When at First You Don't Suceed: Try, Try Again.

I know that my weight is going to be a continual struggle.  It seems that almost every time I have a personal struggle (not necessarily life threatening), I tend to put it back on.  Sometimes I do well for a few years, others it is months.  I am hoping that I can get on a roll and then with therapy keep it that way.  So, back to the drawing board I go.

After talking to my mom, she used her detective, online skills and sent me an email about where she thought I should head- Get In Shape For Women.  I didn't let myself stew on it for too long.   I called them up and set up an appointment for later on that week. It was an interesting process because they won't accept everyone.  I went to exercise with them, answered lot of questions, and then was accepted into the programs after signing an agreement that I would stick to the meal plans.  So, out the door I went to start working on eating well, going to the gym, and be accountable for what I do.

Following this plan, which includes:

No white flour
No white sugar
No white rice
100 grams of protein
Limit sugar
Drink at least 64 oz of water
Eat approximately 1300-1600 kcal

This has been interesting to do without a fridge, stove, kitchen sink, or practically anything.  This last week I did get a freezer that is in my basement.  I have now had several Kashi (whole grain, whole food) frozen meals and some meat cooked on a George Foreman grill.  I have been drinking protein shakes and eating Greek yogurt with berries.  Don't worry there are some greens and oatmeal in their too.  I am not sure how much I weighed at the beginning (a little over a week ago), but I know that from last Monday to this Monday I lost 7 lbs.  Yay me!  Here we go again, but at least this time I have people who know my name, are expecting me to show up, and also send me texts.  It is true I am paying them, but it is kinda nice to have cheerleaders.