It's been a few months now since my very first visit to the University of Michigan as part of this program. June 1st being the initial meeting before the research portion began. Since that day, I'm proud to say I've lost a total of 24 lbs. While it's a slower pace than what I would have liked, I'm VERY happy with those results. I looked up what weighs 24 lbs and now I want ice cream. <3
This program is a LOT harder than I could have imagined. Drink 5 shakes a day and now I'm able to add in 2 cups of non starchy veggies. That is just crazy to me. I believe I have some will power but this has just been insane. You don't realize how much you think about food until you basically can't have any... ever. Between prepping meals, eating, thinking about what you're going to make for dinner and cleaning up dishes... Not doing any of that is pretty bizarre. I'll admit, I am having food here and there so I feel like a normal person. 95% of the time, that food is a good choice. :)
When attending events such as weddings and parties, I'm indulging but in a good way. Definitely appreciating the food a lot more and not going too nuts. Just realizing that is not how you can eat ever meal every day.
This past week I started to go to the gym more regularly; taking a few spin classes before work. WOW, that is VERY HARD. I enjoy taking myself out of my comfort zone every once and a while and it definitely worked. During my first class, I remember thinking at one point, that I couldn't go ANY longer. I looked up at the clock and had literally been in there about 13 minutes of a 60 minute class. Needless to say I made it the hour and lived to tell you all about it. It was one of the hardest things I've done in a while but definitely be back. It's a killer 60 minute work out!
My next appointment is on Sept 21st and look forward to seeing the results! After that I do some traveling for work and fun... all about staying on track.
Thanks again everyone!
LBS LOST: 24
