I’ve got news.
And it’s good news.
Many of you have been inquiring all about my nutrition plan created for me by my good friend Jim who owns his own fitness and nutrition studio (read more about the plan here, here, and here).
Yesterday hit the 30-day mark of my plan, and moseyed on over to Jim’s for my first measurements.
Now, keep in mind… this is on the plan Jim created for me plus some wiggle room. I have been traveling a lot lately, and therefore, I’ve been unable to keep my regimen perfect.
I have, however, been staying away from holiday treats. Snaps for me… I recommend this plan of action if you’re avoiding the holiday poundage. 
My inability to follow Jim’s plan just reinforces how well Jim’s personalized plan works — I’m seeing results regardless of my inability to follow the plan absolutely perfectly.
After 30 days:
- weight: 5 pounds lost
- waist: .5 inch lost
- hips: 1.75 inch lost
- abdomen: 1.5 inches lost
- body fat: 2% decrease
- BMI: .6 decrease
Jim was a proud Yoda.
And now, 30 days to go until my next check-in. The plan won’t change, save an increase in loyalty on my part.
Now for the hard part — steering clear of the santa hat trail mix leftovers and my sister’s chocolate pecan pie I’m sure she’s bringing to Christmas (hint hint, Amy… ooorrr maybe just don’t make it so my life is easier).
Stay away, santa hats.
Today is the last day to enter the Love Grown Foods granola giveaway!
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Oh. My. God. Are those santa hats made of bugles and marshmallows?!
Congrats on your progress lady!
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe recently posted..Santa Baby Workout! via FitSugar
I just pinned ur santa hat trail mix to Pinterest.
GREAT job on the measurements! I’m like you and trying to avoid all of the goodies. Oh so difficult. Just have to bump up my time in the gym/mileage a bit.
Chels R. recently posted..Jingle Bell 5K Run Recap.
That is awesome progress!!! Great job!
Great Job! How long do you think you’ll be on this eating plan?
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..thursday’s theme = rambling
I sooo want to do this, but how can we get benefits from Jim if we don’t live in VA?
he does e-training!
That’s awesome! Congrats!!!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness recently posted..Success
Great job! I think staying away from holiday treats would kill me! Those santa hats are adorable!
Heather @ Run Eat Play recently posted..Randomness
Awesome job! This post made me feel guilty because I just ate half a brownie and 2 cookies that the office had catered. Sugar crash in 3…2….1…..*head on keyboard*
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..A Little Sneak
Don’t feel guilty..I think it’s okay to spoil ourselves during the holidays
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I agree with you! Holidays are MEANT for spoiling yourself on insanely delicious cookies and other treats. But it’s also good to remember moderation.
Congratulations on your good job! That’s an incredibly awesome achievement, especially at this time of year!
Miranda @ Living One Bite at a Time recently posted..I Can Walk
Way to go! I wish I had a friend like him to create myself such a phenomenal plan haha!
Chelsea recently posted..5 miles in 48:21
Wow, that’s impressive. You were in NYC, and you (basically) stuck to the plan? I SO do not have that kind of self-control!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Our Anniversary Weekend!
Congrats on all your success! That’s fabulous. It sounds like a great plan, as well. Im struggling to get enough protein in – any tips?
Kat @ Balance & Spice recently posted..Joy in Little Things
lots of 0% greek yogurt, turkey breast, cottage cheese, EAS shakes… and more
yeah!!! yes, snaps for you!
is jim single? he’s a hottie!
happy christmas, fabulous girl! x
nicole marie recently posted..sushi birthday cake design, by the exbulimic!
haha! jim IS single…
Congrats on the results! That will give you good motivation to keep on going!
kristi @ sweetly fit recently posted..Reading = Winning.
That is very impressive! I’m doing a new fitness program and trying really hard to focus more on measurements and less on the scale. Not that I don’t check in every morning, bc I’m crazy and obsessive and that will never change, but it’s just a *little* less important….
Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy and Healthy recently posted..Can’t Stop
I don’t even own a scale for this reason. I’d so rather go off the way I feel and the way my clothes fit.
Dude. You get to eat 6-7 times a day and lose weight? I knew you couldn’t go wrong with this meal plan. In all honesty though, you inspired me to eat smaller meals more often throughout the day. Congrats on your success!
Lea recently posted..“Put on some music, but not Christmas music.”
Lea, I’m so glad! isn’t it so much better?
The santa hats are tempting, Christmas season is the tempting season to eat and we will hold ourselves to stick on the routine, otherwise we will not achieve the goal while plans are already set.
Lyka Ricks recently posted..Setting Fire to the Rain
great job! I could not stay away from the holiday treats
.. it is just too hard. I have no willpower!
Dorsa @ Running Thoughts recently posted..Christmas At Mamma’s House
Wow, congrats! Can’t deny those kind of results. I’m going to be enjoying my holiday treats in moderation this month.
Amber K recently posted..Holiday Do’s and Don’ts
You go girl!! Congrats to you!
Rach recently posted..The Baby Dance… another other recent happenings
get. it. gurl.
YAYYYY! Go you. Now I’m real serious Jim, can you come live with me? I went to the gym..used my free training sesh and the man looked at me like I was crazy- the fact that I’d never done a squat in my life probably didn’t help my case..
katie. we need each other.
WOW!~ what a difference 30 days will make!
Hey Alyssa… any chance you’ll be able to post what exactly the diet and work out plans are? Or pass on your friends info so he can make me one? =) What’s the cost? Hope you had a wonderful Christmas
I wish I could do that! but if I did, Jim wouldn’t have a business.
you can, however, shoot him an e-mail asking for a price quote for our own plan. 
congrats alyssa, that’s so awesome! i wanna do that, too. i’m trying to tone up and it is nooott working
More hip-hop jamzzz for a fellow “Shots” lover! Gurl, I got a weak spot for that and really any other rap song between 1998-2006.
Juliette @ Finish Your Broccoli recently posted..24 in 2012
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