
Nutrisystem Weight Loss Journey Week 8 Protein Power
Nutrisystem Weight Loss Journey Week 8 Protein Power
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I am so excited to write this post because it has been an AMAZING week! Â I literally do not even feel like myself anymore. Â I can not believe how much a few weeks on Nutrisystem has, Â honest to god, Â changed everything about how I feel. Â Ok, so I have mentioned before that I have always known the “right things” to do and not do when it comes to eating healthy and working out, I just never applied them to my own life…. Queen of drinking coffee ALL day long and then over eating at supper because I was starving and that type of thing. Â I would try to make myself do the whole oh “eat 5 small meals a day” Â yada yada, Â eye roll! Not! Â I was always way too busy for that, I needed coffee to keep me going and that is it. Â WRONG! Â So , so wrong. Â What I needed was food. Â Food to fuel my body, not coffee and being on Nutrisystem has made me realize that and the fact that I Â DO have time to eat those 5 meals a day!
During the first few weeks on Nutrisystem of course I noticed that the portions are the proper size, the amount of calories and fat in each meal are low, the ingredients are healthier alternatives (example: vegetarian sausage, not beef and that sort).  Ok, but what I was not paying attention to was the protein.  I know very little about the benefits of protein. What I know is basically eating a high protein diet can help keep you feeling more full and give you the strength and energy you need to keep you going all day.  What I did not know, is how effective it actually is!  WOW. So I have been really good about sticking to this routine I have going which includes drinking the Nutrisystem shake daily around 10am (about 2 hours after breakfast and 2 hours before lunch).  This combined with the benefits from the other Nutrisystem meals have made me a super woman.  No lie…  here is the deal  :
I have never been a lazy person, my family and I are hikers, we do a lot outside and such. Â However, one thing I have never been is someone who likes scheduled, bust my butt exercise. Like, on a machine or in a gym exercise. Â I could not even stand to be on that treadmill for 5 minutes. My calves would burn, I could not breath, I was bored, just make it go away was my thoughts and feelings. Â For the last few weeks I have been struggling to find things to do outside to get in some exercise and make the most of this Nutrisystem program. Â It is hard because of course it is freezing, there is too much snow and everything is icy. Â I finally decided to give in and do some regular scheduled exercise, ughhh whatever!!
I started out by using the videos from the Kindle Fire Apps I mentioned in this post WEEK 7  . These are fine for toning and strength training, but not really for cardio and I was actually craving some activity, go figure!
I finally broke down and decided to buy an Elliptical Trainer.  I browsed Craigslist for days and finally found a really great deal on a decent one.  My husband and I went and picked it up and the whole entire time I was thinking to myself “this is going to end up sitting around being used for nothing more than a coat rack, why bother”.  We got back late the night we picked it up, so it was not until the next day that I used it.  This model adjusts from either a 12″ stride to 14 or 18,  cool.  (I was really thinking, Whatever).  I literally suffered and thought I was going to die just trying to use this thing for 15 minutes on the 14″ stride.  The next day, I used it again for 15 minutes  and while I did not like it, I did it and it was easier than he day before. Then something really strange happened …….  the 3rd day I was actually looking forward to using it and not only did I breeze through the 15 minutes, but I went 5 minutes longer!  Then yesterday I was on it for 25 minutes ont he 18″ inch stride and I wanted to go for longer, but I did not want to over do it.  I AM SUPER EXCITED !!!!!What is this ?????  WHO IS THIS???  I  even used it this morning before I started work,  THAT I swore would never happen!
The combination of losing a good few pounds and eating the appropriate diet (thanks to Nutrisystem being so PERFECT!) has turned me into super woman in a matter of weeks! Â I am loving this. Â Â If you have never tried an Elliptical before and you are like me and hate that type of structured exercise, Â try it. Â They are fun and the best part is that it provides a low impact cardio workout so it is easier on your joints. Â I couldn’t be happier and I never would have done it without my Nutrisystem buddy!
PS-
I HAD to share this with you… Â Â this is one of my fav’s . Â Nutrisystem lunch menu item: Â Onions, Red Peppers, Turkey Sausage all baked into a soft yummy bread. Â These blow away a Hot Pocket! Â Under 200 calories and SO GOOD! Â Reminds me of a sausage and peppers sub that you would get at the fair.
Weight loss Record
Week #1 Loss – 4lbs
Week#2 Loss- 2lbs
Week#3 Loss- 2lbs
Week#4 Loss- 1lb
Week#5 Loss- 2lbs
Week#6 Loss- 1lbs
Week#7 Loss- 0lbs
Week#8 Loss- 1lb
Total to date – 13lbs !!
I have a short term goal of reaching 20lbs lost by week 16 AND that would also mean that I will weigh the least that I have in over 5 years!   YAY!!!!  I made the mistake of starting a new birth control, working at home AND quitting smoking years ago all at the same time and that together made me gain more than I wanted to and it is well past the time to lose it!!  I am beyond excited at this progress and the fact that I am actually doing it this time.  TEAR*  Just kidding, all smiles!!!!    🙂
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3 Comments
Debbie McMullen
Wow, congrats on the weight loss! I’m trying to drop some pounds too! I also rely on coffee a lot – I tried reducing but was just so TIRED! Maybe I need to concentrate on the foods I’m eating a bit more – thanks!
Kelly L.
Great Job, wow that sandwich looks yummy! Adding that machine was a great idea, I bet your energy level really starts to climb! keep up the awesome posts!
Vonnie
Congrats girl!. You are so close to your goal!! <3