So I'm finishing up week 4 on Jenny. And let me tell you--I'm looking better, feeing better, and for the first time in my life, I feel like I have control over food. Food does not control me.
But the downside: This week I have been hungry. REALLY hungry. I have eaten every vegetable in the house, I have consumed popsicles like they are water, and I even one night went to the grocery store and bought a weight watcher's 200 calorie meal just because I was STARVING. I legit can't get full off lettuce. I have even been knitting just so I don't eat.
I suppose at some point on a diet, your body realizes it's on one. I have been very fortunate thus far that I haven't even noticed, and the food is so good I feel like I'm indulging all the time. I feel guilty for the 2 fries I eat off someone else's plate. I kick myself for eating an extra 80calorie string cheese. But the moral of the story is, I don't need to be eating so much. And I know this works, and I know as I lose weight, I will feel less hungry. A 170lb body does not need as many calories as a 185lb body. But it's hard to realize that eating half a box of wheat thins is not the answer to my hunger.
I'm trying really hard to stick it out and not cheat. I think if I cant get to the weigh in (possiby sometime tomorrow) that I will be rewarded with a scale that says something lower. The hard part will be if it doesn't say anything lower. Then I will be upset. Very upset, because I'll have been hungry all week and made no progress.
I'm also starting to think about the end of Jenny. Starting Tuesday, I'll be in the last 2 weeks. I'm over halfway done. And I have to decide if I'm going to stick with Jenny or try to do it on my own. We'll see, but it's definitely something I need to be thinking about.
Love love love,
M
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
And....Jenny is working!
Incredible.
It's been a couple weeks since I last posted, and let me tell you--I LOVE JENNY CRAIG.
But seriously.
We've been on it for...this is my 4th weeks, and my roommates' 5th. They haven't had as much success as I have, but I have been more motivated to stick to it, I exercise more, and honestly--I have more to lose. And I have lost. 9.6 lbs to date actually.
It's kindof insane. At my week 2 weigh in, I actually gained .4 lbs. But this week--I was down to 175.4! That's an abnormally high weight loss, especially for someone who doesn't have a TON to lose, but I am so happy. And I feel better. And look skinnier. And all I want to do is eat the VERY DELICIOUS Jenny Craig food all the time so I get even skinnier. Not kidding.
It's my new goal to be at a healthy weight by Halloween. That means I have another 15lbs to lose in the 10.5 weeks before then. Can you imagine? I would totally wear a skimpy costume just because I can. WEEEEEE!
This is the first time that I have successfully lost weight with any program. My roommates have lost 4 and 5 lbs--which is still something! And they look great already, so life is good. I'm gonna go eat some more fruit and veggies now-- (even though this has made me completely broke. TOTALLY worth it.)
Love love love, M
It's been a couple weeks since I last posted, and let me tell you--I LOVE JENNY CRAIG.
But seriously.
We've been on it for...this is my 4th weeks, and my roommates' 5th. They haven't had as much success as I have, but I have been more motivated to stick to it, I exercise more, and honestly--I have more to lose. And I have lost. 9.6 lbs to date actually.
It's kindof insane. At my week 2 weigh in, I actually gained .4 lbs. But this week--I was down to 175.4! That's an abnormally high weight loss, especially for someone who doesn't have a TON to lose, but I am so happy. And I feel better. And look skinnier. And all I want to do is eat the VERY DELICIOUS Jenny Craig food all the time so I get even skinnier. Not kidding.
It's my new goal to be at a healthy weight by Halloween. That means I have another 15lbs to lose in the 10.5 weeks before then. Can you imagine? I would totally wear a skimpy costume just because I can. WEEEEEE!
This is the first time that I have successfully lost weight with any program. My roommates have lost 4 and 5 lbs--which is still something! And they look great already, so life is good. I'm gonna go eat some more fruit and veggies now-- (even though this has made me completely broke. TOTALLY worth it.)
Love love love, M
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
FIRST WEIGH IN
I was so anxious leading up to my visit to Jenny Craig. I didn't want to have failed at it and not lost any weight--or worse, gained any!
Apparently, that wasn't the problem. Here were the results: (End of my week one, roommates week two)
Jo: +0.6
Amy: -0.5
Me: -6.0.
And that's not a typo.
