Hi, I’m Deana Langham, now a 63-years-young grandmother who was fortunate enough to be one of the 15 finalists in 2005. I understand that you are at the point where you may be experiencing “challenges” within your Challenge and I would like to share how I dealt with some of my mini-challenges.
As I got leaner and added more muscle, I found that my hunger would spike on the days I did my leg workout, so I would do what I call, “Stoking the Furnace”. Here’s how:
- Meals 2 and 5 I added an extra ounce of protein
- Meals 3 and 4 I added a protein muffin
- Meal 6 I added half an AdvantEdge bar
This would up my calories with good fuel and convince my body that I was not about to deprive it. The end result was that my energy level and metabolism would both get a boost.
When I have a true craving (my loves are ice cream and dark chocolate), I make it a ritual to satisfy that craving. I have to shampoo/shower, put on make-up/perfume and wear something “sassy”! Next, I have to drive to the mall for a small cup of the “real deal”, or one Godiva Dark Chocolate and Walnut Bear Claw. Usually, the craving subsides before I get through this ritual.
I didn’t take free days, but I did take free meals. This is an example of how my Saturday still might look:
Breakfast
- Egg white omelet with an extra crispy waffle, topped with strawberries and drizzled with honey (no powdered sugar or butter).This meal might be followed with a nice bike ride.
Meals 2, 3 and 4
- These would be Body-for-LIFE appropriate, except I might have a scoop of ice cream at lunch.
Dinner
- This would be a sensible meal with a glass or 2 of wine and dancing afterward. Dancing is a fun and pleasurable cardio for me.
Remember, Body-for-LIFE is not a diet and exercise program, rather a way of living a lifestyle that yields tremendous dividends and rewards. Make it fun and pleasurable to all your senses! Above all else, please, please, please when you feel discouraged or you hit a plateau, call the wonderful people at EAS. Never ever think that your stumbling blocks are trivial—ask for guidance! The people at EAS are your road map for this incredible journey you are on. You are worthy of reaching “Your Own Personal Best”. Good luck and God bless!
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