Week 4 Done...

Ok, so a month has gone by and another pound is lost. I didn't do well with the Atkins, but I did cut back on the carbs. I also didn't get any exercise in, other than walking at work.

So for the month - 9 pounds lost. I'm pretty happy with that. Here's to another 9 pounds this next month! (Of course unless I exercise and do the Atkins for real, I think we can really only hope for 4!)

:)

Week 3

I lost a pound this week. Not terrible considering I was awful this week. I really need to get a hold of myself and get serious. I have no idea where my self control went this week. I also really need to get serious about running. I'd like that to be my exercise of choice.

This is a new week, a new beginning. First thing - I need to be getting my breakfasts in, and in early. I've been waiting to cook my breakfast until around 10-ish, and that throws off my whole schedule. Second thing, I need to get to the Y for my run. Third, I need to make sure I get my lunch in. I know I'll be less hungry in the afternoon (my prime snacking time), if I get a good Atkins lunch in. That leaves dinner. Dinner can be handled, even at work, if I'm not starving. My problem comes when I'm so hungry I want to grab the first available easy thing.

We got a new bed, it'll be delivered tomorrow. I'm so excited! I think with better sleep, I'll be better at this too.

Until next time... :)

Week Two Done

Ok, so I stepped on the scale yesterday and was very pleased to see that I'd lost 3 pounds! Then I stepped on the scale this morning, and had gained a pound and a half back. So, here's my conclusions: I didn't eat well this week. I didn't cheat, but I don't think I got in my 20g carbs from veggies this week. I also skipped some meals, which screwed up my metabolism, I'm sure. Also, it's my TOM week...so that's going to screw up my numbers.

My plan for this week: eat right, get in some exercise and not stress over the numbers on the scale.

Here's to a better week! :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Week One Done

Well, overall it was a good week. I lost 3 lbs. Yesterday was a bad day - I had ice cream, pizza and a lollipop. Yikes. Bad me. Back on the wagon today - no slip ups.

I exercised twice this week and worked 3 nights. Lots of walking on the nights I worked. Was planning to get up and exercise this morning, but Madi was up for a good portion of the night last night. Will have to make do with working tonight.

Time to go make an Atkin's friendly bfast. Here's to a good week. :)

Writer's Digest Contest

My friend Sam told me last night about a writing contest at Writer's Digest. I guess they have one every month. He's been doing the contest and encouraged me to submit a short story (750 words or less). The contest gives you a prompt and then away you go.

I sat down this morning and wrote it out. Bam! 750 words exactly (after a little editing...it was 808 words!) I submitted it and man, don't I feel good. I killed two birds with one stone today. Wrote for an hour (with plenty of kid-type interruptions), and submitted it to the contest. I doubt anything will come of it, but it was fun.

On another topic, today is day 2. I lost 1.5 lbs! I'm almost done with my first liter of water. I'm hoping to get through both liters today. I have to work tonight, so it should be easy to keep the water flowing. I had an awesome 2-egg omelette this morning. I put cheddar, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes into it. It was definitely filling. It must be close to lunch. I'm actually starting to feel like I want to eat something sweet. I'm resisting!

Time to pick up this apartment. When we got home on Sunday, I just dropped things and left them lay. But now, it's hard to maneuver. And the mess is driving me nuts. At least if I'm busy with that, I won't be focused on my craving for sweets. :)

First Day Done!

Ok, so I had a good day. I checked in with the forums on Atkins.com and they told me I need some more veggies today and a lot more water tomorrow. I came in at 14 net carbs today. I wasn't too hungry all day - not until dinner. I think I may have been so hungry only because it tasted so good. I stopped myself from getting seconds and am satisfied. I'm going to have some celery & cream cheese after I get the kids to bed as a before bed snack. I also have at least a 1/2L of water to finish off.

Walked at the Y today for 35 minutes! Go me!

I'm going to make a quiche tonight for breakfast tomorrow. Crustless, of course. :)

Good Morning!

Ok! Have eggs, bacon and slice of cheese on my plate! Yum! Heading to the Y after breakfast and then to the store for supplies. Weighed in this morning and it wasn't as bad as I feared it might! Now to just get the 2 liters of water into me today. That'll be the toughest goal.

:)