So Week Two OF Nutrisystem is down and I have to tell you, it was TOUGH!
I was so gung ho the first week and had so much fun! I made sure to get all my water in and even worked out.
I don’t know if it was the weather changing or what (this wacky St. Louis weather went from 70’s down to 40’s!) but I just could not drink water. I had no desire to work out even though I bought a new pair of super snazzy tennis shoes.
I was burned out on veggies. I couldn’t choke any more down. And I know I was being too liberal with cheese on my food. But I love me some cheese.
So I’m sure all you are wondering how much I lost?
Well, I lost exactly one pound!
So total weight loss is….
7.4 pounds!
So I know that is good for 2 weeks, but I was hoping it was higher!
But at least I know what I need to work on. And I’ve stopped eating when I am full which I consider a huge win.
I am so excited to announce for the next month that I will be participating in the Nutrisystem Select Program, which includes Frozen Foods!
I can’t wait!!
Luckily, I have been checking out the Nutrisystem Message Boards where they have lots and lots of advice on spicing up veggie sides! That is where I really struggle.
But guys, I have to tell you, I’m scare about next week. It officially is the kick off of Holiday Meals. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cookies……
What’s a girl to do?
Luckily, I was sent these fantastic tips from Nutrisystem!
Holiday Survival Smarts
Diet-friendly Strategies for The Holiday Season and Beyond
1. Have a plan. Think things through before you get to the actual holiday meals and parties. Maybe your strategy is to take tiny portions of different dishes; that’s okay. If you’re cooking, you might want to have your bottle of water with you in the kitchen, so you’re less tempted to snack. Do what you can to stay away from the appetizer table. Plan to avoid anything that’s not homemade. The point is that if you go in with a plan, you’ll be less likely to get caught off-guard.
2. Stay on track. Holidays are not the time to skip meals in an attempt to “bank” calories. That’s a strategy that can backfire miserably. Instead, eat everything on your meal plan leading up to the holiday event, and make sure you’re drinking all your water. You’ll be less likely to overindulge at the big event.
3. Set a goal. There’s something about holidays that makes people forget what they do the rest of the year. Do you already have weight loss goals set up for November, December and January? If not you can start today. Once you’ve set a short-term goal, decide on a way to reward yourself once the goal has been reached.
4. Drink smart. Face it, overindulging during holiday events—whether it’s an office party, a family gathering or a neighborhood open house—can add a lot of extra calories to your day. In addition, when you’ve had too much to drink, it tends to weaken your previous resolve and derail any strategies and plans you might have had. Besides, you don’t want to end up as that karaoke-singing family member or neighbor everyone will be talking about for the next month.
5. Trim the calories. This tip is especially useful if you happen to be the primary cook for an event. In baked items, replace the fat with an equal amount of applesauce and the sugar with a sugar substitute; substitute a quarter cup of egg substitute for every egg called for in the recipe; replace whole milk with 1% milk and sour cream with yogurt; reduce the amount of nuts called for by half. And don’t forget both veggies and salad.
6. Enlist support. Trying to maintain your Nutrisystem program can be hard at the holidays, but there’s no reason you have to go it alone. Ask for your family’s understanding or even their help, so nobody’s trying to foist “seconds” on you. Nutrisystem counselors can help you strategize, based on your individual circumstances. Or you can go to the Nutrisystem Discussion Boards, where you’ll find people who definitely understand what you’re trying to do. Discuss your concerns; share tips of your own, or join one of the many weight loss challenges. Some of them are specifically geared to the holidays. Introduce yourself well before the event, so you have that support already in place.
7. Keep moving. Instead of just sitting around after dinner, suggest a family walk, or organize a touch-football game. Most people will be grateful for the chance to move around, and it can keep you on-track with your exercise plan.
8. Embrace the spirit. This last tip may just be the most important: You can get so caught up in all the planning and hoopla that you lose the whole meaning of the holiday season—coming together with friends and loved ones. It’s the time that’s really valuable, not the food and drink.
Remember: Quality not Quantity
If you do plan to indulge in some of the traditional Thanksgiving favorites, use these portions as a guideline:
Turkey—3 oz. white meat, no skin (about the size of a deck of cards)
Mashed potatoes—1/3 cup (about the size of half of a baseball)
Gravy—1 Tbsp. (just drizzle it)
Relish made with sugar—1 Tbsp.
Stuffing—2 Tbsp.
Dinner Roll—if not homemade, skip it
Pie—1/12 of a 9” pie
These are great tips and I am definitely going to keep reading and reading to keep in that mindset!
Please make sure to check out the blogs of my buddies Heather at OurKidsMom and Heather at Living on Love and Cents! I am so proud of these mamas!
Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing their food and program to me free of charge in exchange for blogging about my experience as part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program. All opinions are 100% mine.
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You are doing great Melissa! Do you realize that the 3 of us combined have lost over 20 lbs in TWO WEEKS?! GO US!
Proud of you! You are doing awesome!!
That is great! I need to get my butt moving again.
Congrats, that is so awesome. Your doing a great job and i can't wait to hear about the frozen foods. I have been contemplating the whole nutri system program.