Throughout my past 3 days I have wrote in my journal as I ask my clients to do. Before I eat I think about why I'm eating or wanting to eat... This will help me in the future phases on Ideal Protein. I try to remember the acronym HAULTS am I Hungry, Angry, Upset, Lonely, Tired, Stressed? If I'm truly hungry eating a green pepper or a salad should be sufficient?!? If I'm feeling any of the others I need to satisfy that feeling with something other than a cake ball or a margarita. (Call a friend, go for a walk, turn on a upbeat song & dance, take a drive) Food & drinks are a instant gratification. They make us feel good for a brief time. Once I have consume whatever my vise is I will soon want more because the feeling to want to feel better has quickly returned. It is a vicious cycle & unless I break that cycle it will continue. I have used this little exercise before & I will use it for the rest of my life, it works for me :)
I have heard from a lot of clients that day 3 is the hardest. I'm going to get prepared for what might happen. I know it is crucial to get veggies, sea salt and olive oil in daily. I sliced a cup of cucumbers, 1 cup of red peppers, 1/4 cup white onion, mixed in 1tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar, 1 packet of splenda, a couple shakes of sweet basil, 1tsp sea salt & allllooota pepper :)
Off went the alarm, It is about 15* outside & I need to warm up. For breakfast, I mix up Ideal Protein Cappuccino drink with really warm water & mix it with my coffee. In prep for my busy day, I prepare my lunch protein 10oz water with 1/2 packet of the IP Orange Drink & IP Vanilla pudding & crushed ice. Mix in ur shaker or you could us a blender http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_50786_Hamilton-Beach-51101B.html This is my all time favorite IP drink. Noah, my 11 year old son likes it too. I only allow a sip , that is my lunch :)
My stomach makes a awful noise & guess what time it is? 1:30, time for lunch. I brought 3 pieces of romaine lettuce. I scoop the veggies that have been marinating & add to each piece evenly. Roll it up and I have a veggie wrap. I also brought a cup of Select Veggie Soup & the dreamsicle I prepared earlier is ready to drink. Lunch was Good! I feel full.
I cut up the Carmel Nut protein bar into 10 pieces at lunch and stuck it in the freezer. Throughout my afternoon from 4-6 I snack on that.
I'm tired when I get home I throw some broccoli steamers http://greengiant.com/pages/SeasonedSteamersSubCategory.aspx in the microwave & heat up a chicken breast that I made Monday. Mustard & tobasco is unlimited, mix the 2 together with a 1/4 packet of Splenda & I use that as my dipping sauce. I take my final Supplements & Early to bed tonight. 8 hours of sleep is also part of a healthy life style.
“How do I change?
If I feel depressed I will sing.
If I feel sad I will laugh.
If I feel ill I will double my labor.
If I feel fear I will plunge ahead.
If I feel inferior I will wear new garments.
If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice.
If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come.
If I feel incompetent I will think of past success.
If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals.
Today I will be the master of my emotions.”
― Og Mandino
Until tomorrow, Dusty Marie Swehla
So glad I'm reading this. You are giving me some hints and tips I was not aware of. I have been terrible at making sure I have included sea salt in my day, not to mention olive oil. I will try to remember to ask you about this when I see you or Lindsay this week. Keep up the great work! P.S. Hadn't hear of HAULTS before either. I try to do a lot of self-talk but knowing what these stand for will help. Thanks!
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