Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on December 28, 2015

For the past couple of weeks, I've been struggling trying to stay focused. I'd be good for a couple of days, & then I'd get uncontrollable cravings for pancakes, Popeyes Fried Chicken, Spicy Doritos, Pringles, rice, and bread (not on the same day - LOL!!!). I thank GOD I didn't have any cravings for sweets!!! If I had, I'd be in BIG TROUBLE!!! LOL!!! I asked my doctor why it has been so difficult for me to stay on track, and she said that it takes a while for Prednisone to get completely out of my system. GOTTA FIGHT THE CRAVINGS!!! LOL!!!

Since I've been having a hard time getting back on track and staying focused (thanks to taking that DARN PREDNISONE), I need some discipline, so I've decided that I'm gonna try doing the Five Bite Diet til my birthday (January 21st). Instead of eating 2 Snicker bars a day, I'm gonna make healthy food choices & have 7 bites (instead of 5 bites) twice a day (lunch & dinner). If I do this diet, I'll have 7 bites, and THAT'S IT!!! I believe I can do this!!! I'm gonna post my progress daily. Writing a blog daily will help keep me accountable. Wish me luck!!! :-)

DAY 1

Weight - 240.8

I woke up feeling pretty good about trying the diet. I drank plenty of water & tea til about 1:30pm, & then I had lunch: a half a can of tuna (with mayonnaise) & a salad. I didn't feel like cooking anything, so at 5:45pm, I ate the same meal for dinner. Believe it or not, I never felt hungry!!!

About 7:45pm, I started getting a bad headache, but 15 minutes after taking a couple of Excedrin for Migraines, it disappeared. I feel pretty good!!! Now, I'm getting ready to have a hot cup of ginger tea & gonna relax the rest of the evening. No temptation!!! YAY!!! KITCHEN IS CLOSED!!! :-)

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MaineGirl

12/31/2015 3:41AM

You are always such an inspiration! I, too , have struggled in the last few months. Reading your blog helps to remind me that this is a long road that may have bumps and roadblocks, but we need to keep our eyes on the finish line. When something knocks us down, we greet up, dust ourselves off and continue to move forward! Have a glorious New Year and best wishes in meeting all of your goals. Where can I find more about the 7 bites? (I still find your egg fast a great way to get back on track.)

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much TCDragon!!! Sometimes unforeseen situations are gonna occur which will cause us to fall off track from time to time, & it's very important that we don't beat ourselves up about it when it happens. We have to forgive ourselves, pick ourselves back up, & TRY, TRY, TRY again!!! We have to remember that we're striving for progression, not perfection. If you're interested in finding out more about the Five Bite Diet, check out The Gregory Mantell Show - The Five Bite Diet (interview with Dr. Alwin Lewis, creator of the diet). Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW7Er0kti_U

adrienne121

It's the Five Bite Diet, but I increased it to 7. Now I've increased it to 10 bites per meal. Have A HAPPY NEW YEAR, & all the best to you achieving all of your goals!!! :-)

Biking Syl

12/29/2015 4:24PM

Great choices with the protein and salad! I love the portion control idea. Long-term you should probably stick with the food choices and up it to 1200 calories, so your metabolism keeps humming, burning those calories. So how many bites are 1200 calories... interesting project! Good luck with the detox! You're on your way!!! Sending plenty of positive energy!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Biking Syl!!! I have to use this 5-bite concept to help me stay focused. I'm loving this because it is gonna help me stay on track. If I want eat a slice of pizza, I'll eat 7-8 bites & then stop. This way of eating will help me keep track as to how much I'm eating. As far as how many bites there is in 1,200 calories, I'd like to know that too!!! LOL!!! Gonna stay strong, but I plan to increase my bites & calories up to 1,200 later on down the road (especially when or if I'm able to go on my cruise - LOL!!!)

Angi

12/29/2015 12:56PM

I love hearing about new "fad" diets. I've tried several diets throughout the year, but haven't came across this one yet. Interesting! Now every time I go to eat, I'm going to be counting my bites to see if it's even feasible for me. :)Good luck!

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adrienne121

No worries Angi!!! You're gonna do really well in this challenge!!! You've joined a challenge that's gonna be filled with many people who are gonna motivate & inspire you to achieve your weight loss goal & keep the weight off too!!! You may slip & fall off the wagon from time to time, but we gonna help pick you right back up & keep on going. You're also gonna accomplish amazing goals that you couldn't do before, & we're gonna cheer each other on as well all do it!!! Good luck in the new challenge mamacita!!! You're gonna do GREAT!!! :-)

adrienne121

Angi, I attached the wrong link. Sorry!!! Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW7Er0kti_U

Donna Y.

12/29/2015 7:28AM

Hi Adrienne. I never heard of the the five bite diet before and went looking for more information on it. I don't want to be negative, but it doesn't look very healthy to me. Here's what I read: "Crash diets can cause your metabolism to slow down, decrease your immune function and cause heart palpitations, according to an article published on CNN.com in April 2010." Also, "A healthier alternative to this diet would be to follow the USDA's MyPlate program -- simply fill half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables and fruits and divide the other half between whole grains and a lean protein source. Top off your meal with a glass of non-fat milk or another source of calcium. You'll be able to minimize the amount of calories you consume while getting plenty of nutrients if you fill your plate mainly with foods that are low in energy density, meaning those that don't contain a lot of calories per gram. This allows you to eat a greater volume of food while still staying within your daily calories, so you can lose weight without having to feel hungry." We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the five bite diet encourages you to skip it! You wouldn't expect a car to run without gas. How do you expect your body to run properly if you don't fuel it? Don't turn to fad diets, Adrienne. It's a lifestyle change. We've learned that. It's the journey, not the destination. Do you want to make yourself sick losing the weight? You've encouraged so

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Donna, I know you have my best interest at heart, but I've been doing intermittent fasting since last year, & I LOVE IT!!! Whenever I tried to do the breakfast thing, I always ended up eating all day long, & I just can't do that. I have to do what works for me. Now doing the Five Bite Diet is gonna help me get structure back into my life. Girl, when I was on Prednisone, my appetite got out of control. I was eating all day & most of the night. I just couldn't stop!!! LOL!!! After I stopped taking it, I still had no control. My doctor told me that it takes a while for Prednisone to get out of my system, but I had to try this diet because something had to change. The Five Bite Diet is gonna work for me because I have something to work with. I'm still gonna make healthy food choices; I just need some direction, & this is it!!! Today is Day 2, & I feel GREAT!!! Thanks for looking out though. I really appreciate it!!! And I'm sending love back to you too!!! :-)

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Donna, I attached the wrong link. Sorry!!! Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW7Er0kti_U

Nicole L.

12/29/2015 5:01AM

Same boat, Good Luck Adrienne - pred does take a while to work itself out of your system, be good to yourself. Drink that water. This morning I was stumped for how I was the same weight as the day before and I ate healthy. I remembered, I only had 5 glasses of water...duh....off to drink up here, Cheers!

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adrienne121

Thanks Nicole!!! I'm drinking plenty of water & tea too!!! I'm breaking track records running to the bathroom!!! LOL!!! SIKE!!! (Just kidding!!!) Good luck to you too Nicole!!! Girl, WE GOT THIS!!! :-)