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Setback or Setup?

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A few weeks ago, I went to see the doctor about pains I had been having in my legs. As fate would have it, I have varicose veins and require endovenous ablation. It’s a laser treatment that closes the veins. I’m thinking – that does it, I’m off the treadmill.

Well, I go and have my treatments (both legs) and what is the absolutely critical thing I have to do after the procedure? I have to walk for a least 20 minutes. So being the good patient, I go home and do a mild treadmill session to get the blood flowing. I’m thinking I’ve had a setback because of the pain in my legs from the varicose veins. But I think I’ve been setup. Just when my motivation was at a new low, I have a reason that I need to keep moving.

While I feel that I need the constant kick in the butt to keep me moving, I feel that if I don’t keep going I’m going to continue to have these problems. I sit here writing this while my husband is off at the gym. He will come home worn out but he feels stronger. We continue to eat the CustomFit Meals. I’m learning more about nutrition and the spices used in their meals are meant to rev up your metabolism.

I’ve become a Dr. Oz groupie too. There are some shows that really have interesting topics but since I work during the day, I rarely get to see the show. But since I had the procedure today, I saw his show on body types and metabolism. It’s worth checking it out. I may need to start DVR’ing the show. The one thing I like the most is the feeling of hope no matter where you are in your life.

Here’s to hope!

Time Off From Weight Loss

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This is my birthday week – yes, week. Birthday’s only come once a year, why not make the most of it. I decided to make it worth my while and take a break from my weight loss routine. I figured that I had gone through my loss of motivation pit last time. Now I need to start anew.

In addition to being a celebratory week, I have had some other issues to deal with that helped me decide to take a break. That bulging vein that I had last week actually burst. Now I have this mass that looks like I bruised the entire back of my calf. Easy does it says the doc, so it’s off the treadmill.

Even though I’m not walking on the machine, I am making sure that I keep active. I do plenty of seated movements. It’s simple to do and really helps to keep the blood flowing. I do the foot circles, leg extensions, and flexing and straightening of my legs. It’s bad enough that I can’t walk but I’m not ready to let my muscles get too tight.

My husband is still working out regularly at CrossFit and eating his CustomFit Meals. He’s lost 12 lbs and 3 inches on his waist. Hard work and good food are paying off in a big way for him.

I’m going to re-evaluate things when my calf heals and I am back to walking. I need to make sure the doctor gives me the okay to do what needs to be done to get me further on the road to better health and weight loss. Nothing has changed, which is good. It’s way too easy for me to gain weight when not exercising. But sticking to the food and keep as active as I can, even without the treadmill, I can at least maintain things.

How long to healing? Only time will tell…

Paleo Diet Challenges

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Having been on the Paleo Diet for a while now, I have made note of changes in my digestion. At first, I wasn’t able to put my finger on the cause and effect until I did some research. I began having changes in my, uh – output. I have always been fairly regular but after started on the Paleo diet, changes to my bowels began to change. It went from one extreme to the other. And then there’s (pardon me) the gas. What had I gotten myself into?

I began doing some online research and came up with some really good information on the Paleo Digest. I was having all the symptoms – bloating, gas, and the other stuff too. The article offers some helpful advice. I was starting to have acid reflux. That was the simple fix. My doctor prescribed an acid reducer. The other stuff took a while to figure out. I added a probiotic and over the course of a couple of weeks I began seeing things return to normal.

There is a wealth of information on this subject on this site plus information that may apply to you if you experience other issues. I don’t plan on giving up eating the Paleo Diet food I get from CustomFit Meals but now I know how to manage things. The dramatic change in my eating habits really set my digestive track in a spin. But eating well has its own rewards.

Now that I am taking a probiotic and the acid reducer, I am feeling better after I eat. I am certain things will balance out after my body fully adjusts and heals itself from all the damage that was caused by my earlier poor eating habits.

Each day things get a little better. I am hoping this all leads to a slimmer, healthier me for the rest of  my life.

