You guys, I am so close! I can't believe I only have 3 weeks left of this challenge! I was shooting for another perfect week last week, but I didn't make it past Wednesday. My sweet husband brought me a little sliver of chocolate peanut butter fudge from my favorite shop in Florence. He has resisted getting me any this whole challenge, but he couldn't hold back when he was there on Thursday. Thankfully he ate all but the little sliver so I wasn't tempted to eat the whole thing like I used to. (He'd come home later that day and wonder what happened to all the fudge and I'd be over here licking the chocolate off of my lips with a guilty look on my face)... So glad those days are past me. I hope...
On Saturday we went to the movies and we split a tub of popcorn 4 ways with our friends. It was yummy and that's all I had (no soda, no Junior Mints, no peanut M & M's mixed in my popcorn). I even resisted COLD STONE CREAMERY which was right outside of the movie theatre. I could smell the waffle cones as I walked by... Ahhhhh.
And Sunday was a fun day. We had a birthday celebration in the evening and I had a chocolate chip pancake (I skipped the syrup and just loaded the top with fresh berries - and I didn't even miss the syrup surprisingly). I also finished Rori's cake because, well, because you just can't throw away cherry chip cake!!!!
All in all I feel fine about it. I am trying to do extra good this week so I can enjoy some treats on Thanksgiving day (yes, just the day and not the ENTIRE WEEKEND). I'm telling you- planning is key!
Have the treats.
Plan for them.
Get right back on track after.
Game changer.
Thanks everyone for following me this far. I've got a few weeks left and I'm starting to brain storm my next plan of action. What will it be???? I can tell you that I certainly WILL NOT go back to life before this 12 week challenge. Stay tuned to find out.
Love, Kara
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Week Eight Recap (with Pics and Measurements)
Week 8 was a SUCCESS!
My goal was to eat without cheats or slip ups and I DID IT! I am so proud of myself. I don't have to sit on here and list every little thing I did against my rules for this 12 week challenge.
A few things I avoided during the week was indulging at restaurants (we had 3 birthday celebrations last week: my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law, and breakfast out for Rori's actual birthday on the 9th). I would've normally thrown caution to the wind and had cocktails (not at breakfast!!), fries, soda, sweets, pancakes or french toast and tons of other carbs (buns, tortillas, etc, etc). I also had lunch with my friend at one of my favorite places to get sweets (they have AWESOME brownies) and I didn't give a second look at the treats at the Suns game with my son on Saturday. My favorite food at sporting events are the giant soft pretzels with cheese. And, I'm becoming a pro at dissing the donuts at church on Sundays now. Whoo hoo!
As far as the numbers go: I am down another 6.75 inches and 4 pounds (from 4 weeks ago). I have noticed a big difference in my body these last 4 weeks. I don't feel as flabby and my stomach is flatter.
My goal was to eat without cheats or slip ups and I DID IT! I am so proud of myself. I don't have to sit on here and list every little thing I did against my rules for this 12 week challenge.
A few things I avoided during the week was indulging at restaurants (we had 3 birthday celebrations last week: my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law, and breakfast out for Rori's actual birthday on the 9th). I would've normally thrown caution to the wind and had cocktails (not at breakfast!!), fries, soda, sweets, pancakes or french toast and tons of other carbs (buns, tortillas, etc, etc). I also had lunch with my friend at one of my favorite places to get sweets (they have AWESOME brownies) and I didn't give a second look at the treats at the Suns game with my son on Saturday. My favorite food at sporting events are the giant soft pretzels with cheese. And, I'm becoming a pro at dissing the donuts at church on Sundays now. Whoo hoo!
As far as the numbers go: I am down another 6.75 inches and 4 pounds (from 4 weeks ago). I have noticed a big difference in my body these last 4 weeks. I don't feel as flabby and my stomach is flatter.
I messed up on the day numbers (it's technically day 1, day 28 & day 56), oops.
I have joined a clean eating group for this week on an app called Body Board. I am taking pictures of my meals and posting them for accountability (and in hopes of winning a signed FIXate cookbook from Autumn Calabrese!!). So, I'm shooting for another great week. Wish me luck!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Week Seven Recap
I am pretty disappointed in week 7. I know it could've been WAY worse (since it was Halloween week and all), but I know I could've done better.
