and God Bless!