Shari's Journal

[shrcpr]

I've been toying with the idea of starting this journal for a couple of weeks now and decided to give it a go. I already keep a journal of sorts on my computer and I track my eating/workouts on my palm but I thought this would give me a place to journal that I couldn't overwrite!

Briefly, I have struggled with maintaining a decent body weight for most of my 36 years. Have never quite reached my goal but haven't really been overweight either. You see, my weakness is that I'm all or nothing.

ALL = eating clean, working out 5-6 days/week at 5am, walking my dogs every day, hardly watching any TV, getting enough sleep, generally just taking care of myself.

NOTHING = eating anything and everything in sight, not even stepping foot in the gym, talking dh into walking the dogs (or just not doing it at all), staying up late watching TV and barely being able to get up for work...you get the picture.

Started Atkins because I thought it would help me maintain and maybe even lose a few pounds - well, it did...until the really bad binging started. So now I have more of a problem with it than ever before. Along with the depression, which has always been there.

NOT all bad news, though! I finally (after years and years of resisting for I don't know why) went to the doctor and got put on a very low dose of an antidepressant. Now that the black cloud is not hanging over me constantly telling me I'm just a lousy failure...I am back to eating clean (BFFM...which, BTW, makes it seem like I'm eating ALL THE TIME) and going to they gym. It's been a few weeks since the medication and a couple weeks back to good eating and working out. My dogs are ecstatic. So is the rest of my family.

So my current goal is to lose about 10 pounds and be consistent with my workouts. My first mini-goal is to lose about 5 pounds by June 3rd. My body is good in that I have to binge pretty hard and long to gain weight but bad in that I also have to eat clean long and hard to lose it.

This week my workouts consisted of:
Monday: Cardio (35 minutes elliptical) and upper body circuit
Tuesday: Cardio (35 minutes elliptical) and lower body circuit split between morning and afternoon
Wednesday: Cardio (35 minutes elliptical)
Thursday: Cardio (40 minutes of inline skating) and upper body circuit
Friday: Lower body circuit

Calories M-F and Thur-Fri were around 1,400; W were around 1,700 (cycling 3 lower calorie days per 1 higher calorie day)

So that's where I'm at for this week. Hopefully, I'll stick to this journal and get to see some real results this time. I just could never get past the PMS-related depression in the past so I'm hopeful that the medication will allow me to stay more focused. I've made it through one TOM with little to no stress and emotional breakdown so looking good so far!

Wow, this is really long. I seem to be way more chatty when talking to myself than others! Funny, one thing I've learned about myself since joining this board - I'm as anti-social online as I am offline. I love reading people's successes and about their journey but I just don't seem to post much.

Well, that's it for my first journal entry. Hopefully, there'll be more to come...

[shrcpr]

Well, back again today.

No workout planned for today but have been painting the shed (which would actually be more appropriately named "DH's Playhouse") and digging up my garden so lots of physical activity. Will most likely take the dogs out for awhile once it cools off just a bit.

Eating going well today, too. Everything as scheduled and on plan!

I'm really hoping this journal motivates me to keep going! For now, I think I'll go read that cool quotes thread in the ML again. Those always give me some food for thought (the only kind of food I need right now!).

TTFN!

[shrcpr]

One more day under my belt. I do have to work on not relying so heavily on energy bars. I just hate preparing food but I know that I have to!! Had a minor setback this morning when I weighed in at half a pound heavier than last time but I have started back to the gym and am pretty sore so that could account for some (hopefully) temporary weight gain.

Making definite plans to follow the same workout routine as last week so up tomorrow morning at 5am to hit the gym. My son (18) goes to the gym almost daily, too, so I'm really happy to have instilled some healthly habits in him.

Had a chance to go to Santa Cruz today but they were also going to Margaritaville so I decided to pass this time. Worked in my garden instead. Now all ready to plant! (Saw this cool idea to half bury a big pot in the ground to add some texture the the space - looks great!! I hope I just don't kill everything like usual!)

So positive thoughts going into this week.

[shrcpr]

Major victory for me last night. So, after I wrote here my dh called me to go to a friend's for a late BBQ. So I picked up the meat and went over and just spent some time there. Didn't eat ANYTHING because I was already done for the day and not really hungry. Usually I would've ate anyway - and ate way too much. So yeah for me. I didn't want to have to write in here that I caved in already!

