Day 27/50

Friday.....that means I am going to have a glass of wine with my dinner.

My Friday night special....white wine in summer and red wine in winter.

Its so hot at the moment....30 degrees...but feels a lot hotter.

Not been outside today to tan....

When the cooler weather arrives the weekend I will regret it I know

Have been in the sun everyday since Monday for about 3 hours a day.

My Vit D levels are up again thankfully.

I'm on day 27...if I add the 17 DD I did before then I am doing this challenge for over a month already and all is going well.

I still have not sugar cravings or cravings for anything that is considered * bad *

I feel guilty when its so easy for me and I see how others struggle and crave.

Okay so now for the weigh in report as promised.

I didn't weigh myself before the start of the 17 DD, I had scale fear as I could feel on my clothing I had gained a bit more weight than I like to carry.

I weighed myself for the first time the day after the 17 DD

so from that weight to this morning I have lost 3kg's

I'm happy to see the scale moving down

I'm happy to feel my newest pair of shorts (bought before our Italy holiday ) are very lose.

I would like to weight 1/2 kilo's less...not that I need to, its that number I have discussed before.

Will see where I end when finished the No sugar challenge.

Have a good Friday night

I'm going to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics later.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 26/50

This morning I decided it was time to run in my Vibram shoes again, its been 3 weeks since I last ran in them. I don't want to run on the road with them as they are trail run shoes and as the weather has been so miserable so my only runs have been on the road...

I decided I had to start all over again as I could feel my achilles were feeling a little sore at the start of my run....

I walked up the hills...a few times with short interval runs and ran the flats and downhills.

Did 8.55km

When I got home the balls of my feet were really sore as I felt every stone today.

A tractor has been up our route to clean the forest which was very over grown...I think the tyres tossed the ground a little...so stones were all on top and not in the group as usual.

Today is Day 26 of the 50 Day challenge

Going well...I do notice if I start my day with protein like eggs I manage my meals a lot better.

This morning I started my day with a smoothie.

As you all know by now I am allowed 30g of sugar a day.

Am managing to keep to this by watching my fruit and dairy intake.

When I have completed the 50 days I am going to join Jorge Cruise on the 15g of sugar a day program.

I want to see if that is do able.

Reading his book

The Belly Fat Diet

All that he says makes such sense.

I am ready as I said before to cut out more dairy from my eating plan..

And I'm happy with Blueberries or Strawberries in my diet.

I did the 8.55km run today in this heat...I struggled...

And soon I am off to teach The Power Ladies.

Today we have 30 Degrees

Monday its 17

Tues its 16

How pathetic is this weather.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 25/50 - Half way

DAY 25 TODAY...

THATS THE HALF WAY MARK FOR THE CHALLGENGE

I climbed on the scale this morning and was very happy to see I had lost more weight since my Monday weigh in.

My official weigh in is on Friday....so will wait till then to disclose my current weight and losses

I am weighing in every 2nd day due to the challenge.

Once this challenge is completed and I take with me what I am currently learning I will only weigh in once a week...

Having cut back my sugar intake has really taught me so much more

I am feeling a lot better and energetic as well.

Over the last year I have learned so much.

That fat does not make you fat

That calories in to calories out does not work

I don't need to count points

That counting points does not teach me to make healthy choices

I can live without Gluten and Grains

Cutting back my fruit is very do able

Eating more protein and full fat keeps me fuller for longer and prevents those cravings.

I really love where i am in my life when it comes to eating and training

I know I don't have to train everyday to maintain my weight, this takes away the stress I used to feel when I never got a training session in for a day.

I know weight training is very important for my body as is interval training.

I'm in a happy place.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 24/50

I tried my new Gluten free bread with one boiled egg and 1/4 avo for lunch today.

It looked all beautiful for me while I took this photo, but the moment I picked it up to eat, the bread fell apart...so was a mess to eat.

I'm so over bread...eating this bread has confirmed that I don't miss bread in my day to day life after 11 months without.

I will finish the small loaf as not cheap, and then not buy again.

I will attempt to bake the Paleo bread sometime....

I had a smoothie for breakfast today

I used half a glass of Kefir and the other half with Almond milk

1 small banana

Handful of fresh Blueberries

2 Tsp Flaxseed

1 Tsp Protein Powder 

Sprinkle of coconut flakes.

