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Okay, we have launched another year.  As with past years, my on-going resolution is that I am going to get fit and lose weight this year.  I am sure I am not alone in this mindset.

For those of you who have been following my blog since I stated the Metabolism Miracle program on November 9^th, 2009 here is an update.

December is a month of celebration for me.  My two daughters and four of my five grandchildren have birthdays in December.  Not to mention Christmas dinner parties, New Year’s Eve and all the epicurean delights along the way.

I usually come out of the holidays gaining at least 10 pounds.  However, this year I tried to stay on my Metabolism Miracle eating program as closely as possible, and today weighed in only gaining 3 pounds.  I was relieved to say the least.  So even with the stress, and bad food choices, I am still 12 pounds less than I was on November 9^th.

As a result of diverting from the program more than once or twice, I have chosen to start from day one, thus repeating Step One.  I am excited about the continued progress and look forward to reaching my goal weight.

I can honestly say that while on the Metabolism Miracle program I do not feel deprived or hungry in the least.  I do have the following suggestions for anyone starting this or any other weight loss program:

• Check with your doctor first.  Get your lab work done so you will have a starting point for all of your criteria. It is truly an encouragement to see the improvement from one time to another.
• Make sure your kitchen and food pantry are totally ready for your success.  If you cannot resist opening a package of cookies or other foods not allowed on your program….get rid of them.  Don’t set yourself up to fail before you even begin.
• On a similar note, make a list of foods that you can have.  Stock your cupboards and refrigerator with these items.  That way you will not be tempted to eat things that will defeat your purpose.
• The Metabolism Miracle has some great recipes.  One is for delectable muffins.  I look forward at the end of the day to sitting down with a cup of coffee and a chocolate brownie muffin.  Hard to believe this is an allowed food.
• Plan ahead.  If you have not planned out your day’s menus you could possibly find yourself resorting to eating more than you are allowed, or something that you should not be eating at all.
• Remember eating healthy is not any more difficult than eating poorly and look at all you have to gain (really lose!) from making the right choices.
• It helps to have a “buddy” you can check in with and share your progress.  I have a friend who has just started the same program I am doing and we will continue to encourage each other along the way. It definitely helps to be accountable to someone else.

Be sure to fit exercising into your day.  I know how you feel.  I used to think, “And just when am I supposed to do that?”  I am using the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds program and it takes thirty minutes to walk two miles and do the stretchy bands for toning.  This includes your stretching, beginning and ending.  Just think about it.  Isn’t your health worth 30 minutes?  You will feel so much better.

If you have a day, or two, that you stray from the  weight loss program you are on, the most important thing to remember is …. DO NOT GIVE UP!!  Start right back on the program.  The longer you wait to do this the harder it will be to get back to basics.

My “Aha” moment was in thinking that I needed to lose weight and get healthy.  I want to be around to enjoy my grandchildren, watch them grow and have families of their own, and most definitely enjoy my daughters and their spouses.  I do not want to be a burden in my “golden” years.  It all boils down to my making the right choices.

Remember … nothing tastes as good as thin!!

Blessings and success with your weight loss program,

Judy Conway

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Before I call it a day, I would like to share an update on The Metabolism Miracle diet.  I promised to keep you abreast of my journey with this program.  I will be finishing two weeks on Monday (today is Saturday).  Although you are not supposed to get on the scale until the end of the eighth week, I could not take the suspense!  As of this morning I have lost seven and one half pounds.  For someone who has been trying to lose weight for what seems like forever, this  was indeed a happy discovery.

My grandkids spent the night last night and our tradition for breakfast is chocolate chip pancakes.  Ever since I was a child I have loved pancakes.  They just did not fit into my current eating plans.  In The Metabolism Miracle book I found a recipe called, “Silver Dollar Pancakes”.  Having previously tried another diet’s pancakes, I was somewhat apprehensive to give this recipe a try.  However I did and to my surprise and delight, they were delicious.  I let my grandkids try them and they said, “Gramma they taste like vanilla pancakes, they are good.  With some carb-free syrup I didn’t feel the least bit deprived.  Below is the recipe:

Silver Dollar Pancakes

For Steps One, Two and Three (6 mini pancakes = 5×5 carb food

Makes about 30 pancakes, one serving size = 6 pancakes = approximately 3 grams of net carb

Cooking oil spray

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1/3 cup soy flour

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 packet Splenda

Pinch of salt

4 eggs beaten

Spray a griddle pan or skillet with cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl blend together the ricotta cheese, soy flour, canola oil, vanilla, Splenda and salt.

Fold in the beaten eggs and mix into a batter-like consistency.

Spoon onto the prepared hot pan, lightly brown on both sides.

Serve with carb-free syrup, light whipped cream, or a dollop of carb-free jelly.

I am already feeling a difference with following this diet.  I don’t have any cravings (even was able to sit and watch my family eat warmed apple pie with vanilla ice cream!), am not the least bit hungry , have more energy and see a difference in my mid section.

I am truly encouraged that I have finally found a “diet” that is working with my body conditions.  I am looking forward to a healthy future and the reduction, and possibly deletion of my medications.

Please check back for updates.

Blessings,

Judy Conway

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