So today I'm doing well. Still had an energy bar after my workout this morning. I know I should have a shake or something instead but I fall for the convenience every time! And I plan on having another one tonight. My menu looks bad today because of no fruits or veggies. Usually I have broccoli for dinner and strawberries for lunch.

Here's my menu for today (not doing Atkins):
Balance Gold Energy Bar 6:30am
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken 8:30am
Grilled chicken on whole wheat 12:00pm
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken 2:45pm
Grilled chicken on whole wheat 6:00pm
Zone energy bar 9:00pm

Calories: 1590
Fat: 30 (18%)
Carbs: 157 (42%)
Protein: 145 (40%)

Had my workout this morning: 35 minutes on the elliptical and upper body machine circuit. Tomorrow is cardio in the morning and leg workout (video) after work. Have to split legs and cario between morning/afternoon or I'll be too tired after one to do the other.

So that's it for today. TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Update for yesterday:
Didn't quite get all my meals in yesterday and little low on the calories but had a dentist appt at 4:30, then wasn't really hungry after all that broccoli. Man, you can eat ALOT of broccoli for not many calories. At least I got my fruit/veggies in!

Tuesday Menu:
Balance Gold Energy Bar 6:30am
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken 8:30am
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken and 12 oz strawberries 12:00pm
12 oz broccoli with 1 tablespoon margarine 3:00pm
Balance Gold Energy Bar 6:00pm
6 oz roast beef (canned) 8:00pm

Calories: 1278
Fat: 30 (28%)
Carbs: 157 (28%)
Protein: 145 (43%)

Yesterdays workout was cardio in the am (35 minutes elliptical) and lower body video workout in the pm. Completed both. Of course, I also walked the dogs for about 45 minutes at the park but that's just a mosey - I don't really count that as exercise.

Today, my workout is just cardio so I did 10 minutes elliptical (with arms), 10 minutes stationary bike, 10 minutes elliptical (w/o arms), 5 minute cool down on the elliptical (with arms). So 35 minutes all together.

Ordered some new workout DVDs yesterday so looking forward to trying those. I find working out more enjoyable when I mix gym workouts with home workouts so I don't get so stale. I just don't like any cardio machine except the elliptical and I know I'm not supposed to do the same thing every day.

Well, have to go to work, dang it! TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Did good yesterday. Eating and workouts according to plan.

Wednesday's Menu:
Balance Gold Energy Bar 6:30am
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces roast beef 9:00am
Low carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces roast beef 12:00pm
Nonfat yogurt and 14 oz strawberries 2:00pm
12 oz broccoli with 1 tablespoon margarine 4:00pm
Balance Gold Energy Bar 6:00pm
6 oz roast beef and chips chips cheese thins 10:00pm

Calories: 1509
Fat: 45(30%)
Carbs: 123(30%)
Protein: 133(40%)

Workouts for Wednesday: Cardio only in the am. 35 minutes various machines. Took the dogs for a walk for about 30 minutes or so.

Today's workout is cardio and upper body free weight circuit. I'm going to try and go rollerblading for the cardio today since it's so nice out. I absolutely love rollerblading!

Read a little bit more of the BFFM book. I haven't read it all and have read just enough to start incorporating the many smaller meals but I really need to get through it to find out exactly what I should be eating when. Two things I know I'll have to work on is water intake and getting proteins and carbs in the same meal. I have a tendency to eat one thing at a time. Simplicity, I guess. Also, I drink a lot of tea and diet soda. Just drink a lot of water around my workouts but that's about it.

Tried on my "goal" jeans this morning and they are getting looser!! Won't weight myself for another week or so due to TOM. Don't want to get discouraged over nothing.

Honestly, I just can't get over how good I feel. I'm trying to keep that in mind as I come across obstacles to success. I've made good choices so far, asking myself, "Is this going to help me or hurt me in reaching my goal?" So far I don't feel deprived at all. All this eating every other minute is a little tedious but I'm sure I'll get used to it. So far, it's taken away the desire to eat off plan - but it's early days yet!

Have an obstacle this weekend to get through. Going to a potluck at a friend's house on Saturday. I'm going to take some fruit and veggies trays and eat before I go. I am determined to make it through this without eating off plan.

