NS Week 5

I am SAD and I mean super sad. I have been eating healthy and working out at least 5x/week and as of today according to my home scale I have not lost any weight this week. This is a lot to swallow considering last week's gain of 2 lbs. I weigh in officially today on the gym scale. I haven't worked out with the trainer this week because of orientation for my new job. Today is my first day this week with him however I have done 2 days this week of cardio. I am growing so frustrated. I can't say it's NS because I am flexing and everything because it's not as easy to follow with this schedule right now. I need to plan a little better but I have been trying. Planning lunches is the hardest for me right now because I like to make recipes with the lunches and if I prepare them the morning of I am afraid to heat them up for lunch later. I have to figure out a better plan effectively. I don't know my official scheduling for next week as of yet. School starts today and I am feeling overwhelmed. I have to get better organzied. I am staarting to feel stressed as I type this. I got to get it together ! NEW JOB, NEW SCHOOL and trying to focus on creating a NEW ME! Will post my actual weighin later.

Changes.....

I begin a new journey tomorrow. I start orientation for my new job! I am excited yet anxious all at the same time. I have been a professor at a local community college for the past 7 years. I have worked there every summer, spring, and fall since I started back in May 2004. This semester I decided to focus on my nursing career and take a job as a staff nurse at the local teaching hospital. I am currently in graduate school to become a nurse practicitoner so I feel like this is the best move for me professionally. Although I might add that this decision was not an easy one to make I have an opportunity to become full-time faculty at the college. I want to teach full-time later in life however presently I feel that I am making a wise decision. Tomorrow starts a new chapter for me professionally and for that I am THANKFUL!

This week has been rough mentally with the 2 lb weight gain last week. I have been second guessing everything instead of focussing on a new week. I did not make it to the gym or do any form of workout on yesterday so I have to be there for quite a while today. I am going to shoot for 2hrs but 1.5 will suffice. I plan to downlod movie to my ipod and watch it during my workout. I weighed in this morning and looks like I have lost a little weight but we will see come Weds.

Friday I called and spoke with one of the NS counselors and they advised me that NS only suggests 90 mins of exercise weekly. He told that if I was going to train at the level that I am training that on the days that I work out I can eat and extra 2 carbs, 2 proteins and 1 fruit. I was so happy to hear that because after workouts sometimes I am ravenous. This week will be tough because I am in meetings all day long. When break come I will either go home for lunch or bring my lunch with me. Tomorrow I can't leave the campus so I will bring lunch with me. I am headed to go make breakfast.

Week 4 Weigh In

Yesterday I was extremely annoyed about my weight loss for this week. I have worked out 5/7 days this week I completed over 4+ hours of cardion alone and I actually gained +2 lbs I was livid and disappointed. Today I am still disappointed but I am ok with it. I realize that I have lost 10lb in 1 month! I have lost 9 inches in overall body measrurements. I notice a distinct difference in my clothes. I can feel muscles in my arms and visual changes so all in all I am ok with these results.





My trainer attributes the +2lbs to increase in muscle mass and some water retention. He says that I may be dringking too much water daily. I disagree with the too much water statement. I drink about 100-120 fl oz per day. I flexed a few days last week so at first I thought that was the reason. I am unsure of what happened but I have made a vow to myself that I lose those 2 lbs back by next week's weigh in so for next week my mini goal is 4lbs. I will also weigh in on Sat 08/13 because that is my official date for 30 days on NS. My new shipment comes today. YAY!





4 Week Measurements
Neck: 16 -1.0"
Bust: 49.5 -0.5"
Arms L/R: 18" -1.0/R
Waist: 52 -2.5"
Hips: 54 -2.0"
Tighs L/R: L31/R32 -1.0" each
Calf: L17.5/R 18.0

I feel confident that I will be successful this time around. I supposed to be on vacation this week Idecided that I will stay home and save the money. I have lots of things that I need to do around the house. Starting with some cleaning and organizing. I also plan to take a few dacay's while I am out of school and work for a week and WORKOUT HARD! I am off to enjoy the day.

