what not to do!

[Guest guest]

Well, the first challenge went great with little problems and total

motivation, etc. But then the second challenge came around and I have

definately been a lot more laxidasical(sp) in my attitude. I ended up

having some menstration problems such as one lasting more than 2

weeks, being either on a period or total PMS, etc. so my attitude and

energy went downhill. I kept reading people saying how they had

stopped their periods and here I am as a breastfeeding mom wondering

why I am even having them, let alone so extreme.

Then I tried to " tweak " my routine, menus, etc. looking for the quick

fix to my cheating and guess what?! I had lost to 179 then went to

186, 181, and now I am 182.4 so basically maintaining but not losing

anymore. I was hungry too - constantly.

So today I went back to the basics that I used for challenge #1 except

that I have added in 1 T flax oil, 1 T ground flax (in evening

smoothie), while still taking my Chitosan and 2 Salmon Oil pills. I

did my cardio and definately hit my 10. I went walk/running with my

two babies in the jogging stroller. My 8 yr old son came along with

his scooter. Because it was so intense for me I told my son what to

do if I passed out, LOL! But I did it and there is hope!

I learned my lesson - no " tweaking " for me. As said early on

" if it ain't broke, don't fix it " but I got freaked out and went for a

" quick fix " . Don't let this happen to you.

Annlouise