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28 December 2007

Hi to all of you! I have not been very good about my journal entries lately. My husband and I adopt and rehabilitate rescued rottweilers and we had the pleasure of adopting a new little girl on Thursday. She is a doll, but between her and Christmas, I am lucky to find time to do much of anything!
I hope the holiday found all of you well and happy and that you had a wonderful day! You were in my thoughts and prayers as I was cooking the wonderful but forbidden food that I am sure that you all were also! I must say that I did partake in the festivities and quickly found out that I love my way of eating! Carbs = bloat city! Yuk! So now I am enjoying a more sensible cuisene, and feel so much better. I did try the Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies (without the nuts to save on carbs) and found them to be absolutely awesome! Made passing up the cookie basket a lot easier. Way to go Lotus! Thank you so much!
I am just now getting to feel more like my usual self diet wise, and that is nice. New Years will be easy with all the nice low carb goodies that are always around like deli meat and cheese platters and such. I love the season, but I think I will be ready for normality when it is done.
I did gain two pounds the day after Christmas, but I chalk it up to water weight because the next day I was back to normal. I am not expecting much to come of this next weeks weigh in since it takes a bit for a body to get back on track, but after that watch out 'cuz this girl is going to lose this weight! I love the New Year!
Take care and happy losing!

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27 December 2007

Weigh-in: 172.0 lb

lost so far: 3.0 lb

still to go: 22.0 lb

Diet followed poorly

add comment steady weight

20 December 2007

Weigh-in: 172.0 lb

lost so far: 3.0 lb

still to go: 22.0 lb

Diet followed poorly

add comment losing 1.0 lb a week

17 December 2007

Hello all! I hope the weekend was good to you and you enjoyed the Christmas spirit that is hanging in the air! My husband and I are nearly finished with our Christmas shopping. Having teenage kidos helps tremendously since they request the pricier gifts which means less shopping. However, it doesn't change the sweat that pours out of my husbands red face as he hears the total of our purchases! And gets handed ONE SMALL bag! LOL
I am off to send gifts to my parents on the other side of the country today, after hearing that this is the busiest day at the post office. All part of the season, and I am trying to keep a smile and a happy out look! 'Tis the season, and I suppose we should all be thankful we aren't post men or women. Unless perhaps you are and if you are I will say a prayer for you! I do not envy your job this time of year.
Well, diet wise, I did great on Saturday. Not so great on Sunday. We have a fellowship dinner every month at our church, and usually it is no big deal. I started out with a tough exterior, but it melted when it came to the homemade mac and cheese I made! However, I did weigh this morning...just to see...not officially or anything...LOST A POUND! Ya gotta love it! I just have to tell myself very sternly that I can't do that again until Christmas. I know that lose is a fluke, but none the less, how cool is that! (Warning: Please do not try this at home. This stunt is performed by a professional.) Since our church is in a roller rink, (yes I said roller rink!) I did skate for about an hour so that may have contributed to the fact that I did not gain. Still, I know better than that. But it was really good and I am glad I did it. Now, back to the grind stone.
I read over everything that I write in this journal, and I debated taking out the statement that says I am glad I did it (ate the bad macaronin and cheese).I know that perhaps some of you may find me saying that a hinderence. But here is my philosophy. Self discipline is not just about saying no. It is also about knowing when to say yes. Being a woman of faith, I know that God wants me to take care of my body. I also know He wants me to take care of my spirit. It is finding a balance that will keep a person on track. I will spend the rest of my life watching the carbs I put in my body because I know that is what makes me feel good. What I have to ask myself is do I really want to spend the rest of my life never having a taste of the things that make me happy like cookies or macaroni and cheese. I have to be able to say no and mean it, but I have to be able to yes sometimes also. Self discipline is being able to say yes I would like a cookie, but then going back to the regular routine. Thinking that we are going to diet and lose all our weight and then go back to eating the way we did before we dieted is a lie to ourselves. We have to make a change. And we also have to allow ourselves some fun once in a while. Life is too short! So, if saying no is making you grumpy and nervous, say yes and enjoy life a little, but then get right back on your regular routine. Be disciplined and stick with it! If you are starting out, don't give until you are on a good path, and are used to eating the way that makes you feel good and healthy. But once it becomes a lifestyle and you are ready to do it for the rest of your life, sucumb to the small stuff. It works for me, and I am still losing and having fun.
Hope you all have a wonderful day and God Bless!

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13 December 2007

The sweet smell of victory. I'm loving it today. I didn't really think that there would be any weight lose at all, but was glad to see the scale prove me wrong. I miss the days of massive pounds coming off in a week, but being able to live and be comfortable is nice. I know that I will never eat like I did before. I feel good. I can exercise now without gasping for air. And rarely do I have a problem with clothes. And I feel good. I mean really good! Looking forward to feeling GREAT!
Our son graduates from high school this year, and we are taking the family on a cruise. My husband and I went on one in September and I managed a bikini, but then it was a 'Get real tan and don't care what other's think.' kinda thing. This time it will be a 'Oh yeah baby! I rock this!' thing! :) The bad thing is, when I was young, I didn't know I had a nice figure. Isn't that the way it was for so many of us. We took it for granted! I wasn't the girl who flaunted herself in front of the boys, or wore my skirts so short people wondered why you even put it on. Not that I would do that now, but man I could appreciate that body now!
Everyone tells me that once you hit 40, it is much harder to lose weight and get in shape. I have a few years, but that is my goal...to be in fabulous shape when that day comes. And stay that way.
Hope you all have a happy day, and keep on!
God Bless!

Weigh-in: 173.0 lb

lost so far: 2.0 lb

still to go: 23.0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(2 comments) losing 2.0 lb a week

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