I'm dropping the pounds.

I had let up for a while, but went on a high protien, low-carb diet seriously at the beginning of June. My weight had gone up to 358.6, so it was getting ridiculous. So far, I've lost nearly 13 pounds. I've discovered diet rite soda, which has Splenda instead of aspertame, so it is much safer to drink and has no caffeine. I needed to get rid of the caffeine, but it was difficult to give up soda, so this gives me a middle ground option. I stalled last week on the weight loss, but this morning, I had dropped two full pounds, so I am hopeful it's the start of a trend. I can't wait to get under 300, and eventually, my ultimate goal is 220 pounds.

Just keep swimming!!

Well, I am sticking to the diet this time... at least I have now for 3 weeks... That in and of itself is a big accomplishment for me. I don't think I've ever stuck with any diet for this long... but that is not accomplishment that I am here to report today... I have been hovering at just over 220lbs for over a week now... fluctuating all the way down to 220.8 several times but just couldn't seem to go any lower and I've been very frustrated... I couldn't wait to lose just one more pound and finally be below 220..... well, it took awhile but I MADE IT!!! When I weighed this morning I had dropped down to 218.8!! All I can think to say is I'M SO EXCITED!! I know, that's not exactly an original statement... but it is an accurate one. I want to celebrate in someway... but how? I can't think of an appropriate way to celebrate without food and without making the people around me think I've lost my mind... so, I guess I'll just sit here quietly and do the happy dance in my mind. I want to call everyone I know and tell them.... I woke my husband up at 6:30am to tell him... he tried to be happy for me but I could tell, he was just trying to find the quickest path back to sleep. I would have felt the same if he woke me up for something like that.

Last time I tried this diet, I was at 218...exactly where I am now when I gave up. There is a difference this time... first, 218 is more significant because I started at a higher weight this time so I had to work harder to lose more to get here. Also, my biggest challenge with any diet has been drinks... I love to drink!! Coke and Pepsi have always been a downfall. Last time, I worked at a place that provided free fountain sodas all day long. This time, I am not in that environment and I have a secret weapon to satisfy my drink cravings. It's Red Diamond Sugar Free Tea made with Splenda, it can be found in the refridgerated area of Wal-mart. It is sold by the gallon and by the 16oz bottle so it's portable, just like soda. If I didn't read it on the label I would never have believed that it was sugar free. It has no calories, no carbs, and it's YUMMY!! I still have one constant challenge.. Sonic!! It's the place where I feel the most temptation.... the coke, the mocha java chiller, frito chili pie, extra long cheese coney... none of these things that I love from Sonic are low carb and it seems like there is a Sonic on every corner. I realized early on, my will power isn't strong enough to go to sonic alone... I avoid it at all costs if I don't have someone with me to hold me accountable. Last night, we stopped at Sonic on a car trip... I ordered a burger and pulled off the bread... even that was risky b/c I definately had cravings while I sat and looked at the menu while we waited. So it seems that I've identified my biggest problem areas and found solutions.... Drink Red Diamond Tea and avoid Sonic!

My next milestone goal is 215lbs... wish me luck!

Trying again!

Well, when I fell, I fell hard.... I got up to 228lbs, more than I've ever weighed before... I started the low carb diet again on the Saturday before last... I've stuck with it for over a week now... even though it's been hard... I started on Saturday and didn't weigh until Monday, I'd lost five pounds, the next day, I weighed and lost another pound, I went from 228 to 222... then, I don't know why or how because I've been strict on this diet... I gained back up to 224.6... I almost gave up, but convinced myself to give this a real chance and stick with it for at least the first two full weeks of induction... I stuck with it and this morning when I weighed I was down to 224.0.. that's just over a half pound down... it doesn't sound like much but I'lll take it! I even went to work out one day last week...lol I know, I need to improve that to a few times a week, I'll get there. my goal right now... is to get down to 150lbs or a size 14 in the next 6 months. That sounds like a huge goal but when you do the math, it's only 3.3lbs a week.... that's doable right?? I know that a size 14 still sounds big but, I've been there before and I was fairly happy with it... I don't know if I've blogged this before but I am currently a size 22, by comparison a 14 is a good healthy size. Once I get there we can re-evaluate and see where we need to go from there, if anywhere... So, wish me luck!!