Start date: 12/27/2009
Starting weight: 240 lbs
Current weight: 235 lbs
Here's her update!
So, this week I struggled to get all my calories in. It was so easy to consume 1700 calories when I was eating junk food. Now that I'm eating 1700 calories/day of good, "clean" food it sometimes feels that I'm eating non-stop.
I can honestly say that I am never hungry. I've been very satisfied and have not struggled too badly with cravings. I did want something sweet last night and ended up having half a grapefruit and that seemed to suffice.
I am really enjoying the Turbulence Training workouts. I had been doing the Intermediate Level Turbulence Training for Women workout but moved to the Advanced version on January 6.
Here's a peek at what my exercise program looked like this past week:
My legs have been especially sore, but sore in a good way. I know my body is responding and it has really felt good. I love the Turbulence Training workouts. They enable me to fit in a great workout into my already hectic schedule.
I have already seen a loss of 5 lbs, but more importantly I feel good. I haven't felt bloated with the exception of a day where I accidentally ended up with a little too much sodium in my diet. Susan helped me over that hurdle.
I'm hopeful that I am on the right track with this journey and to better health. I'm feeling good about it.
Also, thanks for all the kind comments and encouragement!! It really does make a difference.
Nicole
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6 Responses to "Nicole's Journey: Week 2"Funny how much food it takes to accumulate 1700 calories, isn't it? Great job through the first two weeks. Success breeds..um..success, so stay strong!
MikeZ
ps. Susan, this is a very cool thing to have on your blog!
Thanks Mike. I'm so excited about working with Nicole on this. She's a true rock star -- self motivated, committed and oh so interested in learning! It's really been a fabulous experience and I am so excited that she decided to give Turbulence Training a try and is allowing me to guide her on the nutrition front.
Thanks, Mike...and Susan, too! I am truly enjoying this and I tell ya, doing the updates and the learning process is keeping me accountable. I plan on succeeding! :)
Keep up the awesome work! I know what you mean, it is hard to get that many "good" calories. I feel like there are days when I need protein and calories but not fat, so yogurt and skim milk are my top picks, although it may not be fore everyone. If you like grapefruit, you might try this one we found at Trader Joe's, I think it was called a Cocktail Grapefruit? It was really sweet and delicious. Good luck you're doing great!
-Laura M
Hey nicole! Ive been hearing very good things about you! I think you are doing such a fantastic job and thank you for sharing part of your journey with us.
Keep up the great work!!
- Heather
Thanks so much, Heahter. I hope I can live up to the good things you hear! I really appreciate the support, I can't tell you how much it keeps me going. :)
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