"My Low Carb Life"

brandyxoxo25 · 07-14-2006, 09:16 AM

Hi, My name is Brandy! I am 29 and have a wonderful husband that thinks I'm the sexiest thing to ever walk the face of the earth, and two fabulous kids! Sounds perfect right???? Well, did i forget to mention that I am 287lbs!

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Then on May 22, 2004 that all changed. I started on a low carb journey that would change my life forever. My starting weight on that day was 307lbs, not to mention that I have diabetes. Within the first month of LC I was able to go off of my diabetes meds. and within the first 8mths I had lost 100lbs! By the end of the first year I had lost 120lbs and felt on top of the world. THis was when I met my husband, whom I fell instantly in love with. We were married 4mths after meeting and now have a 5mth old son named Zach. I also have a daughter named Micayla, who is 7, from a previous relationship.

Well, I bet your wondering, "What happened? Why are you back up to almost 300lbs??"

Zach happened!!! I gained almost 100lbs during my pregnancy and now I'm back, determined to take it off!

So here starts "My Low Carb Life"!

brandyxoxo25 · 07-14-2006, 09:22 AM

7-14-06

It has officially been 5 days since I started back LCing. I have lost 5lbs so far and feel great! This morning I had about 8 slices of block dill cheese, some deli salami, and a can of smoked oysters. Now I'm stuffed! I have also drank about 44oz of water so far. Now if only I can get the baby to take a nap, it will be pretty much perfect! DH and I are going to take the kids to the pool tonight! I love swimming at night when the sun isnt beating down and you can just relax and unwind after a long day. I can't wait!

brandyxoxo25 · 07-17-2006, 07:11 AM

7-17-06

Kevin(DH), and I stayed up WAY too late last night watching movies. I am tired and cranky this morning. Not to mention that TOM has come to visit!! That said, I have stayed on plan all weekend and I have lost another lb, making a total of 6lbs since last Monday! Hopefully as soon as TOM leaves I will see a few more drop! BBL!

Sarina4362 · 07-30-2006, 09:51 PM

First of all, congrats on your baby!!

I am re-starting atkins as well. I lost 30 lbs on it 2 years ago after I had my 2 year old...but fell off the wagon and failed to jump back on.

I am now determined! I know this works for me, so what am I waiting for?

Small world...I live in Bluffton! I saw your post and just had to reply!

We can do this! I know we can!

PS...Wanted to add that I am starting this time at 280, so we are at about the same weight I think?

07-14-2006, 09:16 AM	#1
brandyxoxo25 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,466 Gallery: brandyxoxo25 Stats: 297/290/170 WOE: Making myself healthy through low carb! Start Date: Starting over ~ 9/15/2008	"My Low Carb Life" Hi, My name is Brandy! I am 29 and have a wonderful husband that thinks I'm the sexiest thing to ever walk the face of the earth, and two fabulous kids! Sounds perfect right???? Well, did i forget to mention that I am 287lbs! I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Then on May 22, 2004 that all changed. I started on a low carb journey that would change my life forever. My starting weight on that day was 307lbs, not to mention that I have diabetes. Within the first month of LC I was able to go off of my diabetes meds. and within the first 8mths I had lost 100lbs! By the end of the first year I had lost 120lbs and felt on top of the world. THis was when I met my husband, whom I fell instantly in love with. We were married 4mths after meeting and now have a 5mth old son named Zach. I also have a daughter named Micayla, who is 7, from a previous relationship. Well, I bet your wondering, "What happened? Why are you back up to almost 300lbs??" Zach happened!!! I gained almost 100lbs during my pregnancy and now I'm back, determined to take it off! So here starts "My Low Carb Life"! __________________ ~~Brandy~~ 297/277/170 ~ 20lbs gone forever!! PROUD member of Sayonara CARBOnara BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE 2008 Start Weight- 297 lbs - 9/17/2008 297 295 290 285 280 275 270 265 260 255 250 245 240 235 230 225 220 215 200 195 190 185 180 170

07-30-2006, 09:51 PM	#4
Sarina4362 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 20 Gallery: Sarina4362 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 9, 2004	First of all, congrats on your baby!! I am re-starting atkins as well. I lost 30 lbs on it 2 years ago after I had my 2 year old...but fell off the wagon and failed to jump back on. I am now determined! I know this works for me, so what am I waiting for? Small world...I live in Bluffton! I saw your post and just had to reply! We can do this! I know we can! PS...Wanted to add that I am starting this time at 280, so we are at about the same weight I think? Last edited by Sarina4362 : 07-30-2006 at 09:55 PM.

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07-14-2006, 09:22 AM	#2
brandyxoxo25 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,466 Gallery: brandyxoxo25 Stats: 297/290/170 WOE: Making myself healthy through low carb! Start Date: Starting over ~ 9/15/2008	7-14-06 It has officially been 5 days since I started back LCing. I have lost 5lbs so far and feel great! This morning I had about 8 slices of block dill cheese, some deli salami, and a can of smoked oysters. Now I'm stuffed! I have also drank about 44oz of water so far. Now if only I can get the baby to take a nap, it will be pretty much perfect! DH and I are going to take the kids to the pool tonight! I love swimming at night when the sun isnt beating down and you can just relax and unwind after a long day. I can't wait!

07-17-2006, 07:11 AM	#3
brandyxoxo25 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,466 Gallery: brandyxoxo25 Stats: 297/290/170 WOE: Making myself healthy through low carb! Start Date: Starting over ~ 9/15/2008	7-17-06 Kevin(DH), and I stayed up WAY too late last night watching movies. I am tired and cranky this morning. Not to mention that TOM has come to visit!! That said, I have stayed on plan all weekend and I have lost another lb, making a total of 6lbs since last Monday! Hopefully as soon as TOM leaves I will see a few more drop! BBL!