Chocolate Steals My Joy.

DwindleMeLC · 10-11-2006, 08:46 PM

Well, here goes nothing... or everything.

I started my low carb diet on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 and I weighed in at 248 pounds. Now I have never weighed that much in my life (Life=28 years and 6 months), unless I had a baby in my tummy - and then I only got up to 264 pounds. HA!! I laugh because I used the word ONLY in front of 264 pounds!
Anyways, I have been on the diet for all of eight days and I have managed to lose 7 pounds and so now I weigh 241 pounds. I'd like to lose another six pounds this week. I have been following a diet of less than 20 carbs per day and I had been absolutely cheatfree up until today.

Today at lunch I had a cheeseburger with the top and bottom bun. I think I am still in Ketosis, since my breath still smells weird - But then again, maybe that is just the stench of guilt lingering in the air. (I'm not sure the words Breath and Stench should ever be used in the same sentence either?) I may have to break down and buy some ketostixs so that I don't beat myself up too badly. Cheating is sooo not good. Since I've eaten that bun today, I am craving some chocolate cake in a major way. That wouldn't really be such a big deal if I didn't have a big slab of it in my refrigerator that is calling my name. But, alas, the chocolate cake is confused, my name is no longer in it's vocabulary.

I've got to start exercising. I know... I know... And I will. I just won't tonight. I feel like if I lose a little weight, that will be less that I have to propel forward on the treadmill. Anyways, I'll do better tomorrow.

DwindleMeLC

vwchick · 10-12-2006, 12:00 PM

You're doing great so far!

Now, just stay away from that cake!

KUTGW!!

kingbird3 · 10-12-2006, 12:10 PM

Eat a small piece of sugar free chocolate. They are good and you will kill that craving. I know not everyone subtracts the sugar alcohols. I did/do and it never stalled me. Just don't think you can eat the whole bag (bad side affects) or eat it everyday and you'll be fine. You're doing great! KUTGW!

moonchild · 10-13-2006, 04:06 PM

DwindleMeLC,
I am glad to see that your slip with the buns didn't cause you to give up completely. You let that moment go and went right back on track. CONGRATS! That is one of the hardest things to do ... pick oneself right back up.

I for one can't have the sf chocolates. Not because I think they will stall me or because I think they are bad for me in the way some say, but because I know they just trigger me into wanting sweets, sweets, and more sweets.

IF, however, I felt I really couldn't resist the chocolate cake (thank God I have nothing like that in my house) then it would prob make a better alternative. Lesser of 2 evils I s'pose.

Again, congrats on sticking with it!

Take Care and remember ...
WE CAN DO THIS ......... TOGETHER!

DwindleMeLC · 10-19-2006, 10:22 PM

Today was nothing to brag about. I drank far too many diet drinks and not enough water. I ate two steak fajitas with the tortillas for lunch, but I did okay for dinner - had the cheesy cauliflower soup. I am patiently waiting for TOM to show his ugly, but OH-SO-Welcomed face. I hope that when he arrives, I will lose a couple of pounds of water weight.
I worked really hard today and my store looks a little better. It is still more disorganized than I would like, but we've almost got it back to normal. I want to have it looking presentable by Saturday, since that is our busiest day. I sold a nice dresser and an antique mirror today, so that made me feel pretty good.
I put in a Tae-Bo tape today and did that for a little bit. My four year old nephew was doing the "Karate Tape" with me. He was so funny. He just kept coaching me, "One,two,three, KICK! One, Two, Three, PUNCH!" He thinks he has it all figured out. Well.... he is thin.

DwindleMeLC · 10-20-2006, 09:12 PM

I just gave my son a bath and put him to bed. That little booger was up way too late tonight!! It was my fault, I was watching an old Cary Grant movie, "An Affair To Remember." Oddly enough, I like the newer version of it better.
I didn't weigh today, but I did do okay on my diet today. I think I am going to hold off on weighing in again until Tuesday, since that is my official weigh-in date and that will make three weeks that I have been dieting.
Tonight for supper I had steamed shrimp with cajun seasoning and some ricotta cheese with splenda and unsweetened cocoa. YUM! I had never tried the ricotta cheese thing before. It was really a lot better than I expected. It tasted a lot like Jello Pudding.
I have to work tomorrow

But I'm off on Sunday and Monday so I plan to use those new Tae-Bo tapes then. Hope to weigh in under 238.

DwindleMeLC · 10-26-2006, 11:22 PM

I felt like I was in slow motion today. Everything was so busy at the store today. It was really a lot of fun, but it was kind of an out-of-body experience. I think that was because I have so much on my mind.

