Dr. Ian’s Super Shred Diet is a great way to kick-start a new lifestyle journey. Four weeks of a manageable plan that will help give you the tools that you need and help you create new habits. This is Week 1.
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I seriously see a light at the end of the tunnel! I completed Week 1 of 4 of Dr. Ian Smith’s SUPER SHRED Diet
WEEK 1 – Foundation Sooo…week one wasn’t as bad as I thought. In the beginning, I thought about everything I couldn’t eat (right now). I had to tell myself “it’s only temporary…Get it together, Artney! You completed 21 Days of Raw…surely you can do this!” Yes, this conversation happened. The plan is only 4-weeks…but I knew it would be a test of dedication and discipline.
Hunger levels—I keep a journal to write down how I feel throughout the day. I found on most days I was good, but there were moments where I was just plain hungry! Granted a lot of it could have been in my mind or because of the intensity of my workouts…or quite possibly, I just wanted to eat!
Snacking and Tracking—I realized that I have to watch myself around Goldfish crackers and pecan halves. I had to do a double take at the label of pecan halves…20g of fat for 1/4 cup serving! Yes, I get they are healthy fats, but if you can just grab a handful and munch on them like it’s popcorn and go back for another handful without blinking an eye…No Bueno!
Super Shredder Day—This was somewhat of a “fasting” day. I thought this day would have been the one to take me out. It actually wasn’t hard. Even though I had “life” situations going on (family), I didn’t allow it to get me off track. I stayed the course. The hardest day for me was actually Saturday (5/2) night…YES, FIGHT NIGHT! Everyone was at their favorite bar or restaurant enjoying their beer and buffalo wings and I was at home eating a bowl of tomato basil-soup and a salad with fat free dressing! So yummy! *sarcasm* I was craving everything from Wings Plus lemon-pepper wings and ranch fries (Birmingham thing) to a Swamp Thing from Pappadeaux’s. *hangs head in shame* …but I made it. For Sunday breakfast, I had a cup of hot (green) tea with a grilled cheese sandwich and a serving of fruit. It was like heaven on plate after the night I had!
Speaking of Sunday…
What I learned—I learned a lot about meal spacing/timing over this past week. It’s SO important! More than you would ever know! One of the things that I have struggled with in the past is keeping a consistent eating schedule (especially on Sunday). I would head out of the door for church without eating anything (not even a snack) and my first meal would usually be around 12:30-ish. Well Sunday, I was prepared. I ate breakfast before church and packed Snacks 1 and 2. I ate one snack before service and the other after service. It’s really not hard, I just have to plan accordingly. By timing out the way calories are distributed throughout the day, the fat-burning metabolism keeps insulin hormone levels in check. I’m finally getting it!
SUPER SHRED WEEK 1: WEIGH IN DAY
5/4/2015 — Down -6.4 lbs I was so excited when I looked at the scale. If you only knew how hard it has been to get this scale to move! I’m really excited and interested in seeing my progress over the remaining three weeks. I’m on week 2 and it makes me a little nervous! Not to mention, Super Shredder Day falls on a Friday! *soul cry* I just have to keep telling myself…it will be all worth it! I can do anything for 28 days!
You can get the Super Shred Diet book here
Art’s Shred Life Journey:
The Super Shred Journey Begins (Part 1)
Super Shred Week 1 Mid-week Update (Part 2)
Super Shred Week 1 Complete (Part 3 – What you are reading now!)
Super Shred Week 2 Review (Part 4)
Super Shred Week 3 Review (Part 5)
Super Shred Week 4 Review | The Homestretch (Part 6)
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Looks delicious! I love the Starkist tuna packets W/ boiled eggs too! Do you eat right out of the packet with a fork like I do? LOL! =)
Aren’t those packets the best? …and yes, I absolutely do eat it right out the pack with my fork!!! LOL Thank you!
You are doing amazing! I’m so inspired! I’m considering giving this a try! You’re right….28 days! I can do this!
Thank you so much, Christi!!! I have to be able to keep up with you if we ever run together! Haha! And yes, you can do it!
