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J's Journal
Hi all. I'm an on-again off-again low-carber. I've frequented this forum for years - mostly lurking and have finally decided to journal.
I've topped as high as 245 and as low as 155. 235-245: http://i.imgur.com/c2tV3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/BRwVh.jpg 155-170: http://i.imgur.com/ihLRZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/P9PL6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LsFFM.jpg Sorry, I know I look like a jerk in that first picture - it was jokingly taken but shows a full-shot of how much weight I did lose then. I've struggled with:
Well, those are the big ones. All of those are still pretty prevalent except for the purging. Done with that. Tired of the rest. I'd love to fit in my "skinny" clothes again. More importantly I'd love to be healthy again. So, here we go: Male, 231.2lbs as of 7ish this morning. Central time. Looking to get down to 135. (I stand at a whopping 5'4" so don't be alarmed!) I'm hoping this is the last time I ride this roller coaster. I don't think my body can take much more of it - and I'm scared to death of getting so sick I can't take care of myself... the last thing I want is to be a burden on anyone. I'll post again later tonight after my day's through. Feels good to be back. |
Welp, that's the end of day 1.
9:00am ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 cup almond milk), 11 12:00pm ct 2tbsp peanut butter, 4 3:00pm ct 1 slice low-carb bread w/2tbsp peanut butter, 6 5:30pm ct 20 minute walk 6:00pm ct shake (protein, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup almond milk), 12 10:00pm ct 1 16oz diet snapple, 1 35 total carbs for the day. at around 8:00pm a huge headache hit me. don't know if it's the lack of carbs or what. going from an average of 200+/day for the last year or so i'm sure will do that to someone. edit: forgot to mention i had 3 liters of water total for the day looking forward to day 2 with less headaches and more intake!! |
End of Day 2
WED 1/9/13
Intake 0745ct shake (protein, 2tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk), 12 1145ct 1 slice low-carb bread w/2tbsp peanut butter, 6 12oz coke zero, 0 1500ct 1 low-carb tortilla w/1/4lb roast beef, swiss cheese, 1tbsp mayo, 1tsp chipotle mustard, 9 1715ct 1oz mozzarella cheese, 0 1900ct 2 slices low-carb bread w/1/4lb corned beef, swiss cheese, 1tbsp mayo, 1tsp chipotle mustard, 10 2230ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 38 total carbs 2 liters water Feel a lot better today with the added intake. I probably need to add vegetables in there. :laugh: Also some exercise ;) Focusing on the good things! On to day 3... |
THU 1/10/13: Day 3
Weigh-In: 229.2 -2.0lbs
(I know it's a bit early to weigh, but I couldn't help myself.) Intake: 0745ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 1515ct 2 slices low-carb bread w/1/4lb roast beef, 1/4lb corned beef, 1tbsp mayo, 1tsp chipotle mustard, 7 12oz coke zero, 0 (Should've eaten a lot sooner but had a busy day.) 1815ct shake (protein, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 2215ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 1oz mozzarella, 0 2liters water throughout the day 36 total carbs Exercise: 1600ct - 30 minute walk had a bit of a headache earlier in the evening but ibuprofen helped. i can't wait to write "Day 33" and "Day 333" but one step at a time! |
JJJ, welcome back to LC! I have been a re-tread back to LC several times myself. Keep up with the good menus and drinking your water and you'll be in great shape.
