NSV - Non-Scale Victories

Each day you wake up, use the restroom, and weigh yourself. Day after day you are extremely encouraged that you are dropping weight consistently, but what happens when you weigh yourself and you didn't lose?

What do you do?
A. You freak out?
B. Get discouraged?
C. Go back over your food from yesterday in your journal to see what could have gone wrong?
D. All of the above

Answer, C. There might be times throughout your journey that you stumble upon a day or two that you can't see your loss on the scale. First ask yourself: Did I drink ALL of my water? Did I Eat ALL of my food? Did I deviate from protocol? Did I exercise and not add in my extra protein? (Women, am I on or about to start my monthly cycle?) If you answer to all of this is yes, you didn't cheat, and you aren't PMS'ing, then what went wrong?

Truth is, our bodies can be stubborn from time to time. If you've spent a long time at your current weight in your past, then it could be that your body is trying to over come the hurdle, and it may take a couple of days to get your down.

Or, you just had an off day. Maybe your food was cooked in oil and you didn't know, or you're truly just having a "bloated day" and your body is holding on to extra water for some reason.

So how do you stay motivated?

 NSV - Non-Scale Victories

- Measurements. How many inches have you lost?
- Clothes. Are your clothes fitting looser? Are you able to wear old shirts/jeans you haven't been able to fit in in a while?
- Sleep. Do you sleep better?
- Energy. Do you NEED that afternoon soda or coffee to stay awake around 2:30PM at the office?
- Feel. How do you feel? Can you say no to bad foods easier? Do you feel overall healthier?

When our bodies are taking in only the good foods that HELP them, you will see and feel changes in all of these areas.

Don't get discouraged, if you don't lose every single day after you've been on Stimulock for a few weeks. It happens to all of us. Keep going! Stick to the good foods, drink your water, and you will be back on track before you know it.

If you experience more than 3 days of no weight loss on the scale, contact your practitioner. We WANT to help you succeed. We can give you ideas on what might be happening or tell you how you might alter your diet for a day or so.

Never give up! Focus on the NSV - Non-Scale Victories

Happy Losing!

Honey Dijon Pork Chops - Hold the Honey, but you'd never know

Hi Friends!

We eat pork chops probably once a week, so it is important for me to find different ways to cook them. I have found a new way, and it is yummy! Enjoy!

Honey Dijon Pork Chops - Hold the Honey

Here’s a great Pork Chop recipe that keeps your chops super moist and delicious. I made these last night and my husband loved them. This recipe makes 2 pork chops, so double if wanting to make more, is GREAT as left overs.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp stevia
• 3 pork chops 1 inch thick, trim all fat
• 1/2 tsp salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 3 tbsp chopped onion
• 3/4 cup fat free chicken stock
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1.5 tsp Parsley

Directions:

• Heat the coconut oil over low heat.
• Season pork with salt and pepper.
• Add Pork Chops to the pan and raise the heat to medium.
• Sauté for 7 minutes on each side (14 mins total).
• Remove the chops and put in a warm spot.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until soft.
• Add the chicken stock and boil until it reduces to about a 1/2 cup.
• Stir in the stevia, mustard, and parsley.
• Add the pork chops turning once to coat and service with a bit of the sauce

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SNACK ATTACK -- Pop Corn

The clock reads 2:00PM and I sit at my desk, or at home, and wonder why I want to eat. I'm not always hungry, and perhaps this means I am an emotional eater (I already know I totally am), but if I don't get something to chew on then I am going to break. 

90% of the time I go for sugar free mints or gum! I want to shout THANK YOU from the mountain tops for the master mind behind the fruit punch flavored mints. Heaven yall, they came from heaven. 

Anywho, we aren't here for you to read about my mint obsession, what you are here for is to read about another cool snack that is 100% protocol. 

POPCORN. 

You're allowed 1 cup of corn a week. So why not use it as popcorn? NOW, 1 cup of kernels is enough popcorn to last, like a month, so use this recipe below and spread out your little snacks for those moment of "I HAVE TO EAT SOMETHING NOW". 

(Remember, this will count as part of your daily vegetable so be aware) 

MICROWAVE POPCORN

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pop corn kernels

Glass Bowl

Ceremic Plate

Microwave

Place 1/4 cup pop corn kernels in bowl & place plate on top

Turn microwave on and listen closely as you DON'T want it to burn (or maybe you do, but I won't call you weird because that's not nice. ) 

TADA!! ENJOY!

ON THE RUN?

Put it in a brown paper bag!