Today is officially day number 7 on my "Atkins–ish" diet; I am keep track using both "Calorie King & “the Atkins journal” to track my progress. [I am very visual!]
Happy to report after 7 days I weighed in at 261, yes that is 12 pounds, I am thrilled.
I have made it an effort to drink 6-8 glass of water a day, which is a small feat considering I usually wouldn’t drink that much water in a week much less a day. Still struggling with a regular workout routine, but I have gone swimming for 1-2 hours the past 4 days, trying to at the least tread water so I’m not just floating in the pool ,also working out once using the wii ea sports active workout game. To be honest right now temptation isn’t too bad, almost non exsistent ,Maybe just new diet motivation, maybe it's working who knows!
I am learning to bring snacks so I don’t make poor choices, I don’t have the option to carb safe my house, as I have a boyfriend who still brings “goodies” into the house, and children who cannot live on low carbs, but I have a cupboard that is mine, it’s safe, it’s away from the pantry and other temptations. I pre cook fish or chicken, just for me so I have options, I carry almonds with me even bringing sugar free drink mixes [ie crystal light] packets so I'm not tempted to drink soda, things I never did for me before.
Truth is
I knew all along the steps to take to succeed, granted I’m only 7 days in, but I feel comfortable in my choices, I feel very empowered this time, I am making the progress, progress which just a short 2 weeks ago I couldn’t imagine myself actually doing. I am not sure whether the spark just went off in me deciding it’s TIME to lose weight, or if the derailment of a relationship is forcing me to be more selfish in making "me" a priority, I’d like to think a little of both, now 12 pounds won’t happen every week, but for now it’s what I needed.
What Happened: Regaining Lost Weight, and Pain
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key for me would be feeling EMPOWERED.
ReplyDeletehell, key for me IS feeling empowered---no matter the goal.
then I know I can succeed and maintain success.
MizFit
WOW! 12 pounds is something you'd see on an episode of Biggest Loser!
ReplyDeleteI did an Atkins diet (Power Protein actually) and lost weight really fast. But I am a carb girl at heart and the temptation eventually got me. Trying to balance complex carbs nd protein now. Trying. :)
good for you... way to stick with it!
ReplyDeleteLosing weight is the hardest thing. Keeping it off proves to be the hardest of the hard...but Rome wasn't built in a day, right? Keep up the good work.
ReplyDelete(I don't like for people to tell me what to do or even suggest things because I am that person so you can delete this if it irks you ---lunch meat & cheese singles ie. turkey & swiss rolled together --- works wonders in the no carb world, throw in a spoon of peanut butter for a snack & some energy & you're golden.)
Congrats on the killer loss!
ReplyDeleteTo quote Carlos, way to stick with it lady!
12 pounds is just wonderful--very, very good!
ReplyDeleteI love getting tips! keep em coming! and the support is amazing! thank you guys sooo much!
ReplyDelete12 pounds is...crazy amazin'. so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteHi I am very new to this, I have been reading your blog for a couple days now, and just recently created my own fatterthanever.blogspot.com and I am just starting out and I noticed you have been playing the wii active game just like I have. What do you think of it? Congratulations on your 12lb loss! and I hope that I can hang on to my motivation as much as you have!
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