Beth's Real Life Journey to Success

[Livywilltim-mom]

Safe and happy trip friend!

Peace

[Debralynn]

Godspeed!

Can't wait to hear about the wonderful place DH surprised you with!

Your menus look so good and I am stealing some of them this week!

Prayers that you are not affected by the storm....

[monet0329]

Thank you Beth.. I will try that.. ..

hope you had fun on your lil get away....

see ya when you get home..

[KrystaLyn]

Great pictures, Beth! YOu really do look like you've hardly aged a bit! Amazing! And I love you toes That is one of my favorite endulgences, Pedicures! I hope you had a great time on your surprise trip with DH. Talk to you soon!

[Low Carb Mommy]

We got back from our trip yesterday evening around 6:00. We had a great trip....meeting was a little boring but we had fun with our friends. The Marriott that was hosting the event ended up being booked so we had to make reservations at the Windgate. It was a little disappointing but OK with me. I was much more interested in what the guys had planned for dinner. Our dinner reservation totally made up for the hotel. They took us back to Fogo De Choa (Brazilian restaurant). I TOTALLY CHEATED!!!! Sorry to disappoint anyone that holds me in such high regards. And that was just the beginning of my LC rebellion I must say!

The next morning we had to be at the meeting at 8 am. I didn't get hardly any sleep. Our bed was terrible and our pillows were paper thin. Our room was around the front entrance and outside there were people coming in and out all through the night. I looked out one time and saw some guys with leather jackets on and chains. I think I finally got some sleep after 4am only to have to wake up by 6:30. Because we had to drive to the meeting I wasn't able to grab anything to eat in the lobby (so much for any planning I did regarding food). Thankfully they had something at the meeting because I was starved! I forget how hungry you can get after a cheat. Unfortunately, the only thing they had to eat was carbs and fruit. I threw all caution to the wind and had a big fat bagel with cream cheese and some strawberries. Then, get ready.....I had a muffin and a cheese danish for a snack. I KNOW....YOU ARE ALL SCREAMING "BETH"!!!! That was the end of my cheat though. The rest of the day I resisted all my sugar cravings. Lunch was hamburger and salad. Dinner was steak, broccoli, and salad. So far this morning all I have had is some coffee. I plan to be back on plan and not go back off again.

As we were driving home, it started snowing. I think we ended up getting anywhere from 3-4 inches. This morning we all went out and played in the snow. The younger kids were giggling so much. I think this is the first snow they really remember. My oldest threw a snow/ice ball at me and hit me square in the face. OUCH!! I got it all on video. I didn't have my camera with me (at the office) but our video camera has a feature where you can take pictures. I haven't read the book to see how you can download them or if you can even do that. I hope so. One good thing about this snow is the roads are clear. That is the kind of snow I like.

This afternoon we are meeting my parents and brother to go eat at the Olive Garden. My brother flies out tomorrow to go back to California. I know he was so glad to get to see the snow before he heads back. I will miss him.

Well, I guess I will post what I ate...no carb counts though. Oh....my weight.....133.6 this morning (only .8 pound gain) not too bad considering. I will get it back off. I was still in ketosis this morning. Boy, was that encouraging!


Menu from Tues & Wed. :

Tuesday:

B~Atkins shake
L~Burger King-Double Whopper w/ cheese (no bun, no ketchup), tea w/ splenda
D~Fogo De Choa-salads, cheese, chicken salad, fruit, rolls w/ butter, lots of meats, cheesecake & chocolate cake, Martini


Wednesday:

B~Bagel w/ cream cheese, strawberries, coffee w/ cream and splenda
S~cheese danish & small poppy seed muffin
D~Hamburger (no bun), salad w/ ranch
S~2 Atkins bars (not at the same time )
D~Sirloin, broccoli, salad w/ ranch

Ketone stick this morning: trace
Water yesterday: not enough
Exercise yesterday: lots of walking
W%: 47.5 (way up)
F%: 31.5 (crazy )

[Low Carb Mommy]

Krysta...we must have been posting at the same time! It is so good to see your face around here. I was getting worried about you!!! Thanks for the compliment my friend. I wish you were close...we could go get pedicures together!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Oops, I have one more confession to make that I totally forgot about until now. When I got home last night, DH's mom had made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I had I think 5 of them. I have never tasted cookies that good. I knew I had better eat the ones left or today I would have cheated for a 3rd day in a row. Wow.....glad that is off my chest.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Beth,
You CRACK me up!! Good idea to eat all of those cookies before midnight

Hope the scale slides down from here friend!

Hugs

[seb]

Well, at least you had some yummy food while you were cheating. And, it doesn't look like you did too much damage. The scale may go up tomorrow (that's how it works with me), but don't worry. It's just water weight and will come off fast, I'm sure.

How fun to have snow. We had a dusting this morning and school was delayed two hours, but nothing to write home about.

Sounds like you need some rest after your hotel stay.

Good to have you back.

[Low Carb Mommy]

My kids were out today but will probably go back tomorrow. About the sleep...I feel asleep on the couch last night because I was so tired. Dh didn't even get me up. He said I was snoring. I feel pretty good today. My doctor had called last night and cancelled my appointment. They said they would call after 1pm today...haven't heard from them.

[monet0329]

Hey Beth.. .. your lil get away sounds pretty good.. except the Hotels.. I can never get a good nights sleep when I am away form home.. no matter how good the place we stay is...lol..

ok.. cheat over.. and your movin on.. thats all I will say....all that stuff sure sounds good though..

have a good evening hun..

