Cristabel is tired of being sick & tired ~ encouragement needed!

[disney-inspired]

I did 5 miles last night!
I'll be doing another 5 tonight as well.
I'm starting Jay Robb's fruit flush 3-day diet. For three days I can only eat fruit. I'm excited because I can easily lose 5lbs on this diet. This is the beginning of my lifestyle change. After Friday, no more burgers, fries, soda, or sweets. It's all healthy eating from then on! I'm excited!

I've also agreed to the challenge of drinking half my weight in water (in ounces!) That's about 17 glasses of water and I'm already 4/17 for today! I've already done all my chores and now I can be lazy, until exercise tonight!I'm pooped.

 

[disney-inspired]

I didn't even make it to the gym yesterday! I was SO tired that I slept from 6:30p - 8:30p and when I did wake up I felt nauseous Today I started the Jay Robb 3-day fruit flush. Day 1 require me to drink 6 oz of protein shake (protein powder and water) every 2 hours from 8-4pm. Let me just say by 4pm, I was forcing myself to drink the shake it was so gross (too watery!) and at 6pm I could eat a real meal! I had 6 oz of chicken breast, lettuce, tomato slices, and home-made salsa. I never knew I could want chicken so badly

Things I SHOULDN'T have eaten:
- 1 corn tortilla
- 2 chocolate covered almonds
- about 10 cheese-its (stinky snacks)
- 2 tbs of beans

I went to the gym directly after work, a good way to make sure I get it done, and completed 5 miles! I'm proud of myself because I completed 1 mile on the treadmill at one time. I usually have to stop the treadmill shortly after because my foot starts hurting, but I sucked it up today and completed 1 entire mile on the machine of death! Then I completed the other 4 miles between the elliptical and bicycle. On the bike I did "random hill" OMG my legs and booty were KILLING me. My legs felt like jell-o!

I really need to get the super feet insoles because I can definitely feel the pain in my feet today as compared to Monday's work-out.

Now I want to incorporate some weights to get rid of my flabby arms and gut!

Tomorrow is day 2 of the fruit flush and I get to eat fruit all day long!

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I think you'll find that any type of weight loss journey is a learning curve, with 2 steps forward and one step back.

I would like to offer a word of caution: talk to your doctor before doing those flushes. The only reason they work is they good rid of water weight- they are extremely unhealthy and are hard on your body. Your body does not need them. The key is to make small sustainable changes instead of going for fast fixes. Research has shown that the slower it takes to lose the weight the more likely you are to take it off.

Your exercise goals are amazing, and it's so cool that you are able to walk multiple miles in a day. If you are worred about your ankle, you might want to try going to an athletic shoe store. I've heard that many are good at fitting you with shoes to correct an improper gait. Good luck with your journey!

 

[disney-inspired]

I think you'll find that any type of weight loss journey is a learning curve, with 2 steps forward and one step back.

I would like to offer a word of caution: talk to your doctor before doing those flushes. The only reason they work is they good rid of water weight- they are extremely unhealthy and are hard on your body. Your body does not need them. The key is to make small sustainable changes instead of going for fast fixes. Research has shown that the slower it takes to lose the weight the more likely you are to take it off.

Your exercise goals are amazing, and it's so cool that you are able to walk multiple miles in a day. If you are worred about your ankle, you might want to try going to an athletic shoe store. I've heard that many are good at fitting you with shoes to correct an improper gait. Good luck with your journey!

Thanks for the encouragement and advice. This fruit flush isn't hard on my body but is meant for only 3 days to detox the liver and kidneys. They don't recommend you doing it more than that. I'm not going for a fast fix because I know there is no such thing. I'm just using it to jump start my change of eating habits.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Pretty much every medical expert will tell you that detox isn't needed- your kidneys and liver do the detoxing just fine without any help, in fact, some of these diets can be dangerous. Here is a good article about it: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,214802,00.html

I have read dozens of similar articles as well. That is why I am always a little wary when I hear somebody trying these without consulting a doctor.

 

[disney-inspired]

Completed 4 miles today but I must admit most of it was on the bike. I was just SO tired today from the kids at work (I'm a day camp counselor) because they just did NOT want to listen! So frustrating!

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I feel your pain, kids can be tiring. Great job on the four miles. Who cares if it is on the bike? Four miles is four miles! You should be celebrating!

 

[LovetheGoof]

Hi there Cristabel, I'm also on a journey to good health! I think you are doing a great job by posting here. It helps us to be accountable. I know the feeling you mentioned about messing up occasionally. Sometimes I ask myself, "Why in the world did I eat that?" We all fall off the wagon sometimes and it is OK, just get back on and forgive yourself.
Try to continue eating as healty as you can because your body needs it now that you are exercising.
Wow, 3 miles walking is awesome I bet you feel good when you finish your walk.
Don't get discouraged about what you need to lose. I am trying to lose 5 pound increments at a time otherwise, I will be overwhelmed. I started at 200+ in April today I am 186 (last weigh in on Sat.) and hopefully will continue to lose to feel even better than I do right now.

