Tuesday, January 17, 2012

One Year Anniversary on the BFC: down 10 lbs


Celebration roses
Hello friends, January 10th was  my one year anniversary on the BFC, whoo hoo!!!! I started this post on the 10th, but I had a hard time finishing it.Instead of treating myself with food I bought a bouquet of pink roses to celebrate. In the beginning I really didn't think it would work and I would not be able to stick with it. The beginning was very hard for me, it took awhile to get the hang of things, I was very discouraged until I found Rosalie's and Amber's blogs and video's on youtube. I kept a journal for about the first month until I started my blog and got a job, it's fun to look back and see what I struggled with and what I learned. I am going to start journaling again because I love how it can be a safe place to vent, and it helps keep me honest about how I am truly doing.

I heard about the bfc from my Mom who heard about it from her Naturopath who has lost 30 lbs herself using the bfc. I think there is a lot of good in a natural approach to health care so when her Dr. recommended it that helped me to find the bfc credible. I think it is important to feel that whatever diet/exercise program you are doing is credible. There are a lot of people out there that are willing to make a buck on anything.

Here are some things that I have learned on the bfc:
  • Don't give up
  • Chose your fats and proteins wisely, just because you can eat bacon and cheese doesn't mean you need to go hog wild with them.
  • Remind yourself that you are trying to eat "better carbs" not just "low carb"
  • Tailor the bfc to a way that works for you and your family.
  • Try not to eat too many processed foods they are full of sodium and other preservatives that are not good for us.
  • Use your crock pot more or make freezer meals so you don't have to eat bad because it is easier.
  • Learn to love low sugar dark chocolate...I know it's not the same as a delicious piece of milk, but when it has lower sugar is has more of the good cacao which is healthy for us.
  • Be willing to try new things, you might actually love them. Bfc friendly products I have tried: barleans, clemmy's, chia seeds, coconut flour, almond flour, stevia, truvia, ezekiel bread, Jay Robb's protein powder, unsweetened almond milk.
  • Revamp old recipes to make them bfc friendly and be willing to try new ones. I love the stir-fry recipes in the original bfc.
  • Make friends who are doing the same plan, I have met so many people on the blogs that I respect and appreciate. I think that is why weight watchers is so successful, going to meetings and connecting to others with a shared goal is a powerful tool to help you stick with your goals.
I love the bfc and I want to continue to get better at eating low sugar and better carb and learning how to deal with food bullies in a better way. I lost 10 lbs and several inches from my waist and hips, I am hoping this year that with exercise and the bfc I can have a more toned body with a flat tummy :)
1 year on the BFC

    14 comments:

    1. I love this post! Great job this year, and I love the list you made! Way to go!!!

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    2. Great advice! You look glowing and beautiful:) I hope you do start journaling again. I miss you! You were the one that exercised every morning and made me feel guilty! I need to feel guilty again.

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    3. HI Katie, First of all I love you picture and you're wearing my FAVORITE color.
      All the points you made are so true. Great job!!

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    4. Great post. You look great as well. looking forward to your progress this year. Best wishes.

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    5. Congratulations Katie! You are adorable and an inspiration!

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    6. You are adorable! I just want to give you a big hug.
      Your pink roses are such a wonderful way to celebrate all you've accomplished and learned this last year. I think you show how 10 lbs can make such a difference. If you have 10 lbs to lose or 100 you (we) can do it. Smart choices and support make a difference for us all.
      Congratulations.

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    7. Congratulations! Good advice. I especially think the tip on fat is important. We need to eat in moderation with everything, and fat is not a free for all just because we're eating lower carbs/sugars.

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    8. I love that you got yourself roses to celebrate! All of the things you learned are so spot on. What a great post! Congrats on your one year!

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    9. I, too, love that you got yourself roses! My favorite color! BTW, thanks for the suggestion about the Cost Plus 99% cocoa bar! I'm not a lover of dark chocolate, but that one is good and creamy. The other ones are too chalky like. The thing I like about the bfc is that a 10 lb loss looks like so much more because it changes your whole body by losing inches. You look great!
      Carey

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    10. Thanks for the tips on what you've learned. I'm not new to BFC but am newly committed to it. I know what I have to do and know that it does require healthier eating and not just a commitment to lower carbs and sugar. Congrats on your 10 lbs - your roses are gorgeous and you look great. :)

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    11. What a beautiful reward for a beautiful girl!!!Congrats on a fantastic year!! Loved this post Katie!!! Thanks for shaing and heres to another great year!!! xo

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    12. Congrats on your 1 yr BFC anniversary. Such a great post and look have far you have come you look so beautiful.

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    13. You look great Katie. Great blog post. I love it! Happy one year!

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    14. Katie, you mentioned zumba cardio party in a comment to Beth on her blog. Can you tell me more about it? I used to take zumba classes at the gym and would love something I can do at home when time permits (AKA, I make time, hahahaha)!

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