IT WAS REALLY TASTY AND FILLING.

Lunch was the sandwich above 

Dinner will be left over Salmon from last night with Salad.

I ate one snack today - i mixed together.

3Tsp plain 1/5% fat organic yogurt

1 Tsp Greek yogurt

1 tsp Almond butter

1/2 Apple

I did interval training for one hour this morning with a skipping rope and kettle bells

5kgs, 7.5kgs and 10kgs

Worked on my shoulders, triceps, biceps, and Abs

Later I am off to teach The Power Ladies an interval workout with Low Impact, Boxing and High impact, with floor work at the end with a stretch.

The weather is awesome at the moment....27 degrees today.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 23/50

Today is Day 23 - nearly half way with the No sugar Challenge.

Today is also ONE month since I turned 50...time flies...I want it to go slower as I don't like aging... :)

I weighed in this morning...The last time was on Friday where I had gained 800g since my last Friday's weigh in..

Well I am very happy to say that this morning I was down 1kg...

That made my Monday for me...not only was the sun shining and the sky blue after I have no idea how long...I was down on the scale.

I walked to Town today instead of driving my car...

I wanted to be as active as possible..and with the great weather it was perfect to take a walk.

Got home 1hr 30 mins later had lunch and then lay in the sun tanning till 4pm

My friend and one of The Power Ladies I teach arrived for a run.

WE did 10.55km

In 1hr 5 mins.

I was thrilled as mostly uphill the Trail route we ran today and of course HOT

I really have to push when I run with my friend as she is young...in her 20's and fast

Which is good for me...It makes me work harder.

While out this morning I stopped at the Health shop to tell them about the Paleo bread I had seen advertised...the ingredients needed if I wanted to make myself...

When she showed me the Gluten Free breads they sell.

I was like * Oh yes I have seen that bread...its not what I want * 

When she said they had THIS new bread. Had come in over the weekend.

I took it a look and saw it looked like no other Gluten free breads I had seen before 

So bought

Tested when home with Almond butter...

Tomorrow will make a sandwich with eggs and try again

Its been 11 months since I have eaten bread...so have to get used to the taste again.

But am excited as it looks good.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 22/50

How many of you who read my blog are waiting for my entry where I say I have fallen..

Eating lots of sugar again ...blah, blah, blah

One thing I have noticed after blogging for 6 years is that people only comment when disaster happens..

No one bothers to leave a comment when things are all good in your life.

I always wonder why this is.

Do we thrive on others unhappiness only

Do we thrive when others fail...does it make us feel better with our failures.

Well I have no idea why people are like this...but its my experience in life.

So...

What I have to say today is...

I AM 22 DAYS ON THE 50DAYSNOSUGARCHALLENGE

and all is going well.

NO, I HAVE NOT FAILED..

Nor have I failed

I have not given in to temptations.

I'm doing well.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 20 & 21/50 Days

This Greek yogurt I had while on holiday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 

It tastes DIVINE...such a pity you can't buy in Germany.

At the moment the only Greek yogurt for sale is Greek yogurt made in Germany, all the international countries Greek yogurt has been stopped.

The German's have no idea how good this yogurt is.!!!

Yesterday I weighted myself...as I promised I would.

And was really frustrated to see I had gained 800g's in a week where I was 100% on plan.

I cannot explain how annoyed I felt and also re instated why I stopped climbing on the scale 10 months ago.

I feel good....I look good...but yet a gain.

Have got over that frustration and moving on, pointless letting it get to me as I have so much to be grateful for and still under my WW goal weight.

Last night I had two glasses of wine...one Rose' and one white...

Besides that...I ate on plan...was another good good eating day.

I skipped for 40 mins...and did abs for 5 mins before going out for a 5.11km run.

I was pleased with my time...( not something I focus on at the moment )

I ran 5km in 30. 47mins...and did walk 3 times...once for a sore side stitch and the other two times for hills. I can run up, but yesterday I didn't feel like pushing myself.

Sooooo TODAY is day 21 with watching my sugar

I bought Coconut flakes, Chia seeds yesterday while shopping...both are new to me so I have to figure out how and when to eat them...any idea's please feel free to pass them on to me. :)

I have been eating a new snack...not much...but a new snack dish for me.