[KrystaLyn]

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

I wish you were close...we could go get pedicures together!

Well, maybe thats what we can do WHEN we meet!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Krysta, absolutely!!!!

[monet0329]

Morning Beth..

[Low Carb Mommy]

My weight jumped up to 135.2 this morning. My cheat isn't so funny now. I don't have time to post right now. Just wanted to pop in. Talk to everyone later.

[seb]

Sorry about the scale.

[monet0329]

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

My weight jumped up to 135.2 this morning. My cheat isn't so funny now. I don't have time to post right now. Just wanted to pop in. Talk to everyone later.

[monet0329]

Good morning Beth.. ..

hope all is well sweetie.. haven't heard from you in a few days..

was you going somewhere and my brain just isn't working right this am?..

anywho.. have a fantabulas day..

[Low Carb Mommy]

No, I didn't go anywhere. I have just been in a fog the last few days. My eating hasn't been all that bad. I haven't cheated anymore. There have been a few more LC treats (bars, nuts, ice cream) than I normally allow. I really haven't cared. Thus, the reason I haven't been on here. I am forcing myself to get back strict today. My weight this morning was 136. This is the highest I have been in quite some time. I am VERY discouraged by it. I have just allowed myself to get back into some bad habits. Now I am paying for it not only physically but emotionally. NO MORE! I have to get control today. Thanks for checking on me. I have to go get ready now...running late this morning. I will check back in later.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Aw Sweetie,

Hugs and encouragement heading your way friend.

Peace

[seb]

Beth~I know you will get in control! It's so hard when the scale goes up to feel good about how things are going, but if you set your mind to it, I know you can get back to strict eating. Let's do this together, friend.

[Debralynn]

Hi friend!

With the pressure of the reunion behind you now, you will be back on program in no time, and losing again!

You worked so hard, it's only natural to fall back a little afterwards. It's so good that you are still coming here, and you know that you won't let it get out of control!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Thank you ladies for your encouragement. Maybe you are right Deb. I think my cheat resulted from two things. First the pressure of the reunion and it finally being over. Secondly, the fact that I was down so low again and feeling like I could justify a cheat. I have done that in the past and I need to make myself aware of it for the future.

All things have been good today. It has been a hard day. I have been tempted by many things but so far I have resisted. I know I must press forward to get those sweet cravings gone. I think one of the hardest obstacles for me to face when eating Induction type foods are what to eat for snacks. I get used to grabbing yogurt, nuts, bars or shakes.

I want to get caught up on my menus. I feel like I need to put down what caused me to get to this weight. Tomorrow's menu will be much better.


Thursday: Weight 133.6

B~Coffee w/ HC & splenda
L~Omelet w/ spinach, onion, sausage, feta cheese, 1 cup chocolate CCD milk
D~Olive Garden-Salad w/ OG dressing, 2 stuffed mushrooms, Mixed Grill: grilled chicken & steak w/ zucchini & squash & peppers
L~Atkins bar, LC ice cream, spoonful of cheesecake pudding (BAD CRAVINGS)

Friday: Weight 135.2

B~Atkins shake
S~Coffee w/ HNH & splenda
L~Double cheeseburger w/ mayo, LC ketchup, small salad w/ ranch
S~Homemade chocolate oatmeal drop cookies
D~Wild Wings Cafe-wings w/ sauce, celery & ranch
S~Whole bad of peanut M&M's at the movies

Saturday: Weight 134.8

B~2 eggs & bacon
S~Atkins shake, coffee w/ HC & splenda
L~Wendy's-Double cheeseburger w/ mayo, Caesar side salad w/ dressing, tea w/ splenda
S~Nuts, more chocolate oatmeal cookies
D~Roast, collard greens, angel eggs

Sunday: Weight 135

B~Atkins shake
L~Doughless pizza, bite of DH's LC wrap, salad w/ ranch
S~LC ice cream & nuts
D~Leftover Olive Garden w/ pesto
L~LC yogurt

Monday: Weight 135

B~Flax seed muffin w/ CC & pb, coffee w/ HC & DS, 1 cup Chocolate CCD milk
L~Atkins bar
S~Atkins bar, 1 cup CCD milk
D~Taco salad

Tuesday: Weight 136

So there you go.....putting my hands out for you to smack them. I have been a very bad girl. I promise to get back on track. It gets really hard when you feel like you don't even care. I will discuss this with my doctor. I think some of it has to do with my medicine. I have been battling with depression the last few days. I hate it. Hopefully things will get better as I start eating right again. Thanks for your support. It means the world to me!!!!!!

[lisabinil]

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

No, I didn't go anywhere. I have just been in a fog the last few days. My eating hasn't been all that bad. I haven't cheated anymore. There have been a few more LC treats (bars, nuts, ice cream) than I normally allow. I really haven't cared. Thus, the reason I haven't been on here. I am forcing myself to get back strict today. My weight this morning was 136. This is the highest I have been in quite some time. I am VERY discouraged by it. I have just allowed myself to get back into some bad habits. Now I am paying for it not only physically but emotionally. NO MORE! I have to get control today. Thanks for checking on me. I have to go get ready now...running late this morning. I will check back in later.

This is the problem I had while on Lexapro-I just didn't care and said oh well and ate anything I wanted. It's seems like sugar has got a hold on you-maybe a strict reinduction to get rid of your cravings-no Atkins bars or shakes just a clean Induction? Hang in there!