Lunch Box Diet

The Lunchbox diet is a weight loss program that was designed by fitness expert, Simon Lovell. This program allows you to eat what you like for breakfast and dinner but snack only on what's in your lunchbox throughout the day. Your lunchbox should be filled with 60 percent veggies, 30 percent protein, and 10 percent dressing/condiments. Top recommended foods include – Broccoli, Spinach, Avocado, Chili Pepper, Sugarsnap Peas, Zucchini, Asparagus, Beetroot. Chicken or turkey breast, cod fish and balsamic vinegar. The lunchbox diet is designed to prevent individuals from binging at meal times by encouraging you to eat healthy snacks every hour or so. I think this diet works for those who feel the need to snack all day and don't have time to eat a healthy lunch.

I'm not sure if this diet will work out for me because I already use a meal replacement shake for breakfast and dinner. I guess I can drink my shake in the AM, snack through out the day, and have a healthy dinner.

Any of you heard of the lunchbox diet? If so, what are your thoughts?

By the way, click here and you can downloand the ebook for free. The book provides you with plenty of information including a list of things to eat.

Weight Loss Randomness

I decided that starting tomorrow, I'll be going to the gym early morning, Monday - Thursday. My work out plan will consist of mostly running. I really need to get in shape for the summer and it's time to start. No more excuses and no more junk food!!! Once I start my LSAT classes, I won't have as much time...so til then I have to get my butt out of bed/chair/floor and do the damn thing!!!

Getting fit...starts in a few hours!!!

Who's with me??

QT Diet Completed!

Hey everyone,

I apologize for the delay in my QT updates but I've been really bad with it. For the last 5 days or so I've been taking my pills but not exercising at all. And I haven't been drinking enough water.

I finished the 14-day system yesterday. And my weigh was 139lbs. That's a total of 10lbs lost in 14 days!!!! I know I could have lost more if I would have exercised at least 30 min. during the day, if I would have drank more water, and if I had stayed away from McDonalds, pizza, and other junk. Aaaaaah!! But I'm glad that I lost those stubborn 10lbs. Now all I have to do is lose another 5lbs and maintain that weight.

A couple of days before my Vegas trip I'm going to try that QT 48 hrs. Super Diet Detox. I hope I can get rid of any excess water weight and get that "fat" out of my system by going doo-doo. LOL.

Thanks to all of you who have left me comments and supporting me through this diet system. It really means a lot to me.

QT Diet - Day 9 & 10

Day 9 - 20 min. jog in the AM, 15 min. squats and abs work out in the PM

Breakfast - a cup of coffee

Snack - a banana

Lunch - Spaghetti and Meatballs (only ate half of it b/c I felt full, the rest will be for next day's lunch)

Snack - None (well munched on some candy)

Dinner - None, I was so full from lunch. Oh and I also had a few cheese Dorrito's.

Day 10 - No exercise at all. I overslept and got home super late b/c I was doing errands after work.

Breakfast - Smoothie - peach low fat yogurt, almond milk, banana, and some strawberries.

Snack - None

Lunch - Left over spaghetti w/meatballs but didn't finish it b/c I was feeling naseaus (probably ate too fast)

Snack - Special K Chocolate protein bar

Dinner - some grilled chicken w/ white rice and veggies

I feel so bad that I didn't get a chance to exercise. And here I am typing away when I could be doing some leg lifts while I'm laying on the floor. Uggh...I'm making up for it tomorrow. BTW, on DAY 10 I started taking the Iso-Flush pills. These help remove excess water from under the skin. You are suppose to take 2 pills once you wake up in the morning. I didn't feel any different. I thought maybe I'd go pee-pee a lot more but nope. We'll see tomorrow.

I'm almost done with this system. Can't wait to weight myself at the end of this diet.

QT Diet - Day 7 & 8

Day 7 - 45 min. exercise in the AM (walk/jog) and 30 min. exercise in the PM (lunges, squats, abs)

Breakfast - Cup of coffee (wasn't really hungry)

Snack - Kellog's Cereal Bar

Lunch - Nachos

Snack - None

Dinner - Black Angus: New York steak, loaded backed potatoes, and much more. (So bad for my diet but tasted sooo good!)

Day 8 - 30 min. exercise in the AM (walk/jog) and no PM exercise.

Breakfast - blueberry pancakes with fresh blueberries on top and some maple syrup and a cup of coffee (yummy!!!)

