The Emperor Has No Clothes On!

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When you gain weight I think your family and friends tend to ignore the fact and don't say anything, much like the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes," because they are afraid of "hurting your feelings."  But, when you decide to go on a weight-loss program, everyone sighs in relief and then the truth comes out with plenty of really nice comments.  At least, that's the way it is with our family!  

No one wants to hear, "Gee, sure looks like you have packed on a few pounds."  But we all love to hear the opposite, "Gee, you are looking good!  How much have you lost?"  Huh?  I didn't think you even noticed!

Our 21 Day Challenge with Synergy Worldwide is coming along really well.  In just a week, Frank is down over five pounds, half of his goal, and I am down almost three pounds.  Darn these digital scales!  They record every ounce.  

We have been very consistent in our healthy eating this past week and haven't even missed all of the carbs and sugars.  We are also counting calories which is a big help.  I don't think you really realize how many extra calories you consume when you don't track them.

Veggies and cottage cheese is a great alternative to pasta or spuds!

Lettuce works really well instead of bread or tortilla's!  

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This Little Piggie Went To Market

Starting to eat healthy again requires a trip to the market!  

At least in my house it does!  

When I open my pantry I'm seeing way too many packages of cookies, chips, pudding cups, and other snacks.  Of course we have to have these for the grandkids.  Uh huh...  So it's time to clean out the pantry and go shopping.  Of course little Ashtyn is going to love taking home a big box of cookies!  

Frank and I went to the store and instead of the usual garbage spilling over in the cart, we loaded up on fresh veggies and fruits.  I find if I eat fruit I don't want sugar snacks, so why not indulge? Especially now when the mango's, pineapples, strawberries, and melons are so tasty. I felt a little like a hippy when I was at the check out with all my healthy foods!  

We are starting each day of our Challenge with a healthy protein shake by Synergy Worldwide called:

SLMsmart - Slim, Lose, Maintain

We like to add a few little extra's to make it more like a tasty milkshake. It's actually very good and satisfies me for hours. Frank even likes it!  It also helps me count calories, which is how I can eat my elephant!

This is working because I lost 1.2 lbs and Frank lost 1.8 lbs the first day!  Yes, we are going to weigh and track our weight each day because it makes us more accountable.  I am actually looking forward to each day and a renewed sense of getting on the right track.  

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How Do You Eat An Elephant?

One bite at a time!  Corny, huh?  But it pretty well describes the only way I can wrap my head around losing weight.

About five years ago Frank and I were getting rather fluffy.  That's a nice way of saying we were fat!  We went on our first-ever weight loss program and both of us lost around 40 pounds in about four months.  It wasn't easy but it was necessary.  We not only looked better, we felt better!  We maintained our weight loss for about three years and then due to major lifestyle changes and going back to poor eating habits the pounds started to come back on slowly. Creeping at first and then running and jumping on our bones! Before we knew it we had both gained over 20 pounds back.  Ugh!

Time to get them back off again.
  
Two good friends, Mark B and Marty H, called and invited us to join them in a 21 Day Lifestyle Challenge. This challenge not only encourages us to make changes in our physical life but in our spiritual and financial life.

I am going to concentrate my blogging on the physical challenge. We set up a goal to lose 10 pounds by the end of our 21 days.  At our age, this ain't easy!  
Having a goal without an written action plan is like saying, "When I grow up..."  It just doesn't happen.  

GOAL: 
Drop 10 pounds in 21 days!  

PLAN OF ACTION:
Weigh and Measure - We will weigh daily.

CHANGE EATING HABITS:
Drink at least one SLM Synergy Shake daily
Healthy meal planning - more fresh veggies, salads, lean meats and fish, and fruit
Drink more water - at least 64 oz daily
Eliminate unhealthy snacks and sweets
Count and track calories - no more than 1200 to 1500 daily 
No eating after 7:00
GET ACTIVE:
Brisk morning walk of 45 to 60 minutes daily
Minimum of one hour alternate physical activity daily - swimming, working on houses, yard work, gym, etc

JOIN ME AND GET ACTIVE TODAY! LEARN MORE