So, I've had an epiphany today. Well, 2 actually. After doing alot of research for eating clean recipes last night, (and not dreading it, I might add), I have realized that this challenge is so much more than losing the weight. I was asked, and myself questioned, what happens after the challenge? The second I eat a piece of bread is all my weight going to come back? At the time I didn't really know the answer but now I do. This challenge has shown me that how I'm eating completely affects how I feel, and how I look. Yes, I know, that's pretty obvious. But it really took my doing this challenge to WANT to change the way I eat. Yes, of course I will have my moments of pizza and wine and dessert, and that's okay. Life is too short to not enjoy those amazing tasty treats. But it's all in moderation. Eating clean doesn't have to be boring chicken and veggies every night. You can do SO much more if you really put your mind to it and the food can actually taste good but more importantly be good for you. In the last 10 days, I have hopefully started a habit that I can continue. I LOVE the way I feel, I love the way I'm starting to look (my stomach hasn't been this flat in almost 2 years!) and I seriously owe it to the Advocare products for helping me stick to it. Did I mention Spark has seriously suppressed my appetite and given me energy? YES!
On another note. I will say, I did wake up a little discouraged again because the scale didn't budge. And I have not eaten anything off the program. (Look at my meal plan yesterday!). However, I put on a fitted shirt that I haven't worn for almost 2 years (my daughter is now 1 and the year before that I was pregnant!) and the shirt fit and I didn't have rolls or muffin top or whatever you want to call it. 10 days ago I can tell you I could not have worn this shirt. Well, I could have but it wouldn't have looked very nice!
Well, at work today we had a wellness screening and a friend had suggested I go because her numbers came back phenomenal. (She is also on the challenge right now). So, I figured, hey, why not. Let's see how this lifestyle change has impacted what truly matters, the INSIDES! So the screening started with a nice finger prick to check my cholesterols/glucose. Then a blood pressure and body fat check. Once the blood test was done, the gentleman writing down my numbers just kept saying, "Wow....phenomenal...wow, these are amazing results." He then went on to explain them and after seeing for my own eyes how HEALTHY I am, I now have legitimate proof that what I'm doing and the Advocare products are safe, effective, and making me an extremely healthy person. As I was walking away, the man still kept saying how he'd never seen results like that and how amazing they were. So, that my friends is proof, this isn't a fad, this is a way of life to ensure a LONGER and healthier life. Below are my results!
My results in BOLD
BMI: : 24 Although I'm in the normal range, I still have some work to do!
Body Mass Index is a tool for measuring weight vs height. A high BMI rate is just one of many factors for develping a chronic disease (cancer, diabetes)
Ranges: Below 18.5= Low
18.5-24.9-Normal
25.0-29.9: High (Pre-Obese)
30.0 or more=Very High (Obesity)
Body Composition (Body Fat%) : 29 Again, although I'm in the normal range, I still have some work to do!
Body Composition refers to the quality or make-up of your total body mass. Your total weight is a combination of bone, ligament, tendon, organs, fluid, muscle and fat. This is to determine the percentage of fat in the body.
Women Ranges: Age 20-39 years= 21-33%
Total Cholesterol: 155 mg/dl Ranges: Less than 200mg/dl=Desirable
200-239 mg/dl=Borderline/High Risk
240 mg/dl and over= High Risk LDL Cholesterol: N/A My LDL was so low that it didn't even register!! Woo hoo!
LDL is the bad cholesterol. Too much LDL can build up in the artery walls and block blood flow. Blocked arteries can cause a heart attack or stroke.
Ranges: Less than 100mg/dl=Optimal
100-129 mg/dl=Near Optimal/Above Optimal
130-159 mg/dl and over= Borderline High
HDL Cholesterol: 59 mg/dl
HDL is the good cholesterol. Experts believe HDLhelps to lower the amount of bad cholesterol in your body. High levels of this can lower risk of hear attach or stroke
Ranges: Avg. Male 40-50mg/dl; <40 mg/dl= High Risk
Avg. Female 50-60mg/dl; <50 mg/dl= High Risk
60 mg/dl and higher: Ideal
Triglycerides: 59 mg/dl Once again, mine was low and almost didn't register!
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body and are a major source of energy. Similar to other fats, a high level may indicate a health problem like cholesterol, weight concerns or diabetes.
Ranges: Less than 150mg/dl=Normal
150-199 mg/dl=Borderline High
200-499mg/dl =High
Glucose: 74 mg/dl The man asked if I fasted because my level was so low. I did have my rice cake with almond butter but still, my results were as low as if I had fasted!
Glucose is one of the most importan carbohudrates in the body. It's most important function is to provide energy by transporting sugar in your blood. Abnormally high levels could point to diabetes.
Fasting Glucose Level Ranges: 60-99=Normal
100-125=Pre-Diabetes
126 and higher=Diabetes
Non-Fasting Glucose Level Ranges: <140=Normal
140-200=Pre-Diabetes
200 and higher=Diabetes
7:00-Spark
7:30-Fiber, probiotic
8:00-Rice Cake and Almond Butter
11:15-Leftovers from dinner (bulgur, shrimp, avocado, etc)
2:00-Apple
2:45-Spark
4:00-Banana
6:00-Chicken in adobo sauce (soy sauce, vinegar and garlic), brown rice, steamed zucchini
7:00-Spark
7:30-Fiber, probiotic
8:00-Rice Cake and Almond Butter
11:15-Leftovers from dinner (bulgur, shrimp, avocado, etc)
2:00-Apple
2:45-Spark
4:00-Banana
6:00-Chicken in adobo sauce (soy sauce, vinegar and garlic), brown rice, steamed zucchini
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