I am glad you are not purging any longer. Eating LC can help with so many medical issues but the binging and purging is something we have to deal with on an emotional level although not eating carbs can decrease the urge to binge. After many years of emotional/stress eating I am learning to identify my triggers and deal with them. Your headaches could be from carb withdrawal or if you have decreased your caffeine. Hopefully they will subside soon. |
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I'm glad too. That was back in the day (the purging). The binging never stopped unfortunately. Five or so years ago I was seeing a therapist for it - but after 6 months we parted ways... she wanted to put me on depressants and I really wanted none of that. It's a lot better than it has been but it definitely needs to stop completely. It's nice being on here because I can relate with a lot of people about it... and you're right... cutting out carbs definitely puts a halt (or at least a major roadblock) on the binging... but a small carby snack is all it takes for me to bring it back... and that's what I'd love to control one day - being able to make mistakes and not having it end in a binge by the end of the night. Thanks again! :hiya: |
FRI 1/11/13: Day 4
Intake:
0800ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 2 slices low-carb bread w/1/4lb roast beef, 1/4lb corned beef, 1tbsp mayo, 1tsp chipotle mustard, 15 12oz coke zero, 0 1100ct 1 slice low-carb bread w/2tbsp peanut butter, 10 1530ct 3oz gorgonzola cheese, 3 16oz diet snapple, 1 1830ct chicken tacos (chicken, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, shredded cheese, salsa, low-carb tortillas), 18 12oz diet root beer, 0 2215ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 total carbs: 49 2 liters water throughout Exercise: 30 minute walk pretty good day. still could use more water. at least 3 liters. no headaches today but a little weakness/grogginess/light-headedness even. hoping for none of that tomorrow! |
SAT 1/12/13: Day 5
Intake: 0900ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 2tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk) 12 1245ct 15 wingstop wings w/ranch, 15 24oz diet coke, 0 1730ct shake (protein, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 2215ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 42 total carbs Exercise: 0815ct: 30 minute walk 1515ct: 45 minute walk Notes: Wingstop = A godsend. That's all I have to say. :heart: |
SUN 1/13/13: Day 6
Intake: 0915ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 omelette (eggs, spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese) , 2 fruit, 4 12oz coke zero, 0 1215ct 2tbsp peanut butter, 4 1515ct 2 slices low-carb bread, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 16 1845ct 2 low-carb tortillas, 3 eggs, 7 breakfast sausage links, 2oz mozzarella cheese, 15 2215ct 12oz coke zero, 0 41 total carbs 2liters water throughout Exercise: 0815ct 20 minute walk Notes: 6 days strong! woohoo!! been sleeping better, too. feeling good. |
JJ, I am glad you are feeling so great. It can take a few days to get out of the carb funk from a standard diet to a LC diet. I love the Wingstop parmesan wings myself, I can eat quite a few of those. Keep up the good work!
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MON 1/14/13: Day 7
Weigh-In: 224.8 -6.4lbs Intake: 0815ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 1045ct 2 slices low-carb bread (toasted), butter, 12 coke zero, 0 1345ct 2 slices low-carb bread, egg salad (4 eggs, 3tbsp mayo, 2tsp chipotle mustard, bacon bits, sea salt, pepper, chives, dill), 15 coke zero, 0 1800ct 2 slices low-carb bread, 2tbsp peanut butter, 16 diet dr pepper, 0 2300ct coke zero, 0 2 liters water throughout 57 total carbs Exercise: 1545ct 60 minute walk Notes: down 6+lbs in less than a week!! i'm sure a lot of that is just water weight but it's still exciting to see on the scale. i just know i can't let that scale become an obsession! also, i need to go grocery shopping... fridge is empty (hence all the low-carb bread, lol) |
TUE 1/15/13: Day 8
Intake: 0830ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 1430ct 2 slices low-carb bread (toasted), butter, 12 3oz mozzarella, 0 coke zero, 0 1715ct 2 low-carb tortilla wraps w/chive cream cheese, provolone cheese, ham, 18 16oz diet snapple, 1 2145ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 47 total carbs Exercise: 1145ct 60min walk 1715ct 30min walk Notes: 1 week down!! A lifetime to go! |
WED 1/16/13: Day 9
Intake: 0745ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 1445ct 15 wingstop wings w/ranch, 15 24oz diet coke, 0 2115ct 2 slices low-carb bread, butter, provolone, 13 2200ct 12oz coke zero 2 liters water throughout 43 total carbs Notes: No exercise today. I feel a little guilty about it but I could use a break!! On to tomorrow! |
JJ, congrats on the week down and the over 6 lbs lost! Looking at your menus you seem to like the same foods over and over. I do the same thing. I won't tire of a food for weeks and weeks and then all of a sudden I need something new and eat that for a while. Looks like you are staying pretty consistent with your carb levels which is great if you are enjoying what you are eating because then you'll be able to stick to your plan. Keep up the good work.
