My sweet little boy turned 7 today. I'm finding it hard to believe that he has already been in my life for 7 years now. I feel like only yesterday I was holding him for the first time, not sleeping for both of the nights I was in the hospital just because I was so happy to be seeing him face to face, coming home from the hospital and having my dad set us up in the recliner to *finally* sleep. My little angel...my Gabriel.
What a road we've been down. Me, a frightened 18-year-old senior in high school with this little bundle of joy, wondering what kind of mother I would make. The ER visits because he wasn't breathing right or was breaking out to things only to find out he's got allergies and asthma. The late nights doing homework and projects so I could finish college and provide for this little guy. I wouldn't trade a second of any of it.
Happy Birthday to my Gabriel...the dinosaur LOVER!!!...the JETsetter (he's in the gifted program at school)...my book loving, puzzle doing, game playing, best big brother ever, AMAZING kid. I love you.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
My Journey
I have embarked on a journey the last 4 days...I have started on the HCG diet. If you don't know what it is, I highly recommend looking up the HCG diet. For Phase 2, I'm on a 500 calorie a day diet with very strict guidelines as to what I can and cannot eat. Phase 3 boosts up to 1500 calories a day with a less limited diet, but still some good guidelines.
Many will see the "500 calories a day" and think, "WHAT?! How can you do that? That's not right!!" It's actually not that bad. There are easy and simple ways to make the food taste wonderful, and it really does fill you up! I'll admit...the melba toast isn't the best. For me, this is not only about losing weight, but about disciplining myself to keep myself on a healthier track so I don't just gain back all of the weight or go back down this road again.
My goal is to lose 25 pounds (or more, if I'm lucky!) Here's how it has all broken down so far:
Days 1-2 (Phase 1): loading days
Day 3 (Phase 2 start): starting weight-180 pounds
Day 4: weight-175.5 pounds!!! *I'm down 4.5 pounds!!*
I am hoping that by posting, I can keep myself accountable and encourage myself just by typing in the numbers (even though I'm keeping a log of everything *including my inches lost* on separate pieces of paper).
4 days down....19 more to go in Phase 2. Then 28 days of Phase 3 (Maintenance).
Praying for strength, a positive mindset, and support from those around me. :)
Many will see the "500 calories a day" and think, "WHAT?! How can you do that? That's not right!!" It's actually not that bad. There are easy and simple ways to make the food taste wonderful, and it really does fill you up! I'll admit...the melba toast isn't the best. For me, this is not only about losing weight, but about disciplining myself to keep myself on a healthier track so I don't just gain back all of the weight or go back down this road again.
My goal is to lose 25 pounds (or more, if I'm lucky!) Here's how it has all broken down so far:
Days 1-2 (Phase 1): loading days
Day 3 (Phase 2 start): starting weight-180 pounds
Day 4: weight-175.5 pounds!!! *I'm down 4.5 pounds!!*
I am hoping that by posting, I can keep myself accountable and encourage myself just by typing in the numbers (even though I'm keeping a log of everything *including my inches lost* on separate pieces of paper).
4 days down....19 more to go in Phase 2. Then 28 days of Phase 3 (Maintenance).
Praying for strength, a positive mindset, and support from those around me. :)
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