1/2 tub greek yogurt...thats about 2 Tsp

1 tsp Almond butter

6 Almonds

Mix all together....

YUMMY...

Have no idea what made me put these things together....but really love it now.

I did add Flaxseeds to it the first time I tried...also good...

Tonight we are going to have a BBQ...

Turkey and Salad for me.

I will be having a glass of wine this evening...

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 19/50

Day 19/50

I've desperately been trying to find out how much sugar is in 100ml of fat free Kefir

The type I can buy here in Germany

If anyone knows please let me know as I have googled can't find the amount of sugars in 100ml's

According to the challenge its 6 grams per 100g's thats allowed and its only the Kefir I have no idea regarding the sugars.

I can get Almond and Rice milk here....am wondering if I should use one of those for my smoothies every other day or so...( don't do it daily )

Being Gluten free, I think the Rice milk is not good for me...???

Today I woke up feeling * flat *

Not sure what it is that is worrying me...

The * flat * feelings are usually something emotional on my mind

So today will have to watch my eating as I can be an emotional eater.

Going to keep the L-Glutimine close by.... :)

I know this is a boring comment from me...

But so far my eating has been good

Still no cravings for sugar......

Breakfast today was.....

Spring onions

Mushrooms

2 Cherry tomato's

slice Goat's Italian herb cheese

2 small eggs scrambled

WAS DELISH...am really loving this breakfast every 2nd morning.

Going to have sardines and salad for lunch 

Dinner will be Turkey mince and veggies....

snack with be half a tub of Greek yogurt and blueberries with flaxseeds

Now back to photo editing a photo shoot I did yesterday

and later I teach The Power Ladies.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 18/50

I'm still going strong....

Having no problems with having given up the sugar

BUT....

I am wondering why the scale is not reflecting a change in my weight.

I can see when I look in the mirror that I am slimmer now compared to when I started the 17 Day Diet and then the No sugar Challenge

But the scale????

Okay, needs to be said I weighed in on Friday...and again today 5 days later

I did hope to see a better number looking back at me.

So really hoping that this Friday will make me happy.

Other NO sugar * losers * are all commenting on the weight they are losing and I feel I am doing everything and not getting the same joy as they are....I don't believe its my age....

Why is it that we allow the number on the scale to controls our lives.

For 10 months I never weighed in and was so relaxed about my weight cause I knew the foods I was eating was good and clean.

I am gluten and grain free, my portion sizes are good...my sugar was done

And yes, when I weighed in, my weight was in my maintaining levels.

Am happy about this.

Why is it I want that number...?

Why do I allow a number to define me?

Why do I think at that number I will be a perfect weight when I good GREAT at this weight.?

I love how I feel at the moment.

So going to make that my no 1 reason, not that number.

I am going to complete the 50 Days No Sugar Challenge and make it part of my healthy lifestyle.

YES...I want to lose 2kg's

ONLY 2kgs....

I'm not eating sugar less treats or ice cream

I'm only eating clean good foods

3 meals a day with 2 snacks

3 cups of Green Tea

Water...

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.

Day 17/50

Photo of my breakfast this morning

Kefir

1/2 small banana

50g Frozen blackberries

2 Tsp crushed Flaxseeds

Was lovely.

Have had this before without the small banana and didn't taste as good.

Banana is high in sugar so only added half to keep my sugar within 30g per day.

Lunch was a salad with Lettuce, half Avo, 20g Feta cheese, 4 cherry tomato's, yellow pepper

Dressing was Balsamic 

Chicken left overs from last night

Dinner will be oven baked Salmon with veggies and small salad.

This morning I trained at home with my weights, Kettlebell and skipping rope

Did a set of biceps, shoulder presses, triceps and side ways shoulders each 20x then skip for 3 mins.

I repeated that 3x...

Did around the world abs with Kettlebell 10x each way, then skip....3 sets

Did pushups and skip......3 sets

Did planks and stretch

That workout took me 45 mins.

Cravings - None

Tempted - None

Energy - LOTS

This is day 17/50 on the No sugar challenge and all is good....very good in fact.

The way I see it, isn't necessarily the way you see it.