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About 50 carbs a day seems to be working for me without much struggle. I just need to change the diet up so I don't get bored! |
THU 1/16/13: End of Day 10
0815ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 1 low-carb tortilla wrap w/provolone and ham, 7 1015ct 16oz diet dr pepper, 0 1330ct gyros (just the meat and tzatziki sauce!), 5 24oz diet pepsi, 0 2000ct 2 slices low-carb bread, 4tbsp peanut butter, 20 2300 12oz coke zero, 0 2 liters water throughout 33 carbs total Notes: Okay, two days in a row no exercise. Back for a walk tomorrow! |
FRI 1/17/13: End of Day 11
Intake:
0900ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1 cup almond milk), 14 1500ct 2 slices low-carb bread w/3tbsp peanut butter, 18 1945ct 16oz salmon w/dill, lemon, and salt, 0 1 cup zucchini w/olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, 5 2 liters water throughout 38 total carbs Exercise: 1345ct: 20 minute walk 1545ct: 20 minute walk 1900ct: 20 minute walk lots of small walks today! still doing good!! can't complain |
SAT 1/19/13: End of Day 12
Intake: 0900ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 2 eggs, turkey breakfast sausage, 2 slices low-carb bread (toasted) w/butter, 12 1030ct 20oz diet mountain dew, 0 1200ct 16oz coffee w/3 splenda packets and 1/4 almond milk, 0 1400ct hot & spicy flavored pork rinds, 0 20oz diet sun drop, 0 2000ct shirataki noodles in beef broth w/beef, bok choy, green onions, and mushrooms, 5 2 liters water throughout 18 total carbs Exercise: 0800ct: 45 minute walk 1230ct: 60 minute walk 1800ct: 20 minute walk Notes: Lots more walking today!! Also tried shirataki noodles for the first time... different texture but not bad... I also didn't know almond milk doesn't mix well with coffee! So much for that. Either way I feel very accomplished today :) |
SUN 1/20/13: End of Day 13
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0930ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, peanut butter, coffee, almond milk), 12 1230ct grilled ham & cheese (2 slices low-carb bread, butter, cheese, ham), 18 20oz diet sunkist, 0 2000ct quesadillas (2 low-carb tortillas, butter, cheese, pepper, salt, chives), 16 12oz coke zero 3 liters water throughout 46 total carbs exercise: 0830ct: 45 minute walk |
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Nice to see some variety with the salmon and especially with the shiratake. I love the Miracle Noodles because they have no carbs or calories or soy. |
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I'll have to give Aldi a look one day! Same goes for those Miracle Noodles. Thanks for the tips!! :up: |
MON 1/21/13: End of Day 14
This Morning's Weigh-In: 219.8lbs (-11.4lbs from 231.2lbs)
Intake: 0745ct 1000mg fish oil, 0 multivitamin, 1 shake (protein, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/3 cup blueberries, 1 cup almond milk), 12 1700ct wings and ranch (from wingstop), 15 24oz diet coke, 0 2145ct 16oz diet snapple, 1 2 liters water throughout 29 total carbs Down 11.4lbs in less than two weeks!! Ecstatic! I do need to start incorporating anaerobic exercise, however. I also wanted to go for a walk but Chicago's been experiencing -10 to -20 wind chills all day today!! Brr!!! |
TUE 1/22/13: Day 15 - Start of Week 3!
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0745ct: shake (protein, 2tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk), 10 1045ct: coffee (cream, splenda), 6 1545ct: pork rinds, 0 1830ct: 2tbsp peanut butter, 2 slices low-carb bread w/2 slices cheese and ham, 20 1945ct: 20oz diet dr. pepper 2 liters water throughout 36 total carbs exercise 1845ct: 20 minute walk |
Way to go on the two week loss! That is awesome that you are down that much.
How are you feeling about food? Do you feel right now that LC is going to be doable long term in your life? |
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I do feel it is. I mean, I've done it on and off for the last five or so years... the longest running for almost two years solid... I just need to remind myself that this is just a way of eating for me... I keep thinking about giving myself a cheat day here and there or when I go on vacation but I'll really have to iron the specifics out on that! |
WED 1/23/13: Day 16
Intake 0745ct: multivitamin, 1 1000mg fish oil, 0 shake (protein, 2tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk), 12 1045ct: coffee w/half & half and splenda, 5 2030ct: small lou malnati's "crustless" deep-dish pizza, 20 24oz diet coke, 0 2245ct: 12oz coke zero 2 liters water throughout 38 total carbs Exercise 2000ct: 30 minute walk Notes It was so good to eat pizza again, even without the crust. Counting carbs on that is hard since there's really no way to gauge it but I took a high average of 20. |
THU 1/24/13: End of Day 17
Intake 0800CT: 1000mg Fish Oil, 0 Multivitamin, 1 Shake (protein, 2tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk), 12 1100CT: Coffee w/cream & splenda, 5 1900CT: Ham & Cheese Sandwich (2 slices low-carb bread), 18 12oz Coke Zero, 0 2200CT: 12oz Coke Zero, 0 2 Liters Water 36 Total Carbs Exercise 1600CT: 30 minute walk |
This Morning's Weigh-In:
216.4lbs!! Down 14.8lbs in 17 days!! :jumpjoy:
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Wooohoooo! Great job!!!!
I hope you took some before pics. I did not and now wish I had. Have you also taken measurements? Sometimes those can be a fantastic motivator when the scale does not move. |
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