Breakfast - my fave oatmeal (oats, peanut butter, chia, stevia) & 3 pieces of bacon.  I was cooking bacon & eggs for hubby & couldn't resist...they're belly good after all ;)

For accountability I'm planning to use this blog as a food log.  I'm committing to making healthier choices, & losing this weight.  I weighed in this morning at 185, down from 190.  I can't believe I'm putting my weight on here, but after it is a weight loss blog, right :) ?  I'm planning to make lots of belly good choices, but I'm not ready to totally commit to the BFC.  I'll probably try out lots of ways of eating...really looking forward to the adventure!  It actually feels great not being "on" a diet for now, now I don't have to worry about being "off" of a diet.  I may find my way back to the BFC full-time?...just trying to find the best plan for me.

Last night I was reading the 1st chapter of Reshaping It All, by Candace Cameron Bure. This book looks awesome!  Thinking of buying it today.  Have you read it?  Y'all probably remember Candace as D.J. Tanner from the TV show Full House.  From what I read, looks very motivational!  It doesn't hurt either that I'm such a fan of hers either ;) .

Thanks for all of the support BFC family!  Thanks Sherri, Dad does have stage 4 lung cancer.  His attitude seems great...& he thinks he can beat it.  Hey Valerie, what a great idea!  Lets do it a MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE!  I'll definitely have to come up with a goal, fitness & weight loss!  Cool.

Update & Day 1

I have fallen off the wagon far more than I have remained on, but that changes today.  I've always needed to lose this weight, in fact my doctor tells me this EVERY TIME I see him!  My life has been turned upside down with my Father's recent stage 4 cancer diagnosis.  I could say that I've just been concentrating on that, but that would just be an excuse.  I know Dad would want me to take care of myself, well after caring of the grandkids, of course ;).  Mom is here this week as well, visiting from Colorado, but she'll eat whatever I'm eating, so that can't be an excuse either.  She wants some eastern barbeque, so I'm gonna research that for sugar content & I'll let you know.

I've been thinking about making brownies using Jorge's recipe.  Have you made these?  I've heard some say they were too sweet, but I don't think that would be an issue for me.

Have a great BFC day!

Update

I know I've been absent far too long.  During my blogging absence nothing noteworthy has been happening in my weight loss endeavors, so I haven't felt like blogging anything.  I think if I had blogged the whole time I would have been back on track long before now.

Right now I'm doing a 21 day cleanse with Kris Carr, found here. I ordered a juicer, which came yesterday, a Breville compact model.  This cleanse seems a lot like Kathy Freston's cleanse, if you're familiar with her, with an alkaline twist.  I have to avoid eating all animal products, junk food, anything refined, gluten, & refined sugar.  She also recommends drinking (liquid sunshine)/ eating lots of green veggies.  That's where the juicer comes in...trying only to consume juices in the morning, then whole food gluten free vegan for the remainder of the day.

I've been so surprised at how difficult this has been emotionally, that is.  I expected I would crave meat/cheese/butter, really rich food.  I actually haven't at all...it's the junk (chips, crackers, etc.) causing serious cravings.  Anyway today is day 3...so I continue along. Kris Carr eats this way all of the time...have no idea how!

 Morning bug juice (cucumber, celery, romaine, apple, lemon)!

BLECH!  Actually it's not THAT terrible, but not really tasty either.  I did find a way that's pallatable for me though.  I poured some in a juice glass & added lots of ice.  

Gotta go fix lunch for the fam...will check in later tonight.

peace & veggies out,

 

Not me week

I didn't follow this plan "mostly" & expect a weight loss this week, no not me.  I didn't wonder if this plans for me, giving myself permission to eat, brownies & a Reese's peanut butter cup, no not me.  And since my weigh-in day is Monday, I didn't stick to the plan religiously on Sunday thinking I would have a loss after only 1 day, no not me.  (BTW, I'm really proud of that day because it was my nephew's 1st birthday & I turned down the birthday cake, woo-hoo!)  Oh yeah, & I didn't eat an unlimited amount of wheat thins while I was folding laundry, not me ;).

All kidding aside, I gained a pound from the previous week.  When will I get that I can't do the plan 1 day a week & expect a loss.  I do actually think I get it now, but only time will tell.  Right now it's about 9 a.m.  I'm giving my word that I'll report before I go to bed of my food diary.  It will be "belly good."  Then I'll do the same tomorrow & the day after, and the day after, etc.

These were some of my belly good meals in the last week:

On Thursday since my oldest was out of school due to Veteran's Day, my mom came for a visit & we went to The Museum of Life & Science.  The kids were so excited to see Grandma & we had a great time.

A few pics from my nephew's 1st birthday:

Happy BFC'n everyone!

Thanks for stoppin' by.

