Beth's Real Life Journey to Success

[Livywilltim-mom]

Happy Fat Burnin' Friday friend,

Hoping and praying all is well with you and yours.

Hugs

[seb]

We're missing you here, friend.

[monet0329]

Beth.. just a quick .. missin you

[Debralynn]

Hi little Beth!

Hope everything is going your way!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Missing you dear Beth

[Low Carb Mommy]

Hello Sue, Jaime, Deb, Monet, Jennifer, Krysta! I'm finally back. Last Friday (kids got out for spring break) we decided to go on a mini vacation. My parents had a timeshare week they were about to lose so, they booked a villa up in the mountains for the week. We have been there (with no computer of course). We got back last night. With all the running around I realized after we left that I didn't let any of you know.

Well, the last of our old office gets moved today. It has been a stressful time but exciting time for our business. Hopefully we will get adjusted soon.

I have been staying on plan for the most part. I didn't let "vacation" keep me from doing what I know to do. My weight is still hanging around 134.6 which is two pounds up from where I want it to be at the moment. I don't know what I am going to have to do to beat this but I am up to figuring it out. Last night I got to watch the Biggest Loser (taped). Man, that show really motivates me. I realize that in order to lose these last pounds I am really going to have to get to exercising. Those contestants really work hard in that area. I don't know why I think that I am different. I guess I want mine handed to me on a silver platter. So, it's time to work!

Hope everyone is doing well! I will catch up with you all soon! Missed you!!!!

[Livywilltim-mom]

So glad you are back and that you were having a fun time! What a gift to be able to pick up and go enjoy your family like that, God is Good!

Sounds like you are really motivated, YOU CAN DO IT!

Love ya,

[seb]

It's so good to see you, Beth, and know you're doing good. I was about to hunt up your address that's in my night stand and send you a card.

What a wonderful vacation. I'm sure it was very relaxing after all the stresses you've had lately. And, I'm proud of you for staying on plan while you were away.

I'm hoping that I can get to exercising here soon. I think it is going to be the key to keep the weight off. Otherwise we will be yo-yoing, which is not good for our health. I'm sick of yo-yoing.

[Debralynn]

Yaaay! Beth is back!

So glad you got a much deserved break/vacation! Good for the soul. Although, if you are anything like me, after traveling with the kids, you need a vacation to recover from the vacation!

Have a blessed night!

[NewYorkGiants32]

Welcome Back! How nice to be able to get away from it all.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Happy Fat Burning Friday my friend!!

Hugs

[KrystaLyn]

Hello, darling! Glad to see you! Can't wait to hear about your vacation (and see pictures!)

[seb]

Hope to hear from you soon.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Blessed Monday Beth

[Low Carb Mommy]

I have really been bad about keeping up with my journal lately. I have been letting stress get the best of me lately and when that happens I don't feel very sociable. Hopefully this week I will start feeling better and can be on here more. I have missed all of you. It has just taken all my energy I have to do everything I have had to do around here. I haven't even been checking my emails or even gotten on the computer at all. I know I need to be back on here though.

Yesterday I feel off the carb wagon really bad. I have been doing good with my food and stress but yesterday I just gave up. It started with a late lunch at our local Chinese place (sesame chicken, egg roll, crab rangoon, sizzling rice soup). It was all good but not as good as I remembered it. I haven't eaten Chinese going on two years. Then, it sent me into a carb craze. I made a low carb ice cream milk shake w/ CCD milk, cream, SF whip cream. That wasn't enough so I ate a cup full of Golden Grahams cereal (haven't had that in two years either). I was fully disgusted with myself after it was all over with. Also, since I am confessing.....I went to the movies the day before and grabbed what I thought was some SF chocolate chips (the kind you make cookies with). I thought I could nibble on those and be good. Well, yesterday I was getting them out of my purse when I noticed that they didn't say SF on them! Apparently when I bought them the first bag I picked up was SF and the second regular! Oh boy.

Well, as you can see I need to get back serious starting today. So far, so good....shake & grilled chicken salad today. I know that being on here is a big key to past success with LC. Plus I have all these great friends here to support my WOE! Well, gotta run now but I look forward to talking with all of you....REALLY this time!

[seb]

I can't tell you how many times I haven't felt like posting because I was feeling unsociable. It happens to all of us. But, I'm glad you're back with us.

It seems like so many of us have struggled this year with getting 100% on plan and staying there. But, it sure helps to come on here for support and motivation. What I have been motivated by is those that stick to it and even though they may be losing slowly, at least they're losing. That is what I've told myself I have to do; just like we did last year.

Sending lots of love to you.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Hi Sweet Beth,

I only have a minute, heading to job #2 in a bit...just wanted to stop by a give you a big hug and let you know how much I have missed you.

Welcome home friend!

