KarbieGirl in a carb filled world.

[Tylar_Connar]

[KarbieGrl]

Wow...I have been so busy with life that I just realized I hadn't posted in my journal in a long time. When I look at the date of my last entry, it kind of makes me sad.
But - the good news is I haven't gained any weight! I have lost a few more pounds, nothing major, but still not gaining.
Ron has been in Arizona since last Monday. He flies home tomorrow. Work has had me on my toes, with all the changes at GM, you just never know when the changes will affect you directly.
Anyway, I will try to get back here daily. At least for accountability.
Thanks girls for bumping this thread.

[KarbieGrl]

Ron comes home today.
I sure do miss him when he is away.
Going to look for something for lunch...

[Tylar_Connar]

Hi Pretty Lady!!
Thanks for you PM!

[KarbieGrl]

Another thing I fail at....writing in my journal.

[Tylar_Connar]

It has only almost been a year

[KarbieGrl]

I started a couch to 5k running plan last night.
And I have gone over 2 weeks without carbs.
Not claiming a victory.
Just a new beginning.

Tonia

[Tylar_Connar]

Great job, Anna!!
Thats major accomplishment.
Are you running outside or a treadmill?
I so want to do the Couch to 5!!

[KarbieGrl]

Well at least it hasn't been a year since my last journal entry.

Here I am again. That same, all too familiar place of starting over. Actually, I am two weeks into low carb, cardio, and making changes to a better me. I have been reading and researching on fitness, diets, vitamins, scams, and quick fixes. Knowledge is power. So, two weeks in and I do feel quite good. Moving each day...walking and getting a good eliptical workout as well had made me feel pretty good.
Anyway, I hope to journal nowmh daily food intake.
I am back.
I really am.
No....really!

[KarbieGrl]

Good morning world.
It is Sunday. I really am going to commit to making an entry here very often.
Last night I began reading this entire journal, and the obvious hit me. When I was writing here on a regular basis, I was accountable and stuck to my plan. The weight came back, people posted things like where are you, haven't seen you on...then I post about a gain.
So again I recommit, focus, and get back on track.
Off to make some breakfast.
B- eggs bacon
L taco soup
D salad steak green beans

Make it a fabulous day.

[KarbieGrl]

OMG.
I did it. I stepped on the scale. The number is higher than I have ever seen-or so I thought until I looked back at 2010 when I began a new year.
Why did I allow this to happen?
I suck.
I need to look forward not back.
It's hard not to do though and I need to focus.
...and today is a new day.

[KarbieGrl]

I miss my friends who use to stop by and give me encouragement.
Oh well.

Today is almost over. We finally got some snow. I drove to work, the meeting I had to be at was cancelled. I missed breakfast. Grabbed a bunless burger for late lunch. And now I am home. I ate a low carb ice cream bar. I am thinking maybe I shouldn't eat those. They kind of make me crave sweets. Will see how the rest of the evening goes.
Doc put me on 30 days of antibiotics. I am not sure if that will have any impact on this woe or not.
Time will tell.

[KarbieGrl]

Here it is, Saturday morning. I just finished a good eliptical workout. Hoping I can gain some momentum and get this house cleaned. I know starting out slow is the right thing to do, but it sure is hard not to get discouraged.
Anyway, I had a shake for breakfast, and have lots to do today.
We have a get together with friends later. I love them, but I get so annoyed with the looks I get sometimes. I am fat. I have a problem. It is my problem. I will not give up, lay down, and die. I still have plenty of fight left in me and this must be a priority.
It has to be.
Donuts be damned.
~A

[KarbieGrl]

Made some buffalo chicken soup to take to e bonfire. Relatively low carb.
Also pulled pork barbeque. Looking forward to a fun winter night.

[KarbieGrl]

The bonfire was fun. Food was good. No cheats, and nobody giving me business about what I did or didn't eat.

Not feeling too good today, and not sure if it the antibiotic I am on or not. Feeling kind of icky, weak...just not great. Oh well, it's Sunday so at least I can just lie down and relax.

[KarbieGrl]

It's Monday - blahhh...
Didn't feel good all day yesterday. Not sure what was up with that but I felt like I was on the verge of barfing all day. I laid low for the entire day.

I felt okay when I woke up this morning, so I came to work. I am starting to get that icky taste in my mouth again, that was what started this thing yesterday. Mind over matter...mind over matter.