Today starts week 5! Moving right along. Thanks Creator

annoyed....

today I am slightly annoyed. why? because I think I didn't lose any weight this week and it frustrating as #$@@ and I just want to scream. This past week I did flex some but I thought I was making healthy decisons. I worked out 5/7 days this week 3 with trainer and 2 cardio. I'm just confused. Maybe I didn't eat enough or maybe I gained muscle mass. Yesterday I did like 2 hours of cardi, sunday 1 hour of cardio and today I work with my trainer and I am going to do more cardio before and after my session and do I ever say how much I HATE cardio. This sucks but I am going to do it. I am going to get healthy and lose this damn weight. I am going to remain focused. But honestly the losses is what keeps me going at this rate I don't care if it only 1 POUND. I want that one lb loss. It keeps me motivated. Tomorrow weigh makes 4 weeks that I have been on the program. Technically I have until 8/13 to make my 16lbs lost goal. We will see what happens. I know that 16lbs in one month is ambitous but I really feel that I can do this. My NS food is depleting quickly so I am forced to flex but I need to be more keen with flexing and actually measure everything. I have to grab breakfast before my workout. Later

Mid-Week Eval

Its sunday morning and I went to weigh myself just to see where I am currently and my bathroom scale not functioning right now and that sucks. I want to see if I have made any progress thus far. I think it my just need new batteries. Yesterday was a tough, my trainer kicked my butt and I had a wedding reception to set-up. I am sore this morning. My body is def changing. I decided to go to the gym this morning. Just to get in some extra cardio. I really want to lose 4lbs this week. I am running out of NS which scares me and my order hasn't shipped yet and I have like 4 days worth of meals left. It seems that I am going to have to Flex a few meals here and there.

Worried

I am a little worried today about my weight loss this week. To be totally honest I cannot believe how much weight I have lost in 3 weeks I feel like it some kind of trick or I am dreaming or something. I am I know I only lost 12 lbs but in 3 weeks I feel is GREAT for me. Granted I have been working hard and actually doing the plan but sometimes I can't even believe that this is considered a "diet". Once you start making recipes you are amazed how good the food taste and I cook more which also amazes me because I never thought I had the time in my schedule before. I am worried that I won't lose any weight this week because of the "this is too good to be true" ideaology that is floating around in my head. My husband requested chicken and dumplings the other day and I had some for dinner and I am worried that I overindulged and now I feel like I have to work out to get rid of the extra calories. I have to put another day into my work out schedule so that I will feel better about my decision.
Thus far this week:
Mon- cardio
Tues- ST with trainer
Weds- OFF (weigh in day)
Thurs- ST w/ PT
Fri- I have to work some cardio in
Sat- ST with PT

I plan to hit the gym today with my trainer to do some cardio. I got to burn off the extra calories. My goal for this week in 4 lbs for a total of 16 lbs in 4 weeks and this will take me out of the 3's and put me back in the 2's! I will be happy with 3lbs but ecstatic with 4lbs. I have my last exam today so I got to go cram. LOL

Week 3 Weigh In

I'm back to post my results for the week. I lost 4lbs this week! Bringing me to a total of 12lbs lost! Wo0whoo!!! I am so excited about these results! Now if I can do the same thing this coming week. My goal is to lose 16 lbs in 4 weeks on NS. I can't believe that I have been on this plan for almost a month. My new order ships tomorrow and I have like 7 days worth of meals left I may have to flex before my shipment arrives but I think I will be ok.

