The 5-Pound Challenge

CeCe encouraged me to lose a few extra pounds with her. I think 5 pounds sounds reasonable. Would you like to join us? My goal will be 5 pounds by Christmas eve. I don't think we need to necessarily put a time frame on it though. Cece's post made me remember something I saw on another website. They were doing a ten pound challenge. Here's what wa recommended on that site: Breakfast... 250 calories and 15-20 grams protein... choose one and do it everyday this coming week! -Protein drink, protein shake, ready to drink protein -Egg and Morningstar Farm sausage patty or a regular brown and serve sausage patty -Ricotta, cottage cheese, yogurt and fruit with a spoonful of tasty protein powder swirled in there (maybe a few sliced almonds) -Two cheese sticks -Muscle Milk Protein Pudding cup Mid morning protein supplement... a 100 calorie, 10-15 grams protein boost -An AchievONE, Nectar drink,Worldwide Pure Protein, EAS -Mozarella stick -Dannon Light and Fit yogurt -1/2 a Power Crunch, or 'under 200 calorie' protein bar -Coffee with Micellar Milk and sf DaVinci syrup -Muscle Milk Protein Pudding Cup Lunch... 300-350 calories and 15-20 grams of protein consisting of food you prepare for and take to the office. Dont leave what you eat at your desk to chance. PLAN YOUR LUNCH. You'll burn more calories digesting your midday meal because protein is more difficult to break down than carbohydrates or fat and it will stay with you longer into your day. -Roast deli turkey rolled up. Use a little salsa or ranch for dipping sauce, or roll up with hummus or whole grain mustard, or wasabi mustard. (MAYO is 100 calories per TEASPOON as are all fats, so measure and use as little as possible or substitute mustard or salsa based moistening agents) -1/2 cup tuna salad or ricotta or cottage cheese on top of a slice of tomato -Shredded salmon or deli meat blended with shredded lettuce, baby tomatoes, and lower fat dressing NO crackers, no rolls, no chips, no tortillas, no low carb wraps Mid afternoon protein supplement... a 100 calorie, 10-15 grams protein boost -An AchievONE, Nectar drink,Worldwide Pure Protein, EAS rtd protein shake -Mozarella stick -Dannon Light and Fit yogurt -1/2 a Power Crunch, or an 'under 200 calorie' protein bar -Coffee with Micellar Milk and sf DaVinci syrup -Muscle Milk Protein Pudding Cup Supper... a target of 300-400 calories and 20 grams of protein consisting of lean protein and a small salad or lower carb vegetable. Make this a standard meal comprised of grilled, pan sauteed, or baked protein such as fish, chicken, or egg... with different bottled sauces or jar salsa's to moisten and a small salad. Pan sauteed shrimp with a little bottled salsa to moisten Grilled or pan sauteed turkey burger Baked salmon Broiled tilapia filet Two egg omelet - saute a few mushrooms, red peppers, spinach, onion, and add cheese All protein served with a tossed chopped salad of romaine lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, cucumber cubes, and tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. (1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon balsamic... toss in a big bowl to coat entire salad. If you make a bigger salad use 3 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar... be sure to season with salt and pepper!) You can use different salad ingredients for variety... sliced olives, cubes cukes, sliced grape tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts. Sometimes I just have sliced grape tomatoes and red onion... or tomato and avocado and spoon it on to pan sauteed shrimp with salt and pepper... easy and fast. No bread, no potato, no rice, no pasta, no tortilla, no wraps, no low carb bread, no crackers If you are an evening snacker as I am... use either your mid morning or mid afternoon supplement as an 8-9pm supplement so you will not mindlessly snack. Give yourself permission to have one of the 100 calorie supplement foods listed as a planned eating event. So what do you think? Are you in? Wanda

I am to have my gallbladder out in the morning, BUT BY GOLLY I AM UP TO THE CHALLENGE!! Just came from our support meeting and these meetings always make me feel so good. To see the ladies that have been there done that is just great. I will take your challenge. Chrisy

Oh no! Gallbladder surgery! I'm sorry that you have to go through that! Good luck. Wanda

I'm in I finally am loosing again and this is the boost I need to loose my last 12 pounds. Deb

We'll count you in!

I'm in, Wanda!!!! I really need to lose these last few pounds and this sounds like it is do-able for me. I need to go shopping and plan my meals. That's the worst part for me. I am not a planner and it always gets me! But I'm going to do this challenge and I WILL get these last few pounds off. Thanks, Wanda! Susan

Me too, Susan! I hate to pre-plan my foods. But, it is really important to our success so I have vowed to get better at it! I like your can-do attitude. We WILL do it! Wanda