A step forward

A good friend of mine gave me some advice about how to get over my plateau and it totally worked! I dropped two pounds in two days. What did I do? I ate way more protein. Not just any protein, low calories protein. And I pulled back on the work outs, while also mixing them up. I did strength training, and intervals with my running. I also relaxed with my calories and each day actually ate over my allotted calorie goal. I worked on being less rigid overall.

I love when things work. It makes life so much simpler, and me much less stressed. 

Diet: 

1 egg and two egg white, with fruit smoothies for breakfast

protein powder mixed with almond milk and veggies with light ranch dressing for lunch

a KIND bar for snack, and grilled chicken, with veggies and rice for dinner. 

I followed this for 3 days, with slight variations, in dinner and snacks. 

I was so excited to go to the store the other day and fit into a 12! I started at a 16. I was also beyond thrilled to fit into a medium shirt for the first time in 11 years! I started in an XL sometimes XXL. My bra size has gone from a 42 C (almost 44) to a 40 B which means I can finally find bras that fit. 

Overall I am thrilled with my results. 

I think the key is being unpredictable. Unpredictable with your calories and work outs, to make your body guess. The other key is lots of protein I aim for about 90-100 grams per day. I read an article recently that explained that for the best results with weight loss you should be eating way more protein. The "recommend" value in 50 grams per day but that is for sedentary folks. If you are working out or trying to lose weight you need to bump it up quite a bit. 

I will keep you updated but for now I am just THRILLED!!