Falling off the wagon and back in the saddle

So, it's been a few months.  I admit, my brother and I fell off the wagon!

Ah, well, I guess it's to be expected.  This IS a journey, after all.  We're not perfect by any means.  But, we've picked it back up again.  So, the blogging (and the juicing and healthy eating) continues. 

It's Back In The Saddle time!

Im off to work. going to do fruit today modified by my NutriBullet. Veggies tomorrow and Tues.

David Week 4

David is having some computer issues so I am posting this for him.  I wanted to show the progress.

BEFORE

WEEK 4

BEFORE

WEEK 4

OMG!!!!  He's lost 20 pounds so far!  Way to go, brother!  I am so proud of you!

Progress

I've watched Dana struggle through the first week, but after weighing herself last night, she was quite pleased to see weight loss results. AND, this morning she put on a pair of capris that she couldn't wear for awhile. I'd say that's PROGRESS!

My goal this week for both my kids is to find a farmer(s) that will allow them/us pick our own produce to help reduce the cost.

I don't see much of my son during the week as he works a lot and is a single dad, so you can understand he has his hands full. But, he is determined to lose weight and maybe, just maybe, see an old flame in September. While he's on his weight loss journey he is also on a stop smoking program, so it's twice as hard for him.

This week I'm hoping to do some juice replacement meals. I could stand to lose a few pounds myself. Like Dana said in an earlier post, when our family gets together, it usually involves lots of food!! But, my kids are determined and they both have a 'head strong' streak in them (don't know where they get that from?)so I know they will be successful in this lifestyle change.

Here's the you both, Dana and David.

Love and hugs, and I'm here for both of you.
Mom

Day 7 - One Week Down

Weight: 168.5

That's a 4.5 pound weight loss since Day 1, folks!!

I was hoping for a little more weight loss but for the first week, I guess this is pretty good.  I can definitely see the difference in the photos.  What do you think?

I do feel that I have more energy and Mom has commented several times that she thinks so, too.

I admit I have struggled everyday this week.  Being around others who eat in front of me is hard and oh so tempting!  My mom, bless her, eats before I get home so the temptation there is less.  This weekend, though, we'll have more people in the house and I know it will be a struggle to stay on the juicing.  But, I'm seeing the results and I REALLY want to make my goal so I'll keep at it.

Tomorrow, we're going to a farmer's market to see what we can find!  Can't wait!

Here's to my health.... and yours!!!

Dana - Day 6: Fear and Weakness

Weakness!

Today has been the most difficult so far.  I'm feeling very weak-willed.  It seems like everywhere I look there is food.  The people around me, on the radio, on the tv, driving home or just wherever.  At work, we have a lunch meeting on Wednesdays.  It was VERY difficult to sit there while everyone else was eating those delicious looking wraps stuffed with turkey, roast beef, cheese, tomatoes.... you get the picture.  And then, I come home and my wonderful mom has a pot of green beans cooking on the stove.  My stomach is rumbling just thinking about it.  I'm certainly aware that others around me have to eat - maybe I could just go around with nose plugs or something.

Fear!

I was thinking about this the other night.  It was a thought that came to me out of nowhere but that struck a chord with me.  I realized that I'm afraid of being hungry.  Or rather, I have this deep-seated fear of going without food or somehow not having access to food.  I wondered if that was possibly the reason that I have felt the need to eat, even when I'm not hungry.  I think making this lifestyle change is more than just changing my eating habits and choosing the right foods.  I think the majority of the change must be psychological.  It's about changing the way I think and feel about food.  I must come to terms with the fact that I don't NEED to snack or eat to feel better.  And I need to believe and understand that I won't starve between meals and that there will be a next meal.

I'm not sure where this fear originated from.  I didn't grow up being hungry.  In fact, my quite large and loving family always seems to have food around.  I admit that there have been times in the last few years when I have wondered if we (my husband and I) would be able to afford to buy groceries.  After being separated from the military with only 5 weeks notice and no job prospects, those things suddenly become serious concerns.  Even so, we have never gone without food.

So, today I struggle.  Mightily.  But, I'm not giving in yet.

Here's to my health... and yours!

Dana - Day 5

Weight:  170 lbs.  Another pound of fat down the drain!

So it's my first full day of complete juicing.  The past few days have leading me up to the complete juicing.  I definitely recommend doing it that way.  It has been less of a strain on me today than I thought it would be.

I had some hunger pangs just before 10am but I drank my mid-morning juice and was fine.  Then, hunger pangs again right at noon.  Lunch time.  Overall, though, the pangs are not bad and I'm able to make it through to my next juice with no problems.

The past couple of days I've had to discipline myself, though!  It's not easy when a co-worker comes in with a scrumptious smelling dish of pasta.  And there are cookies on the counter that are whispering my name.  But.... I have been strong!!  I resisted.  I keep telling myself I want to be thin more than I want the sugary, fattening food!  My will IS stronger than my cravings!!!