The Real RVL Reveal: 1st official day!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

1st official day!

Well, I'm off to a grand start! I weighed in this morning... and.... OMG!!! 159.6!!!! Yoinks! How on Earth did THAT happen? So I will be taking 158.5 as my "official start weight" (see yesterdays blog for the what and why) and have taken my measurements as well. They aren't too shockingly bad, thank heavens.

Is it knowing that I was going on a diet that 'let' me free-for-all on Christmas goodies? Geeesh! Now I doubt that I will be even close to goal for my birthday. 145 at 45 seems a little far fetched for 13 days. That would basically be a pound a day. Not even for this plan. Oh well. By the end of the year, at least. That I can commit to.

Okay, so on to business. Taste. What did it TASTE like? It smells like cake mix! Mmmm. When I mixed it up in my Magic Bullet, it was creamy and thick. Remember, that I did a good three weeks a while back with the shake thing... That was NOT thick and creamy when I mixed it. This RVL shake was chocolatey with a touch of berry. Yummy. I used the same amount of unsweetened vanilla almond drink (I've become somewhat lactose intolerant with age). It honestly tasted like a milkshake! I only used a 70cc scoop instead of the enclosed scoop of 94cc, thinking I would save some for snack... But I am still a little hungry, (not starving!) so from now on will take the allotted amount. Can't wait for my bar snack, I hear it is de-lish!!!

As for excersizing, they recommend 30 minutes at least 3-4 (more if possible) times per week. Even just walking. Well, even with all my new-found enthusiasm, an extra 30 minutes isn't just going to add itself to my day. My plan? I have a pair of 5 lbs ankle weights and a pair of 2 lbs wrist weights. My WHOLE day will become my work out. Well, okay, a few hours. No need to kill myself!

So onward and upward. I will post my weight and measurements on the side (no new 'before' pictures! The previous fat pix will do just fine, thank you very much!) I will also check in later after my TOPS weigh-in to compare.

Wish me luck!

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INGREDIENTS:

MonaVie® Nutritional Shake Mix
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (56 g)
Servings Per Container: 28
Amount Per Serving Powder with 8 fl. oz. nonfat milk
Calories 190 280
Calories from Fat 35 40
%DV* % DV*
Total Fat 4 g 6% 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 6% 6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13% 14%
Sodium 180 mg 8% 13%
Potassium 300 mg 8% 20%
Total Carbohydrate 29 g10% 14%
Dietary Fiber 12 g 49% 49%
Sugars 7 g
Palatinose™ 5 g
Protein 18 g 36% 42%
Vitamin A 70% 80%
Vitamin C 50% 55%
Calcium 30% 60%
Iron 25% 25%
Vitamin D 45% 70%
Vitamin E 50% 50%
Thiamin 45% 50%
Riboflavin 50% 75%
Niacin 50% 50%
Vitamin B6 35% 40%
Folate 45% 50%
Vitamin B12 45% 65%
Biotin 45% 45%
Pantothenic Acid 45% 55%
Phosphorus 30% 50%
Iodine 20% 55%
Magnesium 25% 45%
Zinc 15% 35%
Selenium 20% 30%
Copper 6% 6%
Manganese 20% 20%
Chromium 100% 100%
Molybdenum 20% 20%
Chloride 8% 12%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients: Proprietary protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, egg albumin, whey protein hydrosylate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate), polydextrose (dietary fiber), Palatinose™ (isomaltulose), sunflower oil creamer (high oleic sunflower oil, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, mono- and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, soy lecithin, sodium silicoaluminate, tocopherols), organic evaporated cane juice, alkalized cocoa powder, natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, proprietary phytonutrient blend (AcaVie [açai and jucara freeze-dried powder, Enlivenox™ (açai juice concentrate)], raspberry juice solids, beta carotene with mixed carotenoids, cocoa powder, freeze-dried jabuticaba), cellulose gum, xanthan gum, magnesium oxide, salt, stevia (Reb-A 99%), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), biotin, niacinamide (niacin), vitamin A palmitate, calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid), zinc oxide, iron, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), manganese citrate, chromium polynicotinate, pyridoxing hcl (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), folic acid, sodium molybdate (molybdenum), potassium iodide (iodine), sodium selenite (selenium).

Contains milk, egg, and soy.

Recommended Use: Combine one scoop of MonaVie Nutritional Shake Mix with 8 ounces of water or milk for your breakfast and/or lunch. If desired, you may also add two ounces of your favorite MonaVie juice.

