Doing it for me

[momlatte]

I am starting this journal to remind myself that I am taking this weight loss journey just for me. Yesterday I started on a low carb diet again. I have been struggling for the past four months on south beach and atkins. I have not lost any weight but I also turned the big 40 this year and think has something to do with it. So my new plan consists of three low carb shakes, two yogurt (100 calories each), and one low carb meal. I have lost two pounds which is great because I have seen a loss at least. Not sure how long I will follow this routine but I am drinking more fluids and feel good right now. I would like to go from 182 to 125. I have a long way to go but I know I can do it. I was considering Medifast for a while but I figured I would give this a try first. Today was good day for me besides feel a little tired but I have my hands full right now too. I am taking care of my nineteen year old daughter who is pregnant, and on bedrest. Plus I have a five year old who is a full time job she has speech delays and special needs, and I have a eleven,and an eighteen year old all girls.

[momlatte]

Ok this is day three for me it is really cold here today. We live in the boonies in California. It must be about 24 this am. Well I woke up feeling good and I am now down to 180.7 I am going to try to weigh in only once a week it is real hard not to jump on the scale when I get up.

[momlatte]

Well three days off the carbs and sweets feeling better. I really notice that when I do not eat the carbs and sweets I feel better. I have more energy and I am not as tired as I was. I have to start back to exercising this week. I have been putting it off I injured my back and have been in no rush to get back to exercising I am still walking but staying off ellipitcal machine.
I am making a goal to stay away from the carbs and sweets. They are nothing but trouble for me.

[momlatte]

Well broke down today and had two cheese slices for lunch. Have been running town today for the chillens. But at least I did not go over my carbs. Yeah. I am feeling so much better today and those carbs gone are making a difference. I did not weigh today may tommorrow morning trying not to weigh everyday...

[momlatte]

Well I went for a recheck on my back today and the Dr. said I should be doing more carbs but good carbs but no way I am getting back on carbs. I am going to stay on this WOE from now on I have to do it I am feeling too good to reintroduce carbs now.
Why do Drs frown upon low carb eating???

[momlatte]

I just love this journal it is helping to be more accountable for my actions. I just exercised for the first time since I injured my back I elliptical for 1002 steps, and twenty four minutes which is great start for me. I lost 2 more pounds today . I am feeling really good I just need to keep going I know I CAN DO IT!!!!!

[momlatte]

Last nite I did 976 steps on my elliptical machine for 25 minutes. The exercise has helped to decrease the pain I was having in my back and hips . I feel really good. I am really trying not to weigh everyday but it is so tempting to jump on that scale in the morning. I have stayed the same for two days now but that is OK with me I did not gain at least.

[momlatte]

Well today I did not get on my elliptical machine. But I did stick to plan and I walked alot. My daughter who is pregnant needed to walk so I walked with her. She is hoping to have baby by this weekend we will see. I did not weigh today but my clothes are getting a little looser.

[Debralynn]

Good for you! KUTGW!

I am also recovering from a back injury, so I know what you are going through in that respect.

Best of luck with that Grandbaby on the way!

[momlatte]

Ok well I messed up today but at the same time I am proud of myself. I went to Mexican with my daughter who is expecting and she was told to eat spicy food today well I only ate 1/2 the meal. I also walked alot today going to get right back on track.

Thanks for the comment Deb....

[Debralynn]

Waiting to hear about that baby.....

Name? Boy? Girl?

[momlatte]

Ok last few days have been hectic of course. My daughter dilated to one but no baby yet. She has been in pain and uncomfortable I really feel bad for her. She broke up with her beau he took the day off work the other day because he thought she was gonna have it. But instead of spending it with her he spent with his friend. I feel real bad for her and part me of wants to fix it for her but I know I cannot. But during this going on I have managed to stay on plan!!! Usually I would pig out by now but not doing it!! Have not weighed but we will see what the scale says Mon.

[momlatte]

I ended up eating chinese food today the husband brought home some and we ended up pigging out. That is one thing I cannot have for sure I never relazied how tired I got from it till today. Tommorow is a new day and I will be back on track Weekends are hard for me!!!

[Debralynn]

Hang in there! It's is so hard to stay on plan during stressful, life changing times like this!

