I Learned My Lessons

Day 9

Well folks, the results are in. After 8 days on the Xyngular Ignite program, I have lost 11.7 pounds and 9 inches. I've never experienced results like this before. It's hard for me to tell much of a difference when I look in the mirror, so I'm relying on the scale and tape measure right now. On Sunday when I start my next Ignite cycle, I'm also going to add in monitoring body fat percentage and actual body fat pounds. I think it will be interesting to see how that changes, as well. I'm hoping I'll learn even more about nutrition and my body as I chart the continuing changes.

When I started out today, I was a bit disappointed. The inches weren't what I had hoped. Until......I remembered that the first time I measured I was not wearing my...uh....foundational garment that adds more boost and padding than I realized. When I measured again without it, I was 3 1/2 inches smaller. So I chuckle and praise Cacique for making a great garment. Lesson 1: Always measure in the same clothes, or lack of clothes, as much as possible.

Today was the first of two days that are "Off" days, meaning I don't have to follow the eating plan. However, when I woke up I really did want my LEAN shake. I could've had cereal, an egg, a breakfast biscuit, whatever. I wanted my shake. And at lunch I really wanted my salmon, brown rice, and green beans. One of my colleagues teased me and said that I should be eating a burger and fries, not that healthy food that I eat on the complex carb days. Same thing at supper (dinner, depending on what part of our country you are from). When I began the Ignite plan, I promised myself that if I made it through the first cycle without a major bump or without straying, I'd allow myself to get a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza--super supreme. (I had one a couple weeks before beginning the plan and developed an affinity for it.) Supper time came, and I didn't want it. I told myself I could have it, but then answered to myself that I really didn't want it. I ended up eating about half of a taco salad, but couldn't finish it. I've been satisfied, and not wanting all of what I used to eat. Color me surprised. Lesson 2: Xyngular is not only changing the way I eat, but also changing the way I think and feel about food.

It's been an exciting few days, and this blog is really helping me process a lot of what I am experiencing. (Not to mention it is helping ensure that I write for at least 15 minutes a day.) Thank you to those that are following my journey, sticking with me, and allowing me to entertain and--dare I say--maybe even inspire you a bit.