Changing It Up

It is said all good things come to and end. Such is the case with low carb for me. I am switching to Weight Watchers. The main reason is that in order for me to be successful long term, I need more variety than LC has to offer. While I know I am successful with LC, it is just not something I can live with for the rest of my life.

I feel good about my choice. I have done WW in the past, but was not really in a place that I was ready to commit to any plan. So, here's to new adventures!

10% down!

Today I got on the scale and I am down 15 pounds. February 8th marked one month.  That is 10% of my total weight loss goal. I am super proud to have been able to stick with it and not give in. I have to say, this snowy weather is making it difficult on me as I want to get outside and go, go, go!

I've been dragging a bit on blogging as I am trying to also keep on top of school work and both kids. Aye!

I want to say THANK YOU to those of you, and you know who you are, that have been so supportive of me. Whether its posting comments or emailing me, it means alot!

A Little Sweet Indulgence...

I wanted ice cream last night. I REALLY wanted it. I had told myself from the beginning that I was not going to deny myself if I really had a craving. I also told myself that any splurge should be minimal and preferably sugar free.

Up until yesterday, I had been housebound due to snow for a week. I was climbing the walls for something sweet. Finally I got out and went to Walmart. I picked up some Atkins Advantage bars and SF Russell Stovers. They don't slow me down thank God. But they didn't have any ice cream that I wanted. So after leaving there we stopped at Braums and found some SF vanilla bean as well as Peanut Cluster Fudge. Both were actually SF Frozen yogurt, but to me, it was like Ben & Jerrys!

The container said no sugar added. Apparently that does not mean sugar free as there were 5 grams of sugar. Net carbs were 7 for 1/2 cup. Mind you, in the past it was nothing to eating 2+ cups of ice cream at a sitting. Well not this time. I got out the handy dandy 1/2 cup and measured it to a t! I ate very slowly and enjoyed every bite! THAT was a nice treat! Not induction friendly, no, but it was nice.

Whats Up With the Scale?

So in case you have not noticed, the scale at the top of the page is stuck on 14 pounds lost. Actually, it's not stuck, I am! The scale has not moved. I was slamming the weight off everyday, then BOOM. Nothing.

If you read the low carbs stalls post earlier, you know that between weeks 4-6 it just really sucks. My body is like WTF? McDonald's, chocolate, ice cream with cookies one day..then the next your giving me protein and fat and where the hell are my carbs! I WANT MY CARBS GIRL!!!  My body is a little pissed right now that the sugar has been stripped from it. But that's OK! See I haven't lost anymore, BUT, I have not gained either.

I am sticking with it. My clothes are more looser than they were a week ago. While the pounds are not coming off on the scale, the fat is melting off my body! That's what really matters to me. Oh and did I mention...I still feel WONDERFUL!

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Subtle Changes

I have been noticing things, little things, indicating that the weight loss is finally showing. Clothes fitting a bit looser, mainly shirts, since I seem to lose from the head down. Legs are noticeably smaller in the ankles, which I attribute to water loss. My face is clearly thinning down as seen in my pictures. But today, today I noticed something new.. When I got out of the shower and put the towel on me, well the towel covered more than it normally did. That is a clear sign to me that its working! When I put that towel around me, normally its hard to tuck to stay by itself. Today I noticed that it tucks with room to spare. I looked up in the mirror and gave myself a huge, proud smile! Little things..they make a difference. ♥

Comfort Food

Sitting on my sofa near the front window, I am watching it snow. Everything outside is covered in white and the snow is still coming. I feel so cozy in my confines. However, I find that I am wanting some comfort food. Some chocolate, some ice cream, some cookies, some doughnuts, some pizza...all simply because its snowy outside, we are stuck in the house and my way of thinking makes me believe I want comfort food.

There are many triggers for me that make me want to break my way of eating. Most often it is sadness, excitement, depression, boredom, solitude, loneliness and just the fact that I love to eat. But today, I realize what it is. It is that I cannot leave my home. I am stuck here. I know I cannot get out, so I want to eat those comfy foods. I want to dig in, binge, pig out, stuff my face.....alas, I will not do it. I now have a grip on my eating and understand why I have done this to myself. Now, I choose to eat better.

Finally, it clicks...