I had a hangover today, i lay in bed till 10am. I had a huge breakfast today which consisted of 4 slices of bread, eggs and coffee. Not really a good idea for someone who's trying to lose weight but damn, alcohol is the devil!
My cousin came to pick me up and we visited relatives all over town. Got back home and had my second meal for the day. Only managed to have a litre of water. I have to go to bed early today because i didn't get enough sleep last night.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Day 12
When i woke up, i had trouble walking. My legs were hurting so bad because of the walk that i had yesterday. However, that did not stop of from walking again today. I walked for 30 minutes and pain in my legs, especially hips, was so excruciating but i did it anyway.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Day 11
I decide to do a little exercise in the form walking today so left the house in the morning and went. Initially, i had planned to walk for an hour but i took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up getting lost along the way. I ended up walking for an hour and 51 minutes. I was so exhausted and when i finally got home, i climbed onto my bed and just law there for the next hour.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Day 10
I feel like superwoman right now. For the second day in a row i've managed to have only one meal (yay!) and my litre of water. For me, being able to do that is major. You now how it is when you have an addiction and you can see that you're making progress, it brings with it a sense of achievement and for a while there you feel invincible.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Day 9
When i woke up in the morning i was like what the hell, let me just get on the scale and find out how much i weigh, which i did and was surprised to discover that i had not gained anything at all after the bad food choices that i've made for the past three,days.
Today i managed to have one "meal" and 1.3l of water. Meal is in quotes because i didn't have proper food, just slices of pizza. i do feel good about myself because i've, at least,been able to keep my food intake minimal.
I'm excited about this one thing here: i've been invited by Ngoda Business Info to attend their magazine launch in the capital, Harare, on the 5th of April 2012. i feel like now i do have another reason to go on this water fast that i have been blabbering about and yet have not been able to do. I have a week to shed off extra weight. I MUST look good, i definitely do not want to see "humps" through my dress, it just ain't a pretty sight! So here goes...
Today i managed to have one "meal" and 1.3l of water. Meal is in quotes because i didn't have proper food, just slices of pizza. i do feel good about myself because i've, at least,been able to keep my food intake minimal.
I'm excited about this one thing here: i've been invited by Ngoda Business Info to attend their magazine launch in the capital, Harare, on the 5th of April 2012. i feel like now i do have another reason to go on this water fast that i have been blabbering about and yet have not been able to do. I have a week to shed off extra weight. I MUST look good, i definitely do not want to see "humps" through my dress, it just ain't a pretty sight! So here goes...
Monday, March 26, 2012
Day 8
So today was supposed to be my weigh-in day but i didn't do it. I basically didn't want to know anything that the scale had to tell me. I've been on a binge for the past 3 days, today included so i know the numbers are not in my favour and i'm just not ready to face the truth right now because i know that it will just demotivate and that's the last thing i want at the moment.
I travelled out of town to see my sister who's in boarding school today so i made sure that i ate before leaving home because i didn't want to have to buy food on my way. I had a cup of coffee with four slices of bread then when i got there, i had a coke. I came back really late and by that time, i was already very hungry. All i wanted to do was eat so when i got back into town, i ordered some junk food for myself. It was french fries, deep fried chicken, coleslaw salad and a coke. I felt full when i was halfway through but i couldn't stop eating because i hate "wasting", considering food is so expensive here!
21:33 it is and i'm ready to in to bed now, feeling bloated as ever!
I travelled out of town to see my sister who's in boarding school today so i made sure that i ate before leaving home because i didn't want to have to buy food on my way. I had a cup of coffee with four slices of bread then when i got there, i had a coke. I came back really late and by that time, i was already very hungry. All i wanted to do was eat so when i got back into town, i ordered some junk food for myself. It was french fries, deep fried chicken, coleslaw salad and a coke. I felt full when i was halfway through but i couldn't stop eating because i hate "wasting", considering food is so expensive here!
21:33 it is and i'm ready to in to bed now, feeling bloated as ever!
Ketosis For Weight Loss
As explained in this post,, if the body can switch from being a carb-
burning machine to a fat-
burning one, the person loses weight. We store our fat, sometimes in undesirable places, such as our hips, buttocks, tops of thighs and our tummy. Carbohydrates cannot be stored like fat can. If our body is in carb-burning
mode, we eat when carb (carbohydrate) levels go
down, in order to get our
energy. To achieve ketosis,
the body must be on a high
fat/protein and low carbohydrate diet. According to some organizations and experts, such as Dr. Atkins, with proper monitoring (urine dip stick, for example), levels of ketosis can be kept
within safe limits and the dieter can reach his/her ideal bodyweight without
suffering unbearable hunger.
