Power shake

I drink this protein shake every morning. My hair has never looked and felt so good and my hairdresser agrees. I get my 30 grams for protein within 30 minutes of waking up, which is helping with my weight loss. My skin is also so soft and smooth. I also hate the taste of protein power and this shake help hinder the taste.

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (I use the Naturals brand)
Milk
Half a banana
Scoop of natural peanut butter or Almond butter
Teaspoon of Flax Seed

Blend Shake.

Spices

Vitamins

Boost Metabolism

Three day set back.

I have been away from home for the past 3 days and it has been hard to stick to my diet. I tried to bring my own food but it only covered my lunch for three days. It's hard being in a house with my brother and sister and their diet consists of sour candy worm, chips, and cookies. My 3 main meals were not to bad, just a lot more carbs then I'm use to. I got on the scale this morning and no suripse, no weight loss. But I do have a friend of the month coming and I'm always guaranteed a 3-5 water weight gain. I'm back on my diet today, banana and egg whites for breakfast and on my way to the gym.
Have a great day.
L

Cheat day

So usually I don't workout on my cheat day but since I can't go to the gym tomorrow I completed an intense workout today. I woke up early today, had a small breakfast, and went to the gym. It is so nice today I wish I did my workout outside. I did 35 minutes of cardio and did 30 minutes of weight training, mostly upper body. I still took my protein powder after my workout then I went for my first cheat day meal, a small hamburger, small fries, and a milk shake. It taste good while I was eating it but 3 hours later my stomach is still upset. I read somewhere to eat lentils or beans for breakfast on your cheat day and it will help with your upset stomach while eating bad food all day. But remember to soak the beans first in water over night.
For my second cheat day meal I plan on going to Jack Astor's to celebrate my new job :) I'm sharing plate of calamari and a plate of pizza, mmmmm cant wait, I love Jack Astor's.
Also on your cheat day drink a shot of fresh grapefruit juice before your cheat meal, it helps keep your blood sugar stable. Enjoy the great weather.

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How to eat fruit for weight loss

Unfortunately, while fruit is amazing for our bodies...the sugar spikes our blood sugar. A great solution to this problem is eat fruit with a good protein, balancing out your blood sugar levels. If your goal is fat loss, don't eat fruit alone. Choose pairs such as: plain greek yogurt with banana, strawberries and almonds, blackberries and turkey slices.

Starting Weight Pictures

Weight Loss Journey

I have decided to start documenting my weight loss journey. My short-term goal is to lose 20 pounds and my long-term goal is to lose 50 pounds. I hope to lose all the pounds in 1 year. My plan to achieve my goal is by going to the gym 6 days a week for at least a hour. Cardio all 6 days and weight training 3 to 4 days a week. My diet will include no pop, increase water, no processed foods, limit sugar, and only complex carbs. I plan to have 1 cheat day a week; no gym and any lunch or dinner I am craving. My breakfast on my cheat day will be a healthy breakfast with at least 30 grams of protein. My cheat day will be on Sunday and I will be weighing in every Saturday morning. Let the weight loss begin.