My Journey To Weight Loss...

[la.lady]

This is my story...
In 1974;
Back when I was around 27 years old, I came across The Dr. Atkins Diet. I ordered it from the book club that I belonged to at the time. The first week that I was on Atlins I lost 17 lbs. and you would think I would have stayed with it, but no, I thought it was too restrictive. At that time you could only meat, eggs and cheese and of course Pork Rhine.

Around 2003 I got back on Atkins, because my SIL was on it and she lost so much weight, that I wanted to myself. Well I did, and you would think that I would have stuck to it too, but no, I thought it was to restrictive again, so there fore I gained it all back again and then some.

I tried the diet again in 2005 and lost weight again and did I stick to it??? No, but this last week, I decided that I have to get to a healthy weight and stay there. I am down 5 lbs. as of today, and feeling wonderful. This time I am going to get to my ideal weight and stay there. This is going to be a great Weight Loss Journey for me...

[la.lady]

I passed up Pizza today, and ate my LC. That is quite an accomplishment for me, I must say...

[NewYorkGiants32]

Hello Patty, I saw in Diana's journal that you were starting your own, so I thought I would come check it out! A journal is a great help in weight loss (in my opinion)

When is the hurricane suppose to hit?

[la.lady]

Hi Jennifer.... The hurricane is supposed to hit us this afternoon. We will probably lose our power so I won't be able to post. We were without power for 11 days through Rita, and it was 100 degrees outside. Thanks for posting...

[la.lady]

I am still with Atkins and loving it. A total of 5 lbs. I have lost so far, and feels so great not to be eating all the time and not being hungry. I had forgotten what that feels like...

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Patty!

I can't believe I haven't visited you until now! I'm glad you started a journal, now we can chat more about you and what you're doing and how you're doing.

I pray you are safe and that the hurricane will not harm you, DH and your property. Was there a mandatory evac where you are at?

Hope to talk to you soon, so we'll know how you are doing!!!

Love Ya!

[la.lady]

Diana Hi Sweetheart... We are doing just fine and we all survived the hurricane... Dawn and the kids are here... We were without power for 12 hrs., but thank God it came back on before we went to sleep last night...

I had a CAD MEAL last night, because Henry wanted to go to a Mexican Restaurant and there just wasn't much on the menu that I could eat... I am back full force on Atkins today... I will do CAD when we eat out, which isn't very often...

Thanks for checking on me and your prayers... God is Good!!!!

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Patty,
so Dawn came over and stayed with you through out the storm then. How is her house doing, or she doesn't know yet?

I'm glad you all are safe and well!! I know the Lord is so good!! He's mercy endures forever!!! And His grace is abundant!!!

[la.lady]

Diana Yes, she is here and we are all having fun, except for this morning had to have my yearly Mammogram done, but at least that is over...

I had lunch with my Jessi and Joey, so I didn't bother to worry about what I ate. I ate what I wanted and don't get to treat them to lunch, too often...Tomorrow, I will be back to Atkins full force...

Henry and Dawn is playing Golf today, and Henry is cooking boiled shrimp, potatoes, sausages, and Corn on the Cobb for dinner. Yummy!!!!

[Determinedtolose]

Have a great time this weekend!!

[la.lady]

Dawn, Joey and Jessi left around 9:30 this morning and Henry and I have been cleaning. Not near done, we gave out, so there is always tomorrow...

Back on Atkins full force today...

[Determinedtolose]

hi Patty!
Did you have a great time with the kids?

Oh yeah, clean a little here and little there, then enjoy yourselves!!

[la.lady]

Diana, we had a wonderful time, but we are wore out. Henry is mowing the grass right now and then we are calling it a day, and relax...

I am making Shrimp Scampi out of the left over Shrimp we had yesterday for dinner. I love that stuff and can have all I want. Yummy... See ya later...

[la.lady]

I am having a really rough day and want to eat everything in sight... I hate it because I can't eat what I want to and being 61 makes me think, well what is the use??? Feeling sorry for myself today, I guess...Now I have to knock it off!!!!

