Inspired and Motivated

Today it has been officially a week since I started my new journey to getting healthier and losing weight. I began this journey with the following measurements:

ARM: 16.5 INCHES

BUST: 45 INCHES

THIGH: 32 INCHES

HIPS: 53.5 INCHES

WAIST: 46.5 INCHES

Current BMI {Body Mass Index} = 43.6

A typical day for me before Cinch was:

BREAKFAST: 1 egg {omelete, over easy, scrambled with cheese or veggies}, 2 slices of whole wheat toast with butter and jam on it and a cup of cafe au lait or juice. 

SNACK: Whatever I found in either the pantry or the refrigerator. If we were out and about I would buy whatever I felt like eating {candy, chips, etc}

LUNCH: Once or twice a week I would stop at the drive thru and order either a burger or a meal and of course a soft drink. The rest of the days either left overs or a sandwich.

DINNER: Meat, Chicken, Fish, Shrimp or Turkey {depending on what I am making for our family} plus rice or pasta or tortillas and salad or steamed vegetables. 

Now this may not seem as if I was eating so badly, however portion size never mattered. I ate until I couldn't anymore or would not stop eating throughout the day. Sometimes if everyone went to bed before me I would stay up watch some TV and nibble on a little snack. I would always find something to eat as a snack and let's be honest I did not get to 231 pounds by making healthy choices also I rarely worked out. We would take bike rides over the weekend, parking always the closest I could to the store and always taking the elevator whenever possible. 

Feeling tired always. Water? Well I was not a big water drinker in fact fluids was not my thing. It was always about the food! 

My typical day as of Wednesday June 20th:

BREAKFAST

A tall glass of water about 12 oz. with a lemon wedge

+

Cinch Shake in either vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or latte and light soy milk. {sometimes I add strawberries or banana}

or 

Cinch Meal bar either peanut butter chocolate chip and blueberry almond crisp.

LUNCH

Cinch Shake 

or 

Cinch Meal bar

SNACK

Cinch Energy Tea Mix in Pomegranate flavor with a lemon wedge {either iced or hot}

DINNER

Meat, Chicken, Fish, Shrimp or Turkey {depending on what I am making for our family} plus my rice or tortilla or pasta and vegetables {I honestly try to fill half of my plate with vegetables raw, cooked or steamed} 

BEFORE BED SNACK

Cinch bar {lemon cranberry, chocolate decadence or peanut butter crunch} 

Tall glass of water

I am drinking water throughout the day and loving it. My skin looks healthier and not as oily/greasy as before specially in my face. Also my hair is looking radiant, shinier and healthier. 

The Cinch diet plan works by substituting two meals with either shakes {vanilla, chocolate, latte, strawberry} or meal bars {peanut butter chocolate chip and blueberry almond crisp}. I like mixing it up, some days I will have a shake for breakfast and dinner other days I will have a shake for breakfast and lunch. It all depends on how busy our day will be. 

One thing is for sure the taste of each of these bars and shakes is delicious and I am enjoying them very much. I sometimes think I am eating something I am not supposed to eat while losing weight! 

What I love about Shaklee's Cinch plan is that they also have a website which is the perfect tool for me, I can plan out my meals and log in each meal and see the amount of calories, carbs, fat, protein I have consumed through the day. This is very helpful specially for me now that I am learning about portion control. I can play a little with my food. 

As far as activity goes I am walking 2 miles at least 3 times a week and throughout the day I am doing 10 squats every hour on the hour that I am awake and I am also doing a challenge that includes 10 pushups, 20 sit ups, 20 lunges and 80 jumping jacks at least once a day. 

A major change in me is also that I am feeling healthier, sleeping better and feeling proud of my choices. I am not going to bed with regret or feeling guilty of my eating choices. This is a great boost for me. 

And now... my current weight and measurements:

ARM: 16 INCHES {1/2 inch less}

BUST: 44 3/4 INCHES {1/4 inch less}

THIGH: 31 3/4 INCHES {1/4 inch less}

HIPS: 52 INCHES {1.5 inches less}

WAIST: 44 3/4 INCHES {2 and a quarter inch less}

Current BMI {Body Mass Index} = 42.8 {a difference of 0.8} 

My first week was not as easy as it looks, the first 3 days I felt hungry and my mood was a little bit off {lots of mood swings!} I kind of felt in withdrawal from high fat, high sugar foods. After the fourth day I began to feel more calm, at peace and not hungry at night or between meals. I began spreading my 1,290 calories throughout the day and would have fresh vegetables ready for me to snack on I also began getting a little more creative in the kitchen! For example if I had no more carbs left for the day but had protein I enjoyed a turkey burger I made with eggplant instead of bread! 

It was surprisingly delicious! 

One of the other changes I made is instead of buying a gossip magazines or ones that would make me feel sad, depressed of what I look like or my weight I decided to buy a magazine that would encourage me and change my mind set. In addition the magazine has healthy, low fat recipes and workout routines, it also has images that make me want to workout to achieve better health. 

In my first week journey I am thankful that my family and friends have given me so much support and they call, e-mail, text me with encouragement. Also remember there are 50 of us in team cinchspiration and we are in constant communication throughout the day which is encouraging and inspiring! 

Losing weight is easier when you have a strong support system and you have a buddy to do it with you. 

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My first week is over, but my second week begins and I really do need your encouragement and motivation. I have read and responded to every single comment you have left for me to read on my previous Cinchspiration posts here, here and here Please continue to leave me comments, you can tweet me to ask how I am doing or to encourage and cheer me on. You may also leave me a message on Stroller Adventures' Facebook page and follow the Cinchspiration board on Pinterest where we are pining away our inspiration and more! 

This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. All opinions and photos are my own. Results and experiences are unique for each person, so results may vary. People following the weight loss portion of Shaklee 180 can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.