Weekly Weigh In

Ok, really, it's a monthly weigh in because all the shenanigans with pre-diabetes started around 4/10.

Ready?  I've lost a total of 4 lbs in a month.  Now, I am not uber excited about just 4 lbs, but then again, I am super excited about 4 lbs.  For one thing, I'd rather have lost double or even triple that amount, but a loss is a loss.  I can't say anything like 'Oh, my clothes are fitting better or anything', But I can say that the bloating on my body is gone, my body odor is completely gone & my energy levels are finally feeling normal again.  Even the skin on my face is getting smoother & even.  So there are those perks. 

I have a sneaking suspicion I need to drink more water.  I'm ok with that.  As a matter of fact, speaking of drinking - drinking coffee makes my skin flush so I tried out green tea this morning, added freshly squeezed lemon & voila!  Yummy green tea.  Also, I just felt better after drinking tea instead of coffee. 

I know I kind of ranted about cheat meals yesterday, but I am sticking to my vegetarian cheat meals!  Today we celebrated Mother's Day early with my family & went to PF Chang's.  I ordered vegetarian fried rice (gluten free) & am still standing.  Normally, when I have gluten I crash within minutes.  So I still ate well for my cheat meal :)  Try to go for GF in your diet if anything else.  OMG, it makes a HUGE difference in energy levels!  I am not a scientist/nutritionist/dietician, but I highly recommend that. 

Now, I had ordered a green meal & some vegan protein, but I am going to use that as a post workout drink from now on.  I have just come to the conclusion that I like to drink my greens - not eat them.  It's so easy with my Vitamix & I get the daily recommended amount & then some!  Plus the energy is crazy instant...so  much so it's like being buzzed ;). 

Today I was so happy to make a trip to Whole Foods.  Organic strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe, oh & local peaches!!!  I can't wait to sink my teeth into those.  Something I forgot to mention as well, is that I bought some vegetable broth.  Sometimes when I get hungry, I just drink a coffee mug of broth & get past my hunger.  But for the most part, my goal is load up on fruits til I have  big ol' fat fruit belly!!! 

Struggles...Ok, I have to admit, a big ol FAT PEPPERONI PIZZA sounds divine to me, BUT I just push through in the evenings & ask myself 'Is it really worth it?  Is it worth all the hard work you've done today & this week?'  Of course the answer is always no!  BUT, I also believe in indulging ever so often.  So, I am going to figure out how to make vegan pizza or raw desserts.  I feel those will satisfy fatty/sweet tooth cravings, but still be healthy :)  I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited to be on this journey!!!! 

I love you all & thanks for listening.  Til Next time!

Asian