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Ok so I know you are wondering what CDTC Means right ? That is short for Count Down To Cancun

Today was a GREAT DAY ! I guess you can say I ” cheated ” a bit. No, Not with food ! With the Scale ! My rings were feeling loose this morning when I got up to Run at 5:15 am ! Walked in to get my running clothes on and thought Oh what the heck, we only live once right So I jumped on the scale and get this ! I have lost 5.4 lbs since Sunday ! I am sure its all Water weight, Cutting out the wine and working out, but that’s ok ! I’ll take it ! So I am clearly on my way ! Loving the diet and well, I am feeling very good about it. I still have several Bistro MD Meals to get through but I am favoring the NutriSystem Diet ! If you click on the link you get 3 weeks of free food and feel free to contact me via email if you want to order as I have several 30.00 coupons ! The NutriSystem is the lowest price of the 3 and actually the one that is proving, so far anyhow, showing a nice weight loss.

Honestly, I didnt have high hopes for the program, but I am finding that its fitting into my lifestyle a bit better than the Fresh Food Delivery Places I have tried. I have to say the food is Great at Diet-To-Go, Food is Excellent at Bistro MD and The food is Good to Great with Nutri System so far. I like the way you can ” Dr things up ” on Nutri system ! Ok here I go rambling ! Lets get to business here !

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Breakfast - N/S Scrambled Eggs with Veggie Sausage, Fresh Mushrooms and Onion, Cottage Cheese ( nonfat) and Fresh Pinnapple Juice made in my Jack LaLanne Juicer I just bought ( love that thing )

Lunch - N/S chicken Noodle Soup, 1 97 % Fat Free Nathan’s Hot Dog, Onion and Tomatoes Plus a bit of Mustard ( I was supposed to have a whole wheat bun with this but didnt have any and didnt want to blow it with white bread See how good I have been

Afternoon Snack - 1/2 Bananna, 8 oz of skim milk, ice, a touch of vanilla extract, blended ! YUM !

Dinner - N/S Cheese Ravioli With Basil Tomato Sauce, Green Beans and Zucchini Cooked, Apple W/ Peanut Butter

Dessert - Strawberry Shortcake Bar

Workouts - AM - Running on Treadmill, 5-6 mph between 5-9 % Incline for 1 Hour and 10 Minutes PM Workouts - Power 90 by Beach Body Work Out

Alcohol Consumption - Happy to report, once again ZERO !

So that is the update today ! Down 5.4 lbs so far ! I know this rate will not keep up week after week but when I weigh Sunday, it should be interesting as I know I’ll have lost more weight, the questions remains just how much !

Until Tomorrow ! Keep on Going ! You are doing GREAT !!

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Got this through an email from Nubella today.  Definitely something to live by. Check it out!

You’re completely committed to losing weight. You’re even counting calories and eliminating fast food. But no matter how hard you try, you won’t reach your goals if you fall victim to certain dieting blunders. Read on to uncover the seven deadly sins of dieting—and to ensure weight-loss success.

1. Choosing a fad diet. Although some of these plans may seem to work initially, any pounds you shed on them tend to come back quickly and in greater numbers. What’s more, fad diets can pose serious health risks. The same goes for most diet pills. According to experts, you should plan to lose a maximum of two pounds a week; any plan or product professing to help you lose more than that should be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism.

2. Leaving exercise out. Many people make the mistake of thinking that cutting calories is all it takes to shed pounds. Although watching what you eat is surely part of the puzzle, it doesn’t tell the whole story. The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) found that 94 percent of people who successfully lost weight increased their frequency of exercise. So be sure to make physical activity a part of your dieting regimen.

3. Going it alone. Losing weight is hard, but without a support system, it’s even harder. With nobody to tell you put that doughnut down or remind you about your 6 A.M. aerobics class, your chances for success are going to be lower. If you recruit a buddy, it will make you feel more accountable for your successes and setbacks—and help you to lose more weight, according to a Brown Medical School Study.

4. Being a yo-yo dieter. The constant ups and downs may not only be hurting your waistline; they could also be harming your health. In addition to the discouragement that may accompany rapid weight cycling, yo-yo dieting has been linked to long-lasting negative impacts on metabolism, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). As if that’s not enough, yo-yo dieters may experience physical problems, such as a decrease in muscular strength and endurance, thinning hair, loss of coordination, fainting, weakness, and slowed heart rates.

5. Piling on the extras. You may think you’re doing your body good by eating that salad, but if you’re just loading it up with creamy dressing and full-fat cheese, there’s nothing diet-friendly about it. Instead, substitute high-calorie condiments for lower-calorie alternatives. If you usually opt for ranch or blue cheese dressing, switch to vinaigrette (if you’re dining out, always ask for it on the side). And if you generally use mayonnaise, swap it for mustard—you’ll save nearly 40 calories per tablespoon.

6. Depriving yourself. This behavior can only last for so long. At some point, you’re going to break, say Harvard researchers, who found that diets that are too restrictive will most likely lead to bouts of overeating or binge eating. Try eating smaller meals and snacks throughout the day, which will help to jump-start your metabolism and stop you from feeling famished by day’s end.

7. Giving up too soon. It takes a great deal of dedication to shed pounds, and results don’t just happen overnight. The key, according to experts, is resisting the urge to throw in the towel, no matter how many setbacks you may face. Remember, the road to weight loss is a journey with many twists and turns—but when you reach your goals, there are many rewards to be had.

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