I don’t know about the diet, but Dr Ian Smith is pretty yummy…
Wendy, you just made me almost waste my drink! LOL!!!
Dang girl, 6 lbs?!?! That is awesome!!! Way to go! Maybe I should be paying attention to when I eat my calories. I never much thought about it. I usually have breakfast at 7am, lunch at 1200, a snack around 530pm then dinner around 730. Sounds like there might be something to it.
When I am eliminating foods, I try to focus on all the things I can eat, not what I can’t Sometimes it helps. Sometimes….haha!
Girl…I was so happy when I looked at the scale! LOL And thank you for that tip…that makes me feel a lot better!
Awesome job! You have me interested in the book and program. Do you see being able to maintain after the 30 days?
Thank you, Tamieka! You only do Super Shred for 4 weeks! After 28 days I will start the regular Shred. It’s more of a maintenance…long-term guide.
Congrats on sticking to it! Planning and having your meals/snacks set aside makes all the difference in the world. And SIX pounds? Holy crap.
LOL! That’s what I said, Meredith and thank you! I can’t believe I didn’t have a schedule for my meals before now. Makes a huge difference!
wow, that week sounded really tough at some parts! good for you for keeping on track. its definitely tempting to fall off the wagon and just have ONE treat.
Thank you, Beverley!
Planning makes all the difference! Good job.
It sure does! Thank you!
Congrats on the progress! 6+ pounds? AMAZING!! I love that you’re learning the value of snacking. I eat every 2-3 hours because I find if I get too hungry, that’s when I eat too much! Little snacks here and there help me stick to smaller meals and keep me from getting HANGRY!
Thank you, Nicole! I totally understand. No one wants to be around me when I’m hangry!!! lol
Way to go!! You are doing amazing! :)
Thank you!!!
6.4 lbs!!! COngrats!! Diet is everything! Looks like a great plan!
Thank you, Toni!!! Yes, it is!
You’re doing so great so far! Your eats look yummy too!
I don’t know if I would like this plan if I couldn’t eat tasty foods. lol Thanks, Marcia!
Wow 6 lbs in a week? That is awesome! I really want to lose 15 lbs before I begin marathon training…I will definitely have to check out this book. Do you think the diet is enough calories for people who work out an hour most days?
Thank you, Patty! Yes, I think it would be great to start before you start training. Actually my marathon training starts in about a month which is why I wanted to start this first. You may also want to look into the regular Shred book which is more of a maintenance or for those wanting to lose weight. You may lose weight faster doing Super Shred, but either one is worth a try. I will be starting Shred once I’m done with this 4 week plan. I work out an hour 5-6 days a week. It’s totally doable!
Woohoo! Great progress! You have some great snacking ideas too. Hardboiled eggs always make a great snack!
Yes, I loved hardboiled eggs! Pretty handy snacks too. Thank you!
I’ve thought about doing a month-long something due to rapid weight gain coming off birth control, but this month is full of birthdays, bachelorette parties and camping weekends. Ugh. I cannot and will not restrict myself during fun times. Hopefully June might be a bit more balanced! Well done you for sticking it out!
I totally understand! I like to enjoy myself when so many festivities are going on. It’s best to fit it in when you know you won’t be so tempted. That’s what took me so long to start, but I finally got to the point where I knew I couldn’t keep prolonging the process. I hope you find something that works for you!
Yay for a successful week 1! Be proud of your accomplishments along the way to meeting your goal.
Keep us updated!
Thank you for those encouraging words, Jill! I appreciate it! :)
Busy schedules always make it difficult to consistently eat at the same time each day, but I can see why that is important, especially when it comes to weight loss.
That’s very true which is why I was unsuccessful in the past. However, I have to start making time even if it means eating on the go!
Wow go you hot lady!! I know those plateaus are hard but you kicked it’s booty and then some! I may have to try this shred…
You’re so sweet, Jessica! Thank you so much for the kind words!!! :)
Nicely done! Way to stay strong through Fight Night! I admit, I was chowing down on a BIG steak at the time. Great results and interesting how timing effects everything.
I wish I would have had a steak on that night and I sure could go for one today! LOL Thank you!