Beth's First Week - Back On Track

After enduring an injury and illness that sidelined me for a portion of the summer and then again late fall, I considered myself lucky with only putting on a few extra pounds and minimal muscle atrophy occurring. The lasting effect on me however, on a daily basis was energy. I simply had none. I played it off to the healing process and to take my time.

I had eaten my way through the holidays still "healing" (ha-ha) gaining 7 pounds and had told myself that working out with my personal training clients was enough at this point. But it did nothing for the mental weight I was carrying around. I needed something to shake me loose from the grips of a stagnant position of months of laying low had created and kick start me back on MY OWN program, with MY OWN goals.

I started by looking at my diet and where I had gone astray. I had gone from a very protein based diet to total carbs. Sugars have always been my foe. Where does one get the quick energy we all need from time to time? Bad Carbs! I had gone from suplimenting with carbs to relying on them in order to keep my energy boost up all day. That in itself creates such a negitive cycle. You end up more hungry and more tired throughout the day. I know this, but allowed it to happen none the less!

I decided to take the Resist capsules and start by having the Arbonne protein shake mixed with the Figure 8 Fiber powder for breakfast. I have never liked eating a big breakfast, usually opting for a low sodium V-8 juice and mozzarella cheese stick or a eggwhite omlette, but having graduated from this minimalist approach to a more substantial buffet over the course of the fall, I had gotten used to feeling FULL. Feeling "full" is not a good thing in my book. I have always eaten to the point of "not being hungry". It hampered my desire to workout and gave me a bad sugar spike only to send me down again.

I have to say, the first couple of days were a little challenging. I had to listen to my own advice that I give my clients, "One day at a time and attitude is everything!" Getting back to a more diciplined routine, although comforting on one hand was challenging!

By day four I was in full swing. The protein shake was good, the resist capsules, well, if there was anything occuring it was on a level that I have not yet detected a change, but I will say my workouts, once again started to feel like my normal routine. I actually slept more soundly this past week. Something I can attest that I have not done in months.

I will admit, my need for Jelly Beans is still there lurking in the background. I think I will add the Arbonne Chocolate Chews to my new routine this week and let you know if I totally kick the sugar habit!