50 lbs in 60 days.... HOW?
After the medical system failed me diagnosing a heart issue earlier this year, I was presented with an opportunity to work with a new client on a communication plan for a weight loss program. Heart issue aside, I figured I could lose a few pounds, so I took the job and started the program.
The program is very simple, readily available online (for free), but requires complete dedication. To be honest I have never been able to wrap my head around addiction (drugs/drinking/etc…) until going through this. The level of my stress eating and food addiction was very apparent as I started this. At it’s core, it so simple… just eat good foods in moderate amounts. However, to most, that is not easy because of the food and lifestyle addictions.
After posting about my journey (and results) on my social channels I’ve had a ton of people ask me how I did it. It’s a fair question – 50lbs in 60 days is pretty insane. I am not a healthcare professional nor do I state this will work for anyone/everyone – I am just sharing what I did to meet my weight loss goals.
First 60 days:
- No Breakfast
- 11:30am lunch - 4oz of lean protein + 4oz of Approved Fruit or Vegetable (see list below)
- 5pm dinner - 4oz - 6oz of lean protein + 4oz of Approved Fruit or Vegetable (see list below)
- Eat as many FREE Vegetables as you want from 11:30am - 6pm (see list below)
- No eating after 6pm (only drink water)
- Exercise isn't required - but you can to speed up results.
- Take .50ML drop of supplement at 7am, 11am and 4pm (click for link to Amazon)
- Drink 80 - 100oz of water every day
Approved Proteins
- Lean lunch meat (from Deli)
- Any Lean Steak
- Lean Ground Beef (90%+)
- Venison
- Ground Turkey
- Cod/Tuna/Tilapia/Walleye/Mahi Mahi
- Shrimp/Lobster/Scallops
- Skinless White Chicken/Turkey
- Lean Jerky
- Egg Whites
- Pork Loin
- List Item
Do Not Eat:
- Salmon
- Fatty Meats
- Bacon
- Brats
- Sausage
Approved Veggies
- Asparagus/Brussel Sprouts
- Radishes
- Broccoli/Cauliflower
- Artichoke
- Fresh Green Beans
- Squash (all kinds)
- Eggplant
- Kale/SPinach
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
Do Not Eat:
- Corn
- Carrots
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
Approved Fruits
- Blueberries/Blackberries
- Strawberries/Raspberries
- Apples
- Oranges
- Acai Berries
- Cherries/Peaches/Pears/Plums
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
Do Not Eat:
- Pineapples
- Bananas
- Grapes
- Melons
NO PASTA – NO RICE – NO BREADS
FREE Vegetables
- Iceburg Lettuce
- Romaine Lettuce
- Arugala
- Pickles
- Collard Greens
- Cucumber
- Cabbage/Sour Kraut
- Celery
- Jalapeno's & Peppers
- Onions (any)
- Tomato's
- Salsa (without corn)
*These DO NOT count towards your vegetable intake
Approved Snacks
- Apple Chips
- Free Veggies
- Sugar Free/Fat Free Jello
- Sugar Free Beef stick (Chomps)
Approved Beverages
- Water (you can use MIO)
- Coffee
- Tea
- Flavored Sparkling Water
- BUBBL'R
Do Not Drink:
- Milk
- Soda/Gaterade/Juice
- Beer
- Brown Alcohol (only Vodka & Tequila)
- Sweet Potatoes
Approved Sauces/Spices
- Skinny Girl Dressings
- All dry seasonings (no sugar)
- Waldon Farms Dressings/Marinades
- Horseradish
- Wasabi
- Salsa
- Lemon/Lime Juice
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Mustard
Helpful tips
- Get a scale to measure more than weight. Here is one I got (click to go to Amazon)
- Buy Protein in bulk and make multiple meals for each (grilled chicken --> Chicken Tacos --> Chicken Soup)
- Soups and chilis are easy to make and have all ingredients in them
- Apples are great for satisfying your sweet cravings
- Make salsa your new ketchup
- Use an app to track your weight (daily), food intake, exercise and water intake
- Culvers Cheat code: 1 burger patty (no cheese) double lettuce, double tomato, double onion
- Chipotle Cheat code: lettuce, chicken, peppers, verde salsa, and pico (no rice)
- I chose to do 100 push-ups a day... and moved up to 200 after month 1. (Exercise wasn't a requirement)