The Program

So I have now been here a week and I am losing some weight!! I know most of it is water weight but it makes me happy none the less!! I know a lot of people are curious as to how the program actually works. So here is a synopsis... when I got here, they had me on 1200 calories a day because thats the minimum for most women. They then have a set menu for people eating 1200 calories....well...at meal time, I go to the dining room and swipe my card and then pick my table. Then someone comes and brings the meal. With each meal, I get a ticket with everything I am getting to eat, along with the calories in that meal. Every morning before we eat, we have to weigh ourselves, which sounds a little crazy but you just get used to it... Once you meet with the nutrionist, she gives you the amount of calories you need based on your weight and other stuff...so then you have to plan the rest of your meals based on your calories. That has to be turned in by Wednesday for the next week. Thats how the food goes.

They then have a bunch of classes you can sign up with...They have group exercise classes and try to teach you the right way to exercise. They offer personal training but its at an extra cost, which I dont like but thats how it is. But the fitness is completely up to you. Some people exercise HOURS a day and some barely exercise. I wasnt as heavy into the exercising the first week but I will step it up tomorrow. They suggest cardio 30 -60 minutes a day for 5 - 7 days a week. They also suggest stength training 2- 3 days a week.

They also behavorial classes that you can attend as well. The classes are really meant to show you the relationship you may have developed with food and how it may be unhealthy. They are also classes that show why food should be eaten in a certain way. For example the program sticks to 3 meals a day and theres NO snacking. Theres not even any snacking on healthy foods ..just no snacking. Its interesting because with snacking, sometimes I used to eat just for the hell of it and not because I was hungry. I find the meals are just about enough. I get really hungry at night but I ignore it!!

Week one is over and for the most part, I think this is really doable. I find it a little easier to walk up the small hill and the small flight of stairs. I am really enjoying the water fitness classes!! And I meeting some interesting people... I will write more later this week!

Thanks for reading and take care!!

Day 1 in the program

Ok....so I am not sure I am going to be posting everyday but I felt compelled to write today. The first half of my day was pretty non eventful in terms of things happening. I had breakfast and then some classes. We have some things that are pre scheduled for the day and then I add some things to my free spots. I realized this morning that I am actually blessed and very supported. I was filling out a questionnaire and they had some questions about friends and family and whether or not they support life changes and as I answered it...I remembered and really realized that I am supported EVERY step of the way by those that are important to me. I am so grateful for that. That support will bring me through the tough times....Like this afternoon when I decided to go on a guided walk. It was a 2 mile walk and I figured it sounded innocent enough...a guided walk...omg.....I thought I was going to die!! My muscles were killing me and I just wanted to lay down and pass out...I could barely talk when I was walking and really thought I was done but I persevered and made it through!!! :-)

This is definitely not an easy program but one that will be rewarding...

Take care!! Until next time!