95 DAYS!
It's been 95 days on Ideal Protein and I just came through the other side of 2 really difficult weeks.
45 Pounds GONE!
Two weeks ago I went out of town to help with a reentry program for third culture kids coming back to live in Canada. I was really worried about what the food situation would be. I knew it was being held at a local small college and that a chef would be making the meals and the menu. I didn't know if I'd have access to a fridge, or if I could bring my own food. I was worried that I'd be hungry or that I wouldn't get enough meat. When I got to the College, I was able to speak with the Chef. I explained my dietary needs to him and he was more than happy to accommodate. What was even more amazing is that he actually made a few meals that were specifically made for me. I particularly loved the portobello mushrooms baked with zucchini and peppers. I put ground beef on top and it was DELICIOUS and FILLING! What I found the hardest, was remember to get in my 4 packets of IP foods. Most people on IP only need 3 packets a day, my coach has me on 4 a day due to my weight levels. I also find I lose more when I eat all four. I'll be honest, some days I missed the 4th packet because of the busyness of the days.
At the end of the week I drove back to the city and headed to a wedding. I stayed away from the treats and the snacky foods that I would normally indulge in. I did have a nice soda water with lime. After being away for the week, I crashed in my own bed for one night, got up early, did laundry and went to the Airport.
From Saturday to Thursday morning, I was at a work conference in Denver, Colorodo. The week itself was amazing in terms of what I gleaned from the sessions...the food on the other hand...UGH. It was so hard. The hotel did not have ANY veggies on their menu. The only thing I could order from their menu was a lean turkey burger, no bun, with aioli and a side salad. It was near IMPOSSIBLE to get the veggies that I need for this diet. By the end of the time there I was CRAVING veggies. I almost cried one night as I lay in my hotel bedroom...I was never going to give up, but I was so frustrated that there was no options for veggies.
There was nothing around the hotel for other options. I tried the local Mexican restaurant, but when I asked for more grilled peppers with my steak and shrimp, they added cooked onions instead! (I can't even eat cooked onions! :( )
I was so happy to come home. I arrived at 9am and met with my coach at 11am...Stopped for my veggies on the way home and was SO HAPPY to have peppers!
I can't believe I'm 45 pounds down. I know it seems weird...I'm happy, but also sad at the same time...so much more to go...I wish I could get below 200 wayyyyyy faster. But I am proud of what I've accomplished. I could not do this without my husband's support and God's help!
45 Pounds GONE!
Two weeks ago I went out of town to help with a reentry program for third culture kids coming back to live in Canada. I was really worried about what the food situation would be. I knew it was being held at a local small college and that a chef would be making the meals and the menu. I didn't know if I'd have access to a fridge, or if I could bring my own food. I was worried that I'd be hungry or that I wouldn't get enough meat. When I got to the College, I was able to speak with the Chef. I explained my dietary needs to him and he was more than happy to accommodate. What was even more amazing is that he actually made a few meals that were specifically made for me. I particularly loved the portobello mushrooms baked with zucchini and peppers. I put ground beef on top and it was DELICIOUS and FILLING! What I found the hardest, was remember to get in my 4 packets of IP foods. Most people on IP only need 3 packets a day, my coach has me on 4 a day due to my weight levels. I also find I lose more when I eat all four. I'll be honest, some days I missed the 4th packet because of the busyness of the days.
At the end of the week I drove back to the city and headed to a wedding. I stayed away from the treats and the snacky foods that I would normally indulge in. I did have a nice soda water with lime. After being away for the week, I crashed in my own bed for one night, got up early, did laundry and went to the Airport.
From Saturday to Thursday morning, I was at a work conference in Denver, Colorodo. The week itself was amazing in terms of what I gleaned from the sessions...the food on the other hand...UGH. It was so hard. The hotel did not have ANY veggies on their menu. The only thing I could order from their menu was a lean turkey burger, no bun, with aioli and a side salad. It was near IMPOSSIBLE to get the veggies that I need for this diet. By the end of the time there I was CRAVING veggies. I almost cried one night as I lay in my hotel bedroom...I was never going to give up, but I was so frustrated that there was no options for veggies.
There was nothing around the hotel for other options. I tried the local Mexican restaurant, but when I asked for more grilled peppers with my steak and shrimp, they added cooked onions instead! (I can't even eat cooked onions! :( )
I was so happy to come home. I arrived at 9am and met with my coach at 11am...Stopped for my veggies on the way home and was SO HAPPY to have peppers!
I can't believe I'm 45 pounds down. I know it seems weird...I'm happy, but also sad at the same time...so much more to go...I wish I could get below 200 wayyyyyy faster. But I am proud of what I've accomplished. I could not do this without my husband's support and God's help!
