There are no words to describe the positive effect that this week has had on me. I'm only hoping and praying that each week from now on can be as productive and astounding, if not more so, than this first week has been.
As you may know, I started the PRISM Weight Loss Program on... Monday? I've cut out all refined sugar and white flour from my diet, as well as all bread and potatoes. While it hasn't been a particularly challenging change, it has not been easy and has required a lot of planning and thinking-ahead. Grocery lists must be carefully thought out, and lunches must be prepared the night before, so as to take the guesswork out of each day.
Overall, I've seen dramatic results in a short amount of time. Something I hope will not change any time soon. In about a week, I've lost approximately 6 lbs. That being said, I'm not dramatically cutting calories or slaving away on a treadmill for most of the day. My caloric intake has been limited to about 1400 calories a day (at the moment), and I've been spending 10 minutes a night on the elliptical. I'm not taking any crazy drugs or diet pills; I'm not taking any meal replacement shakes or bars - I'm simply cutting out processed crap from entering my lips.
I'm not starving myself or purging in the bathroom. I'm just not eating refined sugar or white flour. 'Nuff said.
Honestly, if I'm seeing results like this, why isn't everyone doing this!? Imagine the results you could achieve if you merely cut out all the processed junk you inhaled every day...
However, it's not easy. It's surprising how many things contain sugar, and how difficult it is to eat out at any fast food or relative's house. Fortunately, my family has been nothing but accommodating. The one thing I seem to be missing more than the others is my bread. It sucks when you're like, "I'm hungry. OH! I'll have a sandwi... never mind. I'll have a banana." You really have to think about what you'll eat for lunch and what you're going to prepare for supper. It's a time-consuming process, but well-worth it.
I'm noticing fairly significant changes in my life as a result of these changes. Firstly, I'm noticing a higher level of mental clarity. Now that might sound hokey for some of you, but I swear I'm telling the truth. My mind seems less easily distracted, and I'm able to focus on one thing at a time without being all like "Waaaaa!!! Over here... NO WAIT! Over here. Hoooolllldddd up - OVER here!"
I'm also feeling a lot more motivated to do things in general. You know how usually you'll sit in your chair and stair at your exercise equipment going, "I know I should be using you right now, but think of all the sitting I could be doing instead... another five minutes, that's all I need..." and then five hours later you fall into bed telling yourself that tomorrow will be better...? Ya, not me anymore. I may leave it until 10 o'clock at night, but I still get on the elliptical and with a good attitude too. It doesn't seem like a chore or a pain... it's something I sort-of look forward to. Weird, I know.
And while my hormones might be all over the map right now (ladies, I know you know what I'm talking about...), I feel that my personality has mellowed out somewhat as well. I don't feel myself getting snappy/crabby/grouchy/pissed-out/annoyed/frustrated with my husband as often. Sure he does things that tick me off, but I seem to let it go and get over it more quickly.
So ya... I'm really impressed with the progress I've seen so far, and I'm definitely willing to keep going for the full 6 weeks. Additionally, I've been following along with the workbook lessons that have been included in the book purchase, and I think that I might actually purchase the entire six week phase just to try.
Talk to you all soon!
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