*** DAY 30 ***

So, I've completed my 30 day Isagenix cleanse. YIPEE! Well, not really.

Week Four Results: 

Pounds Lost: 9
Inches Lost: 17

I'm not thrilled with the results. Probably because I know I wasn't as strict with the diet as I should've been. Particularly during this last week. I let "life" take over. I'm actually surprised I didn't gain weight. I'm not really as sad as I thought I'd be, either.  I think because I know I'm on the right track and I know that Isagenix is not supposed to be a weight loss program. It's a health program. 9lbs in one month is a lot; a lot more than I could've accomplished on my own. Technically, women typically lost 1-2lbs a week. The inches loss mean a lot more than the pounds because that's the reason my clothes fit better.

Moreover, I view this program as more of a lifestyle change rather than a strict diet. No, I didn't do it perfectly but you can't necessarily but birthday parties and family parties on hold in real life. There is a time and place to indulge and you shouldn't beat yourself up about. All you can do is make sure you get right back on the wagon the next day-- and that's what I did.

I'm continuing on with the program for at least 2 weeks before I take a "break" and eat real food regularly. Honestly, this regiment is so scheduled down to the minute that I'd probably miss all my alarms going off telling me when to eat and what to eat!

I'll weigh in one more time tomorrow morning for my "Final" results with the 30 day program.

DAY TWENTY NINE - CLEANSE DAY

I'm still struggling with discipline... This cleanse day has been difficult from start to finish. I'm not sure if I'm just really missing solid food or because some of my cravings have returned (woman problems). I ended up forgoing my last two snacks of the day and eating half of one of my IsaLean bars.

I feel fine now, but I'm still noticeably hungry. I'll probably have to sleep it off to get through the rest of the day. Tomorrow is the last day of my first 30 days. I'm not expecting any great results on the scale, given this week of indulgence. Plus, I can already tell I'm extremely bloated, even with the cleansing.

We'll see how it goes...

DAY TWENTY EIGHT

DAY TWENTY SEVEN

I'm feeling a little discipline-challenged these last couple of days. Yesterday was ROUGH. I've also had numerous events going on so working out has been difficult to keep on schedule. It's day 27, so technically I only have 3 days left on my first 30 days. Luckily, I'm prepared for my second round because this last week has been so distracting and off-schedule. 

DAY TWENTY SIX

So, I decided to do a cleanse day today. Last night I went to a family party that was a going away party for my cousin as an anniversary party for her parents. They paid for all of our meals (it was a buffet) before hand so I was forced to eat.

Although it was Mongolian bbq and I had control of all the vegetables, the oil, etc. I still felt that two "indulgence" days for one week was just way too much. So, I'm buckling down and cleansing today.

It's really been rough so far. Usually, cleanse day is a breeze for me... today has really been challenging. Nevertheless, trucking along....

DAY TWENTY FOUR

So, I'm still not feeling guilty about last night's indulgence. Probably because I know I'm not giving up and went right back into the regularly scheduled program this morning. I recently read that the average weight loss in the 30 day period is about 7-9lbs. So, I guess I'm right on track.

Though, I do intend to workout as hard and as often as I can. That seems to be key in dropping weight for others. However, like I said in my previous post-- I'm just happy that I'm feeling healthier.

I still need to do my measurements for the end of week 3. I'm so bad at that; it's much easier to hop on a scale than to measure and write all that down in the morning. I could do it at night, but I don't think it'll be as accurate and as consistent with the rest of my measurements. Hopefully, I'll be able to do it tomorrow morning. 

P.S. I may not feel "guilty" about last night-- but I am nervous to weigh in! Sooo, I won't be weighing myself until next Monday (after my last cleanse day).

DAY TWENTY THREE

I'm trying to be more optimistic today... I've been googling (<~ why is spell check telling me that isn't a word?? it so is!) tips on how to break through a plateau on Isagenix. I've found some interesting and motivating stuff including this video:

So, I'm back to eating isagenix snacks to up my protein intake. I wouldn't mind adding another cleanse day during the week but I don't think I'll have enough for my last cleanse day. My new stuff still hasn't come in.

Confession: I ate half a burger, some fries, and a piece of ice cream cake tonight... It was my friend's birthday and FAT TUESDAY... so if there's ever a time to "cheat" it's then. I'm not feeling guilty at all-- seeing as how I've been following the plan for four weeks and have only had results in the first week. It's really hard to stay so dedicated to something that yields no results. I'm also giving up junk food (sweeeeets!) for Lent. So that's 40 more days....

Nonetheless, I'm not giving up. I'm continuing on to complete the 30 days and will continue when my refills come in. I do like what Isagenix has done for my body:

1. I am never tired during the day-- no more lunchtime naps!
2. It is a lot easier for me to wake up in the morning.
3. My insomnia is now non-existent.
4. All my clothes fit a lot better

So, I am a believer of the system. I just need to keep in mind that Isagenix is more of a detox program rather than a weight loss program; weight loss is simply a benefit. Thus, I shall keep on, keepin' on... with the ultimate goal of just being healthy. 

DAY TWENTY TWO

No weight loss... I actually gained a pound.

Pounds loss to date: 6 :(

I'm not gonna lie... this is extremely disheartening. It's really difficult to stay motivated and stick to the program when I've stalled so much and have not seen any results for two weeks. I understand that the initial "shock" of the program is over and my body is stabilizing but I really think the drastic change in diet and increased workouts should yield some sort of result.

Hopefully this is TRUE. I didn't even indulge!

Maybe I really did jinx myself when I had such good results early on. SIGH. I have nine days left on the program... I'm gonna finish out the 30 day program and continue on when the rest of my stuff comes in. Hopefully, this hard work (and hard earned money!) pays off somehow, some way.

Someday...