I am going to miss painting class tonight. I am kind of mehh about missing it. I kind of am over it really and am only going to spend time with my friends there. Seems like its just turning into a big PIA for me. I mean, its tole painting, and how much of that crap do you really need around the house anyway. So, I have a late meeting here in Detroit and won't get home until 7 or so. Long day for sure.

Hoping to see a loss when I step on that scale again...I meant to do that this morning and didn't.

[KarbieGrl]

I woke up today and felt FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!! Nothing special, just felt like this is going to be a good day. So I thought, what the hay, I am gonna check the scale. DOWN 2 pounds from last Thursday!!! I know, I know. I don't like to weigh more than weekly. But I just needed a little validation.
So YAY ME!!

Worked out on the eliptical last night for 30 minutes, plus the walk I got in during lunch yesterday--both likely contributed to my elevated good mood.

Anyway - onward we go!

[KarbieGrl]

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
It's leap day.
I had a decent evening. Got home, put in 30 minutes on the eliptical and ate a big salad with ham and cottage cheese for dinner. Not much else. My life seems kind of empty right now. As I read through my journal a few days ago, it is pretty astounding how much time was spent at school functions and such. Really, I should have the world by the cajones without being over committed. I think when the weather breaks, I will find more fun stuff to fill the void.
Otherwise, a quiet evening with my love.

[KarbieGrl]

Thursday - March 1, 2012
It's closer to Spring! Yay!
So I stepped on the scale this morning - probably not a good idea, since, I have been having potty issues. I drink metamucil each morning, but right now, its not helping. Oh well - this will pass. I know I am eating clean, in ketosis, working on my eliptical every night, and feel really good. So I will not let that number bring me down. Nosireee!!!!
While I have been on my eliptical I have been watching "The Kennedy's" miniseries on Netflix. It's a pretty good time killer. I am not sure how accurate it is with regards to some of the shady dealings, but it certainly does make you wonder. That Joe Kennedy sure was a snake! I only have 2 more parts to watch, then I need to find something else. Not much going on - that's all for now.

[KarbieGrl]

Friday, March 2, 2012

Ahhaaa....weighed in - Friday will be my weigh in day. That's what I use to do, and I think thats a good plan for me.
So here we go:
Last week: 220.4
Today: 216.4
Weekly Progress -4 lbs

Keepin' my eye on the prize!

[KarbieGrl]

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Yesterday was a long day. I went shopping with my best friend and her family. Did a lot of walking, spent some money, and had a pretty good time.
The not so good side, is I at ice cream at cold stone creamery. Not just any ice cream, it had brownies caramel, coconut, chocolate ice cream, and pecans. So I figured I knocked myself out of ketosis and ruined a weeks worth of work. I hated myself for being so week. I can be so stupid. But really, just weak.
Then, my friends mom made a couple of comments about my hair. It hurt my feelings, but it also made me kind of mad. I have been growing my hair out and my husband likes it. Apparently my friends mom doesn't. So she asked me when I am going to do something with my hair. Wow! I always have had self esteem issues, and this plays right into them. Turn your head. Look the other way. Don't listen. Haters are gonna hate no matter what.

Today, I got on the eliptical, did 33 minutes, and guess what. The ketosis stick is purple!!
Exercise makes the difference. It truly does. And just because I am 48, is no reason to lay down and give up. You have got to get moving. Move. Move!
It's never too late.
Well, unless you're in a casket...then it's probably too late.

[KarbieGrl]

Tuesday, march 6, 2012

It's the end of the day. I have worked out on my eliptical, eaten a Caesar salad, and am about to hit the sack. I am tired. I just realized I hadn't written in here in a day or two, so this post is for accountability. No cheats. On track. Life is good.
Let's hope the full moon doesn't mess with me too much...

[KarbieGrl]

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Not much to report or write about today. It's 8:30 am. I am at my desk taking a quick break.
My eating is on track, still working on my fitness with the eliptical each night too. One would think with that much activity added, I would melt. LOL - well not happening. Welcome to middle age.
I feel great, so that in and of itself is the best.
Good day friends - tomorrow is Friday!

[KarbieGrl]

Friday, March 9, 2012

Weigh in day!
Last week: 216.4
Today: 214.4
Weekly Progress -2lbs
...a loss of 2 pounds is very acceptable!!

