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Sigh. I went from last week\u2019s glory to this week\u2019s crushing defeat. OK, maybe I\u2019m overstating it a little<\/em> bit, but last week was well \u2026 crappy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My son was finally back in school, I was transitioning to a new teaching schedule at my Pilates studio, clients were calling and emailing willy nilly trying to find spots (we\u2019re really busy with back-to-school Moms this time of year), and I worked out exactly twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m behind on my choreography development and I gained two pounds. Total net weight loss after 50+ days is five pounds. Luckily my measurements stayed the same from last week; I didn\u2019t gain anything there.  So that was how I was feeling on Monday morning: frustrated. NOT the results I wanted to report. I knew I was into drastic measures mode starting right now \u2026 time for put up or shut up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I contacted Jonathan Bailor from \u201cThe Smarter Science of Slim<\/a>\u201d (he is very gracious with his time when I pester him with questions) and asked him \u201cWhat are drastic measures for the \u2018SSoS\u2019 plan?\u201d His answer: no fruit, increase protein, a little bit of nuts, and boost veggies to 10 to 15 servings a day.  I sucked it up, took his advice, and the two pounds melted right back off yesterday (I\u2019m sure some kind of stress \/ water retention thing played a part as well). I feel like I\u2019m back on track, although I don\u2019t think I\u2019m going to be done<\/em>, done in just eight days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is my journey might turn from 60 days into the \u201c75 Days to Become a Fitness DVD Star Challenge.\u201d  Partly because I\u2019m not physically where I need to be, but mostly because I\u2019m not finalized with the workout design. I still haven\u2019t cast the additional talent who will be doing the exercises with me on screen, and once I figure that out, I have to train them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think we\u2019re looking at mid-October now for the shoot date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is This Realistic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is my process the best way to lose weight? Actually I\u2019m glad I committed to being successful by only eating real food and exercising and not using supplements or other methods. I seem to have maintained muscle mass (the first time I\u2019ve ever done so while going through a hardcore food regimen) and my energies level have generally stayed high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this diet and routine realistic forever and ever? Um, no. While I\u2019m a big fan of \u201cThe Smarter Science of Slim,\u201d I definitely wouldn\u2019t recommend to a client to do what I\u2019ve been doing for any extended period, even though I know there are a lot of \u201cSSoS\u201d devotees who eat this way full time.  I like a slice of bread from my local bakery now and again, and I like a little ice cream here and there.  I will say though that I\u2019m pretty sure my eating habits have changed permanently.  There will be a LOT less starches in my future. My evening meal no longer requires a starch and my whole family is quite content with two veggies instead.  That is a big win for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onward and upward! I\u2019m going to continue to do what I\u2019m doing and get back on the wagon as far as workout development goes. I\u2019ve faltered, but I haven\u2019t failed. I\u2019m still in this for the ultimate goal of a finished fitness DVD and I think I\u2019ll have one by November 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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