Anyway, must be off to work, now. TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Everything went well yesterday. Did my upper body free weight circuit at work. I have a exercise ball and some 8-pound dumbells in my office. After work I went rollerblading for 35 minutes and then some cool down. Little breezy so some resistance with that. Then, walking the dogs, of course.

Today is leg day so I completed my leg workout this morning. So much of my cardio is stuff like the elliptical and rollerblading that my legs get really fatigued by the time I finish a leg workout. Right now they feel like they're going to fall off!

I don't think I'll post all my menus because I'm keeping them in Fitday - plus they're almost always the same things.

Summary for Thursday:
Calories: 1238
Fat: 24 (18%)
Carbs: 134 (42%)
Protein: 118 (40%)

Today's a calorie-up day (around 1,600 - 1,700) so I'm going to have to switch my menu a bit to get some more calories in.

Plan on getting the BFFM book printed today so I can figure out how I have to tweak my diet to fit. I'm avoiding it, I think, because I don't want to give up the bars.

On another note, tonight I'm picking out the flowers and plants for my garden!! Yeah! I'll put them in place tonight and then plant them tomorrow. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

TTFN!

[shrcpr]

So happy that I'm doing good this weekend. Friday was a good day as well.

Summary for Friday:
Calories: 1690
Fat: 33(18%)
Carbs: 210(50%)
Protein: 134(32%)

Was worried about yesterday because I had a potluck to go to. Took a salad and they had fruit so I did really good. I was so happy that I didn't overeat. I will count that as a major victory for me.

Also, worked in my garden all morning yesterday and got everything planted. That, on top of my leg workout Friday, has got me feeling my leg muscles!

Today has been a good day, too. On track with my eating schedule. No workouts for today planned. I did go get my BFFM book printed out and put in a binder for easier reading and reference. Making my way through it. Now I've got to get my body fat percentage tested so that I can tell if I'm making progress. I can feel my clothes getting looser but I'd like to make some specific goals but am unsure of where I'm at right now.

All ready for a new week. My workout schedule will be same as last week. I'll have to change it up the following week for some variety.

Mon: Cardio and upper body free weights circuit
Tue: Cardio and lower body video
Wed: Cardio
Thur: Cardio and upper body free weights circuit
Fri: Lower body workout at gym

Goal for this week: I weigh in next Saturday so my mini-goal is to weigh 127.5 or less.

I've had such a good time reading everyone's journals. How different people meet their goals (and what their goals are) is very inspirational. To know that whether we have a lot of extra weight or not, sometimes our biggest struggle is mental - in accepting ourselves and finding what works for us as individuals.

TTFN...

[shrcpr]

Just a quick note to check in. Doing good today. I'm feeling much more positive this time around and am hoping having two successful weekends under my belt keeps the momentum going.

Will have to switch my Tuesday and Friday workouts this week because I have to go to SF for work tomorrow and won't have time for 2 workouts. Today's workout was cardio (elliptical for 35 minutes - slightly higher intensity than last week) and upper body free weights circuit. Plus, walking the dogs.

Summary for Today:
Calories: 1383
Fat: 31(21%)
Carbs: 155(42%)
Protein: 123(37%)

Only one energy bar today!! I'm trying to eat more real food instead of relying so much on bars. I really don't care for shakes. Doing good at the 5-6 mini-meals per day. The really hard part is mixing the carbs and proteins each meal. Takes more planning than I'm used to.

Tomorrow will be a challenge because of the change in work schedule and being in a meeting from 1-5 which kind of messes up my eating schedule. Hopefully they'll have a break where I can wolf down an energy bar (I am NOT whipping out a container of chicken and broccoli!). Also means I have to make all my food tonight to take with me for all meals tomorrow except the last one of the day. I WILL do it, though.

Sadly, I'm getting a little bored with my own journal. I'm going to try and keep it up though because I think it's been helping me keep on track.

Continuing to read the BFFM book and need to get my body fat percentage tested so I can record my starting point and know if I'm making the right kind of progress. I suppose I can get that done at the gym if I don't want to do it myself.

Probably won't check in tomorrow - will try for Wednesday.

TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Proud to say that I made it through yesterday with no problems, even though I had to go to SF for work. Sometimes that derails me because of the whole social eating thing. I packed all my food for the day, though, and made it through!

