That's right guys, I am starting the big '90 Day Body by Vi Challenge' as I start my journey to losing some weight. I am actually really stoked to do this - it's going to be fun, I know that several other people I know (Paul, Harmony, Mindy, Josh) have all committed to do it with me, so it is good that we all have each other's backs.
My plan is every day to share what I do with the shakes, how creative I get, what I do for snacks and dinner. This will be a virtual roadmap to the journey - if it works, you can copy it. If it doesn't, well...let's stay positive and assume it will work.
I am going to try new recipies often, and will let you know what I have and if they work. For example, tomorrow, I am going to try with some fresh watermelon and see how it goes. Sure, I am going to have to choke down some creations that don't work out as planned...but, I sense it will be more pleasant suprises than negative.
To bed for me, tomorrow....the journey begins...
KDawg
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Is it June 1st yet?
Had a big challenge party during the Outlaw Radio Network broadcast last night, and Michelle came out to share samples of the Body by Vi product. Some initial thoughts -
First, we had the the mix with nothing in it - kinda tastes like cake mix. It isn't bad, but not my forte. Honestly, at this point, I wasn't sure I could commit to it for 90 days...
Michelle then mixed some up with Orange Juice. Holy crap, now this is something I can do every day for breakfast. Seriously, it was almost like an Orange Julius, really carried the taste well. This immediately rested my earlier thoughts about doing this for 90 days...
Michelle then mixed up some Chocolate/Peanut Butter Cup. Tasted just like it. Not bad at all, although I wouldn't have this too often as it was very sweet and yummy, but I don't think it will be a regular for me - although the occasional treat will work nicely.
Lastly, Michelle made up some raspberry lemonade. Ok, this is a close second to the Orange. I think I have my two staples for the diet. Plus, there are tons of other recipes online, so I can experiment when I need to mix it up a little bit.
My thoughts about whether or not this was a good idea or not is out the window - the 90 day challenge is going to be good for me, and I am going to make it some good fun.
It's not too late for my friends to do it with me. I think a few have already committed, but the more the merrier. If you read this and want to do it, let me know...
Happy Monday!
KDawg
ILJS
First, we had the the mix with nothing in it - kinda tastes like cake mix. It isn't bad, but not my forte. Honestly, at this point, I wasn't sure I could commit to it for 90 days...
Michelle then mixed some up with Orange Juice. Holy crap, now this is something I can do every day for breakfast. Seriously, it was almost like an Orange Julius, really carried the taste well. This immediately rested my earlier thoughts about doing this for 90 days...
Michelle then mixed up some Chocolate/Peanut Butter Cup. Tasted just like it. Not bad at all, although I wouldn't have this too often as it was very sweet and yummy, but I don't think it will be a regular for me - although the occasional treat will work nicely.
Lastly, Michelle made up some raspberry lemonade. Ok, this is a close second to the Orange. I think I have my two staples for the diet. Plus, there are tons of other recipes online, so I can experiment when I need to mix it up a little bit.
My thoughts about whether or not this was a good idea or not is out the window - the 90 day challenge is going to be good for me, and I am going to make it some good fun.
It's not too late for my friends to do it with me. I think a few have already committed, but the more the merrier. If you read this and want to do it, let me know...
Happy Monday!
KDawg
ILJS
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 18th...
Happy Mount Saint Helan's Day!
About 12 days from the start of the 90 Day Body by Vi Challenge, I think I am getting anxious to start. We are planning a shaking tasting party during the radio show this week, 9pm at the studio (anyone else wanna come sample, let me know). Michelle is bringing, among others, their Orange Julius shake, which I can not wait to try (I am a sucker for anything that taste like orange cream). I am still looking for people to do this with me, I think I have a better chance for success if I have a good support system of other people doing the same thing. You know, when the urge comes to say 'Oh, I can take a day off, who cares?" we can lean on each other to keep each other motivated.
This isn't, of course, the only thing I am doing. I joined a hiking group from my mom's church, they go out once a month on random (butt-kicking) hikes around the sound. I'm talking like 11, 12 mile hikes. Holy crap...
Anything worth doing, though, is worth doing right.
ILYJS
KDawg
About 12 days from the start of the 90 Day Body by Vi Challenge, I think I am getting anxious to start. We are planning a shaking tasting party during the radio show this week, 9pm at the studio (anyone else wanna come sample, let me know). Michelle is bringing, among others, their Orange Julius shake, which I can not wait to try (I am a sucker for anything that taste like orange cream). I am still looking for people to do this with me, I think I have a better chance for success if I have a good support system of other people doing the same thing. You know, when the urge comes to say 'Oh, I can take a day off, who cares?" we can lean on each other to keep each other motivated.
