Good morning!
Stumbled across this web site the other day and it has a ton of free dieting calculators and tools -
http://www.freedieting.com
Specifically, I like this daily calorie calculator for daily caloric needs.
They also have a calorie calculator for caloric intake for during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
(Not recommending to use this instead of professional advice. I'd still consult with a doctor or lactation consultant, but it's a good tool just to see)
There's some other good resources and information on this site.
Additionally, I found this article on Pinterest from Live Strong, called Losing Inches vs. Losing Weight. It was published last year, but it's a great read.
Off to make my shake for breakfast!
Have a happy Friday and a great weekend!
~Carly
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Cinch - Day 10
Hello!
Despite a sprained ankle, I'm still feeling really good! I haven't weighed myself in two days due to not being able to put full pressure on my ankle to actually stand on the scale. I will likely weigh in tomorrow or Saturday when I'm hopeful I'll be all healed.
I'm sipping a Cinch shake right now as I type and I have really started to look forward to drinking these meals. I decided out of chocolate and the vanilla flavor shake mixes that vanilla is my favorite. Go figure since I am a sucker for anything chocolate.
When I open the shake mix canister each morning, I quickly smell the mix which smells just like cake to me.
It's soooo good.
Just this past Friday I ordered some more Cinch vanilla shake mix and the chocolate snack bars to get me through another two weeks. It was delivered yesterday - which is really speedy delivery.
I've been really impressed with Shaklee and I'm happy to have discovered them. I really see this fitting into my lifestyle long term and I don't think I've been able to say that about any diet before.
Have a great day!
~Carly
Despite a sprained ankle, I'm still feeling really good! I haven't weighed myself in two days due to not being able to put full pressure on my ankle to actually stand on the scale. I will likely weigh in tomorrow or Saturday when I'm hopeful I'll be all healed.
I'm sipping a Cinch shake right now as I type and I have really started to look forward to drinking these meals. I decided out of chocolate and the vanilla flavor shake mixes that vanilla is my favorite. Go figure since I am a sucker for anything chocolate.
When I open the shake mix canister each morning, I quickly smell the mix which smells just like cake to me.
It's soooo good.
Just this past Friday I ordered some more Cinch vanilla shake mix and the chocolate snack bars to get me through another two weeks. It was delivered yesterday - which is really speedy delivery.
I've been really impressed with Shaklee and I'm happy to have discovered them. I really see this fitting into my lifestyle long term and I don't think I've been able to say that about any diet before.
Have a great day!
~Carly
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Pinterest Picks - 4/18/2012
Hello!
Kind of blah over here today. I sprained my ankle pretty bad yesterday. Ugh! There goes my plan to get back to the gym this week.
Figures!
I used this graphic I found on Pinterest (source unknown) to help accurately measure myself the other day and last week. As I'm learning more about weight loss and going through my own inch loss via Cinch, I'm more and more curious about it.
So, here you are and get measuring!
Kind of blah over here today. I sprained my ankle pretty bad yesterday. Ugh! There goes my plan to get back to the gym this week.
Figures!
I used this graphic I found on Pinterest (source unknown) to help accurately measure myself the other day and last week. As I'm learning more about weight loss and going through my own inch loss via Cinch, I'm more and more curious about it.
So, here you are and get measuring!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Cinch - Day 8 with update!
Gooood morning!
As I already shared with you, last Monday was the beginning of my Cinch Inch Loss Program. It's now Day 8 and I still feel amazingly great.
I'm energized, still not feeling deprived or hungry and motivated. But most importantly - I'm seeing results. Fast.
So, after 8 days of two shakes a day, a snack bar, tea, lots of water and a healthy dinner each night -
here are the stats I'm sure you want to know:
Starting measurements:
From April 9, 2012
Bust: 40 inches
Waist: 36 inches
Hip: 44 inches
Day 8 results:
Today, April 17, 2012
Bust: 38
Waist: 34
Hip: 43
In just over a week, I've lost a total of 5 inches and I have lost a total of 5.8 pounds*!
My legs, arms and face look and feel smaller, too. I have always had hips, but I'm a little disappointed (if I should even be allowed to use that word) that I didn't lose another inch there, but I'm so thrilled.
I'm still in awe of how well this is working and keep asking myself:
Why didn't I find this sooner?
Let me know if you're interested in learning more about the Shaklee Cinch Inch Loss Program.
~Carly
*Note: I know since I'm opening up about this experience and blogging about it, I know I should share my weight. But I'm still embarrassed about the actual number. Even though I know it's "just a number" I'm not ready yet to share.
As I already shared with you, last Monday was the beginning of my Cinch Inch Loss Program. It's now Day 8 and I still feel amazingly great.
I'm energized, still not feeling deprived or hungry and motivated. But most importantly - I'm seeing results. Fast.