Day 1 of sticking with it even if I mess up

Thanks for the comments.  I love our blog community...it's awesome :)!  Minichick, my cancer started as nodules.  My endocrinologist ended up doing a fine needle biopsy because my nodule was large (about the size of an egg, they said).  The result was inconclusive.  So they recommended getting that side of the thyroid removed.  Now everything was really positive because only 1% of those with nodules end up with thyroid cancer & lots of people have nodules.  The plan was to take half out during surgery, have pathology test the nodule for cancer.  If no cancer was detected they would leave the other half, which could produce all of the thyroid hormones I would need.  The results were benign, so they stitched me up leaving the other half.  Well when the final pathology report came back the following week, cancer was detected. So a few days later I had the other half removed.  Fun, huh!...2 major surgeries within 8 days.  The hardest part was waiting about a month to find out if it had metastasized. All I could think about was my then 4 year & 1 year old.  I ended up having to do a low iodine diet, radioactive iodine treatment, then a scan after the treatment that scans for thyroid cells.  If any cells are detected in other parts of the body it has metastasized. The result - no metastasis!!!  I've had follow up ultrasounds & blood test since then (2years) & no sign of cancer has been detected.  I just have to take synthroid now.  I definitely feel SO BLESSED.  This is the number 1 increasing cancer among women, so I'm always encouraging everyone to have their necks checked by their doctor! This cancer is about 98% curable if diagnosed early. 

Thanks for the encouragement Rosalie.  You're such an inspiration.  I know I can do it, no matter how long it takes. I love the idea of not looking back.  I'll try that.

I've decided to blog my food for a while.  I need all of the accountability I can get ;).

Breakfast was a new concoction.  I usually have peanut butter oatmeal, but today I tried it with blueberries.

  oatmeal, blueberries, cinnamon, butter, sun crystals = s/c value 5/2

After watching the anti-cancer video I decided to include more anti-oxidants. I like the peanut butter variety better, but it was good for a change.

Happy BFC'n.

As a cancer survivor I have to believe this is a healthy program, not just a weight loss program.  I mean, take chemo & lose weight, but it's definitely not healthy.  I've been praying to be directed to best lifestyle for me.  I knew I needed one I could maintain for the long haul.  I think I've found it in the BFC.  I may do some tweaking along the way, but not now.  I just watched this video by Anti-Cancer, A New Way of Life and lots of the lifestyle changes Dr. David Servan-Schreiber recommends fit nicely with the BFC.  It's a long video, but SO worth watching!  Please watch it & forward to love ones.



He states within the video the number one risk factor for cancer - OBESITY. That's me, OBESE! As a cancer survivor whose also a wife and mother, that's not smart.

From now on when I want to cheat, I'm going to wait 15 minutes, do another activity, anything. Believe me with a household & 2 small children it's not hard to come up with something to do. If I still want to cheat, I'm going to write down why. Maybe this will help me face whatever it is that causes this self sabotage. As Oprah says, it's not really about the food. I also quite ofter think about a YouTube video I saw a while back. She quoted Dr. Phil as saying & I'm paraphrasing here, if you're fat you want to be fat. You're getting something positive from it. Here's her video:


I went to the doctor today for a checkup. I knew it was coming...about 5 minutes into the appointment. "Oh Catherine, you were 151, then 158, then 162, then 170, then 174. Now you're 180. Are you happy with that?" Ummm, NO. He was very supportive of low carb. I really didn't feel like going into the BFC...I mean it's just words... I need action.

No Excuses. Period.

Same old story...wandering around wondering what diet I should do...all while eating every unhealthy, sugary food in sight.  Because after all, I'm starting my diet in the morning & I'll never be able to eat X again, so I might as well get my FILL of it now.  Lies. Lies. Lies.  I keep coming back to the BFC.    What makes it so great is it's flexibility to various eating styles.  I have been flip flopping back & forth between vegetarian & omnivore.  Here's the awesome part...either one can be done on this program!!!  How cool is that.

For the rest of the month of December (starting today, day 1)  I'm keeping a food log & posting it on this blog.  Please keep me accountable.  I may be posting several times a day at first...seems to help me stay on track.

I can do this.  I've done much harder things...thyroid cancer seems to ring a bell.  This is easy compared to that.

My motivation:

• feeling sexy again!  Woo-hoo!  
• fitting in those size 4 jeans in my dresser draw.  I know that may seem small to some people, but I'm 5'3" with a small frame so I think this is very doable.
• more energy to run & play with my kids (& my hubby, wink, wink ;) )
• to be here for my 2 beautiful girls
• having the energy to keep a clean, tidy house
• sleeping better
• healthier
• going clothes shopping & purchasing an item knowing it will look nice!
• cardio & strength health
• the feeling, I can do anything!

My goals:

• maintaining a weight of 115-120
• fitness:  run a mile (without stopping), perform a cart wheel & a back bend (bridge), perform 20 regular push-ups (not girlie style)

That's all for now.

Happy BFC'n.  :)