My weight last night was 6lbs lower than last Monday. Now granted, I was wearing less clothes and hadn't eaten dinner. But even if you add 3lbs (which is not a conservative estimate), I still lost 3lbs. Which is FANTASTIC. I was so worried I had cheated...was eating too much...blah blah blah. But apparently, I can eat all I want of the correct foods. I don't feel starved or deprived at all. And it's working.
It was the best confidence booster. Jo struggled; she had exercised this week and hardly cheated. But she didn't eat everything she was supposed to (particularly fats), and added a lot of salt (to already sodium-laden food), so it's likely a combination of her body not getting enough nutrients and retaining water. Either way, I totally made up for it.
This coming week will be a little more challenging. I am going to DC for the weekend, and my best friend is moving. There is likely to be a lot of alcohol consumption, and a lack of Jenny food this weekend. This is going to test my willpower for moderation, and my determination to exercise to burn off the alcohol calories.
All in all, successful week! Can't wait to keep going!
Apparently, that wasn't the problem. Here were the results: (End of my week one, roommates week two)
Jo: +0.6
Amy: -0.5
Me: -6.0.
And that's not a typo.
My weight last night was 6lbs lower than last Monday. Now granted, I was wearing less clothes and hadn't eaten dinner. But even if you add 3lbs (which is not a conservative estimate), I still lost 3lbs. Which is FANTASTIC. I was so worried I had cheated...was eating too much...blah blah blah. But apparently, I can eat all I want of the correct foods. I don't feel starved or deprived at all. And it's working.
It was the best confidence booster. Jo struggled; she had exercised this week and hardly cheated. But she didn't eat everything she was supposed to (particularly fats), and added a lot of salt (to already sodium-laden food), so it's likely a combination of her body not getting enough nutrients and retaining water. Either way, I totally made up for it.
This coming week will be a little more challenging. I am going to DC for the weekend, and my best friend is moving. There is likely to be a lot of alcohol consumption, and a lack of Jenny food this weekend. This is going to test my willpower for moderation, and my determination to exercise to burn off the alcohol calories.
All in all, successful week! Can't wait to keep going!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Update: Week 1, Before the Weigh In
Today is day 7.
Which is very exciting--making it a whole week on a diet is probably a new high for me (except the 4 months I went anorexic in high school. That doesn't count.)
I was doing realllly well on this diet. And I suppose I still am--but it's been a little more difficult this week. My best friend is moving this weekend, so we have been going out. A lot. Which means I have been drinking. A lot. Drinking whiskey is an enemy of the diet--I swear whiskey (my drink of choice) converts directly into fat cells on my ass and stomach. So we had two nights of that--and the scale reflected a 2 lb gain.
Also, I cheated on the diet for the first time last night. A group of friends went to get some AMAZING Italian food. I wasn't going to miss out on the social bonding, so I decided I would go. I ate my Jenny Craig meal before I left, including a ridiculous amount of vegetables so I would feel full. I then was SO PROUD of myself, because I drank diet coke (not wine) and ate a garden salad. That's it! I was doing so great.
Then dessert. We went to my favorite pastry place, and I caved and got a canoli (which was also amazing). I can say, though, that I only ate half and threw half away, and I didn't drink last night. So I did improve upon my previous behaviors, and hopefully my somewhat dedication will be reflected at weigh in tonight.
Oofta.
xoxo M
Which is very exciting--making it a whole week on a diet is probably a new high for me (except the 4 months I went anorexic in high school. That doesn't count.)
I was doing realllly well on this diet. And I suppose I still am--but it's been a little more difficult this week. My best friend is moving this weekend, so we have been going out. A lot. Which means I have been drinking. A lot. Drinking whiskey is an enemy of the diet--I swear whiskey (my drink of choice) converts directly into fat cells on my ass and stomach. So we had two nights of that--and the scale reflected a 2 lb gain.
Also, I cheated on the diet for the first time last night. A group of friends went to get some AMAZING Italian food. I wasn't going to miss out on the social bonding, so I decided I would go. I ate my Jenny Craig meal before I left, including a ridiculous amount of vegetables so I would feel full. I then was SO PROUD of myself, because I drank diet coke (not wine) and ate a garden salad. That's it! I was doing so great.
Then dessert. We went to my favorite pastry place, and I caved and got a canoli (which was also amazing). I can say, though, that I only ate half and threw half away, and I didn't drink last night. So I did improve upon my previous behaviors, and hopefully my somewhat dedication will be reflected at weigh in tonight.