I had success in ignoring the Halloween candy which is a miracle. A couple days were pretty tough, but I did it!
We went to a Halloween event at a local school on Halloween night and I won homemade pumpkin bread. I told myself I'd treat myself to one piece that night since I was so proud of myself for not giving in to any of the Halloween candy. I told myself that was it- no more slices. But... the next day, I gave Rori a piece with her lunch. She didn't eat it all so I ate the other half of her piece. I even tried to talk myself out of it, but it didn't work. =/
We went to dinner with family on Thursday. My mother-in-law made some yummy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Jeremy and I split one. I really wanted to eat 10, but I was already bummed I'd have to write about the half cookie I ate.
Then the weekend came. On Saturday I had a power breakfast sandwich at Panera which is ham, egg & cheese on whole grain bread. And I had a coupon for a free treat that was going to expire in a few days so I decided to use it since my whole family was with me and therefore I could split it. I chose a zucchini nut muffin instead of the fudgy brownie that looked sooooo good. I only had a quarter of it (even though JJ didn't eat his- I made Jeremy eat it). Looking back, I probably should've let the coupon expire. I definitely didn't need a treat & I wasn't even saving money on something I was already buying.
And yesterday (Sunday) was Rori's birthday party. I ate really well, but allowed myself a small piece of her cake. It was homemade by Jeremy's cousin and it was DELICIOUS! So later, I was really bad and had another piece. I knew I shouldn't but I really couldn't resist. I regretted it and I had a headache and felt queasy before it was even gone.
In week 6 I felt like I was really beginning to cross over into the new healthy lifestyle, but this week taught me the need to always stand on guard. The temptations are everywhere and in many different forms. When I let myself get too hungry or if I don't take the time to plan ahead and pack snacks I end up with a lot less willpower.
I have set a huge goal this week to push through any temptations and have a "perfect" week. No treats and no slip ups. I'd love to do that this week and next week and head into Thanksgiving week feeling proud and confident in the way I eat and handle temptations.
Wish me luck!!
I had success in ignoring the Halloween candy which is a miracle. A couple days were pretty tough, but I did it!
We went to a Halloween event at a local school on Halloween night and I won homemade pumpkin bread. I told myself I'd treat myself to one piece that night since I was so proud of myself for not giving in to any of the Halloween candy. I told myself that was it- no more slices. But... the next day, I gave Rori a piece with her lunch. She didn't eat it all so I ate the other half of her piece. I even tried to talk myself out of it, but it didn't work. =/
We went to dinner with family on Thursday. My mother-in-law made some yummy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Jeremy and I split one. I really wanted to eat 10, but I was already bummed I'd have to write about the half cookie I ate.
Then the weekend came. On Saturday I had a power breakfast sandwich at Panera which is ham, egg & cheese on whole grain bread. And I had a coupon for a free treat that was going to expire in a few days so I decided to use it since my whole family was with me and therefore I could split it. I chose a zucchini nut muffin instead of the fudgy brownie that looked sooooo good. I only had a quarter of it (even though JJ didn't eat his- I made Jeremy eat it). Looking back, I probably should've let the coupon expire. I definitely didn't need a treat & I wasn't even saving money on something I was already buying.
And yesterday (Sunday) was Rori's birthday party. I ate really well, but allowed myself a small piece of her cake. It was homemade by Jeremy's cousin and it was DELICIOUS! So later, I was really bad and had another piece. I knew I shouldn't but I really couldn't resist. I regretted it and I had a headache and felt queasy before it was even gone.
In week 6 I felt like I was really beginning to cross over into the new healthy lifestyle, but this week taught me the need to always stand on guard. The temptations are everywhere and in many different forms. When I let myself get too hungry or if I don't take the time to plan ahead and pack snacks I end up with a lot less willpower.
I have set a huge goal this week to push through any temptations and have a "perfect" week. No treats and no slip ups. I'd love to do that this week and next week and head into Thanksgiving week feeling proud and confident in the way I eat and handle temptations.
Wish me luck!!
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