Have you ever heard of the 3 day diet? I have, on more than one occasion. It caught my attention, but only for a little. I don’t think I ever really looked into it; just seemed too extreme and doubtful.
Well recently, as you know if you’ve been following my blog, I am having a really hard time lowering my weight. Not even that. I can’t stop gaining weight.
My cousin is getting married this weekend and my son is going to be her ring bearer. I got all excited. I love seeing my relatives, and I love weddings. So those combined are just awesome! Anyway, I started thinking about what I will wear to the wedding. I looked through my closet, tried on pretty much all my “churchy” clothes. NOTHING fit right!! Some would not zip, others just looked absolutely horrible! I was SO disappointed!
So I started searching AGAIN for what diet I can do. I wanted to find something that would work quickly. I know. Everyone says that’s “fake” weight loss. But at that point I did not care. If I can lose enough weight quickly enough to be able to wear an outfit that I already own and look decent enough in it… then I wanted to try it.
My cousin mentioned the 3 Day Diet to me; she had just done it and lost 4 pounds. I decided to look into it. I found lots of info supporting the diet, and some that was against. But that’s nothing new. The “menu” looked easy and very cheap compared to all the other diets I was looking into… so I thought “why not?” I’ve tried pretty much every diet out there, and so far have not found the “perfect” one for me. Who knows? Maybe this will solve all my weight issues… that’s what I’m hoping for.
There are LOTS of different menu varieties of this diet out there. I looked through several of them and decided to try one in particular:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/71351/ten_pounds_lighter_in_three_days_the.html?cat=5
I chose this one because it said you WILL lose 10 pound of actual body fat. That sounded so good to my ears. The other ones just said that you CAN lose UP to 10 pounds. I wanted the “for sure” one.
I decided that even if it was hard, it was only for 3 days, and it was definitely worth a try.
Stay tune for my outcome ; )
Well recently, as you know if you’ve been following my blog, I am having a really hard time lowering my weight. Not even that. I can’t stop gaining weight.
My cousin is getting married this weekend and my son is going to be her ring bearer. I got all excited. I love seeing my relatives, and I love weddings. So those combined are just awesome! Anyway, I started thinking about what I will wear to the wedding. I looked through my closet, tried on pretty much all my “churchy” clothes. NOTHING fit right!! Some would not zip, others just looked absolutely horrible! I was SO disappointed!
So I started searching AGAIN for what diet I can do. I wanted to find something that would work quickly. I know. Everyone says that’s “fake” weight loss. But at that point I did not care. If I can lose enough weight quickly enough to be able to wear an outfit that I already own and look decent enough in it… then I wanted to try it.
My cousin mentioned the 3 Day Diet to me; she had just done it and lost 4 pounds. I decided to look into it. I found lots of info supporting the diet, and some that was against. But that’s nothing new. The “menu” looked easy and very cheap compared to all the other diets I was looking into… so I thought “why not?” I’ve tried pretty much every diet out there, and so far have not found the “perfect” one for me. Who knows? Maybe this will solve all my weight issues… that’s what I’m hoping for.
There are LOTS of different menu varieties of this diet out there. I looked through several of them and decided to try one in particular:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/71351/ten_pounds_lighter_in_three_days_the.html?cat=5
I chose this one because it said you WILL lose 10 pound of actual body fat. That sounded so good to my ears. The other ones just said that you CAN lose UP to 10 pounds. I wanted the “for sure” one.
I decided that even if it was hard, it was only for 3 days, and it was definitely worth a try.
Stay tune for my outcome ; )
The actual 3 Day Diet Details:
Day 1:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or tea (I used Organic Green Tea)
- ½ Grapefruit
- 1 Slice Toast (I used Ezekiel 4:9)
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
Lunch:
- ½ cup Tuna
- 1 Slice Toast
Dinner:
- 2 Slices any meat (about 3 oz)
- 1 Cup Green/String Beans
- 1 Small Apple
- 1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Day 2:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or tea
- 1 Egg
- ½ of a Banana
- 1 Slice Toast
Lunch:
- 1 Cup Tuna (or Cottage Cheese)
- 5 Saltine Crackers
Dinner:
- 2 Slices any meat
- 2 Cups Broccoli
- ½ Cup Carrots
- ½ of a Banana
- ½ Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Day 3:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or Tea
- 3 Saltine Crackers
- 1 Slice Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Small Apple
Lunch:
- 1 Hard-boiled Egg
- 1 Slice Toast
Dinner:
- 1 Cup Tuna (or Cottage Cheese)
- 1 Cup Beets
- 1 Cup Cauliflower
- ½ Cup Cantaloupe
- ½ Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions:
* You may NOT use any other Seasonings EXCEPT salt & pepper.
