In my weight loss journey of last year, I pretty much eliminated breads and pasta from my daily menus. Concentrating on fruits and vegetables with occasional chicken or fish, I successfully lost over 40 pounds. Gradually, I have drifted back into eating breads and pasta -- too much, too often. After reading a chiropractors blog yesterday, I accepted his challenge to eliminate breads, pasta, & white flour completely for three days and take note of my energy levels and emotional responses. Today was Day 1. Already I believe I have more energy. I didn't feel sluggish and sleepy in the afternoon. I intend to follow this plan the next two days.
I came to the end of the day and hadn't exercised. While flipping TV channels, I came across a show that was new to me: Losing It With Jillian*. After about 15 minutes of watching a husband and wife with significant weight to lose do so intensive workouts, I got out of my chair and did my 30 minute indoor walking routine while I watched.
I'm really thankful that I did it. I plan to do it early tomorrow morning instead of putting it off until 8:30 p.m.!
*Losing It With Jillian: Jillian Michaels To Rid Families Of Their Excuses and Empower Them To Transform Their Lives In a New Life-Changing Series (from a Press Release)
You go girl.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Rebecca, but I have to say I have watched Losing It With Jillian and I didn't care for her way of encouragement....grins... to get get people to exercise. Good Luck, I know I have to do something as my weight is slowly creeping up........:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteYeah, Jillian is annoying but her workouts get the job done. The 30-day Shred takes about 25 minutes with a choice of 3 different workout levels (and easier or harder on each of those). Keep us posted on your progress!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Rebecca! I love to watch those shows, because it reminds me that I can't take my own efforts to lose and maintain my weight for granted. They inspire me - the shows and the people on them - to take control of my health.
ReplyDeleteI know you can keep it up. :)
Thanks so much for the visit and even more for the gracious comment. Here's hoping you'll become a follower and somehow my blog could be a blessing to you and at the same time...glorify Him.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to try eliminating those carbs for a while too. I'm wondering if I have a gluten sensitivity as well.
ReplyDeleteI did watch a little of the show you mentioned but ended up turning it off.
Love d your pictures on the other blog. You really have a lovely way your knick-knacked. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI know that getting my walk in 1st thing is the most important thing I do all day. It just sets the tone for the day. I started off treating myself with loving kindness. That alwys makes for a good day.
You can be so inspiring Rebecca. Perhaps I will give the three day thing a try. I will give it a go starting tomorrow! Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this show!!! I also have her Boost Metabolism DVD. Quite a challenging one but man does it work!!! I also own some of the Biggest Loser DVDs. I have to say Jillian is one gets me motivated and keeps me motivated.
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