 

[disney-inspired]

Hi there Cristabel, I'm also on a journey to good health! I think you are doing a great job by posting here. It helps us to be accountable. I know the feeling you mentioned about messing up occasionally. Sometimes I ask myself, "Why in the world did I eat that?" We all fall off the wagon sometimes and it is OK, just get back on and forgive yourself.
Try to continue eating as healty as you can because your body needs it now that you are exercising.
Wow, 3 miles walking is awesome I bet you feel good when you finish your walk.
Don't get discouraged about what you need to lose. I am trying to lose 5 pound increments at a time otherwise, I will be overwhelmed. I started at 200+ in April today I am 186 (last weigh in on Sat.) and hopefully will continue to lose to feel even better than I do right now.

Congrats on lose that weight thus far! I'm hoping to lose 10lbs by August 1st. My mom said I could lose the 100lbs in 10 months but that's if I was 100% committed every day and I know I'm bound to have 'off' days so I'm giving myself an extra month.

Thanks for your encouragement!

 

[disney-inspired]

Good Morning!
It's Weigh in Time!

This is my 2nd weigh since I started exercising and after completing the 3-day fruit flush. I wasn't expecting a big change so I didn't get my hopes up. After fixing the settings, I stepped on, and.....and....and.....

I lost 7lbs!

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[DisneyObsession]

That's 7 lbs in one week?!? That's amazing! Way To Go!!!

What does the fruit flush consist of? I am sure I could do that and it would help me immensly. I'm going to google it and see if I can come up with info. Can you also post what you did?? Thanks!

 

[DisneyObsession]

Nope...no info...just the book...please post. Thanks!!!

 

[disney-inspired]

I have to find it, I just saw it the other day!
I'll post it as soon as I can find it!

 

[disney-inspired]

Yesterday I ate badly! EEk!
Today I ate great! But I don't think I'll be exercising tonight because I'm so tired and my sciatic nerve is KILLING me!

So far:

protein shake
1 apple
5 oz of juice
1 apple
6 in. cold cut combo w/ cheese NO mayo on wheat
1 pear
6 in cold cut combo NO cheese NO mayo on wheat (yup $5 footlong!)

 

[Wonders10]

Congrats on the weight loss...I'd also love a little more info on the fruit flush.

 

[disney-inspired]

Hi everyone out there in the DIS world!
Today was an okay day. I did slip up and eat a cupcake and two chocolate chip cookies but the good thing was I ate within my calorie range. I also went to the gym and did 3 miles and I burned the calories from eating those two cookies.

I did 2.11 miles on the elliptical, straight through and then .89 on the bicycle. I worked up a great sweat! And that is exactly how my face looked

I'm going to do the fruit flush again Wed - Fri. This time it's going to be easier. Don't worry ladies, I'll explian the 3-day fruit flush plan in my next post right after this update. If you would like to do some 'research' on its creator just go to jayrobb.com
He's really great! My sister just ordered two more books from him. I believe one is the fat burning diet. I'm so excited to see where I am in two more months. Hopefully I'll be a size 20, maybe smaller if I can get my act together and start strength training, targeting my stomach and back muscles first, I need a strong core!

 

[disney-inspired]

My suggestions and comments will be in red.

Here it is!

Jay Robb's 3-Day Fruit Flush!
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Four Ways to Utilize the FRUIT FLUSH 3-Day Detox:

1. FRUIT FLUSH FOR FAT LOSS:
Perform the three-day FRUIT FLUSH once a week for up to 12 consecutive weeks. This will have you cleansing and revitalizing your body three out of seven days each week for up to 12 straight weeks. If you are cleansing to lose weight on this program, you should lose up to 9 pounds the first week and 2 pounds each week thereafter, until you reach your goal weight. I can totally vouch for this statement! I lost 7lbs after the first week so it's easily possible to lose 9lbs but everybody is different.

2. FRUIT FLUSH FOR LIFE:
Perform the FRUIT FLUSH once or twice a month throughout your lifetime-if you so desire.

3. FRUIT FLUSH TUNE-UP:
If you have slipped off your diet and/or have been eating the wrong foods (i.e., during holidays or at special events), then the FRUIT FLUSH is a great way to quickly cleanse your system and get you back on target.

4. FRUIT FLUSH FOR A FRESH START:
Prior to beginning an exercise program or starting a new diet, you may want to cleans your body first with the FRUIT FLUSH. It can get you off to a great start!

