I'm disappointed.
Not necessarily in the program, but in myself....well, somewhat in the program...
I did GREAT the first 3 days. Stayed within my limits for my allotted containers, and exercised every night with my husband. Thought I might die at times but I survived, and felt good about it!
But, then I had to leave my little bubble the 4th day and so began the uphill battle. I had an extremely busy day and was not home for lunch. So, I found it very difficult to figure out what I could eat. I ended up having a shake for lunch because I could drink that in the car. But by the time I got home I was famished and ended up eating too many of my allotted "red" containers (proteins) because I didn't think things through (that's what happens when I'm starving lol!) So, then I was left with wondering what I could have for dinner because all that I had left were green containers, which is veggies...not a very fulfilling meal :(
RED FLAG!! If I was counting calories, I could still have figured something out to stay within range...and not just have to eat all vegetables for a meal.
Moving on...day 5:: Made sure to count my containers correctly this day. Ended up injuring my ankle during the workout! It was a side to side move with a jump and I know better than to move like that. My ankle cant take that and down I went. Smacked my head on the chair and twisted my ankle pretty bad. It hurt like a son of gun...but I think I was more pissed that I hurt myself and couldn't finish my workout! That's gotta count for something right?!?
Day 6...Although I had wanted to stay off the scale for the week, I didnt follow through with that either. I just felt like my body wasn't changing at all and I was hoping with all hope that the scale would tell me other wise. So I stepped on it day 6 and it had not moved even an ounce!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
Day 7...frustrated, irritated and down right ticked off!! However, I was surprised when I measured myself and found that I had lost half and inch in every area! I did not expect to see that...and the scale was down .4lbs. Better than nothing I guess (although its up to 160.8 this morning, 1 lb more than what I started with...figures!)
So, overall...im not giving up on the program. I know that I did not give it 100% so I cant fully blame it for the small results that I ended up with. The thing that I am most frustrated with is the containers. I am finding it very difficult to figure out meals. I just feel like I don't have enough options to cover the whole day. When I was counting calories (and actually allotted myself less than what I am getting now) I actually felt like I had better, well rounded meals than I do now. I feel like the way that the containers are allotted to me, with the foods that I actually like, Im not able to come up with balanced meals. IDK...its kind of hard to explain but Im honestly considering not using the containers and just counting calories and using the appropriate serving sizes. And forget about any kind of recipe! There's just no way!!
Here is this weeks progress pic...
I guess here is to week two. Not feeling very confident or encouraged at this point. But I cant give up. That wont get me anywhere either.
PS...I really do like the workouts though! I only made it to day 5 before I hurt myself so I didnt do 6 or 7. My ankle is still a bit tender but Im going to give it a shot today. I will probably just have to modify some moves so as not to injure myself more. Looking forward to my time with Autumn today :)
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