Monday, August 10, 2009

Weight Loss Challenge

Today I started a new weight loss challenge with a couple other distributors. They aren't part of the challenge just coaching, but I am part of it. I need to lose another 15lbs and get down to 155lbs.
Today we talked about protein. A couple things I learned about protein. One for optimal weight loss I should be taking in about 138g of protein a day. A couple other things: when protein is absorbed, it sends a signal to the brain to decrease your hunger, whole grains provide protein, protein makes it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body, protein is a "macronutrien" meaning the body needs relatively large amount of it.

Food log:
Red Lobster: 2 muffins, Salmon with Rice and shrimp
Lots of tea
Chicken Wrap
alcohol- hay my day off

6 comments:

janetha said...

Good luck with getting those last 15 LBs off! I definitely love the benefits of protein.

Pam said...

Hey Emmett! Thanks for stopping by my blog. You've got a nice blog too! And I've found that protein is so important to success in my diet. Foods high in protein help keep me feeling satisfied, which is a key to any successful weight loss program. Looks like you've been doing a great job of losing weight. Saw your before and after pics and you look good! Congratulations!

antgirl said...

You go!

Protein does help a lot. I notice when I eat a protein bar, that I'm not hungry for hours afterward. I usually have one before we start for the night at the observatory. Also helps if it's cold ... to be burning some calories.

bbubblyb said...

Good luck with the new challenge I'm sure you'll do great. You look terrific.

miss v said...

i'm not on a diet, per se... but i could definitely loose a handful of pounds after this summer. a lot of vacations = a lot of eating out. good luck to you!

Erin Huggins said...

Good luck on your goal girl. Post up your updated pics after getting your goal. Cheers, Erin