I will say that NS can get expensive with the weekly grocery store shopping trips plus the cost of food. The first month to order was $169.99 because of a special promotion for auto-delivery. When I called in about the 2nd month's order it was $279.99 that's over $110.00 over the original order. I spoke with a representative and she offered me other specials like flex plan where you get 20 days worth of meals and you flex for 8 days or 2 days per week it's intended to have weekends for flexing. That option was $199.99 then she offered me the fresh frozen foods but I wasn't interested in that yet and finally she offered the same plan I am currently on for $239.99 and that is what I offered so that saved me $40.00 bucks I can put that toward groceries. I have decided that I am going to start clipping coupons and reading the sales ads for some extra savings. I will also be going to the farmer's market for my fruits and veggies. For my third order I may try the flex plan if I am successful with it I will probably continue to use it versus a 28day plan. They also offer al la carte deals as well. So I have options...

I don't meet with the trainer today so I am going to do some type of workout at home or I may go to the gym. I need to get some cardio in. I really want to be out of the 3's and into the 2' s this week. I am going to go for it! All I can do is try! I also earned my 1st Nutribear the red one but I don't know if the automatically send it to you when you log your weight or do you have to contact a counselor. I will go hunting of the DBs to find out. I am really proud of myself this is the best I have done in months! Thank God for NS!

Pleasant surprise...

I did my gym weigh in today and I was very HAPPY with the result! I will post them tomorrow on my official weigh in day. This is a hard task but it is so worthwhile. I feel like I am going to be succesful this time around. Well I'm off to study for finals!

Mid-Week Eval

It's sunday and I am stalling. I have a pile of school work to do but I am avoiding starting and it's almost 9pm so basically I wasn't very productive today. Thus far I am doing well with nutrition and exercise. I am hoping to lose 4 lbs this week. I have worked with the trainer 5x thus far and I have been 90% on the program. I went to a b-day cookout lastnight. I brought with me a salad to eat but I did have some mac and cheese but I didn't eat my NS entree. Tomorrow is my last day at the clinic the semester is winding down. My students have their final on Aug 4 and I have one final on Weds and one on Friday and school will be officially over for me. I am planning some type of vacay before school starts back and I start my new job. I didn't weigh in this morning. I plan to wait until Tuesday when I meet with the trainer. If I lose at least 2 lbs I will have lost 10 lbAfs in 3 WEEKS!! My goal is 12lbs maybe I should do some cardio tonite....After this week I will up date my measurements. I have a lot to prove to myself... I CAN AND WILL DO THIS!!!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-in

I'm on my way out the door but I had to post my weight for this past week. I am down -3lbs. Total of 8lbs in 2 WEEKS YAY! I am very excited to see that because I had to modify a few times last week. Next week my goal is 4lbs. I know that sounds ambitious but I am going to at least try. I want to lose at total of 15lbs in 4 weeks. Let's see if I can do it. I gotta head out. Week 3 starts today.

My official weigh in is tomorrow. But of course I weighed myself this morning and I am happy with the results. I was worried this past week was rough with all the events that we going on all at the same time I will post them tomorrow according to both the gym and home scale. Weight loss is hard. I have enjoyed NS thus far. I am quickly approaching week 3. I can't believe how fast time goes by. It's almost time for me to call and make some changes for my autodelivery. As of now I am going to stay on NS 2 more months for total of 3 mths. During mth 3 I plan to do the flex plan where you only get 5 days/week worth of food and you prepare your own 2x/ week. The one drawback to NS is the cost. Just ordering the food is not bad at all but these weekly grocery store visits for fruit/veggies and other misc things can get costly. I am pondering going to mu local farmer's market to see if the prices are better than the grocery store. I have spend $150 or so in the last 2 weeks in addition to the NS foods. That adds up quickly. I also know how much I was spending eating unhealthy and this is gravely more important to me. Today is my students last lecture exam. The final is next the first week of august but I least I will be off for awhile after this week ends. I am also contemplating starting Zumba my PT is an instructor, I may give it a try once I finally get some free time.

making time

i am one of those people who do so much and never really make time for myself. so i have decided that i gave to start back making time for me and pampering myself. the only thing that i do for myself on a consistently is get hair hair done weekly. but for the last 3 weeks i haven't even being doing that. so yesterday after my training session. i went and got a pedicure and sadly to say i had to rush out of there because i had to go to a funeral yesterday. so i couldn't even enjoy that like i wanted to. so today i decided that i would go get a massage. at least once a week i am going to do something for myself besides getting my hair done.