It was a high calorie day so that helped a bit (around 1,700 instead of 1,500). I noticed my fat percentage was too high, though. That's because I took a couple of peanut butter tortillas. Need to definitely work on my ratios now that I've gotten through that part of the book. Supposed to be starting at 50-30-20. I seem to stay closer to 40-40-20 though.

Summary for Tuesday:
Calories: 1745
Fat: 69(36%)
Carbs: 153(34%)
Protein: 130(30%)

I need to sit down and figure out some meals that hit my percentages a little closer. No time today - will work on that tomorrow.

My workout for today is cardio so I'm hoping it's a nice day and I can go rollerblading at the park after work. Then walking the dogs.

I NEED to call the gym about the body fat testing, too. I have such a ridiculous problem of procrastinating those things that I really don't want to do.

Trying not to be overly discouraged today. I have quite a bit of lower body fat and that is so hard to get rid of. (Of course, that means I have NO upper body fat ). So even if I lose the fat I'll probably hate what I look like still. OK - enough whining! Just get to it! Geez.

[shrcpr]

Feeling good today. TOM came yesterday so at least I'm not pregnant. Not that I thought I was but when your only son turns 18 you get a little paranoid about starting over again.

So yesterday was about 90 degrees but I went rollerblading anyway for about 40 minutes at as high an intensity as I could keep up. Felt really good. Cardio only yesterday.

Summary for Wednesday:
Calories: 1528
Fat: 26(16%)
Carbs: 198(51%)
Protein: 121(33%)

Hit closer to the right percentages but what I'm eating needs some work. Right now I'm concentrating on getting the 5-6 small meals in and eating every 3 hours. I know I'll have to hit the food quality next. Here's my menu for yesterday:

Meal 1: Balance Gold Caramel Bar (7am)
Meal 2: Low-carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken and 1 apple (10 am)
Meal 3: Low-carb tortilla with 3.5 ounces chicken and 1 apple (1 pm)
Meal 4: 3 cups lettuce with Walden Farms dressing and 1 container yogurt with 1 scoop protein powder mixed in (3 pm)
Meal 5: McDonald's Classic Grilled Chicken plain (6 pm) - I absolutely love these
Snack: McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (10 pm) - up later than usual and got a little hungry


I'm just resisting the oatmeal and rice. I really don't like those things. I've never tried yams so I may give those a shot. I just like having the low-carb tortillas. Even though I STILL haven't got my body fat checked, I know that I've dropped a bit of weight in the last couple weeks. I can tell by the clothes and how they fit.


Exercise for today will be:
Upper body free weights circuit (at work)
Cardio 40 minutes at the gym (unless I can't resist going rollerblading again)

Well, that's about it for today. TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Had a mini- goal of 127.5 for yesterday. Not sure if I made it or not. I weighed myself and weighed 128 then I weighed myself again and weighed 127.5. So I guess I made it.

So what did I do? I promptly went out and had drinks. I told myself I wasn't going to but I did anyway. Yikes.

Was worried about Friday since we had company for dinner but did really good. We had lean steak, broccoli, mashed potatoes and gravy (none for me!) and bread (one piece for me). For dessert we had pound cake with fresh strawberries and whip cream. Had a small piece of cake with lots of strawberries. So I count that as a success since I did not overeat, I stayed within my calories for the day, and had a good time.

The rest of the weekend has been good, too, except for the drinks! Got a workout in today even though I usually don't on Sundays. I ordered some new workout DVDs from TV (Turbo Jam) and so I had to try them out. They're really fun. Glad I got them. I like alternating gym and home workouts.

My next goal is 125 by June 3. I'm not sure I'll make that. 2.5 pounds in 3 weeks should be do-able but I never can tell.

Think for my workouts this week I'll try a split program for weights.

Monday: Biceps and Cardio
Tuesday: Back and Cardio
Wednesday: Triceps and Lower Body
Thursday: Shoulders and Cardio
Friday: Chest and Cardio

Cardio either elliptical, rollerblading, or Turbo Jam DVD. All those really work the lower body as well as cardio so should be fine with one dedicated lower body workout this week.

Will I ever get my body fat tested???? I keep putting it off. I guess I just need to figure out how to do it myself!

Anyhow, feeling fairly positive about how things are going and looking forward to reaching my next goal. TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Did good today. Got in a wild cardio session today on the Elliptical. Not sure why but just had a lot of energy to burn. Probably because I did an afternoon workout and it was hot. I seem to work harder in the afternoon because I'm already all warmed up. The only thing is I don't stick with it as good in the afternoon. Things get in the way easier - for some reason I just don't have anything else going on to interfere with working out at 5 am!