This isn't, of course, the only thing I am doing. I joined a hiking group from my mom's church, they go out once a month on random (butt-kicking) hikes around the sound. I'm talking like 11, 12 mile hikes. Holy crap...
Anything worth doing, though, is worth doing right.
ILYJS
KDawg
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Pre-Diet, Day 2
Ok, back to blogging the menu for the day.
Today is going to be a different day, because I am donating blood and getting off work early to do so (Thank you, federal job). So, for breakfast, it's more granola (love this stuff), and my first snack will be an orange. My lunch will consist of a Cup-O-Soup (I know, tremendously unhealthy, salty, full of preservatives, and yet...still really yummy and only 330 calories. I won't have my next snack until I get home, so I have no idea what I am having, nor do I know what I am doing for dinner.
I was thinking, though...let's say the average weight loss once I start this program is 5 lbs a week. Let's go best case scenario for a minute - if I did that, and maintained that rate for the whole 90 days, that would be 60 pounds lost. Can you imagine me 60 pounds lighter? Now...that is motivation.
Still looking for peeps to do the challenge with me. The whole 'peer support' thing could be really helpful, both for me and whoever else does it with me. Any takers?
Today is going to be a different day, because I am donating blood and getting off work early to do so (Thank you, federal job). So, for breakfast, it's more granola (love this stuff), and my first snack will be an orange. My lunch will consist of a Cup-O-Soup (I know, tremendously unhealthy, salty, full of preservatives, and yet...still really yummy and only 330 calories. I won't have my next snack until I get home, so I have no idea what I am having, nor do I know what I am doing for dinner.
I was thinking, though...let's say the average weight loss once I start this program is 5 lbs a week. Let's go best case scenario for a minute - if I did that, and maintained that rate for the whole 90 days, that would be 60 pounds lost. Can you imagine me 60 pounds lighter? Now...that is motivation.
Still looking for peeps to do the challenge with me. The whole 'peer support' thing could be really helpful, both for me and whoever else does it with me. Any takers?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Damn you, Pringles
I have a can of Cheddar Cheese Pringles at my desk. I almost ate them today. But I didn't. Now, I just have to convince myself to throw them away before I do eat them...lol
Pre-Diet, Day 1
So, the first thing I am doing before I start this 90 day challenge on June 1 is posting what I eat, so I can establish a norm. This will be as much for Michelle, my sponsor on this challenge, as for me. After all, I already know what I eat...lol.
So breakfast today consisted of a bowl of granola cereal (that will be hard to give up for 90 days, it was tasty), and an italian soda drink (Soda water, shot of espresso flavoring and some half & half). Lunch today will be a Chicken Sausage Sandwhich. Snacks (since I am eating every three hours) is going to be an orange (early snack) and some Carrots and Celery (Late snack). Dinner, I think, is going to BLT's. And nothing to eat after that.
I will repost this daily until June 1 when I start the challenge. Wish me luck...
So breakfast today consisted of a bowl of granola cereal (that will be hard to give up for 90 days, it was tasty), and an italian soda drink (Soda water, shot of espresso flavoring and some half & half). Lunch today will be a Chicken Sausage Sandwhich. Snacks (since I am eating every three hours) is going to be an orange (early snack) and some Carrots and Celery (Late snack). Dinner, I think, is going to BLT's. And nothing to eat after that.
I will repost this daily until June 1 when I start the challenge. Wish me luck...
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Initial Post...why am I here?
With some help from my good friend Michelle, I am going to be starting out on a 90 day weight loss challenge called the 'Body By Vi 90-Day Challenge.' Here is how it works.
Every day, I will have a shake for breakfast, a healthy snack, a shake for lunch, a health snack, and a normal dinner. The plan is to see how much weight I can drop in the 90 days of the challenge. I am not going to start until June 1, so I can start at the beginngin of a month. That also means I have time to let some of my friends get on board too and do the challenge with me. We can support each other - and God knows I can use all the help I can get on this journey...
So, who is in it with me?
Every day, I will have a shake for breakfast, a healthy snack, a shake for lunch, a health snack, and a normal dinner. The plan is to see how much weight I can drop in the 90 days of the challenge. I am not going to start until June 1, so I can start at the beginngin of a month. That also means I have time to let some of my friends get on board too and do the challenge with me. We can support each other - and God knows I can use all the help I can get on this journey...
So, who is in it with me?
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