So, TGIF - and this weekend we turn the clock back one hour. I really, really, really hate daylight savings time. Really. It seems like it takes me weeks to get my sleep pattern back on track.
Low carb is working for my energy - so hopefully it will help me to adapt to the time change.
No big plans this weekend. I need to get some spring cleaning done. My goal will be to put away all the snowman stuff and get out the spring stuff. Its time to welcome the bunnies.

[KarbieGrl]

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

You know that little voice in your head that stirs up a heap of doubt? Well it seems to be screaming to me these days. Not in a very happy place right now. I can however, report that I have been able to resist the almost overwhelming temptation to devour an entire box of Little Debbie garbage. I have always been a stress eater. Right now I am proud for not going there...yet...

Went to the dermatologist yesterday. I have this spot on my face, my right cheek. Its kind of red, and irritated. It's been that way for a couple of years really - at least a couple of years. Well it has begun to actually hurt. So I mentioned it to my husband and he agreed that I should have it looked at. As soon as the dr. looked at it, he said he was almost 100% certain that it is skin cancer. So, he did a small skin biopsy and I have to return in 2 weeks for the result. He said since I am going on vacation in April, we will wait to do the surgery to remove it all for when I get back. Remove it all??!!??
I know people have this stuff done all the time and its no big deal. It just feels like a big deal--its on my FACE!!! He said this is a direct result of sun damage. When I was a kid, I was the living breathing coppertone kid. Toe-head, bathing suit all day, sunburnned girl of the summer. Now, at 48, I see the damage. My parents probably didn't have the warnings to slather your kids in sunscreen that I had with my children. I don't blame them really. My dad has been dealing with this same stuff for a few years now. But still - its freaking scarey as heck! I guess this is what is called the "good" kind of cancer, in as much as its really easy to remove and almost never results in any long term affects other than a scar. The doctor checked out my arms and my chest and said to keep a close eye for other places that might develop. He also told me that 75% of people using tanning beds will develop skin cancer. He said he had a 24 year old patient that came in with the most beautiful tan - and a mole. She just passed away from skin cancer that had mastatized and by the time it was caught, it was too far spread into her body.
So yeah...a lot to take in. I am fine really. Just a bit shell shocked.
I need to get back on my eliptical. I haven't touched it since Friday. That's not good. I think it would help me to get some endorphines going.

[KarbieGrl]

Friday, March 16, 2012

Friday -weigh in day. So here we go:
Last week: 214.4
Today: 212.6
Weekly Progress -1.8 lbs

[MagieDen]

to hear about the skin cancer. I pray that all will be well with this. My MIL had skin cancer on her neck and it was removed and she is fine. Also congratulations on the lbs. lost, you are doing great, keep it up!

[KarbieGrl]

Originally Posted by MagieDen

to hear about the skin cancer. I pray that all will be well with this. My MIL had skin cancer on her neck and it was removed and she is fine. Also congratulations on the lbs. lost, you are doing great, keep it up!

Thanks Maggie! I see you're a Michigan girl like me.

I am just checking I real quick for accountability. Nothing much to report today. All good in my hood.
Peace be with you.

[KarbieGrl]

Monday, March 19, 2012

Boy, that weekend went by fast.
Nothing really earth shattering to report. I stayed on plan, probably didn't get in as much cardio as I should, but I will work on that today. The weather is fan-freaking-tastic! Typically we still have quite a bit of snow and cold. The past week our temps have been in the 70s. Weird, and yet, I along with most everyone I know is really loving it. Ron is in Arizona and he had to drive to Flagstaff yesterday where there was a blizzard! He will be home on Thursday night. I miss him terribly...and he has said each time I have spoken to him on the phone "I just want to come home."
So - on with the week.

[KarbieGrl]

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

It is 83 degrees!!! In Michigan!!! In MARCH!!
Boy, this could be the worst summer ever if things stay like this. I cannot imagine the heat and humidity. Something tells me its just the beginning of a weird weather pattern though. Is this the end...?

Eating is going well. No cheats, staying on plan. Last night I had a really good eliptical workout. All in all, I am pleased with my progress. I feel pretty good and seem to sleep quite well. All good things. Ron will be home tomorrow. I miss him so much.

Work is kind of stressful. Not because of my actual job duties, but because they are letting people go again. I just hate this. Its the nature of my industry though. What ya gonna do...? Pray for me if you're reading this. I could use all the help I can get.
Peace be with you.