People at the gym (if they notice me at all! ) must think I'm a real nut case. I almost retreat into my own little world with just me and the music. I close my eyes alot and do some lip synching, too. I tend to get out all my frustration during cardio. I like to listen to Linkin Park or similar music for the Elliptical so it really gets me going. Oh well, I just pretend no one is there.

So today's workout was biceps and cardio. Doing a split routine this week. Each body part once but with more intensity than usual. I'm feeling my biceps already.

Calories: 1426
Fat: 36 (24%)
Carbs: 169 (45%)
Protein: 110 (32%)

So thinking about getting laser hair removal on my legs. I've been checking it out and seems like I'm a good candidate. Light skin, dark hair. Sounds like heaven not to have to shave every freakin' day. Can't use Nair or anything like that because it just doesn't work. I wish I would have thought of it sooner, though, because you have to let the hair grow out for 6 weeks before getting it done and it's already hot. So I'll be going around all hairy. Yuck.

So back and cardio for tomorrow. My back is my favority part to work so that should be fun. (Triceps are the worst! Shoulders are the hardest!) TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Wow. Another good day so far today. Now I'm getting a little scared that I'm going to blow it. Clothes are getting back to normal, I feel energetic and my workouts are going very well. Boy, not being depressed really helps! Made it through TOM with no issues.

This morning went to the gym before work and did Back and 20 minutes of fairly intense cardio on the Elliptical. Then I came home from work and did a 40 minute Turbo Jam workout. I didn't mean to do so much but those workouts are so darn much fun. I dancing so it's really great. Great for the abs and arms, too. I find myself walking around tucking in my hips and abs. What a weirdo.

I'm afraid not to do some cardio in the morning because I don't want to miss it if something comes up after work so I guess I'll just have to do cardio twice. Too early in the am to do the DVD at home without waking everyone up.

Eating is good today too. I'm finding eating so many small meals a day really keeps me going pretty even all day long. I don't find myself lagging during the day but it is a little difficult eating around my work schedule if I have alot of meetings or am not in my office. People must think I eat all day long! Actually, I feel like I do! I'm into my 5th week of no binging which is really great. I feel so much better I wonder how in the world I give this up for junk food??? Hoping that's behind me now...

Well, on to Triceps and Lower Body tomorrow. No cardio. I do lunges and squats for lower body, though, so I usually get my heart rate up there anyway. I hate working my Triceps!!! They are so weak!

My fitness goal is to fly around the lake this August when we go camping. Every year we go to Lake Almanor in No CA with about 50 people and a (small) group rides around the lake (30 miles of mountain terrain but on the road). I've done it most every year. One year I was sick with a cold and couldn't even breathe and last year I was so disappointed because I felt too weak and out of shape to even try it. This year I will be ready and I will have no problem! I've done it before so I know I can do it again.

TTFN!

[shrcpr]

So, how am I doing? G R E A T!

I am feeling really good. I so want to do one of those DVDs right now but it's pretty hot and I'm not sure I want to over work myself. Did triceps and lower body this morning before work.

Eating is good today but too much. Today is my calorie-up day (around 1,700). It's kind of hard to eat more than I'm used to. Maybe I should just be eating some different food that's a little higher calorie. Or adding in something that doesn't take up much room like salad dressing or nuts. Think I'll try that next time.

So I'm wondering if it's this journal that's helping me stay on track so far or if it's just time? Maybe I need to temper my enthusiasm a bit because it's only been about 5 weeks.

In any case, I'm hoping to stick it out and reach some goals. When I see the great strides some who post in the ML make, it makes me more determined. Some have come so far it's amazing.

TTFN!

[wisnowbird]

Originally Posted by shrcpr

I ordered some new workout DVDs from TV (Turbo Jam) and so I had to try them out. They're really fun. Glad I got them. I like alternating gym and home workouts.

I just ordered those DVD's last weekened - haven't gotten mine yet, but good to hear that they're fun

[shrcpr]

I just ordered those DVD's last weekened - haven't gotten mine yet, but good to hear that they're fun

I know! I was so happy when I got them and they were actually fun instead of just being dumb.

