Remain Coachable

I have been an open book. Displaying good and bad choices for a week. Last Friday I mentioned how I was practicing what I preach and being mindful about what I eat. In some ways I am coaching myself by making myself accountable and then getting up quickly with positive self-talk.

Weight Loss

I started the Diet Bet last Thursday by Sunday I was down 2.5 pounds. This was after a day of unplanned meals on Saturday. I did not prep snacks, or breakfast knowing I was going to do a 5k. When I went out for breakfast I ate 1/2 of a machaca plate telling myself it was not "that bad" and the trend continued with dinner.

Then Sunday came around...I got on the scale, "a loss?" --- Disneyland was a bust. I started my morning with good choices but by mid-day I was starving and eating those, oh not so good things; mickey mouse ice cream bar, a lil bit of popcorn, a lil bit of churro, a lil bit of turkey leg, a lil bit of cake. Then I said, "STOP!" -  I said no more lil tastes and I made sure to add a salad and green beans to the meal I shared with Jose <clear throat> FRIED CHICKEN thigh!

By Monday morning I was up to where I started. BAMN!

Determination

I made a plan for Monday. I started to observe this is a yes, this is a no. When the girls went for a Starbucks run I joined them on the walk but ordered nothing. When I knew I had a busy day...I planned my snacks ahead of time. When they offered chocolate, I said, NO GRACIAS!

Yesterday's meals were off and reviewing it last night I thought, tomorrow I will have more fruit and salad. I will make good choices.

Commitment

I am committed to breaking the "restrictive-eating" trend  and practicing "free-eating" this weekend. I am also adding a mindset switch by creating my own definition for each term:

Restrictive-Eating : Foods that restrict me from being a healthy me. Foods that impair my weight loss and stop my weight loss progress. Foods that restrict my movement. These foods include french fries, cake, onion rings, ice-cream etc.

Free-Eating : Foods that nourish my body and provide free living. They allow me to be free of medication, free of ailments and allow me to move freely. They provide freedom. These foods include vegetables, fruits...power foods.

The Exception

I will allow one meal/event where I will eat what there is without guilt or worry. This week it is my bosses party on Saturday. I will not over indulge but simply eat until I am comfortable (half-full). Drink until I am satisfied.

Self-Love

I invite you to practice some self-love this weekend. Do something nice for yourself and create beauty no matter what you may be facing. Much love to you.

Namaste.

Remain coachable

I've shared plenty during the last couple of weeks.  I've been sharing more about the journey. Opening up more about the past. There has been an overall shift for me in acceptance.

I may be criticized. I may be viewed differently --- and all of that is okay with me because I have gained a new level of acceptance for myself. I've been paying attention to my own write-ups and practicing what I preach. I may very well inspire others with my candid and open approach. I openly display weight loss is non-linear. It is a process that will take time for some while others may speed by. It requires determination and will. 

When the day does not work out. If I make a bad choice. I get up and try again. I've been practicing self-reflection and identifying what holds me back and what other emotional baggage is weighing me down. There is different relationship with shame.

It has all led me to this moment where I just own who I am. This self-reflection mode was perfect for what it was but now it's time to get dirty! --- Let's loose some weight y'all!  I got a bet to win!

Keep pushing. Keep going...and remain coachable.

Sweet Saturday

Being able to claim I gained weight back and declaring I am not afraid made all the difference this week. There were also various factors that came into play. 

1. #theworkout intensive requires a weekly check-in. I am honest and openly share my struggles.

2. Seeing a picture of me at 238 pounds last year and 238 pounds this year was encouraging. I focus on my triumphs and not my failures.

3.  The last cementing factor. I witnessed a horrible accident on Monday morning. It was a truck pulling out of a driveway. He took a risk and took a turn out. His slow movement makes me believe he doubted the move. He clipped a car that spun out and almost hit me. He cut a corner and came out loosing. My point: you can't cut corners.

So this week I kept track. I stuck to tracking and the outcome was a 5.4 loss.

Yay! Here's to staying strong!

Remain Coachable

When coach asked me to send him everything I ingested for the last two days ... shame was the first emotion I felt. I was ashamed about the choices I would soon make. Then I snapped back to reality and told myself there was no reason to be ashamed. I took on the task and remained coachable.

Below are my meals for the last three days. I added Thursday to the mix in order to keep in line with today's post. It is a true testament of the choices I make good/bad.

4/21 Meals

4/21

-Breakfast. Hibiscus, green and tea.-Breakfast sandwich with egg whites, spinach, avocado,  tomato and turkey bacon on wheat bread.


-Lunch. Green juice with Ginger and pineapple.
Peanut butter and jelly (2tbs) on wheat bread. 

-Snack. 1/2 of the fruit bowl - papaya, pineapple, cantaloupe  and watermelon.

-Dinner. 3oz rotisserie chicken breast, mixed green salad no  dressing. 1/4 cp Humus and 1/2 of a wheat pita. 

**Not in picture ** 1/8 cp of talenti gelato.  
-Hydration.10-12 cups of water.

4/22

-Breakfast.Green vanilla jasmine tea.

04/22 Meals

Same sandwich as above (super hungry-skipped the planned oatmeal)

-Snack.Green juice with ginger and almonds

-Lunch.Three pieces of salmon sushi and three pieces of salmon sashimi. I was full and had the planned salad an hour later when I became hungry. 

-Lunch 2.Mixed greens, walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese. 2 tbs. of balsamic vinaigrette dressing

-Dinner. Mixed Green salad with portabello mushroom,  purple onions, and avocado.1/4 cup of cotija cilantro dressing for the entire salad bowl (serves 3). 
Carne asada (didn't weigh... 6oz?) . 1/4 cup of pinto beans. I went nuts with 4 tortillas **not in picture **

**Not in picture**Handful of almonds
-Hydration.10-12 glasses of water 
Also had vanilla Cinnamon tea at some point.

04/23

04/23 Meals

-Breakfast.Berry Tea **not in picture**
Greek yogurt with honey, almonds and a banana

-Snack.oatmeal with Cinnamon, raisins, and almonds

-Lunch 1. Wheat pasta with balsamic vinaigrette sauce and tomatoes and chicken breast.
I was full and had the planned salad an hour later.

-Lunch 2. Spinach salad, spiced walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese. 2 tbs. of balsamic vinaigrette dressing

-Snack. Oprah Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte - tall
banana

-Dinner. **this meal and dessert are not in the picture**Mixed Green salad with lemon and herb vinaigrette. Carne asada - 6oz . 1/4 cup of pinto beans. 4 tortillas. 1/8 cp. of talenti gelato

-Hydration. 6-8 glasses of water

All of my teas have no added sugar. The Chai Latte is the exception.

There that is everything.....clear vail. 

Here's to keeping it real and making better choices!

Sunday Funday

Los Game Changers
5K Conditioning Series
Day 1 - 04/12/15

The 5K conditioning series started today. It was a hit! We started the session with measurements, weight in, personal goal setting, and self-acknowledgement. Then we got to work with a group stretch, warm-up and intense circuits led by Coach Freeman. We concluded with a proper cool-down, stretching and a weekly intention. The group was also provided with a 12-week activity guide, a circuit to complete at home and suggested meals for a day. The first team is set and on FIRE!

They each thanked me for putting this together. I am grateful for this opportunity. I have long envisioned bringing this type of series to the community. I consider it an honor to be a part of their journey. They provide me with a new level of accountability and push me to share myself in new ways.

Here's to playing full out...out of your comfort zone.