My diet has been fairly consistent lately - not great, but not too bad either. I feel like I am losing some weight, but I don't want to weigh myself everyday. It's really a compulsive thing for me. It is hard to go into my bathroom and not step on the scales. Then I question every change that it shows. I'm really getting tired of over-analyzing every facet of this way of life. I need Dr. Phil on speed dial lately!

I think that I have the most weight loss success when I just take it as it comes and not contemplate it too often or too deeply. Just look at what's on my plate at that moment. I know most people say that they are big on planning each meal and each gram of fat or carbs. I just can't be that kind of person. I think I am an all or nothing kind of person. Either I don't pay attention much, or I dwell on things and drive myself nuts. I think that once I get into the groove of this diet, I will be much happier and not worry about things so much. I don't want to get burned out while I am only just beginning.

I did cheat a little and sneak a peak at my weight this morning. The scale said 234 before I got in the shower... but then said 235 when I got out. I really want to get some nice digital scales and then force myself to only weigh once a week.

I want to lose down to 208 pounds before Christmas. I know that is a huge goal and it is going to get more out of my reach with each day of unsuccessful dieting.

I NEED TO EXERCISE AND DRINK MORE WATER. I'll Try harder tomorrow.

-Amanda

kingbird3 · 10-27-2006, 02:31 PM

Amanda, I am not a measurer, counter person either. I just ate the veggies, protein and water at first. SF Jello and whipped cream - God sent! I am a daily weigher. The only time I wasn't is when I knew I weighed more than I wanted to admit. Keeps me accountable. You can do this girl! Just get you some LC tortillas for the mexican nights/days. I usually eat taco salad w/o the shell personally but whatever works for you. let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

10-11-2006, 08:46 PM	#1
DwindleMeLC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 9 Gallery: DwindleMeLC Stats: 248/235/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: October 3, 2006	Chocolate Steals My Joy. Well, here goes nothing... or everything. I started my low carb diet on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 and I weighed in at 248 pounds. Now I have never weighed that much in my life (Life=28 years and 6 months), unless I had a baby in my tummy - and then I only got up to 264 pounds. HA!! I laugh because I used the word ONLY in front of 264 pounds! Anyways, I have been on the diet for all of eight days and I have managed to lose 7 pounds and so now I weigh 241 pounds. I'd like to lose another six pounds this week. I have been following a diet of less than 20 carbs per day and I had been absolutely cheatfree up until today. Today at lunch I had a cheeseburger with the top and bottom bun. I think I am still in Ketosis, since my breath still smells weird - But then again, maybe that is just the stench of guilt lingering in the air. (I'm not sure the words Breath and Stench should ever be used in the same sentence either?) I may have to break down and buy some ketostixs so that I don't beat myself up too badly. Cheating is sooo not good. Since I've eaten that bun today, I am craving some chocolate cake in a major way. That wouldn't really be such a big deal if I didn't have a big slab of it in my refrigerator that is calling my name. But, alas, the chocolate cake is confused, my name is no longer in it's vocabulary. I've got to start exercising. I know... I know... And I will. I just won't tonight. I feel like if I lose a little weight, that will be less that I have to propel forward on the treadmill. Anyways, I'll do better tomorrow. DwindleMeLC

10-13-2006, 04:06 PM	#4
moonchild MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,903 Gallery: moonchild Stats: 301/267/251 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept. 25, 2006	DwindleMeLC, I am glad to see that your slip with the buns didn't cause you to give up completely. You let that moment go and went right back on track. CONGRATS! That is one of the hardest things to do ... pick oneself right back up. I for one can't have the sf chocolates. Not because I think they will stall me or because I think they are bad for me in the way some say, but because I know they just trigger me into wanting sweets, sweets, and more sweets. IF, however, I felt I really couldn't resist the chocolate cake (thank God I have nothing like that in my house) then it would prob make a better alternative. Lesser of 2 evils I s'pose. Again, congrats on sticking with it! Take Care and remember ... WE CAN DO THIS ......... TOGETHER! __________________ Lost 21 INCHES from 11/08/06-12/18/06 !!!! 49/44/56 MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/moonchild64 Moonchild's "Low carb Journey through a deep fried world" : http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...d.php?t=453364

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10-12-2006, 12:00 PM	#2
vwchick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,489 Gallery: vwchick Stats: 200.6/ ... /150 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart: 22 Sep 2008	You're doing great so far! Now, just stay away from that cake! KUTGW!!