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Patty, what's wrong? If you want to eat make sure it's legal food. you should be fine.

[la.lady]

Ah, I think I am just having a mood swing today. I have been so stressed with having company for 6 days during the Hurricane and everything that is going on. I am just tired I guess...I made me some egg salad and that usually stops my hunger but today, I am still wanting to eat... May have to take a nap!!!!

[la.lady]

I have a ice cream coffee from Sonic in my Freezer and Pizza too... My goodness, I must be craving carbs... Oh well, we will see what happens. I let you know later...

[la.lady]

Blew it last night but I am not going to beat myself up about it... I had an omelet today and that is all... The story will tell when we go to neighbors for a steak dinner tonight...

[la.lady]

I am really having a hard time deciding what to do about carbs... I really am happy when I eat what I want to, but do I benefit from doing this???? Hm, I will have to think on this one!!!!

[la.lady]

Today I started off really well and intend to end up that way on my eating today...

Had a wonderful dinner with our neighbors last night and spent a wonderful time together...It is such joy having such wonderful neighbors...

[Livywilltim-mom]

Hi Patty,

I am so glad to see your journal!

You have new found energy and determination in your post this morning...WE CAN DO THIS my dear!

Hugs

[la.lady]

Good Morning Jaime Honey, it is so good to see you post here. Please post often and do you have a Journal, too? Lets help each other in our Weight Loss Journey...

I was so surprised to find that I had only gained a small amount over the last few days, with the hurricane and all, I wasn't good, and should have put on more weight, but today, I feel like I can lick the whole world... Thanks for posting!!! LOVE, Patty

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Patty!
I can certainly understand the stress with the hurricane and how that would affect your eating. I hope you will be a peace and know that our Lord is with you, no matter what!

I believe you'll be alright!!

Love ya!

[la.lady]

Hi Diana Thanks so much Love!!!! Now we are having to watch Ike. My goodness I am tired of these storms, but I know God is with us, and we pray that Ike misses everyone or at least not cause damage...

[la.lady]

[COLOR="Red"]I DID WELL ON MY EATING YESTERDAY.... I DECIDED TO GO BACK TO CAD. LC IS JUST TOO RESTRICTIVE AND IT MADE ME FEEL BAD. I JUST HAVE TO HAVE SOME CARBS IN ORDER TO FUNCTION RIGHT... I HAVE NO ENERGY AT ALL WHEN I DO STRICTLY LC....I KNOW THAT IT WILL BE A SLOWER LOSS, DOING LC, BUT I AM OK WITH THAT!!!![/COLOR]

[la.lady]

I MEANT TO SAY THAT IT WILL BE A SLOWER LOSS DOING CAD !!!!

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Patty!

I hope CAD works for you too!!

[la.lady]

[COLOR="Blue"]OH THANKS SWEETIE.... IT WORKED BEFORE AND I SHOULD HAVE STUCK WITH IT. I WAS DOING GREAT AFTER CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR!!! I DO GOOD UNTIL WE HAVE COMPANY AND THEN I BLOW IT, BUT I AM JUST GOING TO HAVE TO STICK WITH IT!!!![/COLOR]

[la.lady]

[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]I HAVE DONE GREAT ON MY EATING TODAY... ALL I HAVE HAD IS CHEESE AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING MY CARB MEAL THIS EVENING. I WILL BE HAVING A HOMEMADE HAMBURGER, CHIPS, CANTALOUPE, AND STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM... YUMMY!!!![/COLOR]

[la.lady]

[COLOR="Olive"]I FORGOT TO EAT THE CANTALOUPE LAST NIGHT, BUT THAT IS OKAY. I LOST WEIGHT YESTERDAY AND I JUST LIKE .2LBS OF BEING AT MY SIGGY WEIGHT... THAT REALLY MAKES ME WANT TO WORK HARD AT LOSING REST OF THIS... I WAS VERY HUNGRY YESTERDAY, BUT BY ME NOT CAVING IN, I LOST OVER 2 LBS. OF WHAT I HAD GAINED WHEN DAWN WAS HERE FOR THE HURRICANE...[/COLOR]