22
02/2012

I am getting back in the full swing of things this week after being a bit under the weather. My trainer and I been going hard and strong and Demetrius has been pushing me to my limits and then some. Despite everything that he has told and shown me so far, nutrition ranks top of the list. You have to give your body what it needs and when it needs it. Without the proper nutrition you will not reach the goals that you are capable of achieving.

It has been a challenge for me to eat every three to four hours. I am so used to eating once or twice a day when I am on the go. I have also had to pay attention to what I am eating. Demetrius gave me a customized diet that fits my body’s needs.  I am checking labels and getting in the habit of ensuring that I eat the proper amounts of protein and other nutrients that I need.

I have friends that have asked me to share my “diet” with them. It’s not a diet per say but more of a nutritional plan that was customized for my body. Everyone’s body needs different things. A nutritional plan is something that should be custom made to suit the person’s needs and their goals. My calorie needs may be completely different from one of my friend’s needs. Consuming too few calories will put your body into starvation mode.

So, in keeping with the nutritional plan I have found that there are a few items and routines that make sticking to the plan a lot easier. First, a food scale is a great item to have in the kitchen. It’s much easier and more accurate when measuring your food portions. The next thing that I found that I can’t live without is a personal blender. The one I found was under twenty dollars and came with four individual cups. This is great for in the morning or when I am busy. Add a scoop of chocolate protein, water, ice, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, and ½ a banana for a yummy and quick breakfast.

My mornings are busy rushing around to get everyone dressed and out the door on time. It’s easy to run out of the house without grabbing breakfast. Stop! Break this habit now! Demetrius stressed the importance of eating within the first hour of being awake. This has been a challenge, but by utilizing my personal blender and preparing my food the night before the task is becoming much easier and second nature.

I cannot stress enough to PLAN, PLAN and PLAN some more when it comes to your nutritional plan. Spend a few hours pre-planning and preparing your meals for the next few days. I like to wash, cut and portion my veggies when I get home from the grocery store. This makes it very easy to grab a snack size zip lock bag of veggies as I am walking out the door. The more you pre-plan, the more likely that you will stick to eating healthy and as often as you should.

So, the part that we have all been waiting for … weigh in Wednesdays! I decided to get full measurements so I could see the change as we progressed. Like most people, I want to see results. I don’t care how small they are, I just want to see something that will continue to fuel my excitement. I was thrilled to see how I have done over the past two weeks!

Starting Measurements:            

Weight: 176.6                           

Waist: 38”                                

Thigh: 28.5”                              

Hip: 40”                                    

Body Fat: 34.5%    

Today’s Measurements:

Weight: 178

Waist: 38”

Thigh: 27.5”

Hip: 39.5”

Body Fat: 31.83%

I was absolutely thrilled to see that my body fat percentage had dropped! In addition I have lost an inch on my thigh and a half inch on my hips. While this is a great start, it’s only the beginning! Now that I am more comfortable with the nutritional aspect of my journey, I can’t wait to add in the MET-Rx supplements.  

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