Advocare // 30 Day Shred Day 1

I have to say that after a very good day yesterday I'm very disappointed to have gained 0.8 lbs.  I'm going to try not to let it frustrate me and keep going.

The Thirty Day shred level one wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be.  Challenging but not hard.  I am not even sore today.  I will probably do it another day or two as is and then up my weights from 2 1/2 to 5.  I'll also be trying to do more man push ups then the modified ones each time I do it.

Yesterday I had a fiber shake and some cleanse pills from the Advocare packet.  I also had another fiber drink today.  It's super thick and gets thicker the longer it sits so after yesterday I learned to add a little bit more water then they suggest and just guzzle it down.  Don't sip.  I got the Citrus one an it doesn't taste bad at all.  I think I have another packet of 3 cleanse pills for tonight.  Thinplse, there is no meal guide insert that goes with Advocare.  I'm just trying to stay as close to 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat as possible and no candy and chocolate.  I'm also trying to eat as cleanly as possible.  If I have crackers or something like that like I did last night because I was hungry I want to stick to a serving.  I have been allowing coffee and will allow a glass of wine if I go out.  The calorie budget at the moment is 990 but I can see myself upping that a little if I'm able to still stick with clean foods.  That's it.  Part of my plan was not to let myself get too hungry and I was still pretty hungry after eating dinner last night and I'm starving right now.  I'm going to stop at the store on the way home to pick up fresh and frozen veggies and fruits and just eat them up to fight the hunger.  Ideally, they will fill me up and not kill my calorie count.  My cals have been pretty low since Wednesday since I went from juice and haven't exceeded 1,000 calories yet.  I'm feeling it, but I don't want it to make me weak. I'd rather try to fill up on something clean.

I did not have a BM today which kind of sucks but I've never been one to go daily anyways.  I plan on doing the shred again today.  For dinner I think I'm going to make a nice salad with grilled chicken.  We'll see where I end up tomorrow.

Hubby took some before and after pics of me in short black spandex and a sports bra.  I'm not fat.  I know I'm not.  I will admit that my before pics look better then some people's after pics.  I just feel disgusting.  I want to tone and get to a weight that makes me feel better about myself.  I'd be happy with anywhere between 115-118 right now.

I'm super tired.  Work sucks because I'm so sleepy and so unmotivated about being here.  I fear I may be burnt out on my job.  I'm sure I'd feel better if I'd just let myself get enough sleep.  Half way done.

Update:  It's almost 24 hours since the work out which is when I normally start to feel sore and I feel it in my Bicepts, Chest and Back.  No surprise there because I NEVER lift with my upper body.  My calves are also a little sore.

Daily Report for June 17, 2013 (Tuesday)

Daily Log
Breakfast		181
Coffee, brewed w/tap water	8 Fluid ounces	2
Creamer, French Vanilla, International Delight	¾ Tablespoon	34
Egg Substitute, new, Egg Beaters	4 Tablespoons	30
Bacon, Ready Cooked, Tyson	1 Piece	45
Drink, Fiber, Advocare Citrus	1 Pouch	70
Lunch		145
Chicken Breast, Grilled, Seasoned	½ Serving	85
Cereal, Original, Fiber One	½ Cup	60
Dinner		235
Chicken Breast, Grilled, Seasoned	1 Serving	170
Mixed Vegetables, Broccoli Stir Fry, Fzn, Birdseye Freshlike	7 Ounces	62
Sauce, Soy, Less Sodium, Kikkoman	1 Teaspoon	3
Snacks		336
Cheese, String (28oz), Frigo	1 Each	80
Crackers, Graham RF, Nabisco	2 Each	140
Nuts, Lightly Salted, Heart Healthy Mix, Planters	⅔ Ounce	116
Exercise		190
30 Day Shred L1	30 min	190

Nutrients
Fat	34g	35%
Saturated Fat	8g
Cholesterol	142mg
Sodium	982mg
Carbohydrates	77g	35%
Fiber	33g
Sugars	28g
Protein	65g	30%

Summary
Food Calories	897
Exercise Calories	190
Net Calories	707
+/- Calories	-283
Weight	120