Snack - None

Lunch- None

Snack - Some ruffles (bbq flavor) and a half cup of Blueberry margarita (tasted like sangria)

Dinner - Leftover's from Black Angus

I know it was bad of me on Day 7 not to have breakfast but I already knew that I was going to eat @ Black Angus so I didn't want to stuff myself with a lot of calories. On Day 8 I didn't snack or have lunch because of the big breakfast that my babe made for me. Then I was munching on some chips and sippin' on some alcohol (it doesn't say anything about not drinking alcohol; it only says no caffeine since the pills already contain caffeine). Then the leftover's from Black Angus was yummy and filling. I seriously felt so stuffed...and that is not good. I didn't go "doo-doo" much either. I'm thinking it was the lack of water/fluids. But the weekend is over and now it's time to drink my gallon of water!!!

Keep posted for the rest of the week...It's almost over!!! BTW, as of 1/24/2010 I weight 140lbs!!!!! I'm hoping that by the 14th day I'm down to 135lbs. *crossing fingers*

QT Diet - Day 5 & 6

Day 5- Not much exercise 15 min in the AM and No PM exercise.

Breakfast - Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (wheat bread)

Snack - Oatmeal

Lunch - Buttered Squash, Mahi Mahi (fish) with some green mashed potatoes and broccolini

Snack - None

Dinner - A lil bit of homemade chicken soup

Day 6 - 15 min exercise in AM and No PM exercise.

Breakfast - Two Wheat Toast w/ American Cheese.

Snack - half a donut (very bad, I know)

Lunch - Progresso Veggie soup

Snack - Apple

Dinner - Cereal w/ low fat milk

I really need to get myself to exercise more. I just don't have time. I wake up late in the morning and try to squeeze in some exercise such as sit ups, lunges, and squats. When I get home from work my daughter wants a lot of attention so again I can't exercise. I try to go out for a jog but it's been cold and raining in SF. This weekend I will make an effort to work out a lot more.

Also, in Days 1-3 I wrote that I felt nauseous and I did. However, I realized that taking the 2 AM pills early morning before breakfast or before your workout (as noted on the directions) made my tummy ache, feel bubbly, and felt like puking. Now, I take the 2 AM pills in between breakfast and lunch, then the other 2 AM pills in between lunch and dinner (this hasn't changed). Ever since I've been taking the first 2 AM pills in between breakfast and lunch I've felt a lot better...no more nauseous feeling!!!

Remember, these pills are cleansers so expect a lot of "doo-doo" during the day and night! LOL.

Weight Loss - Day 3 and 4

If any of you follow me on Twitter then you already know the big news. If not, well here it is...

I lost 4.5lbs in 3 days!!!!

My first weigh in was 149lbs. Yesterday I weight 144.5lbs.

I'm sooo happy!

This QuickTrim Diet is working!!!

Here's the deal...

Day 3 - I ate and did about 45 min. of exercise.

15 min. in the AM and 30 min. in the PM.

Breakfast - Wheat toast w/peanut butter

Snack - None

Lunch - Chicken burrito from Chipotle w/ black beans, rice, corn, sour cream, and cheese!!

Snack - Banana w/Yogurt

Dinner - Cucumber with salt and lemon

Since I had a HUGE lunch I kept it low-key with Dinner.

Day 4 - Didn't do much exercise and was so stressed @ work.

No AM exercise and 30 min. walk/jog in the PM.

Breakfast - Cookies and Cream Milkshake w/low fat milk

Snack - None

Lunch - 1.5 cup of white rice and some steak with fresh salsa

Snack - A few cheezits

Dinner - 2 eggs and some beef chowmein (I just couldn't resist those greasy looking noodles)

Today, I was super stressed at work. I was stuck in a long meeting and when I got out of it I had 3o min. to finish up the work I was working on. At times I feel like I work too much and I don't get paid enough. But with times like this, I'm just thankful I have a job. Due to the stress and being stuck in a meeting for 2.5 hrs...I didn't have time to snack.

NOTE: I drink plenty of water through out the day...I would say like 8-10 glasses!

Again, this diet is also a CLEANSER!!!

So trust when I say I go doo-doo like 4 times a day!!! =)

BTW, I don't have a scale so I won't know if I lost any weight til the weekend.

I'll keep you all posted on that.

Any questions, comments, advice...

Leave me a comment below...

TOOTLES!!!!

QT Diet - Day One & Two

I started my diet yesterday and so far so good. The instructions for this diet is as follows:

Take 2 AM pills before breakfast or before your workout.

