Getting healthy & fit with Becky: It's what's for breakfast~Phase 1~Week 3

Sunday, April 6, 2014

It's what's for breakfast~Phase 1~Week 3

OK, so, here's the scoop. I'm starting the 3rd week of "The Fast Metabolism Diet" by, Haylie Pomroy....tomorrow. It has been such a blessing in my life! I'm not going to talk about weight loss just yet. I will share my total at the end because, as I've stated before, I'm NOT trying to lose weight! I'm trying to re-set my metabolism and feel better!!! Not gonna lie, losing a couple of pounds would be OK because, well, I've gotten this cute little muffin top in the past couple of years and it would be nice to have that gone! ;) But, my main focus is to be more energized so I can keep up with my adorable grandsons!!!

So, tomorrow I begin again. As Haylie says, your body will respond differently each week because, if you think about it, as you've re-set your metabolism, eaten better, hopefully exercised, the week before, when you start over the following week with Phase 1 again, it's like starting over with a NEW body and it will respond differently!! It's TRUE!! i'm FINALLY starting to get a little energy! YEAH for me!!!

I'll share what I do. I'm a creature of habit. I typically eat the same things every day. Probably told you that before but, I feel it's relevant here. I eat the same things for each meal and snack during each Phase. Especially the 1st week when I was eating food I don't typically eat. Well, at least not THAT much of those foods. Below is my menu:

B~Oatmeal, blueberries, Peaches, strawberries with some Xylitol
S~2 small oranges (those little cuties...yum!)
L~1/2 c. Brown rice, 4oz. chicken, BIG salad with tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, red peppers, and an apple. Sometimes my tomato is my fruit.
S~1 c. Strawberries with Xylitol
D~1/2 c. brown rice, steak, BIG salad with TONS of veggies.

That's it. SO yummy! SO easy!!! Happy food right there!! Buy the book and you will see the MANY varieties Haylie has for food choices. That way, you can choose what YOU like to eat! Make sure you drink LOTS and LOTS of water!!! You can add fresh squeezed lemon or lime (fresh ginger is great, too) and it will help your water go down a little easier AND it will help to detox your body!!

TIPS: Drinking ICE COLD water will help you burn more calories. It's true...look it up. :) Also, make sure you do some cardio to help burn, burn, burn that fat!! Email me with personal questions at beckyfolkman@hotmail.com. I'll be happy to assist!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

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Daily Extras~

Each day I will post little blurps of info. It could be an exercise tip, diet tip, nutrition fact, how I cook a certain food, etc. Stay tuned for these little morsels of goodness to help you on your healthier life-style quest!

1/1/12~You can cook oatmeal in your microwave! I cook mine
for 2:22 min. We have a 1250 WATT. Make sure
not to put in too much water, a little less is better.
1/2/12~Make sure to STRETCH before AND after exercise! If you do a little bit of low cardio and THEN stretch there's less of a chance you'll pull a muscle!
1/3/12~Since we're talking exercise today, drink a LOT of water! Put your water bottle in the freezer for 45 min. It's really cold and crunchy! Also, you burn more calories drinking really cold water! Your body is working at warming you back up! I promise! :) Also, a splash of fresh lemon helps clean out toxins.
1/4/12~Make a promise to yourself and Choose to Change! "If you can't keep a promise to yourself, you can't keep a promise to anyone!" (Bill Phillips)
1/5/12~Add 20 natural almonds, walnuts, or cashews to your diet today. They are filled with monounsaturated fat. FYI-that's the good kind! :)
1/6/12~Found a new, fun, yummy food that is 100% natural! Lara Bars...they are wonderful!! Happy Birthday to my amazing son-in-law Joe!
1/7/12~Note to self~when getting back into an exercise routine, do NOT think you're 18!! OUCH! ;)
1/8/12~ Don't stress about food! Life is meant to be enjoyed! If you want a piece of cake today, have it! Then, cut back on something tomorrow! This has been one of my secrets to keeping 55 lbs off for over 30 years! :)
1/9/12~Look for healthy alternatives to your favorite food. I hear turkey burgers are pretty good! :)
1/10/12~Change up your exercise for today. A new routine will use new muscles. You'll see improvement on your body faster if you switch up your workout. Every 6 mo. is good, but, every month is better!
1/11/12~Winter is the best time to eat citrus. If you're from the West...lucky!! I've been having a grapefruit the past few days. YUM! Rich in Vit. C which is great for the skin~slows the aging process!
1/12/12~Try a new food today. You'd be surprised at the many varities of food available today!!
1/13/12~BIRTHDAY shout-outs to my beautiful sister Amy, and my wonderful son-in-law Bryan! I will eat a Larabar in celebration of their day! ;)
1/14/12~I love almonds! That's all I have to say...
1/15/12~Get enough sleep. Losing weight, having energy, being alert, are only some of the benefits!! zzzzzz.
1/16/12~DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT eat 2 Larabars at the same time!! OUCH!! I'm SO bloated it hurts!! Too much of a good thing is right!! :(
1/17/12~Proof read ALL blogs BEFORE you post them! ;)
1/18/12~I have a love/hate relationship with Metamucil...it's suppose to lower my cholesterol. However, one of the side effects is, you guessed it, constipation....YUCK!!! Sorry to be blunt, just sharing and warning!! ;)
1/20/12~Changed up the workout routine today, did the stairstepper. It was awesome!!!
1/23/12~At church meetings for several hours yesterday. I was spiritually fed.... :)
1/31/12~Yes, it's been awhile. Thought for today...smile, you use less muscles than frowning! :)
3/2/12~Cherish those you love!
3/5/12~A new day, a new you, a new start. Carpe Diem!! :)

3/27/14~Time heals...I firmly believe that! Believe in yourself and you can accomplish ANYTHING!

3/28/14~even though I've kept off 55lbs, I'm not a dieter! I HATE to diet! To be successful you need to change the way you think...it needs to be a lifestyle change!

3/31/14~You are what you eat....just sayin'!

4/3/14~I LOVE strawberries!! Did you know that berries are full of antioxidants and keep your skin looking younger? Eat up!

4/4/14~Truth...if you eat better and start exercising, you WILL lose weight and tone up!! There's NO magic 'diet pill' out there! For a 'diet pill' to work, they state on the box to exercise and follow the diet...there you go!

4/8/14~If you're old like me, and REALLY out of shape, don't EVER do 100-1 leg squats at the same time!...ouch!

4/15/14~You don't have to cut foods you love completely out of your diet! Learn to incorporate them into your life! A little goes a LONG way....repeat that 3 times! ;)