* Drink PLENTY of water to help your body in the flushing process.
* Do NOT snack.
* You may substitute Tuna for Cottage Cheese or vice versa.
* Do this diet for 3 days, then take 3-4 days OFF and repeat the process until all your excess body fat has disappeared. When you are OFF the diet, you can eat anything you want, just eat moderately.
* It is recommended to keep exercise to a minimum during the dieting days due to the fact that your energy level will be lower than normal.
As with all diets & weight loss routines, be safe and consult your doctor….
Info taken from: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/71351/ten_pounds_lighter_in_three_days_the.html?cat=5
Day 1:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or tea (I used Organic Green Tea)
- ½ Grapefruit
- 1 Slice Toast (I used Ezekiel 4:9)
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
Lunch:
- ½ cup Tuna
- 1 Slice Toast
Dinner:
- 2 Slices any meat (about 3 oz)
- 1 Cup Green/String Beans
- 1 Small Apple
- 1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Day 2:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or tea
- 1 Egg
- ½ of a Banana
- 1 Slice Toast
Lunch:
- 1 Cup Tuna (or Cottage Cheese)
- 5 Saltine Crackers
Dinner:
- 2 Slices any meat
- 2 Cups Broccoli
- ½ Cup Carrots
- ½ of a Banana
- ½ Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Day 3:
Breakfast:
- Black coffee or Tea
- 3 Saltine Crackers
- 1 Slice Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Small Apple
Lunch:
- 1 Hard-boiled Egg
- 1 Slice Toast
Dinner:
- 1 Cup Tuna (or Cottage Cheese)
- 1 Cup Beets
- 1 Cup Cauliflower
- ½ Cup Cantaloupe
- ½ Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions:
* You may NOT use any other Seasonings EXCEPT salt & pepper.
* Drink PLENTY of water to help your body in the flushing process.
* Do NOT snack.
* You may substitute Tuna for Cottage Cheese or vice versa.
* Do this diet for 3 days, then take 3-4 days OFF and repeat the process until all your excess body fat has disappeared. When you are OFF the diet, you can eat anything you want, just eat moderately.
* It is recommended to keep exercise to a minimum during the dieting days due to the fact that your energy level will be lower than normal.
As with all diets & weight loss routines, be safe and consult your doctor….
Info taken from: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/71351/ten_pounds_lighter_in_three_days_the.html?cat=5
Wow! It feels like it’s been forever since I updated. I have so much on my mind. Don’t know if I’ll have the time to write it all down. I wish I could update every hour... lol... but that’s pretty much impossible and I’m sure nobody is interested in reading about my life with hour upon hour updates…
Let’s see. The weekend was great. I had LOTS of great family time (not just with my own personal little family, but also with my parents, my siblings and their families). I love spending time with my family. There’s not much that I find to be more fun. I’m glad we grew up as a close-knit family... Hope it always stays that way.
I got to admit, my eating wasn’t the best, but I don’t think it was overly horrible either. We went out to Tomato Street on Sunday for lunch. It was SO delicious!! But I think it sabotaged my efforts quite a lot because it was ALL carbs!!
But still. I thought I was doing pretty well. I have been exercising 6 day a week for I think 2 weeks straight. But Tuesday came, and I was SO SUPER disappointed! I seriously just wanted to cry and just absolutely give up. It all just seems so pointless. All this effort that I’m putting into this weight loss of mine, and all I keep doing is GAINING weight!! It’s so frustrating!
I haven’t given an actual updated weight number on here for a while because I am so embarrassed... but I guess it’s time. Tuesday I weighed in at 189.4. That puts me at a total of 11 pounds gained BACK. Basically 5 more pounds and I’m right back where I started in January of this year. I’ve already tried like 5 different diets this year alone and it seems like it’s all for nothing. Does anyone else have this problem, or am I the only one?
