Week 4: Rachael drops 5 pounds!

Truthfully, I didn’t know what to expect when I met with Tanya this week. I’m two weeks into my F-Factor Diet, and I didn’t really feel any different. I’m eating all the fiber-filled foods I'm supposed to, and avoiding all of the starchy stuff I should. But really, I didn’t feel like my life was any different. What if I let Tanya down? What if I let you Skinny readers down? So I’m two weeks into my diet, and I have news... Are you ready? OK, drum roll... I lost five pounds! I lost five pounds and it wasn’t even hard. I am blown away. Tanya said if I stuck to phase 1 of F-Factor, I would lose 4-6 pounds in the first two weeks, and I did! She even took my measurements and I lost three inches: two form my boobs, one from my waist! (Oh, boobs, why are you always the first to go?) This is great motivation to stay on track!



The day after my meeting, I had a tough day at work and I went shopping to ease my emotional pain. (Hey, I now know eating mac n’ cheese wont make my problems any better, but a new pair of heels almost always can!) I saw a dress that I absolutely loved, but the store was out of my normal size 12. On a whim, I decided to try on the 10. Well, low and behold, it fit! And it looked awesome!!! Seriously I was stunned. Yea me!



But let break it down for you for a moment: I’ve been thinking about this a lot and I want to discuss it with all of you. Keeping to this diet is a lot easier for me than it is for other people, because I have the pressure of knowing that you’re reading! Thanks for helping keep me on track. I meet with Tanya and update this blog every week, and that makes me accountable for my food choices for the seven days in between. People who diet on their own DO NOT have it this easy. So thank you, seriously, for helping me stick to this plan. I really don’t think I could be doing this without you!

Tanya's Tip: Keeping a food journal also makes you accountable for what you eat every day. My patients who keep a journal are more likely to reach their nutrition goals faster.

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Friday November 13, 2009 Rebecca wrote:

... I don't really have a tip or trick that makes me stick to my diet, I just wanted to make a comment about what you wrote. First of all, congratulations on losing 5 lbs, that's fabulous! But seriously, you'd never be letting your readers down by not losing weight or making progress. Losing weight and getting healthier is a hard journey and it's not without it's pitfalls. Don't let the pressure get to you, we're here to support you no matter what!

Friday November 13, 2009 Danielle wrote:

... I follow a South Beach type diet (I don't eat bread, rice, pasta) but I do eat tons of lean protein, veggies, and other good carbs like beans and lentils. I do, however, let myself have an ice cream sundae or some other yummy treat once a week. Thats it though. No other cheating. It takes care of my cravings for something yummy and keeps my sanity but doesn't get me off track.

Friday November 13, 2009 Stefanie Schmidt wrote:

... Congrats on losing those pounds Rachael! I love desserts, but hate the calories. So sometimes I bake cookies and cupcakes for friends and just smelling the dessertts curb my cravings and then I can give all the desserts to my friends.

Friday November 13, 2009 Lee wrote:

... sharing is a great way to limit those calories from the foods we really shouldn't be eating. I find that if I try to resist a cookie, ice cream or another treat the temptation is tremendous. What I do is share the item with someone. This way the craving is satisfied and I'm eating only half the calories.

Friday November 13, 2009 cc girl wrote:

... This is an inspiration to me! I am 29 overweight and slowly destroying myself with my eating habits! I need to get on track and reading your journey is helping me deal with my own issue and taking responsiblity for my life - you go girl! I need a diet buddy like you - all the best

Friday November 13, 2009 Lorian wrote:

... Congrats on losing the weight. In addition to a food journal, I find wearing a BodyBugg device to be very helpful. The BodyBugg tracks your calorie expenditure during the day. I have set a weight loss goal, as well as average calorie consumption during the day. Their website calculates the number of calories I must burn each day to reach my goal. Checking my calories burned towards the end of the day lets me know that I need to push myself to do more - take a walk, etc. to reach my exercise goal each day. This program also forces me to log my food intake. Since July, I have lost 20 pounds - Hurray!!!

Friday November 13, 2009 Stephanie wrote:

... Congrads on losing the weight ! I am very inspired by you and look forward to hearing more from your journey .

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