TheKarenS's Journal, 19 August 2011

This completes one week on Atkins.

I am shocked that I lost 10lbs. in a week. I know a lot is water weight, but I've also lost inches, too. Ive lost 1.25" off my waist and 2" off my hips/belly! I really didnt think i would lose that much since i've already lost 60lbs/5 sizes and I'm so close to my goal. It kinda makes me wonder if I'll end up less than my goal. One thing to consider is that the weight loss will slow and hopefully as it levels out i will be replacing fat with muscle.

Speaking of muscle, i haven't walked in over a month (just too hot). Yesterday Matthew and I walked a little over a mile. It was NOT a fast mile, and i did no jogging, yet my muscles were fatigued. I've heard if you don't exercise that you can lose all your progress in 3 weeks. Sadly, i think I've proven this. The up side is that it should be easier to get back in shape because of muscle memory and less weight to haul around.

I'm so excited about the possibility of really losing this stubborn fat!

138.0 lb Lost so far: 38.8 lb.    Still to go: 3.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1375 kcal

Fat: 104.64g | Prot: 71.06g | Carb: 32.48g.   Breakfast: Mushrooms, Ground Beef (75% Lean / 25% Fat), Fresh Cut Green Beans, Pepper Jack Chunk Cheese. Lunch: Fried Egg, Fried Ham. Dinner: Crushed Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Queso Blanco without Chips (Cup), Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Ground Beef (70% Lean / 30% Fat), Iceberg Lettuce (Includes Crisphead Types). more...

1881 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 20 minutes, Driving - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Standing - 2 hours and 30 minutes, Desk Work - 2 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 9 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...