So, after 8 days of two shakes a day, a snack bar, tea, lots of water and a healthy dinner each night -
here are the stats I'm sure you want to know:
Starting measurements:
From April 9, 2012
Bust: 40 inches
Waist: 36 inches
Hip: 44 inches
Day 8 results:
Today, April 17, 2012
Bust: 38
Waist: 34
Hip: 43
In just over a week, I've lost a total of 5 inches and I have lost a total of 5.8 pounds*!
My legs, arms and face look and feel smaller, too. I have always had hips, but I'm a little disappointed (if I should even be allowed to use that word) that I didn't lose another inch there, but I'm so thrilled.
I'm still in awe of how well this is working and keep asking myself:
Why didn't I find this sooner?
Let me know if you're interested in learning more about the Shaklee Cinch Inch Loss Program.
~Carly
*Note: I know since I'm opening up about this experience and blogging about it, I know I should share my weight. But I'm still embarrassed about the actual number. Even though I know it's "just a number" I'm not ready yet to share.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Pinterest Picks - 4/16/2012
Happy Monday!
Here's today's Pinterest Pick.
I came across this and it's just one of those things you find just at the right moment that speaks directly to what you're currently going through. Or one of those things that make you see something differently or more clearly.
For me, I saw this last night and spoke to because of my current (and ongoing) goal to have a healthier lifestyle and making changes to my body - inside and out.
Here's today's Pinterest Pick.
I came across this and it's just one of those things you find just at the right moment that speaks directly to what you're currently going through. Or one of those things that make you see something differently or more clearly.
For me, I saw this last night and spoke to because of my current (and ongoing) goal to have a healthier lifestyle and making changes to my body - inside and out.
What does this image speak to you about?
~Carly
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Cinch - Day 6 and update on progress!
Good afternoon! I hope you're enjoying a gorgeous Sunday. I know we are here in Connecticut - check out my super cheap/Ballard Designs inspired tag sale find over on my other blog for Newly Nested Baby Planning.
So, I'm on my 6th day of the Cinch Inch Loss Plan and since I'm impatient, I weighed in early since I felt so good and found I had already lost a few pounds!
Today, since starting only a week ago, I'm now down 5.2 pounds total in just 6 days.
I'm sad to admit this and do not condone not exercising, but today is the first day in a very long time that I actually exercised - going for a very long walk with the family around the neighborhood, pushing a double stroller with two toddlers AND some crazy hills!
So, I've lost 5.2 pounds in 6 days pretty much using the Cinch diet alone with very little added exercise.
It's completely crazy and I'm so beyond thrilled with this plan for a few reasons:
1. I feel fantastic. Seriously feeling very good health-wise and about myself (for the first time in a long time).
2. I'm not hungry, nor do I feel deprived.
3. The shake mixes, bars and tea is really very tasty.
4. It's easy for me to incorporate into my day.
5. It feels right to do this plan.
6. Lastly, it's working.
Isn't that the point of making changes to your lifestyle - to make a change to see or experience a better outcome?
To keep my progress going and to keep that scale going in the right direction (FINALLY!), I'm going to hit the gym again and up my cardio and add in some weights to further promote some inch loss.
A big thank you to Melissa Moog for sharing her personal struggle with baby weight and to the fabulous Sommer Poquette for being an inspiration herself on the Cinch Inch Loss Program. Thank you both for introducing me to Cinch!
~Carly
So, I'm on my 6th day of the Cinch Inch Loss Plan and since I'm impatient, I weighed in early since I felt so good and found I had already lost a few pounds!
Today, since starting only a week ago, I'm now down 5.2 pounds total in just 6 days.
I'm sad to admit this and do not condone not exercising, but today is the first day in a very long time that I actually exercised - going for a very long walk with the family around the neighborhood, pushing a double stroller with two toddlers AND some crazy hills!
So, I've lost 5.2 pounds in 6 days pretty much using the Cinch diet alone with very little added exercise.
It's completely crazy and I'm so beyond thrilled with this plan for a few reasons:
1. I feel fantastic. Seriously feeling very good health-wise and about myself (for the first time in a long time).
2. I'm not hungry, nor do I feel deprived.
3. The shake mixes, bars and tea is really very tasty.
4. It's easy for me to incorporate into my day.
5. It feels right to do this plan.
6. Lastly, it's working.
Isn't that the point of making changes to your lifestyle - to make a change to see or experience a better outcome?
To keep my progress going and to keep that scale going in the right direction (FINALLY!), I'm going to hit the gym again and up my cardio and add in some weights to further promote some inch loss.
A big thank you to Melissa Moog for sharing her personal struggle with baby weight and to the fabulous Sommer Poquette for being an inspiration herself on the Cinch Inch Loss Program. Thank you both for introducing me to Cinch!
~Carly
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Pinterest Picks - 4/14/12
I love this! Having a plan is critical to achieving any goal.
I saw this and felt it was quite true - especially having posted just the other day about all my attempts in the past year to lose weight.
I figure I'm on plan J and it's finally working.
Don't give up. I refuse to!
I saw this and felt it was quite true - especially having posted just the other day about all my attempts in the past year to lose weight.
I figure I'm on plan J and it's finally working.
Don't give up. I refuse to!
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