Kimkin's Low Carb Plan

Hello Blogging Friends-

I wanted to stop in here quick before going back to work to ask if any of you have heard of or used KIMKIN'S low carb diet?  I read that you lose weight fast with Kimkins way of eating.  My friend is thinking of trying it and I wanted to find out anything I could for her so that she wouldn't be throwing her money down the toilet?

Thanks much!!!

Just A Thought

Hello All -

I just realized that my reaction to losing a few lbs., is to go eat something fattening (off plan) to celebrate. I think, whew, you worked hard you deserve this.  No wonder I friggin' yo-yo.

Now this week I gained 2 lbs. and I'm sticking with the healthy eating.  Hopefully when I step on that scale on Friday it will show a loss.  I am NOT going to reward myself with those cookies I've been keeping away from.   

Do any of you do the same sometimes when you step on the scale and see a loss?

Have a great week!

Saturday

TODAY I KNOW WHAT TO EAT.

Whether you write down what you eat or just slow down enough to be aware, when you stay concious of what you put into your body, you may find yourself making healthier choices.

Hello Everybuddy-

I don't keep a journal of what I eat or how many calories I'm eating but I am taking the time to "think" before I eat.  I am a big snacker.  OMG!  I went out yesterday and bought a few fresh fruits (after eating too many I get bored) and bought dried fruits like apricots, figs, peaches, etc from the health food market.  I am not big on the figs but I do like the rest. 

I do have a question:  Is there a group here in the EP network that do challenges, etc?  If so, I would love to join because I think that having mini goals and challenging myself with others would help me alot.

Well, I'm off to walk the dog.  The walking will do me good.

Take gentle care!

Friday Weigh In (week #3)

Not the best news to report about this week's weigh-in.  I gained 2 lbs   I cannot blame it on being bloated, my scale or anybody else but myself.  I KNOW that I ate quite a few things that are not condusive to losing weight.  Such as short ribs, pizza, shrimp alfredo.  No excuses... I just got careless and let my desire for the above take over.  Actually I'm grateful that it was only a 2 lb gain.

The coming week, I plan on being more aware of what I am eating and the amounts.  Get more walking in and more water and cranberry juice.  Oh yea, I love soda, so that's going to be reduced to 2 or 3 glasses this coming week.  It's hard to give up soda cold turkey.

My nutrional psychologist cancelled our first appointment because she was sick.  That kind of bummed me out because I was looking forward to our visit.  Hopefully she'll feel better soon and can reschedule our appointment.

That's all to report.  Thank you to everyone that reads this and/or comments.  It is much appreciated.

Have a Losing Week!

Gloria

Feeling Positive About Myself

Good Sunday Fellow Bloggers!

I have never had a high self-esteem.  I  grew up feeling not good enough in all areas of my life.  At 49 years old I am just learning that I am somebody of value and someone that deserves to live out the second part of her life with happiness and with a sense that I am worth it!   I have actually made an appointment for Tuesday to see a Nutritional Psychologist. (I never knew there was such a person until my doctor told me about her)   I am so looking forward to meeting her. 

You know what?  I can't keep a food journal.  I start out GREAT with keeping accurate records of food intake then I get bored or should I say lazy?  I also noticed when I did keep a food journal I would look back on my so-called binges and get depressed and quit my diet. 

My husband plans to sabotage my eating plan.  No, he is sabotaging it and failing.  He bought me a coconut cake the other day and CHOCOLATE yesterday.  He wound up eating the cake by himself and the chocolate is still put up on a shelf in the kitchen.  He needs to lose some weight too and I am sad to say that he is jealous of my succeeding in losing weight without being miserable.  He has told me several times this week this, "I married you as an overweight woman and I want the same girl I married."  What kind of sh*t is that??  He knows my medical problems because of my weight.  I know he loves me but I also know that if you love someone you want them to feel good and look good in their own eyes.  I can see problems in our future as I take this weight off.  I just know it.

I love cranberry juice!  Just thought I would throw that in.

Have a healthy and happy week!

Gloria

"It's a woman's privilege to change his mind".

Weigh In - Week 2

Hello Blogging Friends,

Well, I woke up this morning, actually dreading stepping on the scale for Friday Weigh In.  I knew this week I didn't follow a healthy way of eating entirely.  I helped my hubby devour a whole pizza and I also had a gyro this week.  To my surprise I was minus 4 lbs!  You talk about a good way to start the day.  It makes me wonder how well I would have done if I hadn't deviated from the plan. 

Gotta get ready for an appointment now.  I will probably be writing more this weekend.

Have a blessed day!

Gloria

Weigh In Friday

Good Friday Everyone!

First of all, I have really been enjoying my first week with EP and I've communicated with some awesome Motivators in this group.   Thank you for being there.

I weighed myself this morning before breakfast (of course) and since Monday I've shedded 2 lbs!   I know it's not a whopping amount but I am so stoked to continue to lose weight.  I am now down to 309 and although that is a humungus number... it is so encouraging to me.  I am looking forward to stepping on my scale and seeing 299 lbs. 

We are supposed to get snow here in Maryland today.  I hope wherever  you live it is sunny and warm.  I'm feeling good and motivated and I hope some on my vibes go your way as many of yours have come to me.

One Love,

Gloria

This and That

I have received so much inspiration and encouragement through reading the journals I have read so far.  It's good to read that we are all human and because we stumble one day (or even more) it does not mean that you've failed or that it's time to give up on ourselves.  I have been known to give up and beat myself up when I eat anything and everything I want when I am supposed to be eating healthy. 

I've decided to make every Friday my weigh-in day.  I am so excited about the chance of someday soon being out of the 300's.  I know that it is still alot of weight but I have been more than 300 lbs  for years and years.  This past Monday I weighed 311 lbs.  That's another thing I like about the EP website, there are people here who are of all sizes.  It's sort of like going to the gym and seeing that there are fat and not-so-fat  people there.  (I hope I explained that right)

Have a blessed day.  I'll be reporting in on Friday.  Wish me luck.

Little Bit To Say

Hello Fellow Bloggers,

I am new to the group but certainly not new to trying to lose weight.  I think I have been on every diet known to man.  I am a Lifer.  That means I have been overweight for as long as I can remember.  Not one year has gone by without my being on atleast one diet plan.  Right now, I am successfully losing weight by eating in moderation and walking.   I am 311 lbs as of this day but that isn't even my highest.  Since January 2006 I have lost almost 100 lbs so you can imagine what my highest weight was.  The soothe me foods are a struggle for me not to over-indulge in most days. 

I am here to get support, give support and to hopefully make friends (even if cyber) who get me.  Trust me, I got lots to talk about.  Husband, family, diet, home you name in.  

If you read this, thank you! 

Good luck in your journey whatever it is and whatever stage you are at in your journey.

One Love,

Gloria