“What you are must always displease you, if you would attain to that which you are not.” – Saint Augustine
And here we go… I will be documenting 31 Days on Medifast for your reading pleasure.
I’ve been laying some emotional/psychological groundwork for my weight loss this time. Over the past 6-9 months, I haven’t been very mindful about anything that I’ve been doing – and that includes what I put into my body. Last summer I was at the best weight I’d been at in probably 10 years. I was feeling pretty great. And then I totally blew it.
Now I am getting back on track. I have a clear vision of what I want to look like and how I want to feel. I’ve also made a list of some of the ways being overweight negatively impacts my life. The primary one is a lack of self confidence. I’ve also noticed a distinct lack of mental clarity in the time that I’ve been over-eating. I haven’t been productive and I haven’t been having as much fun or enjoying life as much as I want to.
Weight Loss Tip: Keep a Journal
If you’re setting out to lose weight, I would advise you to do something similar. Keeping a journal really helps. That’s really what this blog is all about for me. It will keep you accountable to your future self. Write down what you hate about being overweight. Write down some of the things you’re going to enjoy about being thin. You might be surprised at some of the things that come to mind. The simple act of writing these things down, will put you in a mind-frame of mindfulness. When you write, imagine that you are writing these for your future self.
So, yesterday was my first full day and here is the report.
Day 1: What I Ate
- Dutch Chocolate Shake
- Peanut Butter Crunch Bar
- Carnitas Salad from Chipotle
- Parmesan Cheese Puffs
- Dill Pickle Spears
- French Vanilla Shake
- Chocolate Pudding
Now, I’m not 100% sure that the Carnitas Salad fully meets the requirements of a Lean and Green meal, but it was really delicious and I needed something within walking distance from work.
Day 2: Weigh-In
STARTING WEIGHT (01/04/2010): 221 lbs.
TODAY’S WEIGHT (01/05/2010): 219 lbs.
Nice, 2 lbs. in ONE day!
I loved reading your blog. How do I create one?
What is this 31day medifast i would like to try it is there a guildline to it?
I just started Medifast. Today is day 8 for me, and I’ve lost 9.2 pounds. I was also inspired to do a blog after looking at this one. I stumbled across it when googling Medifast recipes. Here’s my blog address: http://sugarbirdie.wordpress.com/
You have gotten off to a good start well done. I look forward to reading about your progress every day.
Thank you for writing this blog. I am on day 1 on medifast.
I am in my early 20’s and about 216. I was never a skinny girl, but never considered overweight. (I am 5’5… So bmi is considered obese.).
When I was 16, I became a vegetarian. I overloaded on carbs did not eat enough fruits and veggies.
When I got to college/got my own apartment, I gained a lot of weight. I was eating out more, drinking more, and not exercising.
I lived in Italy for a while and gained even more weight, thanks to that delicious food.
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I remember sitting in my car…age 12… And crying because my thighs were “fat.”
I have head myself for so long… I hate taking photos of myself. I hate summer, because my thighs rub together under my dresses and give me a painful rash.
I hate shopping for clothes because nothing fits.
On the outside, I seem like a very confident woman… I am very attractive and get many dates, have many friends, a great job… But I secretly hate myself.
I am so excited fir medifast. I love that it’s simple and fast. No need to think about points or pre plan meals.
I am going to start exercising more, as well.
Thank you for this blog. Thank you for the support. I almost cried when I read these comments… There are so many people going through the same thing.
We can do it… We really can.
Good luck to everyone!!