June 9, 2010

Progress, Progress

It has been awhile since I have actually posted an update on our personal progress on Ideal Protein. We are doing very well. Sam is down 27 pounds and on Phase 4 (maintenance) of Ideal Protein. I am keeping myself on Phase 2 simply because I keep thinking that I want to lose just a few more pounds. I am officially down 17 pounds from when I started - which I am thrilled with since we have had a couple of vacations that included tremendous amounts of eating. I do have to admit, that it was easier for me to stay motivated when I didn't cheat at all. When I got back from vacation and lost the weight from vacation so easily, I then would give myself permission to cheat more frequently thinking that it wouldn't affect me much. It didn't - and then I would cheat again. Of course, I was only cheating myself because eventually it does catch up with you. Now I am committed to doing it the right way and continuing on through all phases, so that when I do "cheat", it won't really be cheating at all - it will be just part of the plan. The biggest thing that I notice when I am staying true to the protocol is how I feel. I am not bloated, tired, or over-full. I feel healthier, stronger and better about the choices that I am making.