One month down (Weight loss progress)

I started watching what I’ve been eating and working out for 4-5 weeks now.

Its going pretty good. At first I was getting frustrated, but I hung in there. I let myself “cheat”, I am not going to deny myself everything – that is just asking me to fail.  For example, tonight, I had soup instead of salad.. the soup had 22 carbs in it.. as opposed to the 5-6 that I would normally eat for dinner.

If we go over to friends house or out to eat, I try to get a big portion of salad or protein, then if I want to snack on some fries or chips – I know I ate healthy, so I don’t feel bad. PLUS I can tell my stomach size is shrunk, I cannot eat the amount I used to in one sitting.

I know several people do not get low-carb diets, but it is what works for me and my body type. I tried other diets in the past with no success.. I just felt hungry all the time. With a low-carb diet, I can eat till I am full, which makes it easier not to give in to a craving.

I wish I could say I’ve lost 10lbs, that was my goal..

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve lost 9 pounds. SO close. So very, very close. I want to say I’ve lost 7 inches. I forgot to measure my belly. I lost an inch in my waist, so I am assuming I lost an inch on my belly. (My pants fit better!)

It is good for a month of watching carbs and working out 3-4 times a week, IMO.

Two things have helped me stay on track – Soda Stream – helps me get my soda craving without all the sugar (just a little bit). I drink about 12 oz a day, then drink water or Crystal Light.

The other is my friend’s “Sweet-Ass Dip”. It is delicious and addicting. I made a big batch and dip cucumbers in it. I’ve had it for a snack every night, it helps get that salty, crunchy craving out of the way.

I have 11 more pounds to go before I reach my first big goal, then go from there. I’m not so much worried about the weight, but how good I look. I’ve always weighed more than people think, so I know I’m not going to see super low numbers, but as long as I am in the size pants I want to be in.. I’m A-OK with weighing a bit more. (I tell myself it’s muscle, haha) That is why I measure myself since muscle does not take up as much room as fat.

Yep.

I hope to lose the 11lbs by the end of June/early July. I’m giving myself plenty of time. I would love to see the weight fly off, but usually that means the weight will fly back. 😉

This blog post is set to publish in the morning, maybe I’ll lose another pound tonight. hahahahahahaha

Let’s get this done.

So I’ve decided. Again. That I am going to lose weight.

Keep it off.

I’m not letting excuses get to me. And I will be doing this slowly. As much as I would like to see the weight fly off of me, the slower the better. The slower it comes off equals me being more dedicated and making this a lifestyle change. Not a diet.

I am eating low carb. I have been for a week now, and lost 5.5 lbs already.

I have no idea why I resist low-carbs. It is what my body needs to lose weight. It means a lot of salads, nuts, meat, cheese, and veggies.

I’m going to scour the internet looking for new recipes, and to introduce myself to more veggies. The Paleo diet is something I am interested in for our family (although, I think they would fight to the death for their cheese!).  The recipes look great, and includes a lots of recipes for unprocessed food.

So I will be blogging at a website dedicated to weight loss. It is just easier that way. I will have a link in my sidebar if you would like to keep up with my progress.

I want to feel confident in my body. 7.5 pounds till my first goal. 22lbs to my big goal.

Let’s get this done.

I WILL lose weight.

So, I decided to get off my butt a few weeks ago and start walking again. I was watching what I was eating, without being too strict about it. We were walking 3 miles 4 days a week.

And by walking, I mean going up huge hills. We live in a crater and it is very hilly. Is that a word? So I wasn’t strolling down the road. It is a workout.

I had Jason hide the scale from me. I tend to gain weight when I first start working out, then after a few days I start losing.

Well, I asked him to dig it out after 2 weeks. I had gained 5lbs! Which immediately angered me. I said screw it. I stopped walking, and lost the weight. I don’t think it would be water weight since it was 2 weeks after I started.? I didn’t lose any inches either. I have no idea what went wrong.

Anyway. I stopped walking.

But there is the issue with the squishiness. I may weigh the same as I did, but I’ve lost muscle tone. My pants were getting a little tight, when 2 months ago they were almost falling off of me. (And I gave my fat pants to Goodwill so I can’t be lazy).

Jason hid the scale (again) from me without telling me. Punk.

I started doing a low-carb diet last week. I’ve been sticking to me guns. I was SO close to getting a starbucks white mocha frap last night, you have no idea. I was only 20 feet away from them when we were getting Sweet Pea’s hair cut. I would allow myself one item of good carbs, because I am still breast-feeding Bubby.

I’ve also been doing Tae-Bo. I forgot I had an OLD DVD in my stash. And I forgot how much I love kick-boxing. It doesn’t make me a swollen mess like walking outside does. And I am super sore, Billy Blanks can kick your fat butt into gear!

Yesterday, I forgot to eat some carbs – it was a pretty busy day. I didn’t want to grab something unhealthy. I paid for it big time this morning. My blood sugar was so low I could barely walk. I was seeing stars, queasy, shaky. I should have checked it before I ate, I know it was crazy crazy low. I can function with a blood sugar of 60 and just feel a little off, I don’t even want to know what it was this morning. I’m thankful I chose not to work out yesterday since I did skip out on carbs.

I had to eat three pieces of whole grain toast and some peanut butter before I started feeling more normal.

I wish something like, Weight Watchers would work. I tried it after having Sweet Pea and it the scale didn’t move. Thanks to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, carbs are not my friend.

But I will not let this get me down. I just have to be more careful with my diet. I cannot do a super low carb diet while I am still breast-feeding, no matter how little he is actually breast-feeding. I feel like I have cheated on my diet. I need to look awesome in my new dress for the Coast Guard ball! 😉

*And once I lose the weight I want, I’ll ease off the low-carb diet. My problem is getting lazy and not working out.  Plus I was pigging out on cookies and chocolate for a month straight. I just need some moderation and exercise!