Oofta.
xoxo M
Friday, July 29, 2011
Introduction
Hi! And welcome to our weight loss journey :)
But no seriously, we're getting skinny. You always hear college girls saying that are trying this diet or that diet...and then you don't see results. I have been one of those girls. I'm not eating junk food...or I'm going on a "cleanse"...or I'm eating only salads or not eating after 5 or I'm going to the gym 372 times a week. Whatever. I have successfully seen maybe...2?...people lose weight thus far in my college career. And actually, my college career is done so what does that tell you?
Anyway, I'm going into my 5th year of college (and finishing up my master's degree in occupational therapy this year). I am subletting an apartment with 2 of my sorority sisters--one, Jo, who is going to NYU next year to get her master's in education, and Amy, who is going to be a senior and is studying PR.
Jo's sister is getting married in a couple months. Jo's sister also happens to weight 98 lbs (she is short but still). Jo is going to be the Maid of Honor and she wants to look skinny. Enter: Diet (bum bum bummmmm). Our friend Brit had previously done Jenny and said it worked. Jo is lazy and wants to lose weight with minimal effort (i.e. no cooking and little gym time). Jenny fits PERFECTLY into this lifestyle, so she decided to do it.
One evening, as we were sitting around our table, Jo convinced Amy and I to join her in this quest. I had some stuff going on, so I decided that I would start the week after them. Jo and Amy came home with all this AMAZING looking frozen food and snacks (I mean really, when is the last time you had cinnamon french toast for breakfast?). I couldn't wait to start, so I went in for my initial consultatation at the same time as their first week weigh in.
The results?
Jo: -3 lbs
Amy: -1.5 lbs (with a considerable amount of drinking, I might add)
Me: -0 (I was just starting. And I weigh toooo much. I'm actually the heaviest I've been in my life).
Now, none of us are huge. But my goal weight is 35 lbs away. Jo wants to lose about 15 lbs before the wedding, and Amy wants to lose as much as she can before going to London. So we all signed up for 6 weeks, and I can't wait to see what we can lose. You will be updated at least once a week, and hopefully you can get some motivation and tips from us for your own get skinny plan :)
Love love love, M
But no seriously, we're getting skinny. You always hear college girls saying that are trying this diet or that diet...and then you don't see results. I have been one of those girls. I'm not eating junk food...or I'm going on a "cleanse"...or I'm eating only salads or not eating after 5 or I'm going to the gym 372 times a week. Whatever. I have successfully seen maybe...2?...people lose weight thus far in my college career. And actually, my college career is done so what does that tell you?
Anyway, I'm going into my 5th year of college (and finishing up my master's degree in occupational therapy this year). I am subletting an apartment with 2 of my sorority sisters--one, Jo, who is going to NYU next year to get her master's in education, and Amy, who is going to be a senior and is studying PR.
Jo's sister is getting married in a couple months. Jo's sister also happens to weight 98 lbs (she is short but still). Jo is going to be the Maid of Honor and she wants to look skinny. Enter: Diet (bum bum bummmmm). Our friend Brit had previously done Jenny and said it worked. Jo is lazy and wants to lose weight with minimal effort (i.e. no cooking and little gym time). Jenny fits PERFECTLY into this lifestyle, so she decided to do it.
One evening, as we were sitting around our table, Jo convinced Amy and I to join her in this quest. I had some stuff going on, so I decided that I would start the week after them. Jo and Amy came home with all this AMAZING looking frozen food and snacks (I mean really, when is the last time you had cinnamon french toast for breakfast?). I couldn't wait to start, so I went in for my initial consultatation at the same time as their first week weigh in.
The results?
Jo: -3 lbs
Amy: -1.5 lbs (with a considerable amount of drinking, I might add)
Me: -0 (I was just starting. And I weigh toooo much. I'm actually the heaviest I've been in my life).
Now, none of us are huge. But my goal weight is 35 lbs away. Jo wants to lose about 15 lbs before the wedding, and Amy wants to lose as much as she can before going to London. So we all signed up for 6 weeks, and I can't wait to see what we can lose. You will be updated at least once a week, and hopefully you can get some motivation and tips from us for your own get skinny plan :)
Love love love, M
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