Mid-Week Eval

This week has been a little rough for me. I have tried to make the best decisions nutritionally. What I have learned this week is about planning. I plan to purchase a little cooler that I can store in my car with fruits/veggies, water and if necessary NS meal. I am constantly on the go with either my business, school, work. I feel like every minute in my life is accounted for. It gets rough doing all this. I am on like the last real week of both schools the one I attend and work. So that is great!! For this week I decided to make meal planner for the week. My weigh in day is on Weds and I did a mid week weigh in and I have not lost any weight thus far this week and that sucks. I was aiming for at least 3lbs but doesn't look like I'm going to make it. Which is disappointing considering. I have only worked out with my trainer 2x thus far for this weigh in week. I plan to get on my treadmill today or my husband and I will go walking this evening.

planning...

Today is my grandmother's sister funeral and I am trying to plan my meals accordingly. Having entrees available are great but trying to add all the veggies on such on the go can be daunting. I am currently working ono the meal plan for today. I am supposed to be reviewing NS food with this blog so let me do so. Yesterday,for breakfast I ate multrigrain cereal, fresh strawberries, and yogurt I made a prafait. It was delicious. Lunch-red beans and chicken sausage. Honestly, when I opened the package I thought the smell was awful but I followed the instructions and added some shrimp, and 2/3 cups of peas and carrots, very filling. Dinner- italian flatbread pizza I added turkey pepperoni, onions and shredded FF cheddar cheese. I didn't eat the veggies servings because I was exhausted. I also enjoyed a NS fudge brownie for dessert. After officially being on NS for a week and half, I can honestly say that I like the food there are like 1 million reciepes out there which makes you want to order more to try all the different options. I plan to monitor my results for this morning and stay on NS through our anniversary. I will order the flex plan on the 3rd months so that I can start making my own meals according to the guidelines. I am not going to get back on the scale until next Tuesday with the trainer. I have an training appt today and I am going for an pedi and massage tomorrow. My trainer is a licensed massage therapist as well. AWESOME!

flexing...

Yesterday was tough. I had a million things to do and I was running my tail off. I had to flex for lunch and dinner. So for lunch I had a SW grilled chicken salad w/ FF dressing from Chickfila it was the healthiest decision I could make at the time. I thought I was going to be able to go home and make my NS lunch but I would have been late for work so I took the plunge. I counted it as my lunch veggie and protein serving and I had half a banana for fruit serving. The only thing that was missing was the lunch entree. For midafternoon snack I had some cantelope and water I saved the protein for dinner. So when I finally made it home I ate the NS lunch chicken noodle soup and my carb was 2 slcs of 40 cal whole wheat bread. Then we had to go to my dad's bday dinner. I ordered grilled shrimp, steamed broccoli, side salad and 1/2 c. jasmine rice (which was not the best choice). For dessert NS chocolate pound cake at home. For my first time eating out since starting last Weds I don't think I did too bad.

Week 1 Weign in

I got on my home digital scale this morning and it was 311.0 and yesterday it was 311.0. The gym scale reads 310 so either way I am happy. I met my goal for the week. I am going to use the gym scale as my home scale may not be as accurate. There is a one lb difference and that matters to me. I am actually getting used to NS. For me the key is having the alotted fruits and veggies. I use the veggies to bulk up the entrees. Yesterday I ate a chocolate muffin breakfast before my workout, post-workout smoothie that were I used my fruit and protein breakfast serving. For lunch I was at work so I had the chicken tortilla soup, I added some brown rice and SW corn. Dinner was great I tried the chicken penne w/ alfredo I added more chicken (<100cals )for my protein serving and a large salad for the veggies. For dessert a chocolate fudge bar. This morning I plan on making pancakes with blueberries.Hmmm. It's true that the portion sizes are small but all I do is bulk them up with veggies. I LOVE broccoli and its a free food so you can have as much as you like. Once I add in the extras I fill full and satisified at least for now.

