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Originally Posted by penguinchik
Hi Stephanie,
Well, I made it through day 1 of my plan with Leigh. I actually had her make up meal plans for me because I am such a headcase right now. I need to be on autopilot. I gave her a super l-o-n-g list of what I like to eat plus meal ideas (I don't really cook. I'd call it assembling  ), and she came back with a plan that incorporates everything I like! She's amazing! It was so weird to see all my foods!!
It's so hard to be on day 2 knowing that I have a long way to go, but I look at it this way, each day that I do nothing about it puts me that much farther from my goal, so I have to start somewhere. I was successful in the past losing almost 50lb. There's no reason I can't lose the 12 or so that I've gained back due to injury/negligence. (This is my way of psyching myself up. Thanks for letting write it out here!!)
So, I have an idea for the PMS/craving days. The day before I started my plan I got in the mail the Better'n Peanut Butter Chocolate flavor that I ordered. They've never had chocolate until now, and OMG, it is great!! Perfect for when you need to just give in to a craving, but don't want to do too much damage. Right off the spoon is so yummy! Here are the macros:
2 tbsp. (32g): 100 cals, 2g fat, 190mg sodium, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugars, 4g protein
There's no high fructose corn syrup in it or artificial sweeteners. It's definitely not a "healthy" thing, but when cravings strike, hey, it's better than bingeing on more high caloried treats.
OK, gotta run. Talk to you soon!
--Jen  |
I'm so excited that you finally got your plan from Leigh. I told you she was amazing. Wait until check-in day.......I am always amazed at how much time she puts in to my evaluation for the week. I know she is so busy, yet every week she has such wise words or pictures or something to share with me. I think I check my email every hour until I get it.....lol
You'll have to let me know how the menus work out for you. I have considered it, but so far I've been okay with my own. I love cooking and coming up with new menus........but, if Leigh ever publishes that cookbook of hers (in the works, I believe).....I'll be racing to the front of the line to purchase it! LOL She has given me a few recipes when I was struggling that have become weekly staples. Great for cravings and great for getting in my protein.
BTW.......I saved the Hungrygirl newsletter I got this week with the Better 'n Peanut Butter plug. I found that you can order it through Amazon and had put it on my WishList.......well, since you just raved about it in my log......I just ordered a combo pack of 2 jars of the peanut butter and 2 jars of the chocolate peanut butter. I'll let you know if I like it.
Good luck, hon. And work that tail off!!!