Cheese Bacon Frittata from CustomFit Meals

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Cheese Bacon Frittata

The Cheese and Bacon Frittata was this morning’s breakfast. Lots of real eggs cooked firm (I hate watery eggs) with bacon throughout the portion. Now that’s a big breakfast. I actually had trouble finishing it because the portion is quite generous. The CustomFit Meals write-up states: “This delicious breakfast frittata consists of seasoned chicken eggs, red and green peppers, and sautéed leeks.  Baked together, then topped with crispy bacon and cherry tomatoes, this dish has everything you need to get your day started off right.” Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Since it’s the weekend, technically I don’t eat the CustomFit Meals but I had this one from yesterday when I “skipped” my regular breakfast and opted for something else. Eating these meals isn’t a “diet” it’s just eating the right food. So I had the CustomFit breakfast and then for lunch…

My in-laws brought over steamed crabs. I do like seafood. But I noticed something different about my eating habit. I stopped when I no longer felt hungry. I wasn’t full but I was satisfied. I guess this good eating is starting to pay off in other ways too. Before, I would have eaten as many crabs as I possibly could stuff into my face without thinking. Now I can pace myself and stop when I don’t need to eat any more.

Funny thing – when you’re not so focused on food, you begin to notice other things more. I love my in-laws but they can make me laugh at their interactions. When my father-in-law asks my mother-in-law a question, he expects a direct answer. Ask a yes or no question, he expects a yes or no answer. But women don’t generally think in yes or no, “black and white” responses. Women speak for clarity; men speak for brevity.©

It is a general statement. I’m not trying to be sexist but I have seen this before. Ask a woman “Did you (insert direct question here)?” The answer will not be yes or no. The answer will be “I did (this or that)” – to offer the man with more information that the yes or no answer would give. It is just a fundamental difference between men and women (generally speaking).

So what does that have to do with weight loss? I can eat the same food as my husband, exercise, and not cheat with the wrong foods and I won’t lose a pound. He can eat the meals, exercise, and cheat when he wants, within reason, and lose 10 pounds. Men and women are just different – mentally and physically. It’s a fact that I have to live with and accept.

Accept but I don’t have to like it…

 

Weight Loss and Stress

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This has been a very stressful period for me. There are so many things going on that trying to achieve a weight loss when I am stressed out seems like an impossible task. But I am going to persevere. I’ve adopted some strategies to help me through this rough patch.

First, I don’t eat alone. If I am at work, I make certain that I eat with someone. Eating in front of someone makes me more conscious of how much I’m eating. Plus, I tend to eat more slowly if I am engaged in conversation. Making lunchtime more relaxing, rather than wolfing down my lunch at my desk, eases my digestion. The days I have eaten at my desk I almost always continue to read my email or do something while eating. That’s just not good way to nourish myself or take a breather from the workday.

When things get really tough, I used to head for the snacks. Now, I take a walk; even if I just go outside and walk between buildings, it helps me release some steam. One thing that has really helped is eating the right food – I don’t get hungry between meals. I recognize now when I give into emotional eating. I feel fine for a bit and then, if I’ve had something sugary, I can feel the crash a lot more easily than before.

I continue to eat my CustomFit Meals. I can choose to eat something else if I want but the meals satisfy my hunger and keep me full longer. It helps me feel that I have enough fuel to do my exercises too. Now, it’s time to step up the workout routines. Even though it’s been weeks that I have been on level 1, I hesitated to raise the intensity until I didn’t feel worn out completely after a session. The time has come to move to level 2.

Time to check out Jillian’s programs and move up.

CustomFit Meals – Discount Code Included

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I found it. The food that I have been looking for to help me win my battle with weight. It’s CustomFit Meals. I have tried it and meets the criteria – has to taste good and be good to eat. I have my husband to thank for this great find. The gym where he works out is associated with CustomFit Meals. I thought the food was just for weight lifters or hard body types. Was I ever wrong!

Today, I had the “Spaghetti & Meatballs” – sweet potato “noodles” never tasted so good. Honestly, I am not a sweet potato fan but I really enjoyed this combination. The meatballs were real beef. No fat or greasy drippings in the food. Just a great flavor combined in tomato sauce. Wow, I’m starting to sound like a commercial.

I was so impressed with the food that I contacted CustomFit and asked them about their philosophy. All of their food is gluten-free. That’s the first big plus for me. They’re also dairy-free. That’s a big plus for anyone who has allergies. They follow the paleo diet (eat like a caveman philosophy). Healthy food that tastes good – check!

What I was more than pleased about is CustomFit Meals offered any reader who orders through this site – use my name (“angelaatkins“) in the discount code box – a 10% discount on the first order. How’s that for a company who believes in their food. I can’t wait to see how much weight I lose just eating their food.

The best part of their food is that it’s fresh. Chefs make it twice a week and ship to the local CrossFit gym locations. Pick up is so easy. Prepay and all you have to do is swing by and pick it up on your way home from work or stop by in the morning and have it for lunch that day. We pick up on Mondays and Thursdays.

I’ll be totally honest about what I like and how it works. Now let’s see if the weight comes off…