Feeling gross today

Amber- today I'm feeling super fat, bloated and like there has been zero progress. I haven't weighed since Friday and I'm tempted to weigh tomorrow just to check in. I was feeling light and smaller, but today I jut feel as fat as I did 6 days ago. Ahh just another bump in the road I must conquer.

Amber's starting pics!

Alright here they are! These pics are 5 days into the program!

First graveyard on herbal life

Amber-Well last night was my first night working while on this new program. Well, for the most part I did pretty good. I was tempted and gave into some potato chips. I was able to resist the pizza and delicious looking chocolate cake. I was happy with that. I did have my shake for breakfast and a good lunch and a shake before work this evening. I'm a little hungry, but choosing to hydrate with flavored water instead. Working nights is a challenge with food all around and old habits of eating to stay awake, but I am fighting those urges. I even resisted offers of a taste of a milkshake Jon got tonight. That was huge in itself. Well, tomorrow I'll get pics up. I'm already feeling lighter and like my clothes are fitting different. Probably in my head but I feel good!

Kim~

Weekly weigh in & measurements:

Weight:: 246lbs.

Chest: 46in.

Waist: 50in.

Hips: 55.5in.

So far I am really pleased about my results. I have lost a total of 5 1/2lbs. in 5 days.

Kim~
Just completed my workout for the day. I walked 2 min and ran 1 min for 2 miles. It was a lot harder then I thought it would be. I feel good though! :)

Weak moment

Amber- well I had a weak moment and gave into a craving. The girls and I went to Baskin Robbins and had ice cream sundays. They sure were yummy, but immediately after I felt gross, sick to my stomach and extremely guilty. Well, I'm hoping that cured the craving and taught me a lesson. At least it was only one scoop and I shared with Lexi, but that's just trying to justify it. It was wrong and now back on track. Not letting the rest of the day go just cause I messed up once.

Kim~
I started the South Beach Diet on Monday (4-23-2012). I am on Phase 1 of the diet or as I like to call it a "Life Change". 

So far I am really enjoying this "Life Change". My first time weighing in I weighed a whopping 253lbs. I have lost a total of 4 lbs as of yesterday. I have only had one day that I have craved chocolate but nothing like I normally would have had before this. If you know me, you would be shocked to hear that. I also feel full all the time! Never hungry or have munchies. My goal weight is 145lb. I would like to weigh that by next summer. I know I have a lot of work to do!  However, I know it will all be worth it!

I have also included workouts into my daily activities. I try and walk/run 2 miles every day along with Total Body Workout that South Beach suggests every other day. As you can see this is a total body makeover, not just a change in eating habits. 

Week one

Amber- I started my weigh loss journey on Wednesday. I am following the herbal life plan. I have two meal replacement shakes and one balanced meal and then two snacks. So far I'm really liking it. I've had some major cravings but the slim fast protein bars are helping with my sweet tooth. The first day I dropped 1.4lbs and the second day another 1.4lbs. So in two days I'm down 2.8lbs! Very happy with the results so far. Kim and I decide to do this weight loss journey together. I'm excited to have someone to challenge me. We have decided to only do weekly weigh ins on Fridays. I can't wait to see what a week will bring! Here's to getting skinny!!! Weight loss goal is to be 150lbs before Hawaii in October of 2013!