Well, today marks the first day of my more intense diet and workout regimen. I made it though. But before we get too much into that, let's talk about the last week. Last week was Christmas. Traditionally it is all about parties, family gatherings and amazing food and drinks, right? Well this year was no different. While everyone was enjoying their Honeybaked Ham, Cinnamon Apples, Creamed Spinach and Turkey...I sat there and there and stuck to my diet. That's right folks, I prepped every single one of my meals for every single one of our outings. Christmas Eve Dinner at my parents I ate my salmon and broccoli. Christmas Dinner I ate my filet, green beans and red potato. I didn't have one sweet, side dish or salt-laden item. I felt like I was being punished. Although it was kind of amazing the restraint I had, I missed it. I marvel at how I never thought about what I ate before. And if I did, typically it was an afterthought. I think the hardest part of it all was Bagels on Christmas morning with Lox and Capers. That is our family tradition...and bagels are my most favorite thing ever! But I withheld...and ate eggs nonetheless! All I could hear was Rob in my head, "it is not on your diet, you should not eat it!" Man, I listen to him more than my parents.
I met with Robb the next day to go over my progress and review my new workout. I forgot to tell you guys that for the past two weeks I had been struggling because I gained 3 pounds. I finally had gotten down to 123.4 and I ruined it by having one of my Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars. The next morning, literally, I gained three pounds. While I realize that is unrealistic...and it was mostly water weight, I was devastated. On top of it, that's where I heard the, "Well it wasn't on your diet, you shouldn't have eaten it." FUCK. Seriously, everyday I jumped on the scale hoping it would disappear, along with a couple other pounds that I wanted gone. But nope, still there. So, back to my meeting with Robb. I weighed in with him and was back down to 123.4. While I did not lose anymore in those two weeks, I was glad to be back! I was right where I needed to be. We also did measurements.
I have lost a cumulative 6.75 inches, 4% body fat, and 6 pounds. HELL YEAH!
Robb said this was by far the best progress I had made (looking from the last time we measured last month to now). But now we have some work to do. From the sounds of it, he wants me to come on stage at about 115 and 10% body fat. Right now I am in a situation where I am 123 and 23% body fat. We have a long way to go! He has changed my workouts and my diet to reflect a heightened amount of protein and slightly less calories. Robb said I should be about 5 more pounds down by the end of January. It was interesting to me...because I know that I have been successful so far, but I hadn't been noticing a ton of difference. Within the last week I did notice that my jeans were too loose, however I didn't really see anything in the mirror. I took the picture I took originally and took another of what I look like today. OH MMMM GEE!!! I was shocked. Putting them next to each other, I saw the world of difference. That is insane. It is keeping me motivated, to say the least.
I am a little nervous going into this next phase. The diet is not fun at all. While I am absolutely not complaining...it is intense. Today was day one, which was not too bad. I made the mistake of blending my oatmeal and protein powder...never again. DISGUSTING! However, tomorrow will be a doozy. I have 4 eggs and spinach for breakfast. Um, I was choking down the eggs with toast...barely...and now I have to eat them alone. Pray for me! On top of that, I have 20oz of Chicken between two snacks and lunch! WHAT?! Oh man, I am in for a treat.
Just like the title said, I am still impatient though. I am learning that maybe this process was a lesson in patience God is putting me through. Both throughout this and my personal life, I have wanted to work on making everything perfect right now. And I clearly can't. I need to slow down; enjoy the moment now. I am learning, but it is really hard for me. I am still trying to shove square pegs in round holes sometimes...and we all know what happens there.
A couple accomplishments since we last conversed:
1. I am at the lowest weight I have ever been in my adult years
2. I have calves...HOLY SHIT! I always was in love with calves on women, and now I have some!
3. I jogged (at 5.0/12 minute mile) two miles without stopping on 12/29
4. From there, I walked a quarter-mile then ran the remaining 0.75 of the third mile!
Well, that is all for now. I should be getting my consistent 8 hours of sleep...to build muscle of course!
Talk to you soon. I got this.
LD
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