I really want to stop exercising. It stresses me out so bad. I dread doing it. I like the DVD, I LOVE the fact that the workout takes less than 30 minutes (I just keep telling myself that it’s only 20 minutes) and I KNOW that it really works out my body. The different levels that you have to do, works out all sorts of different muscles so that you are not huge in one area and tiny in another. It makes you evenly worked out & toned. I know its working. I can feel muscles getting harder… but I just hate having to do it. ESPECIALLY since the scale keeps going up instead of down. I keep thinking to myself that I should get rid of all this fat first and THEN start exercising cause then I would actually be able to SEE results.
I guess I am really disappointed because I can’t SEE the results. I feel them and I know they are there, but I don’t SEE them with my eyes and so it makes me doubt the fact that it’s worth it. I want instant gratification, and I’m not getting it.
Ok. So YOUR job for this post is to MOTIVATE me! Lol. I know. I sound lame. But really, I need someone to TALK ME INTO CONTINUING TO EXERCISE!! Tell me that it REALLY is WORKING even if I don’t see it! Tell me that it’s worth it... I look forward to hearing from you ; )
I am DONE.. time to REST!!
I just wanted to get on here and say I DID IT!! I DID IT!! WooHoo!! I just finished my 3rd day of Level 2. I managed to get it done this morning right before work... so now I can relax and not even think about it until Monday!! That's an AWESOME feeling!! Accomplishment!
I am doing this level pretty much without weights. Its too hard. I get really weak and just stand there if I hold weights, but if I do it without, then I am getting through the whole workout, which in my opinion is better than doing a few reps with weights and then just standing there.
Its funny to me how Jillian starts doing the moves, does only like 2 or 3 reps, then walks around just talking. And THEN she acts like she's all tired and out of breath. PLEASE!! Its actually very annoying that she doesn't exercise. Makes me doubt her... except when I look at her. Obviously she does SOMETHING.
At first, she really irritated me. But now that I've stared at her for like 2 weeks (did you notice that she is ALL over the Internet? It's like no matter what website I go to regarding diet or exercise, she's there!) Anyway.. in the last 2 weeks, I have kinda started to like her. I still don't think that she should be using words like "bad ass" in her videos though.. I mean, my kids watch it while I'm doing it... they don't need to be hearing that every day. I very much disagree with that in her video.
Otherwise, I think that the exercises really do work. I can really tell that I am getting much stronger. I especially feel it in my arms & shoulders. It's nice. I just hope I don't end up huge and bulky. I guess that's sort of another reason why I'm not in a hurry to use weights. I don't necessarily want to look muscular, just lean and thin ; )
OK.. off to work now... I know.. its Saturday.. I should be enjoying the day off with my family... at least I still get Monday off.. so its still a 2 day weekend....
Have a GREAT weekend!!
Done with Level 1 Started Level 2!
I have been to busy, and forgot to update. But I do want to say that I have NOT given up yet thanks to God and my awesome cousin Lilly who keeps pushing me... otherwise.. I would have quit days ago..
Anyway. Level 1 is done. WooHoo!! Ten day!! I do feel much more stronger. Still fat, but stronger. Now I need to work on melting this fat off... hopefully soon.
Yesterday (Thursday) I was supposed to start level 2. I was really excited cause it looks much easier & more fun. Well, I didn't have time to do it in the morning and I HATE exercising in the evening. So I decided I was just not going to do it. BUT.. I got home, plopped in the DVD and just went at it. It was SO HARD!! Oh my!! I know I sucked at doing it, I was so tired and weak. But after I was done, I was VERY proud of myself!!
This morning (Friday) my alarm went off at 5am. I just could NOT get out of bed. I reset my alarm for 6am. By then, there was no time for exercising.. I went to work, had a really nice day, came home. I was really set on just doing nothing.. hanging out.. but on went my DVD again. This time, I actually really enjoyed it. It was fun, and much easier to do than yesterday. I think I was just too stressed out yesterday.