Just finished the Cardio Party. It's 40 minutes but it goes fast. I couldn't believe how much I was sweating. It was like flinging off me! Yuck.

[shrcpr]

So today was shoulders and cardio. Did shoulder workout at work with free weights and then the Turbo Jam Cardio Party for 40 minutes of cardio. Eating going well, too. I feel like I'm in the groove now. Please, please, please let it last!

Been getting lazy and not posting my menus. Have been tracking in Fitday, though. Yesterday was a high calorie day:

Calories: 1727
Fat: 28(15%)
Carbs: 224(52%)
Protein: 135(33%)


Also trying to post a little more in the ML. I always read all the posts but am reluctant to post myself for some reason. I need to get over that.

Still haven't done the body fat testing. I can tell I'm losing size, though. My jeans are all fitting looser and my muscles are starting to show a bit. Now if only there was a magical saddle-bag zapper! I know I'm going to be disappointed that I don't have the stats to see how I'm improving.

Tomorrow is chest and cardio. I can do chest at home with free weights and my bench. Probably will do the Cardio Party again. Have to go into work a little later and stay later so have to do it all in the morning.

TTFN!

[shrcpr]

Doing good this morning. Did part of my workout this morning - the cardio part. Same as yesterday - Turbo Jam Cardio Party. I so love that workout. My clothes are just sopping wet, though, when I'm done. Will do the chest workout when I get home or at work. Eating was good yesterday.

I did get on the scale this morning and at am 128. I think I'm throwing out the scale! I know I'm getting smaller because of how my clothes fit so I'm happy about that. I think my body is just waiting for the binging so it doesn't have to give up the weight.

Don't have much time this morning but wanted to check in anyway to keep myself motivated and remind myself that I have goals to reach so I have to stay strong and not get disappointed over that stupid scale.

TTFN!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by shrcpr

I did get on the scale this morning and at am 128. I think I'm throwing out the scale! I know I'm getting smaller because of how my clothes fit so I'm happy about that. I think my body is just waiting for the binging so it doesn't have to give up the weight..........wanted to check in anyway to keep myself motivated and remind myself that I have goals to reach so I have to stay strong and not get disappointed over that stupid scale.

TTFN!

Do I ever hear ya, Shari.....do I ever. It's been two weeks and one day for me since I began carb cycling, and I've lost 1.5 lbs. That's not huge, but it actually is. I think I may start a weight loss journal too, and hopefully will gather ideas, support and encouragement to make my way through this.

I'm gonna go back and read every post of yours! You're doing great... hang in there, and congrats on those loose jeans....the TRUE MEASURE, along with the mirror! Screw the scales!

Twyla

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Okay, Shari.

I backed up and read ALL of your journal. The similarities are amazing, yours and my journey.

I have almost 10 yrs on ya, but I too have an 18 yr old, ready to turn 19 next month...no worries on pregs though! DH took care of that!

I don't have the binging tendencies as strong as you say you have them, but I can be set up for one when I go for a long time with no progress, one; or two, when TOM rears his ugly head and throws me into a craving cave.

I too have a hectic schedule MOST OF THE TIME, with exceptions, and planning mini meals is going to be a headache for the most part. That's why bars and yogurt are a God-send to me. Do what works, right?

I'm a creature of habit, so reptitious meals don't bother me in the least, as long as I like what I'm eating. (I hate yams and egg whites...don't go there!)

You are eating fewer calories than I am, and more carbs, less fat. So I think I need to work on this a bit more. Having been used to 60% fat, bottoming out to 25%-35% immediately is NOT going to happen. And if I exceed 70 carbs....I'm immediately in PANIC MODE.

I do not want to give up my morning eggs (2), and so that for now is only partially compromised.

You are staying very on track, it appears....and reading your journal has inspired ME to no end....we're both beginners, if you will, in this WOE and goal seeking thing....so I may want to stay close behind you for guidance and incentive.

I hope you have a great weekend, get in all your workouts, and resist the historic urges that, personally, I think you've managed to overcome.

[shrcpr]

Nice to hear from you, Twyla. My sister-in-law was named Twila, too. Not a name you hear everyday! She died earlier this year from complications from epilepsy but I always think of her when I see your posts.

I'm thinking the small mini-meals are even more important than the percentages. I think it would work just as well lower-carb as long as you were eating frequently. We'll find out, huh?