Danni's Weight Loss & Wedding Planning

Day 15 with 12.9lbs to Go!

2012-04-23T12:42:00.003-04:00

I am in the Cruise Phase and my weight loss has slowed down (157.9lbs) . The stresses of the wedding are coming down on me so I find myself missing meals and not drinking enough water. I am going to use this week to regroup and get myself back on track. I located the complete insanity workout videos on craigslist for $30 bucks so I will officially start those today! I will not weigh myself again until the end of the week. I have taken before pictures so once I get through the first 30 days I will post the results. I am calling Davids Bridal today to reschedule my dress fitting. I think May 1st is too soon. I have also incorporated a Natural Dietary supplement called Glucomannan. It promotes regularity and the feeling of fullness. It helps control cholesterol as well.
My bridal shower is this weekend and I am looking forward to seeing my friends and family! It is much needed!!!

Beginning of a new week day 8....

2012-04-16T09:20:00.000-04:00

There is really no news to report. I have not gained or lost any weight since my last posting. I did not follow through this weekend. I got busy with the kids and family and missed several meals. I didn't exercise or walk but I know that part was my fault because I could have made time. It's fine because its Monday and I am back on my grind. I am going to do the attack phase for 2 more days(just to make sure I am back on track). I am also moving my walking time to 45 minutes instead of 30.
I thought this article was disturbing...ladies is that sexy to lay next to your man with a feeding tube? REALLY?
http://gma.yahoo.com/k-e-diet-brides-using-feeding-tubes-rapidly-080053646--abc-news-health.html

Have a wonderful day!

Day 5 with 14.4lbs to go!

2012-04-13T10:29:00.000-04:00

I got on the scale this morning and I only lost 2 ounces(159.4). I am not upset one bit because I kind of went off course(eating almost a whole pack of ritz crackers) and I did not exercise yesterday. It's still all good! I will get my walk on today and I will eat enough protein for dinner so that I won't get hungry later tonight. Since I am doing so well, I am going to continue my attack phase through the weekend and start the Cruise Phase on Monday. I feel good and the weight loss is noticeable. My mood today: FOCUSED AND DETERMINED!
If I can lose 5lbs a week, I will be at my ideal weight around the 4th of May. Cruise phase here I come! (April 16-May 4)

Day 4 with 14.6lbs to go!!

2012-04-12T09:03:00.002-04:00

Woke up this morning and did my happy dance! 159.4lbs!!! I now officially love my scale. My pants are loose and I am more motivated than ever! Before it was hard for me to lose 5lbs in 2 weeks but now I lose more than that in 4days! I am sold. I have done weight watchers and body by VI and this is by far the most results I have ever seen in such a short period of time. My goal now is to get as far away from the 160lb mark as possible. It's on and popping like popcorn!(ohh popcorn sounds so good...lol)

Day 3 with 15.9lbs to go!

2012-04-11T11:44:00.001-04:00

I got on the scale this morning and it was the same as last night. I am perfectly OK with that because 4.3lbs in 3 days is outstanding so I am definitely not discouraged. I will continue the attack phase through Friday and increase my workout time as well. Hopefully I will continue to see results! Two people have noticed the difference already! I am sharing this diet with my Bridal Party.

Brooch Bouquet in the making

2012-04-10T20:48:00.001-04:00

Wow lost another 1lb in less than a day!

2012-04-10T20:33:00.001-04:00

This is unbelievable! From 7:45am to 8:30pm I have lost a whole pound! I could not wait until the morning to see the results. I just hope I wake up to more happiness!

All the flowers I need for $294!

2012-04-10T13:49:00.000-04:00

After receiving several quotes from different florist, I decided to research other options. I found that Sam's Club has beautiful flowers for an amazing price!

Collection Includes:

1 Bridal Bouquet
4 Bridesmaid Bouquets
1 Toss Away Bouquet
6 Boutonnieres
4 Corsages
1 box of Rose petals
1 Clippers

Since I made a brooch bouquet for myself, I can use the bridal bouquet as a toss away and use the others for my 5 bridesmaids!

Day 2 with 16.9 pounds to go!

2012-04-10T09:28:00.002-04:00

I am still in disbelief! I got on the scale this morning and it said 161.9lbs!!! I did everything I was suppose to do I even drank over 60oz of water and managed to walk for 20 minutes yesterday evening. I am super excited and motivated to keep going. To ensure everyone knows that these numbers are real, I am going to take a picture of my scale every morning!!! My cell phone was out of commission this morning but I will definitely capture the results on film tomorrow!!! This is the best most inexpensive way to lose weight ever!
Here are some things I have done to help me get through the first day:
1. Green tea with splenda in place of coffee to avoid the calories and fat in the creamer.
2. A bottle of water before and after each meal to avoid being hungry in between meals.
3. Benefiber powder in each of my cups of green tea to ensure I get my fiber intake for the day.

Wedding Colors

2012-04-09T14:27:00.002-04:00

I have chosen the wedding colors of champagne and pink. Primarily champagne with a splash of pink here and there! I understand there are certain colors that are suppose to be used for certain seasons but who cares! Ultimately it's whatever makes you happy!!

75 more days and counting.............

Dukan Diet Summary

2012-04-09T11:52:00.001-04:00

Here is a breakdown of the four cycles:
*Attack Phase: Only very lean veal, beef, chicken (skinless) and turkey (skinless), fish and shellfish, eggs, fat-free dairy products are allowed. Greek yogurt with 0 percent fat and plain yogurt are considered great choices for dairy. Tons of fresh water is also required. This phase should not be followed for longer than 10 days. Walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day is required.

*Cruise Phase: Alternating in five-day cycles, you cycle back and forth between eating protein and non-starchy vegetables and eating only protein. No butter or oil can be used and tons of fresh water is required. Follow this phase until your goal weight is attained. Walking for a minimum of 30 minutes a day is required.

*Consolidation Phase: One serving of fruit, two slices of whole wheat bread and 1.5 ounces of cheese is allowed each day. Two times each week, you are allowed to eat two 5-ounce servings of starch, like potatoes, rice or another grain. Protein is also a mainstay. In addition, two times a week, you can eat a cheat meal including wine and dessert. But the day after these cheat meals, you can only consume protein. The Stabilization phase is done for the number of days that equals four days for every half-pound lost.Walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day is required.

*Stabilization: Normal eating is resumed with one day a week devoted to consuming only protein. Walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day is required to maintain your healthy weight.

http://www.dukandiet.com/Dukan-Coaching/How-It-Works
***To calculate your TRUE weight******

Day 1 with 20.2lbs to go

2012-04-09T10:52:00.001-04:00

This morning I weighed in at a whopping 165.2lbs! Many people look at me and guess the weight of about 140 and are surprised when they hear how much I really weight. All my weight sits in my mid section and because of my small frame, does not look attractive at all. My ideal weight is 145lbs. This gives me a few pounds of flexibility without going over the 150lb mark. I am 5'9 so my weight should be between 140-148lbs. My final dress fitting in on May 1st so my goal is to lose 20lbs and keep it off! This is a life style change I am committed to and I am going to stick with it...wish me luck!