Seth: - 2 lbs this week
Seth’s doing really well with Phase 2 of the BLD: he’s eating smaller portions and allowing himself to stop eating before he’s full—a key part of Phase 2. Seth’s doing so well he even started to do a wardrobe makeover (wink wink). Lookin’ good Seth, keep it up!
Carolyn: - 1.5 lbs this week
Carolyn had good weight loss, but a rough week…we all know the sadness that comes with losing a family member, like your best doggie friend and we wish you the best L. Sounds like you’re doing well with the timing of meals and keeping the emotional treats pretty under control, I’m proud of you! Like Carolyn said, she let go of her planned meals and didn’t exercise during those few hard days, but she’s stepping it up with Phase 2 now, so we’ll see her emotional turnaround next week!
Megan: - 3 lbs this week
Megan successfully lost weight this last week, but she knows she needs to get her meal/snack times on time…suggestion: plan your meals ahead of time. Little coolers that hold your lunch and snacks are a great way to make sure that you don’t resort to unhealthy food choices (ie donuts, hot dogs, pop-tarts) to help ease the nausea that comes with low blood sugars. Prevent low blood sugars by making a point to eat your snacks before you get to that point. If cold foods won’t work because of the nature of your job, keep power packed snacks on you, like an ounce of raw almonds or a high-fiber granola bar. The competition is nearing its end, so now is the time to cement the good habits, kick phase 2 into high-gear and continue with healthy weight loss. I’m glad to hear your next week is lighter in work and you’ll get the chance kick the unhealthy habits once and for all! Remember, it’s not just the calories you put in—your body reacts differently to different fats, so choose nutrient dense, low fat choices (no trans fats!) Lastly, water retention can be caused by a high sodium intake. Remember to pay attention to the sodium in your food choices, you should aim for about 2,000 mg per day. Make these changes this week and you’ll guarantee yourself a surprising change in weight and body composition!
Kai: - 1 lb this week
Kai faced a family vacation and came out of it still having lost weight! You earned your vacation foods by stepping up the workouts to twice a day, good thinking! Now, it’s time to get back on track and eat the foods you know are working for your weight loss and obviously helping your workout endurance (GREAT job with the 1 ½ hr job, impressive!). I’m noticing that some foods in the diaries, and this goes for everyone, may not have the correct calories amount. A commonly mislabeled food on calories calculators is bread—check to make sure those 2 slices really are just 110 calories, since these days a typical slice of whole wheat bread is about that. I know you had a great vaca, and I’m assuming that’s where the four beers came in? Haha. You’re doing well, so happy you’re one to focus on earning your treats to stay at or around your estimated needs even when you’re having a ton of fun, keep it up!
PS. I loved your water jug example!
Renee: - 6 lbs this week
Renee is working on balancing lower activity level with her food intake…and doing a great job might I say! No need to get discouraged by your minor bumps in the road—you’re weights moving in the right direction and you’ll be back to the road to high intensity workouts in no time! You’re food intake is flawless, such tasty and nutritious choices (I’ve had most myself actually!).
Key points to remember:
-“Anything goes” snack calories don’t go that far, so choose carefully and don’t overestimate!
-We really need everyone to be tracking their food and exercise on the website DAILY!
- PLEASE stay on schedule with your written and video blogs!
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