I have a few big obstacles headed my way. My grandmother's last living sibling passed away on Monday afternoon. RIP Bernice. So that means lots of food around. But I plan on bringing my own snacks and entrees, my dad's birthday is tomorrow so we have to go to dinner this will be my first time eating out since being on NS. I have a big project today and that also has me worried. Pre-planning is the way to success and I am going to be successful.

My goal for next week is 3-5lbs. I want 5 but will be happy with 3!

i cheated....

not on the diet but with my trainer. he wanted to weigh me today because i don't meet with him tomorrow. today is day 7 on NS. i am currently 310lbs (according to the gym sliding scale) that makes -5lbs in 1 week. my official weigh- in is tomorrow morning. i am very proud and excited about my weight loss for last week. i plan to keep up the hard work. school is uber stressful right now i have a huge assignment to do tomorrow and i am nervous about it. i know this sound ambitous but i am shooting for 5 lbs next week as well. i am going to try to do my best and loss this weight once and for all.

Short Term Goals:
10.08.11- Lose 25-30lbs
01.26.12- lose 50lbs

Long-Term Goal
07.13.12 - Lose 100lbs

Day 5

Today is day 5 and I got on the scale this morning to check my weight. Wednesday will be my official weigh in day but I just had to sneak and see where I am currently. I have lost 2.8 lbs and I am uber EXCITED! I still have 3 more days including today until my first weigh-in. I plan on doing some cardio sometime today! NS works!!! I am still have hungry pains between midafternoon snak and dinner. I plan to go on the NS Community page and look for suggestions for food selections. Thus far I'm happy. I have something to prove to myself this week.

Day 2 Review

Yesterday was Day 2. I had to work so I planned according I brought my snacks and lunch with me. For breakfast I had a blueberry muffin and bottle of water and dashed out the door because I was running late for my personal training appt. After my workout I enjoyed a smoothie {1 yoplait yogurt cup, 1/2 frozen mixed berries, 1/3 c of vfusion light} that completed my breakfast. I divided my lunch so that I could have a snack before lunch. So I ate a banana for snack and 2 hours later I tried the black beans and rice entree with carrots and yogurt. I have black bean soup so I enjoyed the meal. I had apples and 1tbsp of LF pnut butter for mid afternoon snack. For dinner I was hungry I notice that once I get home and relaxed in the evenings is when I get hungry so I drink a lot of water so that I don't overeat. So far that has helped me. For dinner I tired the veggie lasagna w/ basil tomato, salad, and 1/2 c frozen peas and carrots. I cooked the lasagna according to the directions and cut it in half and placed half in a bowl, put the mixed veggies between to 2 halves and put a small a sprinkle of FF mozzarella cheese on top. It was very filling and hearty. For dessert I tried the golden pound cake and it was superb! Moist and sweet. So far so good. The only problem that I see is I have to tame that early evening hungry. The food that that I have experienced thus far as been filling and tasty.

I really believe that this will work for me. 4lbs is my goal for this week! Pics coming soon.

