Week 10 ~ weigh in

Week 10 ~ Weigh in

-2.2lbs

It's hard to believe it's been 10 weeks already and that I am so close to goal, although I will probably be set back a bit from Christmas. I am please with IP and my results, it definitely isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I wouldn't say that the diet was "easy" because there are a lot of restrictions but the reward is worth it. NS was definitely a easier diet with way less cravings but it also took about twice the amount of time to get to where I am now, with exercising everyday. I haven't done any real form of exercise since starting, I am just now thinking that maybe I should start to go back to the gym in the new year, just to tighten up the skin a bit and tone up. I am currently 183.2lbs and would really like to be in the 170's before taking my break from this diet and enjoying all the Christmas festivities. That gives me two weeks to loose another 4lbs - totally do able!! My plan is to slowly go off the diet, as if I am already at goal - I don't want to shock my system too much. So starting the week of the 20th I think I will gradually add more healthy carbs, I will make a egg bake that should last all week for breakfast since I don't have much time in the morning to make breakfast, then I can warm it up at work and eat it at my desk. I will add my own protein to my lunch - maybe make a chefs salad instead of just greens or bring some tuna. Supper will remain the same and so will my snack. I don't think this will halter my weight loss too much but it's the treats I plan on having during Christmas and Boxing day that might set me back. My inlaws have a open house on Boxing Day and there is ALWAYS a good spread of different things, healthy stuff and yummy treats!

Above is a pic of the advent calendar I made Jacob, he loves it - unless he gets socks or something other then chocolate! hehe We celebrated St.Nicholas day on Dec 6th, except on the 6th he wasn't a very good boy and wasn't listening at all so we made him wait till he was good, which happened to be the next day. I can tell already that he is going to really be into this Santa thing this year. He really enjoyed the kids Christmas party we had at work, the Moms group Christmas party and his St.Nick gift. I'm excited to see him open all his gifts this year and see the look on his face when Santa comes.