Research / Week Eleven Results

Weigh in this morning went better then expected :) I broke that annoying number that I could never seem to pass and I am happy to say that I lost 2.8 pounds since last Monday! Moving forward is the only way for me from now on!
Here's to going forward!! :)

On another note, I did research recently:

Since I decided to have a fresh start last week I began researching many options with exercise and food. I have found a lot of information online and in other programs that I have purchased over the years. I decided to combine the knowledge to make one great plan. No, I haven't created my own weight loss program but I am learning what ideas and strategies will work best for my body.

While researching food options I realized I do not eat nearly enough protein. I should be having protein at each meal and through out the day to energize my metabolism. I also learned that fish, turkey breast and chicken breast are the best choices for protein. Red meat protein does not get used in your body fast enough and usually turns into fat rather then energy.

To boost my metabolism I decided to try the 3 day heart diet. While asking around for weight loss tips and searching online for healthy ways to jump start my body all talk came back to this 3 day eating plan. It is an intense and strict menu that causes a chemical reaction with in your body which results in weight loss. So I decided this weekend that I would try the 3 day eating plan and review the results on my next weigh in. Today was day one. It was difficult but I feel accomplished because I followed the menu perfectly. Day two and three will be challenging but I am curious about the results. If you Google "The three day diet" or "the three day heart diet" you will find the eating plan I am referring too. If you participate in Weight Watchers, many members have tried this eating plan when they hit a plateau. I was told that it amounts to approximately 24 daily points.

I also researched some exercise options and read an article that said if a person exercises in the morning before eating they are burning "stored fat" and not carbs. This idea is said to work because your body has been fasting while sleeping during the night. To accomplish weight loss a person needs to do a sweat inducing exercise for 45 to 60 minutes. I started exercising in the am last week. I made it to the gym twice in the AM once before work (boy that was an early morning) and one weekend morning. That little bit has seemed to pay off. More updates to follow.

Hope some of my research helps you in your weight loss journey!