Day 15....Close to 30 pound gone!!! YAYYYY

Good morning folks...so I am on Day 14 or the beginning of week 3...I am almost at my first milestone of 30 pounds gone. I have slowly started to incorporate more exercise into my eating regime. I starting off very light with just walking for 30 plus minutes. When that became easy for me I started going back to the YMCA and participating in group exercise. I like the classes the Y offers because you can do a different class everyday if that is what you'd like. I go to the Y for at least an hour and the virtual personal trainer is phenomenal. I will soon be posting my workout summaries just to show that what I do anybody can do as well.  I do cardio and a bit of strength training. I am looking into getting into yoga for flexibility and a way to wind down and recenter myself. 

7 Day Pass to your local YMCA

Back to the infamous egg diet today meal of course include eggs and an orange for breakfast. Today is all fruits any kind, so I will see how I feel at the end of the day. So far I have felt great. I do not feel deprived or hungry at the end of the night, which I was worried would happen.

Until next time good people. Make sure you check out our Facebook groups at Low Carb Dieter and Everything In Between. Be sure to add yourself to the group, and please submit your comments and questions here. Also there are links to your right to follow me on Pinterest. There are so many great idea on that sight. You can also send me a private message at erikacole25@gmail.com. I will be sure that you remain anonymous unless otherwise stated, and answer your question to the best of my ability. 

Remember to love yourself and be open to being loved.

Erika

Day 12 and we are now in double digits...

So we meet again egg diet day 12! Today is going to be a fairly easy day,  nothing to dramatic. Yesterday was tough seeing how I had egg in a portion of all three meals yesterday. My mother was worried about my cholesterol because of all the eggs, and I read an article that stated that the protein need carbohydrates in order to negatively impact your cholesterol level. Needless to say I have been feeling great. No more muscle cramps and no feeling of fatigue since I have started. 

To join the fun check out the post which details the entire egg diet. If you start comment below that you have started. Good luck with your transformation.

Until next time good people. Make sure you check out our Facebook groups at Low Carb Dieter and Everything In Between. Be sure to add yourself to the group, and please submit your comments and questions here. You can also send me a private message at erikacole25@gmail.com. I will be sure that you remain anonymous unless otherwise stated, and answer your question to the best of my ability. 

Remember to love yourself and be open to being loved.

Influenster Palmolive Fresh Infusion VoxBox

Influenster has to be one of the most interactive fun sites that I have run into in a while. Back in October I was sent three full size Fresh Infusion Palmolive dish soaps. When I say these things smell amazing I mean they are the bomb.com. My favorite smell of the three hands down is the Ginger White Tea. The other scents I  received were Lime Basil and Lemon Thyme. This may sounds like three strange combinations of scents, but I can assure you the smell is soft and quite fragrant.

Now onto the performance of the actual product. I found that the new scents had no effect on the power of the product whatsoever. The soap still did an amazing job at cutting through the grease and the grime. My mother is a lemon gal herself so it is nice to see that we all kind of have our own soap to use as we please. I also used this in my bathroom mixed with a little vinegar and to my amazement the hard water stains and scum in my shower doors were removed easily.

I checked my local grocer to see if they were offered yet because Influenster did send me a generous spread of coupons, but it was a no go. When they are carried I am going to be sure to stock up on my Ginger White Tea.

A little information on Influenster.What Is InfluensterInfluenster is a free-to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products.

So...what exactly is Influenster? So glad you asked. Here’s a handy definition that would make Merriam-Webster proud:

Influenster [in-floo-uhn-ster]

noun

An exclusive online community where tastemakers and trendsetters (such as yourself) come to share the latest and greatest news, places, products, and reviews with each other. 2. The hotspot you just bookmarked on your web browser that turns your social influence into sweet rewards.

Basically, Influenster is a place for culture junkies to come together and share their unique opinions of products and experiences. Active members of Influenster get exclusive access to deals, promotions, and swag from brands that thrive off the input (the good, the bad, and the ugly -- they just want to know what's up).

Do I have the chops to be a member?

Probably. Members have an active social life -- both online and offline -- and are always the first to tell friends about the latest discoveries. They want to be the first to know about the products other cool people are loving and hating. Is that you? Awesome, we want you as a member.

What’s involved in a membership?

As a member, you prove your influence by gaining Expert Badges and show how you live by earning LifeStage Badges...both of which are won in a variety of ways, such as: completing surveys, writing reviews, creating videos, and engaging in other social media.

What’s in it for me?

Very important. As a contributing member of Influenster, you get the chance to share your knowledge and know-how with other like-minded people.

You also get exclusive discounts on products and services based on the Expert Badges you unlock. You’ll have access to content and sales based on your influence and area of expertise.

As an active influencer, you’ll have the chance to get invites to Influenster programs so you can try the latest and coolest products catered towards your lifestyle before anyone else.

Members who participate actively on Influenster and engage in programs increase their opportunities to receive rewards.