That is so awful, about your DD's ex. She is lucky to have such a supportive Mom by her side! Are you going to be in the delivery room?

[momlatte]

Back on track today and finally feeling better. Had my two shakes and one yogurt now going to go shopping and decide what is for dinner. Going to finish cleaning my house as my exercise today and bring our tree in.


Deb: if she wants me in the Delivery Room I will be there

[momlatte]

Well today I feel like I am famished. But managing to stay on track I did munch on cheese today but I figure that is not bad. Still keeping busy with kids!! Finished cleaning house except for laundry. Going to do that today.

[momlatte]

Ok well I am down to 181 but wanted more but I will take what I get. Making a goal to stay on track today having been hard time with all the activities going on here. Got to get exercising too. My DH is doing this WOE and has lost more weight than me. Had my shake today and a peice of cheese so far.

[Debralynn]

Originally Posted by momlatte

Ok well I am down to 181 but wanted more but I will take what I get. Making a goal to stay on track today having been hard time with all the activities going on here. Got to get exercising too. My DH is doing this WOE and has lost more weight than me. Had my shake today and a peice of cheese so far.

You are doing good!

Don't deny yourself! If you are hungry, EAT! You could certainly grab a slice of turkey or ham, or a hard boiled egg! You should not feel deprived!

Have a great day!

[momlatte]

Thanks Deb!!! I know I need to be less hard on myself! Gotta get back on track tommorow morning things have been crazy here this weekend no baby yet!!! Been neglecting posting while things have been nuts!! But tommorow will be better and I will be here to post!!

[momlatte]

Well today was better for me still busy but I was able to stay on track. I made a big casserole for tommorow. That will be good to have on hand all low carb too the kids will not eat it but I enjoyed it. Well no baby yet!! I think I am finally get over the allergy attack I had on Sat. Had to use my inhaler for my asthma that always seems to add a lb or two. Long weekend here still trying to catch up but it will be better tommorow when I have a chance to sit down and catch up on journaling.

[momlatte]

Well I finally think I kicked the allergy in the butt or the sagebrush has finally died down.I have more energy today and my asthma has resolved itself yeah!! I am stickin to plan and the scale I lost three pounds yeah!! No baby yet from the daughter so we are still on watch here!!

[Debralynn]

Wow! Glad you are feeling better!

At what point are they going to decide whether to induce her? When was her due date?

Keep us posted!

[momlatte]

Well my daughter had a baby and she is doing great!!! Which I am really glad!! She had been at the hospital so much she probably thought she lived there. They induced her Sat. night and that seemed to make a big difference her contractions became more regular and she was able to finally able to have that baby!! She is living with the boyfriend and his family in town. Which I choose to say nothing about. The baby was born at 8:23PM last nite she weighed 5lbs 6 ozs 19 inches, and her name is Emma Leigh. I tried to stick to plan but went off during all this stresss..... Tommorow I will be full force back on track....

[Debralynn]

Congrats Grandma! How wonderful!

Sorry you don't have them to yourself for a while! I am sure you will be seeing them lots.

Emma Leigh! What a beautiful name. I take it the both Mom and baby are doing well since they are no longer in the hospital.

No stress! You are going to do great this week. What a joyful Christmas, when there is a new life to share it with you!

God Bless you all, and prayers that your daughter will find true happiness with whatever she decides to do!

[momlatte]

The hubby have messed up the last two days but we are getting back on track tommorow going to make low carb treats for us for our sweet tooth. Everyone seemed to bring us cookies, and goodies these few past days. We both ate more than we should have. Things were a little stressful too with the holidays being here and all. But no more excuses we are back on track tommorow.

[momlatte]

Well things have been crazy here lately. Lots of stress have been avoiding posting unintentionally. Down to 179 today started to eat real food instead of shakes also. Have been having stomach problems since I did the shakes. Going for new a goal of being accountable for my actions. Eating low carb and going to work on seriously staying on plan.

[momlatte]

Well going back on track tommorow we have been bombarded with a winter storm here that knock me off track. Have to go get more food in case the power goes out again. We have over 6 inches of snow and the power was out so I am guilty of grabbing whatever has been around. Power has been off and on for a day or two. Crazy!!!! Going to full low carb tommorrow. Going shop in morning when roads are not icy. Have enough food to last me through. Just need more low carb snack foods.