So, is this the post I've been mentioning? Yes it is.
Have you been wondering since the beginning of February? Vaguely remember me talking about wanting to start IP again at the first of February. Well. I didn't hit the ground running... but I did pat the floor walking.
We still had a few things left on February 1. Like sweet potatoe and pergioes. (? spelling) But I did start. And I stopped all the other stuff on Feb 1 like junk foods, sweets etc. I didn't post about it because I wanted to make sure I was able and ready to do this, and I didn't want to say I was, then not. I did it though. And I'm down about 15 pounds so far!!!
I say about because on Feb 1 I just didn't weigh myself. I really didn't want to weigh again. Just wanted to start and let the clothes do the work. That lasted about 2 weeks. I did go back to the clinic here to do IP. I got weighed in with her. 231. Well. What can I say. I knew I was eating like there was no tomorrow. I knew I'd be way up there - my clothes were telling me that. I knew what I was doing. At least I didn't go over what I started at originally with Dr Poon. 242.
As Jacqui said, I'd be ready in February - which I was. And that my body would remember - which it is. I was really ready to do this again, and once I started it was easier to get back into the routine again. Tho this time around I am looking at it more from the point that I choose to do this, I choose to be 160 lbs (hoping to go lower then that 180) and that I choose to live, maintain and eat foods that will help me be 160 lbs. Above all, not go nuts with the weight loss or food choices. No more 'cheats'.
I say No More Cheats as in I will no longer consider foods that I eat acceptable or cheating. I look at it as I AM 160 lbs - what would be my choice? I choose to maintain 160 lbs - what is my amounts? Do I want --- this food --- or to maintain/be 160 lbs? Is it worth the balance? That said - I ate a McDonalds bagel the other day. AJ loves bagels and wanted to try one for the last few weeks. I decided that we would go for my weigh in, and then we would have a bagel for breakfast - no guilt. Lunch and dinner continued as usual.
When we had gone to my mom's in February - same thing. I made the choice to eat what she put on the table - enjoy it, and that was it. Back to usual at the next meal. What was most challenging was Bulk Barn. They ticked me off! It's almost Easter and I love the marshmallow bunnies they have. I had decided, told AJ, planned it out, that I would have one handful of bunnies. And dammit - no BB in London is selling them. They couldn't explain why as they are a popular seller. I looked at all the other Easter treats - and said to myself NO - that's not what I came in for, not what I wanted, and I'm not buying something else. I'd rather have a proper IP bar then instead. Which I did.
I'm still on a hunt for those marshmallow bunnies though. We are going to Barrie at the end of the month, and Bulk Barn is a stop to see if they have them. I guess I should just look it up and see if BB is selling them......
The Prednisone on the weekend was difficult as it did trigger hunger in me - even though I was eating my IP choices, I was still just plain hungry and empty feeling inside. Better now.
The other thing is I decided, due to cost, that I would switch a bit over to IPA - the IP alternative route. The IP clinic wasn't getting in some of the stuff, like shakes and pudding for me and I needed them, so I looked into more IPA foods, went to Costco and got the Premier Shakes, Kirkland bars. I also found IP Metrics on line, and a Proti Diet place in Sask to order from. The IP Metrics bars------ oh so good. The cost is less. I still order IP foods, now that she has her order in, as I continue to go to get weighed in. Don't think it's fair to just weigh in and not get some of the foods, at least for the time being.
We also are talking of going over to the States to get a few things. Of course, can't get them here in Canada....... Premier Shakes has vanilla and chocolate in Costco. In the States there's also Caramel, Cookies and Cream, Peach (and Strawberry and Banana which I don't care for). I'm hoping to get them plus a few things from other stores.
GNC here I can get a few Quest products, powders and bars. Then there is Dr Poon and Low Carb Grocery. I've got a good handle on where I can get most of my products from now. And a big choice of items too.
I've made tons of muffins, breads, and donuts. Ordered a donut baking sheet to make little ones with. Have a lot in the freezer now. Most mornings are 1/2 a shake with a muffin. This morning I added a hard boiled egg as I was going to the dog park with Jax and it's cold out.
Man, was it cold out! Came home, had a tea and changed clothes to try to warm up. Still a bit cold. Lunch - which is in a moment - will be cauliflower/broccoli soup with a 'loaf' and more tea. Dinner tonight is ground turkey, leftover mashed cauliflower and ? some other veg. Snack tonight will be a new bar! Just got the order in from Amazon. Pure Protein bars. Which Walmart sells too, but I ordered stuff from Amazon and needed a few more $$ to make a free shipping.
That's my big announcement. I'm happy. I'm choosing.
Ta
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