If you participate in online challenges, play interactive games, spread the word to your friends, and gain currency within our system, you’ll earn serious street cred.

So wait, is this about getting free stuff?

Nope. If you’re here to mooch, this isn't the place for you. Nobody, no matter how high his or her Influenster Score, is guaranteed rewards. Even if you are offered a reward, you can always opt out. The real benefit of membership is access to exclusive content, product reviews, and discussion within a community of tastemakers. Perks are just the icing on the proverbial cake.

Why is this so fun?

There are many reasons. First and foremost, it's a forum for you and your peers to share your interests and discover what other trendsetters are doing and saying. It's like-minded people coming together to inspire one another and offer advice. Secondly, you’re competing with other members for the highest Influenster Score and Expert Badge scores. Just like a game that you can win, and winning is never not fun.

How did Influenster get started?

It was a dark and stormy night…wait, that’s not right. Influenster was started in 2010 by a team of people just like you: culture and beauty junkies with a whole lot of opinions about everything. We wanted a place to come together to share our opinions and hear what other people like us had to say about products and services. The goal? To learn what other influencers care about and to help brands make products that better serve us. After so many hours of labor, out popped Influenster -- an active community where real people share their experiences and give feedback to improve the products we use and the world we live in (yeah, we went there).

After all, you don't have to be a celebrity to think Diet Coke is bubbly and delicious. Every one of us can be influential in different areas with opinions that matter. As consumers, we want to know what other people like us think about products. Influenster is our answer. We give your opinions a voice and your feedback a direct route to brands and trendsetters.

Sign up for Influenster here

Diet of all Diets... Or So I'm told...

Directions

Weigh yourself at the beginning of this diet and also when you finish it (4weeks) and you will be thrilled to find that you will have lost 40-60 pounds =20-28 kilos.

The diet dose not depend on calories but upon the vital chemical interactions in your body.  That is why it should be done with extreme accuracy and maintained with strict compliance to the quantities specified.  Also, so not replace any kind of food with another even if you omit any food specified for each day.

You can eat any quantity of each item that makes up a meal until you are full.

This diet is recommended for all ages without any need to take any type of vitamins or minerals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         Make sure to drink plenty of water

·         Vegetables must be steamed or boiled in water without adding any chicken cubes or broth, but you can add pepper, salt, spices, garlic and onions

·         Don’t not use any kind of oils, butter or margarine

·         You can have tea and coffee at any time but with no sugar.  Your may use artificial sweetener

·         You can drink one or two glasses of any diet soda

·         If you feel hungry, you can eat any quantity of cucumbers, lettuce, or carrots according to the following guidelines:

1. You can eat them only after 2 hours have passed since the main meal
2. You can eat only one kind of these vegetables between meals

This diet must be followed strictly as specified.  If you miss one day you have to start the diet again from the beginning of the first day.

Regular exercise is highly recommended

You should strictly follow the diet as is without replacing the breakfast meal with lunch or dinner or vice-versa.

DON’T NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY ITEM

 

BREAKFAST FOR ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK IS THE FOLLOWING:

½ Orange or Grapefruit

1-2 boiled eggs

Day 1

Lunch: One kind of fruit with as much quaintly you want (oranges, strawberries, pears, apples, plums, cantaloupes, watermelon)

Dinner: Grilled meat (cut or ground) completely fat free. ( Mullon or Lamb meat is not allowed for it contains high fat.)

Day 2

Lunch: Grilled or boiled chicken (remove the skin)

Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, Green salad (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, cucumber), One slice of toast or 1/2 Arabic bread (pita) and one orange or grapefruit

Day 3

Lunch: One tablespoon of fat free cream cheese, one slice of toast and tomato

Dinner: Grilled meat (cut or ground), Green salad (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, cucumber)

Day 4

Lunch: One kind of fruit mentioned previously and in any quantity

Dinner: Grilled meat (cut or ground), Green salad (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, cucumber)

Day 5

Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, boiled vegetable (Zucchini, squash, spinach, carrots, green beans, or peas)

Dinner: Fish or Shrimp (Grilled) or 1 can of tuna in water.

Day 6

Lunch: One kind of fruit mentioned previously and in any quantity

Dinner: Grilled meat (cut or ground), Green salad (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, cucumber)

Day 7

Lunch: Grilled or boiled chicken (no skin), boiled or steamed vegetables (as mentioned before), and one orange or grapefruit

Dinner: Boiled or steamed vegetables (as mentioned before)

Week 2

BREAKFAST FOR ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK IS THE FOLLOWING:

½ Orange or Grapefruit

1-2 boiled eggs

Day 8

Lunch:  2 boiled eggs and one orange or grapefruit

Dinner:  2 boiled eggs and one orange or grapefruit

Day 9

Lunch: Grilled meat (cut or ground), Green salad (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, cucumber)

Dinner: 2 boiled eggs and one orange or grapefruit

Day 10

Lunch: Grilled meat (cut or ground) and cucumbers (any quantity you want)

Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, and one orange or grapefruit

Day 11

Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, one tablespoon of fat free cheese, and boiled or steamed vegetables (as mentioned before)

Dinner: 2 boiled eggs and boiled or steamed vegetables

Day 12

Lunch: Grilled or boiled fish or shrimp

Dinner: 2 boiled eggs

Day 13

Lunch: Grilled meat, tomato, one orange or grapefruit

Dinner: Mixture of fresh fruit (orange, cantaloupe, plum, apples, watermelon)

Day 14

Lunch: Grilled or boiled chicken (remove skin), tomato and one orange or grapefruit

Dinner: Lunch: Grilled or boiled chicken (remove skin), tomato and one orange or grapefruit

Week 3

BREAKFAST FOR ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK IS THE FOLLOWING:

½ Orange or Grapefruit

1-2 boiled eggs

Day 15

ALL DAY LONG: Any kind of fruits, any quantity and time (excluding grapes, mango, dates, bananas and figs)

Day 16

ALL DAY LONG: Any kind of boiled or steamed vegetables and any kind of green salad, any quantity and time

Day 17

ALL DAY LONG: Any kind of above mentioned fruits and any kind of steamed or boiled vegetables and green salad any quantity and time.

Day 18

ALL DAY LONG: Grilled or boiled fish or shrimps any quantity any time with lettuce

Day 19

ALL DAY LONG: Grilled or boiled meat (no fat) or grilled or boiled chicken, any quantity and time with boiled or steamed vegetables

Day 20 & 21

ALL DAY LONG: One kind of fruit is permitted and you have to chose one of the following (apples, pears, plums, apricots & guava) for two consecutive days in any quantity and at any time

Week 4

***During this week you can have only the specified quantities each day but you can eat it in any combination or at any time of the day or as you wish***

Day 22

4 pieces of grilled meat (no fat) or pieces of boiled meat or ¼ or boiled or grilled chicken (no skin)

3 tomatoes and 4 cucumbers

One can of tune in water

One piece of toast or ¼ Arabic bread (pita)

One orange or grapefruit

Day 23

Two pieces of grilled meat no more than 18 ounces or 20 grams

4 tomatoes and 4 cucumbers

One piece of toast or ¼ Arabic bread (pita)

One fruit (apple, pear, guava, or one slice of cantaloupe or watermelon

One grapefruit or orange

Day 24

One tablespoon of fat free cheese

One can of tuna in water

Small bowl of steamed vegetables

2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers

One piece of toast or ¼ Arabic bread (pita)

One grapefruit or orange

 Day 25

½ boiled or grilled chicken (no skin)

3 tomatoes and 4 cucumbers

One piece of toast or ¼ toasted Arabic bread (pita)

One grapefruit or orange

One fruit of the previously mentioned

Day 26

2 boil eggs

One head of lettuce and 3 tomatoes

One orange or grapefruit

One orange or grapefruit

Day 27

2 chicken breasts (grilled or broiled)

One teaspoon of fat free cream cheese

2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers

One piece of toast or ¼ toasted Arabic bread (pita)

One grapefruit or orange

Day 28

One teaspoon of fat free cream cheese

One can of tuna in water

Small bowl of steamed vegetables

One piece of toast or ¼ toasted Arabic bread (pita)

One grapefruit or orange

End of Diet!!!You did it!!!

Day 11 on the Infamous Egg Diet

So here we are in Day 11 or should I say Week 2. This is very exciting seeing how I still managed to lose 2 pounds over the weekend. The thing I find is that just when I am about to give in the scale slaps me in the face and say. "Oh hell naw girl no you don't!' I promised myself that when I am at my goal weight that will be when I will begin to buy myself a new wardrobe. 

When getting to healthier weight you tend to really notice small victories, like a ring fitting or taking to additional links off your watch. Or the dreaded pants noose around your waist is not there at night when you take your clothes off. I also find that if I were not doing this with a friend I probably would have either cheated or threw up my white flag by now. 

But Erika do you miss eating things that taste good? Eh hmm hell to the yessss. I miss sushi, ice cream, rice and Gelato. What I have found are alternatives, like Carb Smart ice cream which is a life saver for my sweet tooth. I also treat my self to Dream-fields Pasta (Google it) on Sundays which only has 5 digestible carbs per serving. 

I will be back to low carbing soon after I done going on the roller coaster of a diet with my friend. I wanted to support her and did not want her to go through it alone. I will be posting the complete Egg Diet later this week in my blog.

Remember to calculate carbs you simple take the total number of carbohydrates less fiber and sugar alcohols. The difference equals net carbs.  


Until next time good people. Make sure you check out our Facebook groups at Low Carb Dieter and Everything In Between. Be sure to add yourself to the group, and please submit your comments and questions here. You can also send me a private message at erikacole25@gmail.com. I will be sure that you remain anonymous unless otherwise stated, and answer your question to the best of my ability. 

Remember to love yourself and be open to being loved.

Erika

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