One Hundred Pushups

I'm always looking for simple exercises that tone the whole body. Pushups are one of those exercises, but I can't do very many - at least not with good form. A friend of mine told me about One Hundred Pushups. I'm going to give it a try, see if I can't work up to 100 pushups a day!

So far so good...

Well, I did great yesterday! The only thing I added was about half a cup of beans & rice, partly because bf was curious, and partly because I felt like I needed some protein. I also worked out twice. :)
Also, I started reading Fat Flush & discovered something interesting already! In the first 4 weeks of me trying to lose weight, I lost 13 lbs. In the last 2, I've lost 1.5. I was so confused...disheartened...depressed... I expected it to taper off at some point, but not so soon, and I wasn't eating so differently that it should stop. Well, one of the things she touches on in her first chapter is the important role of fats in weight loss (EFAs, to be specific). Then she says that flax oil is the best for weight loss. Guess what? I was eating ground flax for those first 4 weeks & then I ran out. So I ate some this morning! It's going to up my caloric intake, but it'll be worth it.
She says that flax oil activates BAT (brown andipose tissue). BAT is the brown fat that protects your organs & spine. When it is activated, it burns fat like no exercise can. I remember reading an article a few months ago about how extreme cold activates BAT, and wondering how I could achieve that without freezing to death! Now I know!

Fat Flush Plan

I bought a book called Fat Flush Plan, by Ann Louise Gittleman. I'm pretty leery of over-hyped 'miracle' diets & the latest fad in weight loss. This book is marketed as a weight loss plan, but I've heard from the holistic health community that it's actually one of the best liver cleanses out there. Your liver is one of the main processors of fat, so it stands to reason that a liver cleanse would help immensely with weight loss. I might have to wait a couple of weeks before I can read this. It's the end of the term, and I don't want to fall behind. I'll post my thoughts as I read it!

ADDENDUM: Well, I was just invited to perform burlesque & belly dance with my old burlesque troupe. One of the reasons I quit was because I wanted to barf every time I saw a picture of myself naked. I said yes because I love to perform. OMG. How much weight can I possibly lose by Dec 10th??? I'll be starting this detox on Saturday.

The Thanksgiving Plan

I did really well at dinner last night. I had a headache, so I didn't even have the wine. I ate until I wasn't hungry anymore - about 1/3 of my plate. I chose the smallest piece of baklava available, and had a little black coffee. Win for Jane!

So. Thanksgiving. I've already decided that I'm not going to worry about what I eat that day. I'm not going to stuff myself, and I'm not going to watch the calorie count of what goes in. I will eat tiny amounts of anything that looks delicious. We're having a mostly vegan Thanksgiving, so most everything will be fair game.

This week, however, I'm cutting the calories to a bare minimum in order to let Thursday be my 'high' calorie day. (more like OMGthroughtheroof calorie day... but I'm not worrying about that, remember?!)

First of all, I'll be drinking these every day. 60 calories for the whole bottle, and believe me, you cannot guzzle kombucha. Just try it. You will die a fizzy death. I will also eat an apple every day, and as much celery as I want. For dinner, I will have a salad with minimal dressing, and celery if I get the munchies. That will keep me around 300 each day (depending on how much celery I eat. 10 calories a stalk... but I kind of think the calories in celery balances out with the energy required to digest it.) I will also work out twice every day, and take fiber.

After Thanksgiving, I'll probably spend one day nibbling on leftovers (but keeping track & keeping the calories down) & then get back to the above plan for the weekend.

Go team!

I wish I could barf

I just ate a huge breakfast. I was supposed to fast today, so I could have dinner tonight. I wish I could barf, but I can't. I don't know what to do.

so proud

Went to lunch with co-workers. Restaurants are one of my greatest fears. I did great!
I ordered a salad and a perrier
I only ate half!
Good job!

Must go to gym

I've only worked out once a day all week long. (not including rehearsal) I must get back into the gym, dog walking, dance conditioning habit. It is not an option. It is a requirement. Especially since there might be a furry mutiny if I don't start walking puppy.