Anyway. So 12 days are completed! I am almost half way through. I hope I don't give up.One more day tomorrow and then a rest day. Those are always awesome!
I am thinking about doing the 3 Day Diet. It look interesting. I could definitely stand to lose several pounds in 3 days... you know anything about it?? I want to start Monday.. let me know if you have any advice...
Thanks!
I have been to busy, and forgot to update. But I do want to say that I have NOT given up yet thanks to God and my awesome cousin Lilly who keeps pushing me... otherwise.. I would have quit days ago..
Anyway. Level 1 is done. WooHoo!! Ten day!! I do feel much more stronger. Still fat, but stronger. Now I need to work on melting this fat off... hopefully soon.
Yesterday (Thursday) I was supposed to start level 2. I was really excited cause it looks much easier & more fun. Well, I didn't have time to do it in the morning and I HATE exercising in the evening. So I decided I was just not going to do it. BUT.. I got home, plopped in the DVD and just went at it. It was SO HARD!! Oh my!! I know I sucked at doing it, I was so tired and weak. But after I was done, I was VERY proud of myself!!
This morning (Friday) my alarm went off at 5am. I just could NOT get out of bed. I reset my alarm for 6am. By then, there was no time for exercising.. I went to work, had a really nice day, came home. I was really set on just doing nothing.. hanging out.. but on went my DVD again. This time, I actually really enjoyed it. It was fun, and much easier to do than yesterday. I think I was just too stressed out yesterday.
Anyway. So 12 days are completed! I am almost half way through. I hope I don't give up.One more day tomorrow and then a rest day. Those are always awesome!
I am thinking about doing the 3 Day Diet. It look interesting. I could definitely stand to lose several pounds in 3 days... you know anything about it?? I want to start Monday.. let me know if you have any advice...
Thanks!
Another day done...
We went to bed late AGAIN.. but this time, we had plans in the morning. So I set my alarm to 5 so I could get up and exercise.... that didn't work out. I snoozed it. Then I snoozed it again. Then I re-set the alarm.... about 4 times.. lol.. I just could NOT get up! I was so sleepy!! Finally.. around 7:30am... I crawled out of bed.
Even thought I was dressed and set to exercise, I so badly did NOT want to do it! I really thought about just NOT doing it today.... so many excuses flooded my mind... but thankfully, I just turned on the DVD and did it. Once again, it felt so good to have it done and over with.
I think I did something wrong though. My lower back has been hurting REALLY bad today. LIke major pain. It sucks. I wonder what happened??
Went shopping today.. felt so fat. Its like, even though I keep exercising, I am not getting ANY thinner... I actually feel quite fat. It sucks. I have a wedding coming up in less than 2 weeks.. and I have NOTHING to wear!! AAAHHH!! Freaking out a little.... lol
So I'm wondering, what kind of a diet works really well with this type of exercising? What are you doing food wise? And how well are you losing weight? Let me know.. I'm quite interested.... it feels kinda pointless to keep exercising if I'm not losing any weight... getting really discouraged.
We went to bed late AGAIN.. but this time, we had plans in the morning. So I set my alarm to 5 so I could get up and exercise.... that didn't work out. I snoozed it. Then I snoozed it again. Then I re-set the alarm.... about 4 times.. lol.. I just could NOT get up! I was so sleepy!! Finally.. around 7:30am... I crawled out of bed.
Even thought I was dressed and set to exercise, I so badly did NOT want to do it! I really thought about just NOT doing it today.... so many excuses flooded my mind... but thankfully, I just turned on the DVD and did it. Once again, it felt so good to have it done and over with.
I think I did something wrong though. My lower back has been hurting REALLY bad today. LIke major pain. It sucks. I wonder what happened??
Went shopping today.. felt so fat. Its like, even though I keep exercising, I am not getting ANY thinner... I actually feel quite fat. It sucks. I have a wedding coming up in less than 2 weeks.. and I have NOTHING to wear!! AAAHHH!! Freaking out a little.... lol
So I'm wondering, what kind of a diet works really well with this type of exercising? What are you doing food wise? And how well are you losing weight? Let me know.. I'm quite interested.... it feels kinda pointless to keep exercising if I'm not losing any weight... getting really discouraged.
