Commit2Fit Day 6

The day started early. For me anyway. I had to be at the TV station for a VO @ 8A.

This is why I LOVE Spark! And then I can mix up a Meal Replacement Shake and take it along with me.

The spot was for a Research company looking for volunteers who have neuropathy to test drive a medication. These days, every time I hear about a health issue, I start thinking about which Advocare products would be useful. So, right away my brain is clicking, "Hmm, OmegaPlex". I said it out loud and the producer asked me about it. So I told her about a friend who had diabetic neuropathy and increased her Omegas and has gotten the feeling back in her toes.

She asked, "What about for high cholesterol?". OmegaPlex. And FiboTrim. This is where I say, "I am not a Doctor and I don't make medical claims ... but this is what happened to me."

I increased my OmegaPlex to 6 a day (9 if I remember to take them) and take 6 FiboTrim before bed. I have dropped my cholesterol 40 points. It have it documented.

She said, "My Dr. mentioned Omegas. He said they'd taste fishy." "Sure they will if you get the bargain brand, but not if you get Advocare OmegaPlex - that's a money back guarantee."

Now it's 830A. We have a playdate at the park. Let's see, what to pack? Advocare lunchbox with water, carrots, raisins, Arcoiris cookies, goldfish crackers, packets of Spark & ReHydrate. Advocare sport bag with swimsuit, Crocs, Advocare toddler shirt. I will wear jeans and a shirt with Advocare logo emroidered by my friends at Katy Trophy. Abby likes to wear skirts, Baby Legs make sliding more fun. Can't forget the Advocare beach towel. And of course my Advocare water bottle.

We always stay at the park longer than planned. Then we are off to Dollar General. It always surprises me how much I can spend on $1 items. Next stop is HEB.

HEB is an event. We grab a huge car cart and get a ballon on the way inside. We have to try all the samples in Produce. Abby looks over the birthday cakes. Then we look at the big mahi mahi, salmon, tuna, crab, shrimp. We talk about them - where are their heads? We pet the live lobsters.

The best part is sushi for lunch - with chopsticks! and coffee!

So far it has been a great day. I managed to get in some business, spend time with friends, drink lots of water and eat pretty well.

I can't blame this next part on anyone but myself. Hey it's Friday night - let's go out for dinner. I could have said "No" or just not get the pizza buffet. Next to sugar, the pizza buffet is my big weakness. I don't even want to take a Crave-Check because that would just be frustrating. It's all right here in My Food Diary.

After dinner Brian discovered another of my weaknesses - pinball. It really was a great day.

Commit2Fit Day 5

Another workday for me. That means a routine so it's easy to stay on course. Interesting how you really can notice your habits when you start keeping track. I always thought that I ate more a ton - I don't, but I sure do like my sugar!

Since I am keeping track, I am making an effort to stay away from alot of the junk in our cupboards. I actually have reached in for a box of cookies and then caught myself and pulled back. Well, maybe not everytime. But I did put it down in My Food Diary

It was my idea to start this Commit2Fit. It's only 8 weeks. I think I should be able to do this.

Commit2Fit Day 4

The alarm went off at 5AM - the start of a long, sugar filled day!

I had my Spark, MNS Max Ap , Catalyst and Meal Replacement Shake for breakfast. I knew it was going to be a long day, so I tossed back a couple of ThermoPlus too. But that was at 6AM. No problem, I was prepared, I had a Snack bar before I left to drop the bird at the boader, then I mixed Muscle Gain and Peaches & Cream fiber drink and had that on the road. I arrived at the event hall at 1030A. I was so proud of myself for not stopping for a fast food breakfast. I had packed some good stuff in my cooler, but it just wasn't enough.

Every booth at the event had candy or cookies, and with my cravings this week - well, I blew it! They served us lunch - BBQ sandwiches - I did not eat the bun. Somehow I thought that would make a big difference.

But I had plenty of water! A couple of the vendors were handing out cold water bottles, so that was helpful.

You will see it all in My Food Diary, give or take a few Hershey's Kisses.

Commit2Fit Day 3

My Food Diary

Today was pretty ordinary. It was a workday for me, with more routine than most days.

With everyone gone all day it's quiet and I can get things done - or I could just take a nap here in front of the TV!

Nope, got my list. Still it's tough to keep away from those distractions.

Yesterday my Agent called for a job out of town tomorrow. It's just to Houston but I still have arrange Day Care and a boarder for the bird and I will need to pack a lunch and snacks for the day.

These events are always challenging when it comes to eating. I never know until I get there if I will get a lunch break or what will be available. I'll pack a cooler to take with me.

Commit2Fit Day 2

This takes some effort.

All the way around, or maybe it is just that I am being more conscientious about my day.

Here's My Food Diary, and I did get all my water - 12 cups!

I need to be sure to keep the water bottle with at all times. That really does make it easier. I remember quite a few years ago I took a sailing vacation to St Bart's (this was before everyone in the US was drinking bottled water) And people were on the beach and the little vafes and riding their Vespas and they all carried drinking water bottles with them. Usually it was a huge Evian bottle. So now I just imagine that I am being very European on my little Carribbean Island vacation with my very cool Advocare water bottle!