Day 1: PRE-FLUSH
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Mix 1 and 3/4 cup of whey protein or egg white protein powder (your flavor of choice) *Pick a good flavor or one you don't mind because you might get sick of it fast! with 1 quart (32 ounces) pure water. Shake, blend (definitely blend, it tastes so much better), or stir, and store in a sealed container in a cool place. The protein powder you choose must NOT BE sweetened with added carbohydrate or contain artificial sweeteners. This means it MUST NOT CONTAIN: aspartame, fructose, sucrose, evaporated cane juice, sucralose, malodextrin, sugar, corn syrup, corn sweeteners, barley malt, molasses, agave, or brown sugar. The protein powder you choose should also contain approximately 24 grams of protein per ounce serving. If you choose an egg white protein, you may wish to add the herb stevia to naturally enhance the perceived sweetness without increasing carbohydrate content. Before pouring each class of protein as outlined below, lightly shake or stir the container to remix the protein drink.

Shopping Tips: Choose a high-quality protein powder that tastes good. Avoid the bargain brands that may save you a buck or two but can taste like chalk and are often filled with aspartame, sucralose, fructose, sugars, acesulfame-K, acesulfame potassium, and artificial flavors and colors. the body is a temple of the spirit. it deserves only the best. I also suggest purchasing organically grown foods whenever possible.

8AM 6-oz glass of protein mix
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6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad and 3-6 oz of lean chicken, fish, turkey or beef or scramble 4-8 egg whites in 1 tsp olive oil. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime.

NOTE: Drink an 8- to 12-ounce glass of water one hour after you consume each protein drink or meal. (If this doesn't quench your thirst, you may consume more water.) If you still feel hungry, drink as much water as possible to feel full

Days 2 and 3: FRUIT FLUSH​

8AM 1 serving fresh fruit
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6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime. Consume 1 protein drink mixed, as follows:

• 12 oz pure water
• 5 tbs high-quality whey or egg white protein powder
• Stir and drink slowly

NOTE: Drink an 8- to 12-ounce glass of water one hour after you consume each protein drink or meal. (If this doesn't quench your thirst, you may consume more water.)

Days 2 and 3: FRUIT FLUSH MEAL IDEAS
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8AM 2 cups cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon
10AM 2 medium oranges
12PM 2 medium apples
2PM 1 cup fresh pineapple
4PM 1 medium banana
6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime. Consume 1 protein drink mixed, as follows:

• 12 oz pure water
• 5 tbs high-quality whey or egg white protein powder
• Stir and drink slowly

THE FOLLOWING LIST CONSTITUTES APPROXIMATELY 1 SERVING (100 CALORIES):
Apples 2 medium
Apricots 6 medium
Banana 1 medium
Blackberries 1.5 cups
Blueberries 1.5 cups
Cantaloupe 2 cups cubed
Cherries 1 cup
Grapefruits 2 large
Grapes 1 cup (or 15-18 grapes)
Honeydew 2 cups cubed
Kiwifruits 2 medium
Mango 1 large or 2 small
Nectarines 2 small
Oranges 2 medium
Peaches 3 medium
Pears 1 medium
Pineapple 1 cup
Plums 3 medium
Raspberries 1.5 cups
Strawberries 2 cups
Tomatoes 4 medium
Watermelon 2 cups (cuped or balled)

During the entire three days of the FRUIT FLUSH, you should become slightly hungry every 2 hours, at which time you will eat. This eating pattern fuels your body and keeps you from ever being overly hungry. On Day 1, the series of protein drinks will stoke your metabolism, lower your glycogen levels, and force your body to burn fat as part of its energy needs. On Days 2 and 3, fruit will power your body while cleansing and purifying the cells and organs. Plus, the protein drinks and fresh fruit are high in water content, which, in turn, will help keep your system hydrated.


If you have any questions please ask and I'll check his Q & A section in the book.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Thank-you for that info!!! I will buy some protein powder and try it. Not sure how to fit it in yet, as I work second shift and don't know how to fit in the eating. It will be a challenge!

 

[disney-inspired]

I ate great today! I stayed within my calorie range with healthy food! I went to the gym late but I went! I did my 3 miles on the elliptical and bike. I was actually "running" on the elliptical today! I didn't hold on and pumped my arms as if I was running outside.

That's all for today, my weigh in is on Saturday.

 

[disney-inspired]

Hello everyone! Today has been a great day!

I was able to sleep in a bit and used my will power to get up and go the gym with my sister. I did my 3 miles and it was SO hot in the gym, I think the A/C might have been out. I showered and changed over there since my dad is still '2319' from his radiation treatment on Monday.

Breakfast

• 3 eggwhites = 51
• 1 whole egg = 78
• 3 small pancakes = 280
• 2 tsp of syrup = 34

Lunch

• 2 tortillas = 120
• ground chicken = 320
• 2 tacos (fried) = 340
• 2 nectarines = 120
• 1 c. juice = 120

Dinner

• 1 pc. of bread = 70
• 3 oz chicken = 140
• 1 tbsp bbq sauce = 30

Total = 1703

I still have enough daily calories to go out and get some golden spoon!