Take 2 AM pills in between lunch and dinner.

Take 4 PM pills at night.

Yes, it's a lot of pills. That doesn't include the last pills you have to take 5 days before the 14-day system ends. For the last 5 days I'll be taking 10 pills per day!!!!

First of all, these pills give you lots of energy but what Diet pills don't?! I haven't been that hungry and I've also increased my water intake. I've been drinking plenty of water and moving around. Here is what my schedule has been like and how I've been feeling...

DAY ONE
AM - Took 2 pills in the morning before breakfast. I went jogging for 20 min. then got back home and did 3 sets of 15 in crunches. When I took the pills I had lots of energy and I kind of felt nasueas when I was jogging (it was either the pills or the lack of exercise).
Noon - Had brunch @ Ihop. I ordered the strawberry and banana pancakes and only ate half, which was 2 pancakes. I was pretty full.
3pm - I took the last 2 pills of the AM bottle. I had energy and was chasing around my 3 year old daughter. I was quite sweaty after 15 min.
Dinner - Had an apple with peanut butter b/c I was not hungry at all!
8pm - Took the 4 night pills. These are suppose to Detox all night!! These pills do not give you energy. However, I was not able to sleep. Guess I had too much on my mind.

DAY TWO
AM - Took the 2 pills around 6am and immediatley began to excersice. However, after 15 min. of exercising I felt nasueaus again!! I stopped excercising after that. But then my stomach cleansed itself out...LOL. I know GROSS but this diet is also a CLEANSER!!! So expect going to the toilet quite a few times.
Breakfast - Had a slice of wheat toast w/peanut butter.
Lunch - Had a Ceasar's Salad
3pm - Took the last 2 AM pills. I did not feel much energy but I did walk around for about 10 min.
*Day two is not over yet.

So far this is it for my diet update. I think it's going OK but I do notice that I don't get hungry and I get full a lot faster. I had to make myself eat something on DAY 1 but on DAY 2 I was hungry. I guess after releasing some "doo-doo" you get hungry. LOL. Also, the feeling nasueas part in the morning sucks. I hope after today I won't be feeling that. I have to drink a gallon of water a day!!! But drinking plenty of water is always a good thing.

P.S. By the way, I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I'll see if I lost any weight...I'm hoping at least a pound! But it may be too soon...

I decided to do it!!!

Yes, I will begin the QT diet on Sunday, Jan. 17.

I had a doctor's appt. today and weight in at 149lbs. I'm 5'4 and the doc. immediately said I had to lower that number (pointing at my weight).

My birthday is next month and hubby is taking me to Vegas. That is my motivation to lose the weight. I have all these pretty dresses to wear to Vegas but they fit super tight...no bueno!

So I'm hoping that this 14-day diet system will help me lose a few pounds and some inches off my waist and thighs. *Crossing Fingers*

I'm thinking of posting updates on the diet...like whether I'm losing weight/inches, how it makes me feel, etc. I'll think about it.

So any of you guys tried this diet?! If so, let me know.

Weight Loss Challenge Update***

Today's weigh in: 140lbs

Goal: 135lbs

I haven't lost much and I think it's because I was sick for a whole week and wasn't able to hit the gym.  After I got better I was eating crazy!!!  And going to the gym when I had time.  I feel so disappointed but again, it only motivates me to keep trying. I think I lost inches because I'm purchasing a size 6 instead of 8 and instead of a Large I'm purchasing a Medium.  So I guess I'm good.  LOL.  Wish me luck this week.  Oh and Vegas is this weekend!!!  WOOOHOOO....can't wait. 

Weight Loss Challenge

This was taken a 2 to 3 months ago.  I believe I weighed in at 150lbs.  I lost 5lbs in a 2 month period!!!!!  OMG...that was nothing.  I'm up for a change and a challenge!!!!

I decided to challenge myself in losing 8 to 10lbs in 3 weeks.  This challenge will start today and end June 1st.  I figured I'd give myself a lil challenge since I've been feeling so fat and ugly!!!  I just don't feel sexy enough...and maybe with working out and eating right then I'd feel good about myself.  I have to have a goal and a motivation.  My goal is 10lbs and my motivation is LAS VEGAS!!!! I want to look cute in some booty shorts!!!  HAHAHAHA...j/k.  But ya'll know what I mean.  Wish me luck and I'll be posting up my results.  Any bloggers have a few tips on losing the weight or exercise tips, or even eating tips.  I would really really appreciate it.

Today's weigh in:  145lbs