Day 412 or Day 6

I caved.  I had a Dr Pepper.  I'm not going to beat myself up about it.  But I am going to be honest about it.  Adrienne and me went to Sonic to go get ice cream and she wanted a Diet Dr Pepper.  So I (out of habit) ordered me one.  I didn't realize how habitual it really was for me.  So I drank it and it was DELICIOUS!  But I realized something about it.  I can have it on occasion.  It just cant be a normal thing everyday all day for me.  Sitting here right now I can feel my heart racing a little more than I would like it to.  So I made a discovery.  That's what I am learning today.  OH and yesterday that was my first cheat day.  It wasn't much of a cheat day though because I only ate two meals.  (I was throwing up yesterday morning... I know...TMI)  I had The Rice King (which is the best food in the world) and then I had McDonald's for dinner.  YUMO!  But now I am back to my daily calorie intake.  I think I may go over tonight because Payne is taking me out on a date to get dinner... I like our little nights out.
Catch you up next week on what happens the rest of the weekend!
XOXO
Jordan

Day 410 or Day 4...

So I am four days into this calorie counting bonanza and let me tell you something.  I actually like knowing exactly what I am eating.  I'm portioning things out and really taking in exactly what I eat.  Like yesterday I measured out the correct portion of Jasmine rice I had and the Teriyaki sauce I used and the amount of chicken I needed.  Today was harder.  I ended up skipping breakfast because I was in a rush this morning to get out the door and to where I needed to be.  So I thought how awesome it was that those calories would roll over into lunch.  Then I made lunch and realized that some of the things i SERIOUSLY enjoy are not that good for my calorie bank.  Which ended up leaving dinner with 600 calories and me not so happy about it.  So what should I do you ask... Well in our Cafe at work I went and looked at what they had to offer... Deli meats and cheeses and dressings OH MY!  Or a BBQ Bar.  I went for the BBQ Pork (lets just say I only had two bites *barf*).  I then had my choice of two sides.  I ended up just getting corn because the other options were a smothered baked potato (YUM!) or 4 cheese mac n cheese.  I ate almost all the corn and then snarfed my "organic" sugar cookie... So I guess it wasn't a horrible day.  The thing I find interesting the most is that I am soda "Detoxing".  I went cold turkey Monday morning and it was hard.  I didn't get the cravings really bad until last night and especially today.  I discovered there is a link between me getting stressed out and the amount of soda I drink.  When I am stressed out and there is chaos that I cant control around me I drink soda.  It was my "fix".  I know I'm making it sound like its a drug but in some ways it was my personal drug.  I'm learning how to deal with cravings too.  I love cinnamon candy and Ive discovered that if I eat a few pieces of candy and really enjoy them, instead of just snarfing my way through a bag or box, I satisfy the craving without eating 500 extra calories that weren't necessary.  The other thing I am working on is making meals that are just enough for myself and Payne.  He is doing the same diet with me at home when I cook and its helping a lot.  He also has stopped drinking soda.  I'm really happy I have him on my team.  We both were unhealthy.  Next step is to get us moving.  We spent yesterday afternoon walking around Fashion Place Mall in Murray.  That was a lot of fun because it was just us.  Spending time together.  Being goofy.  We didn't have anywhere to be.  We didn't have any agendas.  We just were there in that moment.  Being best friends and holding hands and walking around talking about whatever was on our minds.  Those moments *ROCK*!  But anyways back to the being healthy business.  Tomorrow is cheat day.  I know not to go over board but I am looking forward to going to The Rice King.  We decided that was going to be my cheat.  WootWoot!  Chinese food!  

Day 407... Or Day 1... Depending on how you look at it.

So today was the beginning of the changes I am making.  It started off with Breakfast.  My favorite meal that can really be enjoyed any time of the day.  I wanted hash browns and sausage.  So what should I do?  Just put it in the pan and hope that I'm not going overboard with the calories?!  That's when I remembered Emily told me she downloaded an app called MyFitnessPal.  I pulled it up on my phone, put in what I wanted to eat, and it gave me the proper portions.  I love this little app.  So while breakfast was cooking I put in what I was planning on having for lunch.  Fried chicken and rice.  I found all the components to my recipe and put them all together which gave me again the proper portions.  I love it!  That left me with almost 1000 calories for snacks and dinner.  When I got to work I found out what they were serving for dinner (because my company has a cool cafe and serves decent food for free).  Pork Chops with wild rice and sauteed green beans.  Uh... Hold the sauteed goodness please I am trying to stay away from butter and oils... and I had fried chicken for lunch.  So I had the pork and a few bites or rice but I wasn't starving.  Its nice to know that if I am watching my portions I don't have to cut everything that is good in the world out of my diet.  Like the saying says... Everything is good... In moderation.

Day 405.... A new Chapter begins....

So I'm going to be frank.  I don't like my body at all.  Not one bit.  So I'm going to change that.  My life is a crazy mess right now and I feel like I've lost all control.  So here we go... I'm gaining control in something only I can control.  My goal is to be back to the size I was my Senior year of High School.  This is a picture from the fall after high school graduation.    

This is me now...

So here is the stats:

At 18 I was a size 14 

At 25 I am a size 20

At 18 I could climb stairs and not feel winded

At 25 I climb a flight of stairs and my heart is racing

At 18 I felt like I could do whatever I wanted 

At 25 I am super stressed about, money, marriage, life, and its all taking its toll...

Here's the plan

Every day I am going to get up and get moving.  I will spend 30 minutes doing some sort of activity that makes my heart race and makes me sweat.  Learn a new dance, climb up and down stairs, walk around the neighborhood, or do yoga for 30 minutes.  I will cut back on my calorie intake throughout the week and allow myself one day to eat whatever I want.  

So this is how it will work.  

Monday through Thursday I will take in no more than 2000 calories.  Friday will be my "whatever I want" day.  Saturday and Sunday will be no more than 2000 calories.  I will be cutting back on Dr Pepper as well saving that JUST for Fridays.  I will also drink at least 128 ounces of water per day.  That's twice the necessary amount required for a human being.  

I will also take 30 minutes out of my day to meditate.  To relax and clear the world from my mind.  Stress can lead to weight gain a list of problems you can have medically.  

Next I will try to go to bed at a reasonable time and wake up at a reasonable time consistently.  That is good for your sleep patterns.  

Lastly I will try to report back to you how I am doing.  On Monday I start this shenanigan and I will post pictures of the progress.  

My End Goal?

I want to be back to a size 14 by my birthday.  

I think that's a reasonable goal.  That's four months.  That's 1 and a half sizes to go down per month.  And then, if I reach my goal, for my birthday I will treat myself to a little shopping spree for some new threads!  

Here goes nothing...

Day 396

Life is life stressfull.  Jack is at the Vet's office right now and he had his teeth cleaned.  So they put him under and while they were cleaning his teeth they found out he has little cuts in his gums where there is a dental disease.  They have to go into his mouth and remove two of his molars and then they let the root of the tooth disintigrate and have it absorbed into the body.  AKA lots of $$$$$$$$$... Okay not that bad... like $250... Were going to do it but its just really hard to have these things come up when were on a strict budget as it is.

This is Jack on a regular day.  He was yawning and  the picture was taken at the exact perfect time.

Me and Adrienne decided to start a small photography business.  Its going to be a lot of fun...

We did our Christmas pictures during conference weekend...Adrienne took these...

This is Adrienne, Ali, Boston, and Sox.  I took this picture.

I took this picture as well.  

We love doing what we do and I cant wait to get things started.

Till next time

XOXO

Jordan