Stage Two

Stage Two

Now that I have hit the half way mark on my weight loss goals it is time to enter into what I am calling stage two.  The truth is I have lost the easiest weight I have to lose.  I feel great.  I am trying to stay balanced and disciplined and so far so good.  So, why is it harder in stage two?  Several reasons but a few of the reasons are that the success I have had has created less urgency.  It can fool you into thinking you have arrived.  I need to remember in this life we don’t arrive.  It is not a destination it is a journey.

            I do recognized that this next stage will have some significant challenges so it is time to make a new plan.  There is a self leadership principle that I will be using that says to make long term progress you need to: Plan – Do – Adjust  - Repeat.  That is what I did in stage one.  I had a plan and I worked the plan making adjustments through the process.  Now it is time to repeat.  So, I have a plan that will carry me through July.  I hope to lose another 25 pounds in the next three months. So, Monday my new plan begins.  Most of the things I have been doing I will continue to do.  Eat close to the ground with lots of fruit and vegetables.  Eat only good fats and healthy proteins.

Plan for Stage Two of Weight Loss

Begin April 29, 2013

Reduce Calorie intake

Try some new supplements

            Dynamic greens

            Phresh Protein

            Probiotics

Daily Weigh Myself

Continue My fitness pal – for those looking for me my screen name is Pabpaul

Bike 5-6 times a week – I love to bike

Do resistance 3-4 times a week in the morning using MaxT3 for metabolism boost.

Pray specifically for weight loss, discipline and health

Renew weekly blog updates:

Diet

            Continue no refined sugar or processed foods

            1-2 cups of coffee a day

            Only fish and Chicken

            Lots of Fruits Vegetables – They are yummy this time of year

            No wheat and limited grains for two weeks

           

Menu

            Breakfast

                        Greek Yogurt

                        Eggs and Vegetables

                        Steel Cut Oatmeal

                        Berries, fruit and nuts

            Second Breakfast

                        Protein Shake

                        Dynamic Greens

                        Nuts

                        Fruit

                        Broccoli & Cauliflower

                       

            Lunch

                        Ultimate Salad

                        Homemade Salad

                        Avocado & Hummus Skinny

            Afternoon Tea

                        Protein Shake

                        Dynamic Greens

                        Nuts

                        Fruit

                        Broccoli & Cauliflower

            Dinner – 300 – 500 Calories

                        -Stir-fry Couscous

                        -Chicken & Vegetables

                        -Vegetable with Nuts Stir fry

                        -Salmon & Vegetables

                        -Black bean Burgers

                        -Edamame Bean Salad

                        -Turkey Sausages & Vegetables - Grilled