10-12-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
kingbird3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 795 Gallery: kingbird3 Stats: 159/117 WOE: LC Maint. SEP06 Start Date: JAN 2006	Eat a small piece of sugar free chocolate. They are good and you will kill that craving. I know not everyone subtracts the sugar alcohols. I did/do and it never stalled me. Just don't think you can eat the whole bag (bad side affects) or eat it everyday and you'll be fine. You're doing great! KUTGW!

10-19-2006, 10:22 PM	#5
DwindleMeLC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 9 Gallery: DwindleMeLC Stats: 248/235/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: October 3, 2006	Today was nothing to brag about. I drank far too many diet drinks and not enough water. I ate two steak fajitas with the tortillas for lunch, but I did okay for dinner - had the cheesy cauliflower soup. I am patiently waiting for TOM to show his ugly, but OH-SO-Welcomed face. I hope that when he arrives, I will lose a couple of pounds of water weight. I worked really hard today and my store looks a little better. It is still more disorganized than I would like, but we've almost got it back to normal. I want to have it looking presentable by Saturday, since that is our busiest day. I sold a nice dresser and an antique mirror today, so that made me feel pretty good. I put in a Tae-Bo tape today and did that for a little bit. My four year old nephew was doing the "Karate Tape" with me. He was so funny. He just kept coaching me, "One,two,three, KICK! One, Two, Three, PUNCH!" He thinks he has it all figured out. Well.... he is thin.

10-20-2006, 09:12 PM	#6
DwindleMeLC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 9 Gallery: DwindleMeLC Stats: 248/235/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: October 3, 2006	I just gave my son a bath and put him to bed. That little booger was up way too late tonight!! It was my fault, I was watching an old Cary Grant movie, "An Affair To Remember." Oddly enough, I like the newer version of it better. I didn't weigh today, but I did do okay on my diet today. I think I am going to hold off on weighing in again until Tuesday, since that is my official weigh-in date and that will make three weeks that I have been dieting. Tonight for supper I had steamed shrimp with cajun seasoning and some ricotta cheese with splenda and unsweetened cocoa. YUM! I had never tried the ricotta cheese thing before. It was really a lot better than I expected. It tasted a lot like Jello Pudding. I have to work tomorrow But I'm off on Sunday and Monday so I plan to use those new Tae-Bo tapes then. Hope to weigh in under 238.

10-26-2006, 11:22 PM	#7
DwindleMeLC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 9 Gallery: DwindleMeLC Stats: 248/235/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: October 3, 2006	I felt like I was in slow motion today. Everything was so busy at the store today. It was really a lot of fun, but it was kind of an out-of-body experience. I think that was because I have so much on my mind. My diet has been fairly consistent lately - not great, but not too bad either. I feel like I am losing some weight, but I don't want to weigh myself everyday. It's really a compulsive thing for me. It is hard to go into my bathroom and not step on the scales. Then I question every change that it shows. I'm really getting tired of over-analyzing every facet of this way of life. I need Dr. Phil on speed dial lately! I think that I have the most weight loss success when I just take it as it comes and not contemplate it too often or too deeply. Just look at what's on my plate at that moment. I know most people say that they are big on planning each meal and each gram of fat or carbs. I just can't be that kind of person. I think I am an all or nothing kind of person. Either I don't pay attention much, or I dwell on things and drive myself nuts. I think that once I get into the groove of this diet, I will be much happier and not worry about things so much. I don't want to get burned out while I am only just beginning. I did cheat a little and sneak a peak at my weight this morning. The scale said 234 before I got in the shower... but then said 235 when I got out. I really want to get some nice digital scales and then force myself to only weigh once a week. I want to lose down to 208 pounds before Christmas. I know that is a huge goal and it is going to get more out of my reach with each day of unsuccessful dieting. I NEED TO EXERCISE AND DRINK MORE WATER. I'll Try harder tomorrow. -Amanda

10-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#8
kingbird3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 795 Gallery: kingbird3 Stats: 159/117 WOE: LC Maint. SEP06 Start Date: JAN 2006	Amanda, I am not a measurer, counter person either. I just ate the veggies, protein and water at first. SF Jello and whipped cream - God sent! I am a daily weigher. The only time I wasn't is when I knew I weighed more than I wanted to admit. Keeps me accountable. You can do this girl! Just get you some LC tortillas for the mexican nights/days. I usually eat taco salad w/o the shell personally but whatever works for you. let me know if there is anything I can do to help.