There are certain risks on
sustaining a prolonged high
protein, low carbohydrate
diet. If keytone levels are not monitored properly, there may be a strain on the kidneys, there is a higher risk of developing kidney stones because more calcium is excreted through urine, and there is a higher risk of osteoporosis. Some experts say there is also a higher risk of having unhealthily high cholesterol levels. However, several studies, such as this one have revealed that not only does a low-fat/high protein diet reduce cholesterol levels, but it also brings down blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
burning machine to a fat-
burning one, the person loses weight. We store our fat, sometimes in undesirable places, such as our hips, buttocks, tops of thighs and our tummy. Carbohydrates cannot be stored like fat can. If our body is in carb-burning
mode, we eat when carb (carbohydrate) levels go
down, in order to get our
energy. To achieve ketosis,
the body must be on a high
fat/protein and low carbohydrate diet. According to some organizations and experts, such as Dr. Atkins, with proper monitoring (urine dip stick, for example), levels of ketosis can be kept
within safe limits and the dieter can reach his/her ideal bodyweight without
suffering unbearable hunger.
There are certain risks on
sustaining a prolonged high
protein, low carbohydrate
diet. If keytone levels are not monitored properly, there may be a strain on the kidneys, there is a higher risk of developing kidney stones because more calcium is excreted through urine, and there is a higher risk of osteoporosis. Some experts say there is also a higher risk of having unhealthily high cholesterol levels. However, several studies, such as this one have revealed that not only does a low-fat/high protein diet reduce cholesterol levels, but it also brings down blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
What Is Ketosis
Ketosis is a condition in which levels of ketones (ketone bodies) in the blood are elevated. Ketones are formed when glycogen stores in the liver have run out. The ketones are used for energy. Ketones are small carbon fragments that are the fuel created by the breakdown of fat stores. Ketosis is potentially a serious condition if keytone levels go too high.
However, when the body is in ketosis the individual tends to feel less hungry, and will probably eat less than he/she might otherwise do. The body switches from being a carbohydrate-burning
organism into a fat-burning
one. The fat stores become a primary energy source, and the person loses weight. That is why low-carb diets have become popular, and effective, especially among obese people.
The modern human body in
most societies usually
metabolizes glucose from carbohydrates for energy purposes, rather than energy from fat. If there is not enough glucose (from
carbohydrates) in the
bloodstream the body draws on fat stores for fuel, causing the appearance of ketones in the blood. Ketones are produced by the liver from fatty acids.
We need proteins and fats for building and repairing tissue and cells - proteins and fats can also be sources of energy. If necessary, the body can get all its energy from fats and proteins.
Our brain can use glucose or ketones for energy; it cannot generally burn fat for energy.
When there are plenty of
carbohydrates in the body, it breaks them down into
glucose, which is then
converted into energy and
transported into the cells of our body.
Ketones consist of acetone,
acetoacetate or beta-
hydroxybutyrate. Very high
ketone levels can be toxic,
making the blood more acid, and may damage such organs as the kidneys and liver.
The human body tries to
lower acetone (a ketone)
levels by breathing it out,
causing a sweet and fruity
breath. We also reduce
keytone levels by expelling them through our urine.
However, when the body is in ketosis the individual tends to feel less hungry, and will probably eat less than he/she might otherwise do. The body switches from being a carbohydrate-burning
organism into a fat-burning
one. The fat stores become a primary energy source, and the person loses weight. That is why low-carb diets have become popular, and effective, especially among obese people.
The modern human body in
most societies usually
metabolizes glucose from carbohydrates for energy purposes, rather than energy from fat. If there is not enough glucose (from
carbohydrates) in the
bloodstream the body draws on fat stores for fuel, causing the appearance of ketones in the blood. Ketones are produced by the liver from fatty acids.
We need proteins and fats for building and repairing tissue and cells - proteins and fats can also be sources of energy. If necessary, the body can get all its energy from fats and proteins.
Our brain can use glucose or ketones for energy; it cannot generally burn fat for energy.
When there are plenty of
carbohydrates in the body, it breaks them down into
glucose, which is then
converted into energy and
transported into the cells of our body.
Ketones consist of acetone,
acetoacetate or beta-
hydroxybutyrate. Very high
ketone levels can be toxic,
making the blood more acid, and may damage such organs as the kidneys and liver.
The human body tries to
lower acetone (a ketone)
levels by breathing it out,
causing a sweet and fruity
breath. We also reduce
keytone levels by expelling them through our urine.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Day 6
I woke up with a bit of a hangover this morning. I tried to drink water but it just wouldn't go down. I then decide to have a cup of coffee which i had with biscuits. For supper i had fried chicken, french fries and a soft drink. Bad choice to make considering i'm trying to lose weight. Anyway. I'll make up for it..
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