Hugs

[NewYorkGiants32]

Like Sue said, I too have went through those times where I just do not feel up to posting. Most of the time I like reading ever one else's journal (mine is boring!)

How are you doing w/ weighing yourself every day.....any better?

[Low Carb Mommy]

Sue & Jaime~Thanks for the love and the welcome back. Good morning!

Jennifer~I have been doing very well with not getting on the scales every day...mostly because I don't want to see the high number..hehe...I love the scale when I am doing right and have the remote possibility of losing. It has been kinda liberating to be free from it at the moment. Also, I'm glad you think my journal isn't boring. I certainly don't think your journal is boring!


Well, I made it through yesterday without any cheats! Last night was tough! DH was away last night because he had to go teach a class to insurance agents today out of town. The kids wanted me to fix them french toast for dinner. Man did it smell good. In fact you can still kinda smell it in my kitchen. I fix a mean french toast. Too bad I couldn't have any! I resisted though because I KNEW that I would have to get on here and confess. I ended up making myself a taco salad with ground turkey instead. Later after everyone was in bed and I was watching TV, I rewarded myself with some SF Popsicles. I ended up having three (singles)....they are soo good! Hey, only 15 calories and no carbs (only SA). It could have been much worse.

I didn't sleep good last night...kept waking up. Doesn't look like there is going to be any opportunity for a nap today as well. I am thinking of looking up that recipe for protein pancakes for breakfast. I may be too lazy to make them though. Boy, am I rambling this morning.....

Menu from yesterday:

B~Atkins shake
L~Dairy Queen-grilled chicken salad w/ extra bacon, ranch, tea w/ splenda
S~2 cups of Decaf coffee w/ HC & splenda
D~Taco salad w/ SC & Cheese
D~3 SF Popsicles

[Livywilltim-mom]

Oh Beth, great job yesterday!!

I am so proud of you for resisting the French Toast...WOW

You know, I don't sleep as long or as easily when I am in deep ketosis...so maybe that can explain your restless night? That would be good news, except for being a bit tired today.

Sending prayers for peace and energy for you!

Hugs

[seb]

Good job on being cheat free yesterday. I have a suggestion for you. Revolution Rolls make really good French Toast. I've made them sweet with Splenda and cinnamon, then dip in the egg mixture and fry. They are almost like real French Toast. Use SF maple syrup and you'll feel very spoiled.

Sorry you didn't sleep well last night. I had a pretty poor night also. Hope that your day is better today. One good day under your belt is going to help you get through today.

[monet0329]

.. just comin in to say hello.. will check back later to catch up..

[Low Carb Mommy]

Jaime~I sure wish that the reason I didn't sleep was deep ketosis but it's not the case yet. I am sure soon though.

Sue~Oh, that is a great idea. I will have to try that when I want to feel spoiled.

Monet~Good to see you here!


Let's start off with some good news that I haven't told everyone about yet. Our business partners have been eating LC for the past couple of months. Even though they haven't been completely sold out yet, with exercise and mostly LC they have lost weight. Ray has lost almost 20 pounds and Kim almost 15. I am so proud of them!!! I was thinking while on my treadmill yesterday (yeah for me!) that because of my discipline and leadership with this WOE, I have changed lives already. There have been so many of my friends and family members that have been inspired by me and my weight loss. It really made me feel special. I know if they all will continue with what they are doing they will extend their lives and feel better about themselves. It is truly amazing how one person can cause effect. It also motivated me to continue and not give up. They are all watching me and learning. What a responsibility!!!

Did anyone catch the finale of The Biggest Loser? Wow!!! I just love that show! Ali is now my inspiration. Boy, do I want to look as thin as she did last night! Exercise is now my focus. I know I have said it before but really all the discipline with eating LC has not solely gotten me to goal yet. The only thing left is exercise. Those people of TBL exercised their behinds off. Look what they accomplished. It's funny...last night I had a dream that DH and I were on TBL. It was so funny!



So, I have a birthday party (DD's) to get ready for this weekend. We are having a princess theme (like her room). We are having it at the house...so there is much to do. Pray for me please that all the stress doesn't overwhelm me.

Another great day! Menu from yesterday:

B~3 egg omelet w/ spinach & cream cheese (really good!), coffee w/ 2 T. HC & Splenda QP sprinkled
L~Grilled chicken salad w/ bacon, ranch, tea w/ splenda
S~Atkins brownie caramel bar
D~Wings & celery sticks w/ ranch
D~SF Popsicle

[NewYorkGiants32]

I have never seen the show (addicted to American idol) but that pic is amazing!! How long did it take her?

[Low Carb Mommy]

Jennifer~They were at the ranch with trainers for 4 months. I don't know how long they had a home...maybe another month?? A lot of change in such a short time. I think they workout ALL day long. It is not easy.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Hi Dear Beth,

Hope you are having a fun time planning the party! It sounds like a blast to me