Day 1: COMPLETE

So yesterday was my first full day on NS. The food is better than I expected considering it comes out of boxes and containers. I ordered the NS women's basic plan not the Select. The select comes with frozen foods as well as the dry foods. Thus far all the meals are simple to make you just add water and put in the the microwave or add boiling water from stove top. Yesterday I only had hunger pains after my afternoon snack. Today I will try something more filling. What I like the most is that you can add to the NS entrees. For example for breakfast I had the Cinnanmon Swirl Granola bar I was in a rush grabbed in and headed to the gym to meet my trainer, for my postwork out I had a yogurt smoothie made from yogurt, 1/2 c frozen fruit, and 1/2 c light vfusion jucie put in the the blender. The bar and smoothie were all included in breakfast. For Lunch I tried the Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli. This dish had low reviews on the NS website but I ordered it anyway and added some steamed broccoli, 1tbsp of parmesan cheese and some spices. It was creamy and filling. I would rate is 3.5 of of 5. I had to go the clinical yesterday so I had lunch around 12:30 and was at the clinic until 5:30 so by the time I got home I was hungry it was time for my afternoon snack. I had 1 granny smith apple and 1tbsp of reduced fat pnut butter. For dinner I wanted something that would be filling so I tried the Chicken and Dumplings it was delicious. I added 1/2c frozen peas and carrots, 1/2 c lima beans and viola it was very filing. I didn't get my fruit serving for dinner last night and for desert I enjoyed the fudge brownie. So far so good. I know it's early in the game but I have to think and remain positive. My personal goal for this week is 2lbs but I am striving for 4lbs!

Yesterday's workout was hard. My trainer is pushing me which is a great but I know that I can do more. So I have to push even harder. I really want to succeed and I know that I can and will. I have decided that I am going to do a mid-week weigh in sunday morning just see if I am progressing. Stay tuned

getting started...

so i was supposed to go grocery shopping after work so i didn't make it. so i woke up early this morning and i am only going to get a week worth of items to see if i need to make modifications as i go through this plan. here is my eating plan:

Breakfast

1. NS Entree


2. Dairy or Protein


3. Fruit


4. Carb (>100lbs)

Lunch

1. NS entree


2. Dairy/Protein


3. Veggie


4. Veggie w/ 2 tbsp fat free dressing


5. Fruit (>100lbs)

Afternoon Snack

1. Dairy


2. Protein

Dinner

1. NS entrree


2. F/V


3. Veggie


4. Veggie w. 2tbsp of FF dressing


5. Fat


6. Carb (>100lbs)

Dinner

1. NS Dessert

Since breakfast seems like a lot I might break it up and have breakfast and a mid morning snack if neccessary. My plan is to weigh in weekly every weds morning and post body measurements monthly 13th of each month. I will also post pics each month to track progress.

Measurements Day 1

Weight: 314.4 round off 315

Neck:17

Bust:50

Waist:54.5 (@ umblicus)

Hips:56

Tighs: L32/R33

Calf: L18/R19

To be totally honest I am embarassed to even know these are my starting measurements. But I realize that hey I allowed myself to get to this point and yes I am here but I don't plan on staying.

ITS HERE.....

my box of NS came in and I am happy and nervous all at the same time. I really want this to work for me!!! I am a newlywed as you know and we are looking forward to possibly getting pregnant next year! There were lots of foods in the box and if you don't know they color code everything for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. I do not even have enough cabinet space available to put everything. I am starting tomorrow but I have to go grocery shopping first. Essentially, NS sends you all your entree's and you buy your own fruits, veggies, bread, etc. At first, I thought all you get to eat was what they sent you. So I was excited to see that I can still eat a yogurt for breakast in the morning.

So my box included:

• Food


• Welcome letter


• Meal Planner & On the go meal planner (pocketsized)


• Resource Guide


• Online support including blogs, tips, recipes, weight tracker, etc

I plan to use this blog to share my weight loss experience. I am looking forward to this new venture. I can't fail this time I have to stay committed!

I'm BACK!

I was going to start a new blog but I decided to just continue blogging here. I started something and I am back to finish it. I have hired a trainer and I ordered Nutrisystem. I have been working with my trainer James for about two months and I am feeling good about working out but I have not been following a healthy diet so basically negating all of the workouts.... So I tried to find a personal chef in my area and failed so I read some reviews and debated b/w Nurtisystem and Jenny Craig and decided on NS!! I ordered on 07.06.11 and I recieved it today. I plan to start tomorrow morning. I will post my starting weight and measurement tomorrow!!!