I was so busy getting ready for the Commit2Fit group session last Saturday, that I did not keep up with my days - I started my cycle Sunday. Bonus info for some of you, but the point is - no wonder I have been so hungry! I crave carbs, lots of sugar on these days. So instead of the MNS Max Energy that I usually take, I switch over to MNS Max Apetite Control and add in some Carb-Ease.

I never really kept track of my food before. I know it is one of the most important things that you can do when you are on a weight management plan, but I just ket a running total in my head - or at least I thought I was.

When you see it all laid out in front of you it makes a difference. I see that I don't really eat that much, but I sure get alot of junk carbs i.e. sugar. I am sure there will be days that I get 5000 calories in the day, but that is not normal.

And I usually do eat more often than I have these past couple of days, this is not normal. It's all the distractions.

By the way, you can comment on these posts. I would like to hear how the rest of you are doing.

I know I have talked about the food and calorie thing alot, but really this week is just about the water. Life Habit 1 - drink 12 cups of water each day and NO soda.

Good Luck!

Commit2Fit Day 1

Distractions - I have alot of them.

It is so easy to get sidetracked.

The bird, the Pet store, Mother's Day, the pool and a Star Wars marathon.

It's after midnight and I will have to keep this short. Day 2 I will have more to share.

But here is the important stuff:

My Food Diary, and I only got 8 cups of water but I am trying to finish off another 4 while I sit here at the computer. I guess I won't get my point for the day.

I remember when Star Wars first came out - we stood in line to see it at NorthPark theater. It was a good day - me, my brother & sister and my Dad (weekend visitation)

Everyone is asleep here. Luke Skywalker and the Rebels are about to attack the Death Star.

I have to pee!

Excellent Nutrition for Expecting and Nursing Moms

I can see that it has been a while since I have posted. I have been getting ready for Commit2Fit. I knew it would take some time, but getting everything prepared for the Kick Off meeting has become more of a project than I had expected.

I will get back to that in a later post. Right now, I have to address something that is so very important to me, even more so since becoming a Mom.

I think I hit on it a bit when I was writing about the importance of Omegas in your diet. The overall good nutrition that is so important for expecting and nursing Moms. This week I heard "Gestational Diabetes" come out of 2 separate conversations with pregnant women who are slim (except for the bump) and look otherwise fit. That really suprises me, so I am looing into the symptoms and causes so that I can understand better.

But this brings up again how important it is for Women to be sure to stay fit and get good nutrition even if they are just thinking about becoming pregnant. The first several weeks of pregnancy are very important, and we may not even be aware that we are pregnant until we are about 2 months along.

I wish I had known about Advocare when I was pregnant. It would have made things alot easier. I did not suffer with Morning sickness, but I did have incredible Heartburn. And really there is nothing that is safe to take to relieve the Heartburn. Advocare DigestEase is a wonderful product that contains ginger root and papaya and it is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

I think that I mentioned in an earlier post that OmegaPlex is an excellent source for the Omegas that are so important for developing babies. Flax seed is not an efficient source for omegas, fish oil is best. It is especially important for a pregnant and breastfeeding woman to consume DHA (one of the omega-3s in fish oil) because the developing baby is dependent on Mom! DHA is an essential fat—we must get it from diet or supplements, because our bodies don’t make it—and consuming enough DHA is critical for normal and healthy development of infant brain, eyes, and nervous system. Inadequate consumption of DHA during pregnancy has been linked to shortened gestational periods and premature delivery. It is recommended that women consume 300–600 mg of DHA daily while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Protein is also important, especially for brain development. A good, easy to follow diet is Dr. Brewer's pregnancy diet. Let me tell you though, it's tough to get your daily 100 grams of protein in you. And if you have Morning sickness or gas, it's even tougher. Meal Replacement Shakes have 24 grams of easily digestible protein, that's a meat serving! They have half your RDA of Calcium which is important to me because I found out that I was osteopenia, most likely due to breastfeeding which depletes your Calcium.

Calcium Plus is a Calcium supplment with the necessary vitamin D and Magnesium, Zinc and Manganese.

Muscle Gain is another great protein source and excellent snack. As are the Nutrition bars.

ReHydrate electrolyte replcement drink is what Gatorade wishes it was - sugar free, less salt, way better. Doctors prefer it to Pedialyte. Great for babies, children & Mommies when we are sick and it is running out either end! Also while breast feeding when we need alot of fluid, and during Menopause due to hot flashes and night sweats. Every woman should drink Rehydrate before bed, we lose alot of water and don't realize it.

Catalyst contains branch chain amino acids that feed your muscles, keeping you strong and lean, great for back support and all over fitness and strength and totally safe for pregnant and nursing Moms.

CorePlex with Iron multi vitamin is a great Pre Natal, lots of folic acid and Iron. My daughter loves the sugar free CorePlex Chewables.

Probiotic Restore has active cultures that aid in digestion and will help in keeping you regular. Each capsule is like eating 1000 yogurts.

Here is the age, pregnancy and nursing indications for the Advocare products that I have mentioned.

Advocare products have excellent science behind them. One of the members of Advocare's Sci/Med board Dr Carl Keen has written an article about the necessary Nutrition for Expecting Moms.

Remember that I am not a Doctor. I am just passing along information that I have learned through my own personal experiences. If you have a medical issue or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your Doctor to be sure to do what is right for you.