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Nutrisystem Week 4

Nutrisystem and Thoughts on Breakfast // Belle Belle Beauty

Bad habits are hard to break, right? I vaguely remember some “rule” that, in order to break a habit, you need to go 30 days without slipping up. Well, I’ve been on this Nutrisystem journey for a short three weeks, and I already have transformed my routine in one clear way: breakfast.

Somewhere in the back of my mind, I admit I thought skipping breakfast was saving calories. Clearly, that is not the case. What used to be a slog through the morning has been transformed into a nourished and productive feeling. Those “first thing in the AM” foods give me the energy to start the day right. And, I believe, kickstart a metabolism.

As a note, I am having a Nutrisystem protein shake as part of my breakfast. They are DELISH. I make mine with a 40 calorie cup of almond milk. It is a dead heat between coffee and chocolate as favorite flavor. By the time I have my breakfast and shake down, I am happily satiated.

I lost 1.2 pounds this week bringing the total to a 10.4 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race, right? While this week was a little bit slower in the “losing” department, I am thrilled with the progress, especially considering the holiday treat temptation factor!

Check out last week’s Nutrisystem post here.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

Disclosure: As part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem has provided me with complementary meals in exchange for my honest thoughts on the Nutrisystem plan. The opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own. No other compensation is being given.

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Nutrisystem Week 3

Nutrisystem Week 3 // Belle Belle Beauty

The journey continues! Happily might I add. I had a good week, meeting all my goals and requirements. The meals continue to be tastier than I expected and the amount of snacks required per day makes me feel like I’m constantly eating. Not to mention all the water-drinking seems to help keep me full. My favorite snack this week was a mini cup of tuna mixed with garlic chili paste – yummy! It does the trick when I am having a protein craving – in Nutrisystem language, that’s called a Power Fuel.

I have started weighing myself every day. I had a couple mornings this week were there wasn’t a loss. That can be a little discouraging given all the hard work I am putting in. It makes me question if I should weigh daily. Have any of you had a weight loss journey, and if so, did you weigh daily or weekly (or at all)??

I lost 1.8 pounds this week bringing the total to a 9.2 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race, right? I’m pleased with the consistant and healthy rate of weight loss without any sense of depravation – honest, I promise!

Check out last week’s Nutrisystem post here.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

Disclosure: As part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem has provided me with complementary meals in exchange for my honest thoughts on the Nutrisystem plan. The opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own. No other compensation is being given.

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Nutrisystem Week 2

Veggies on Belle Belle Beauty

It has been a week and I am hooked. I have to say, my lifestyle changed quite a bit this week, but in a way that made me feel better and look better. I tried lots of different meals and snacks and was really surprised by how tasty the food has been. I wasn’t expecting it to be bad. But I was expecting it to be “diet”. Not so. This program, I am learning, is about lifestyle, not depravation. On that note, I feel like I am constantly eating. With so many snacks, veggies, shakes and meals… there is always something sitting on my desk. Yet, my iPhone app tells me my daily calorie count is appropriately low. Here are some other key takeaways:

  • I exercised every single day this week. I was dreading it but actually found I already look forward to hopping on the eliptical and notching up that incline level.
  • 64 ounces of water is a lot, but I have committed to drinking that and more on a daily basis and my skin says thank you! My face already looks more radiant.
  • Hummus and carrots are the bomb – my snack that hits the spot.
  • Protein shakes are delicious and give me fuel for the AM hours when I always used to be so groggy.
  • I’m finding that I love dessert – never was much of a dessert person before. But now I love that special treat at the end of a day, especially when it is low calorie and packed with fiber.

So, here is the moment of truth: I lost 2.4 pounds this week. I couldn’t be more thrilled. So will the initial 5 pound loss, I am down 7.4 pounds so far.

Check out my first Nutrisystem post here.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

Disclosure: As part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem has provided me with complementary meals in exchange for my honest thoughts on the Nutrisystem plan. The opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own. No other compensation is being given.

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Here We Go! Nutrisystem Starts NOW.

Nutrisystem on Belle Belle Beauty

The one nice thing about a tube of lipstick is it will always fit…. the color might be wrong, but you aren’t going to have to squeeze into it. And honestly, that is part of the reason I love being a beauty junkie. But those of you that know me, also know I am just as much of a fashion junkie. I can troll the pages of shopbop.com for hours. And I pride myself on looking on trend and polished. But…. at my size (which isn’t huge but definitely not sample), I find some trends/cuts/peices just don’t work. And I can’t have that anymore. I want to embrace everything from high waisted trousers to leather shorts to… well… a bikini. Not to mention be healthy and active.

So here begins my journey on Nutrisystem. I’m excited about having a healthy, doctor-approved framework to re-learn portion size and solidify an eating schedule (did you know I never eat breakfast? – bad girl). And I am not alone! My father and uncle were inspired by my commitment and are actually one week ahead of me. Their feedback has me eager and comforted that the food is delicious and it is an easy program. I’ll be sure to keep you posted on the male point of view throughout the journey.

So, here is the scary part. My goal is to lose 30 pounds. It sounds like a terrifyingly high number. But after consulting with a doctor and reading up on the BMI business, it is where I need to be. Now, the good news! Since I found out I would be part of the Nutrisystem Blogger Program, I have already made some changes to my routine. As of today, I am already down 5 pounds and I haven’t even started! All this with Thanksgiving smack in the middle.

Can’t wait to have you guys on this journey with me. Here We Go!!!!

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

Disclosure:  As part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem has provided me with complementary meals in exchange for my honest thoughts on the Nutrisystem plan.  The opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own.  No other compensation is being given.

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