MonaVie™ Snack Bar Berry
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ Bar
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 30
% DV
Total Fat 3.5 g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 1%
Sodium 55 mg 2%
Potassium 45 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g4%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 6%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 30%
Iron 4%
Vitamin D 20%
Vitamin E 20%
Vitamin K 20%
Thiamin 20%
Riboflavin 20%
Niacin 20%
Vitamin B6 20%
Folate 20%
Vitamin B12 20%
Biotin 20%
Pantothenic Acid 20%
Phosphorus 25%
Iodine 20%
Magnesium 20%
Zinc 20%
Selenium 20%
Copper 20%
Manganese 20%
Chromium 20%
Molybdenum 20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients: Protein blend (whey protein isolate, soy protein isolate, soy crisps [soy protein isolate, rice flour, malt extract, salt], whey protein concentrate), yogurt flavored coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk solids, yogurt powder [cultured whey protein concentrate, cultured skim milk, yogurt culture], soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor), fructose, soynut butter (roasted soybeans, naturally pressed soybean oil, maltodextrin, granulated cane sugar, monoglycerides, salt), brown rice syrup, fruit blend (prune paste, date paste, white grape juice concentrate, corn syrup, red beet juice, freeze dried açai powder), vitamin and mineral blend (dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin E [acetate], niacinamide, zinc oxide, copper gluconate, d-calcium patothenate, manganese sulfate, vitamin B6, riboflavin, vitamin B1, vitamin A [palmitate], chromium chloride, folic acid, d-biotin, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, vitamin K1, vitamin D3, vitamin B12), inulin (fiber), soy nuts, natural flavor, cranberry fruit pieces (cranberries, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil), sunflower oil.

Contains: Soy and milk.

Recommended Use: Enjoy one serving in the morning and another in the afternoon to satisfy your hunger. One bar equals two servings.

MonaVie® Weight Loss Supplement
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 56
Amount Per Serving % DV
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 120 mcg 100%
Proprietary Weight Loss Blend
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract with phosphatidylcholine from soy 375 mg †
Bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed extract
Oligonol® (lychee fruit extract, green tea leaf extract)
Proprietary Fruit and Vegetable Powder Blend 110 mg †
AçaVie™ (açai and jucara freeze-dried powder, Enlivenox™),
vegetable blend (broccoli, broccoli sprouts, tomatoes, spinach,
kale, carrots, Brussels sprouts, onion)
Black Pepper Extract (standardized to 95% piperine) 2.5 mg
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established

Recommended Use: Take one Weight Loss Supplement capsule with your morning and afternoon snack bars.

Warning: if you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken or missing.

Please feel free to contact me with further questions or assistance. Thank you,

ERICA BRYANT
product specialist, technical services
product management

MY STATS:

OFFICIAL STARTING WEIGHT: December 9/2010

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 156.5

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 159.6

Chest: 42.50"

Waist: 36.5"

Hips: 44.25"

Thigh: 22.25"

Calf: 13.5"

Arm: 12.5"

Neck: 13.75"

March 31st: (15 weeks, not counting the week they LOST my supplies)

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 142.5(14 lbs)

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 146 (13.6)

Chest: 38" (4.5"diff shirt!)

Waist: 31.5" (5"!)

Hips: 40" (4.25)

Thigh: 20.50 (1.75)

Calf: 13" (0.5")

Arm: 11" (1.5")

Neck: 13" (.75")

18.25" lost

March 17th:

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 143.75

(12.75 loss)

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 146.6 (13 lbs loss)

Chest: 38.5 (4" loss)

Waist: 32 (4.5" loss)

Hips: 40 (4.25" loss)

Thigh:20.5(1.75"loss)

Calf: 13.25(.25"loss)

Arm:11.25(1.25"loss)

Neck: 13" (.5" loss)
16.50" total loss

February 24th:

Tops/evening: 145.25

Home/morning: 148.4

chest: 38.50

waist: 32

hips: 40.25

thigh: 20.75

calf: 13

arm: 11

neck: 13.25

total loss: 16.5"

February 17th:

(official TOPS/evening) Weight: 146.25 (10.25 lbs loss!)

(unofficial home/morning) Weight: 149.4 (10.2 lbs loss)

Chest: 39" (3.5" loss)

Waist: 32 (4.5" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss)

Thigh: 20.75" (1.5" loss)

Calf: 13" (0.5" loss)

Arm: 11" (1.50" loss)

Neck: 13.25" (0.5" loss)

Total inches: 16"LOSS

February 10th:

(official TOPS/evening) Weight: 147 (9.5 lbs)

(unofficial home/morning) Weight: 149.6 (10 lbs)

Chest: 39" (3.5" loss)

Waist: 32.5 (4" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss)

Thigh: 20.75" (1.5" loss)

Calf: 13" (0.5" loss)

Arm: 11.25" (1.25" loss)

Neck: 13.25" (0.5" loss)

Total inches: 15.25" LOSS!!!!

February 3rd:

(official @ TOPS/evening) weight: 148.5 lbs (8 lbs loss!)

(unofficial @ home/morning) weight: 151.2 lbs (8.4 lbs loss)

Chest: 39.5" (3" loss)

Waist: 33.5" (3" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss!)

Thigh: 20.75(1.5"loss) Calf: 13" (.5" loss)

Arm: 11.25"(1.25loss)

Neck: 13.25" (.5"loss)

Total inches lost: 13.75"

January 27th:

(official @ TOPS/evening) weight: 150 lbs (6.5 lbs loss)

(unofficial @ home/morning) weight: 151.8 lbs (7.8 lbs loss)

Chest: 40``(2.5 loss)

Waist: 33.5`` (3 loss) Hips: 41.75``(2.5 loss)

Thigh: 20.75``(1.5loss)

Calf: 13.5`` (0.0 loss)

Arm: 11.25``(1.25loss)

Neck: 13.25``(.50 loss)

Total inches lost: 11.25

Goal: 142 lbs