Takes some getting used to

Today was day two of my unofficial start to the 16 Hour Diet. I have to say it went a lot easier than yesterday. I had no hunger pangs or stomach cramps during the last couple of hours like I did yesterday. Which is a huge plus and I am eating a lot better today. Yesterday I was struggling to eat after going so long without, which was a big surprise, I thought for sure I would devour everything in sight. I had to force myself to eat my calories yesterday.

I did notice I was a little more tired today during my workout, which was run/walk intervals. It probably didn't help that I had sustained 21 mph head winds for the first 20 minutes and a hilly terrain, I did make up a little time on the way back. But I have to admit, the wind resistance did me in. The important thing was I got my cardio in.

Oh my! Did I mention my legs are complete Jell-o, I did 30 minutes of HIIT yesterday and paired with my miles today, walking up and down stairs is a challenge.

I am really excited about the official start of the February Meltdown Challenge. Just in two days my stomach isn't as bloated as it usually is and for the first time in months my jeans aren't cutting into me when I sit down.

I am also not sure what my starting weight is going to be, I am kind of nervous. I don't have a scale at home but broke down and ordered one today. It is supposed to measure hydration and body fat % too. I usually rely on measurements more than anything but I need to get serious about dropping these extra pounds.

So cross your fingers!!!

Here is today's first meal

1 can light tuna
1/2 c brown rice 
1/2 cup each chopped cucumber, chopped green pepper, grated carrot 
1/4 c shredded Swiss cheese
Jalapeños and siracha
367 calories

For my first snack I had an apple and 2 tbsp Naturally More Peanut Butter and my second snack is green tea with 1 scoop vanilla whey protein.

Not sure what is planned for dinner tonight, my honey is picking up dinner on his way home from work. Hoping it's something with a little bit of nutritional value.

Me after my workout :) 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I will see you all back here on Sunday when I post my starting stats.

Bobbie

Preparing for change

I figured I have had this blog set up for a while, I better start using it.

I have struggled with my weight for years and in 2009, I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and said no more. I was done living the way I was, it wasn't working for me.

A long story short, I lost 120 pounds over the period of 4 years. I didn't really diet, I just ate less and moved more.

But now I am back to carrying extra weight again, thankfully its not the 120 pounds that I had initially lost but I did gain back 30. And it just isn't coming back off. I exercise 30-60 minutes 3-4 days a week, 2 days a week I am closer to 90 minutes. I have the exercise thing down, I just cannot seem to find the food intake that works for me, either I am not eating enough or I eat too much. I have tried different website to get an idea of caloric intake but it varies drastically.

I found a woman on Facebook that wrote a book on what she had learned while intermittent fasting. And after talking here and there I decided to purchase her book. It is very straight forward and there is no drastic calorie cutting or food restrictions, it just limits the time in which you can eat. It is called The 16 Hour Diet. 

While I am not starting the program until Sunday, I am going to start increasing the period of time I fast. I already go 10 hours without eating overnight and the goal is fast for 16 hours and most of that time being 2-4 hours before bed and then while you are sleeping. Right there is 10-12 hours for me, and I am not usually hungry in the morning, I just eat because you are not supposed to skip breakfast. I can have zero calorie beverages while I am fasting, so I usually spend the 1-2 hours watching the news and checking emails while I am drinking my coffee, now I am up to 13-14 hours, spend a hour working out and a hour showering and getting ready for the day...and VIOLA...16 hours. See I just made it easy for myself :)

I will be weighing in on Sunday morning as well as taking my measurements and before pics. I am really excited about jump starting my weight loss once again.