BringItFeminist's Journal

I think I'm breaking through my plateau! :) To go through that was frustrating.

I starting drinking green tea recently, mostly because I watched an old episode of Dr. Oz where he talked about ways of getting rid of belly fat for women over 40. The three tips he offered was (1) eat (more) cheese, (2) don't be afraid to consume more fats especially unsaturated fats (olives, olive oil, and avocados are just a few excellent sources of polyunsaturated fats), and (3) drink green tea. Well, I'm not over 40, but the tips are working just great for me. I can tell a difference in how shirts and blouses are fitting more loosely and more comfortably around my stomach. YAY!

I know yesterday I went a bit off the diet. Being snowed in and low on acceptable foods, I had to eat on what I had left, mostly the Advantage meal and snack bars. Then I failed one of my challenges (Don't Feed the Night Monster) for the week, but at least it wasn't too terribly late, about 8:45pm, when I had dinner.

And so I think I plateaued. My weight really hasn't gone anywhere since my last weigh on here. I'm back and forth between 297 and 300, and it's been frustrating. I'll keep on with Atkins. I'm actually loving this diet too much to quit.

Either next week or the week after that, I'll start with Zumba. Can't wait... :)

I don't have much to say this time. Considering I'm doing the best that I can with Atkins, I'm doing great. I'm enjoying the challenges I'm in right now especially Don't Feed the Night Monster because I'm always wanting a late night snack but passing the challenge so far. Patting myself on the back...