Down 40 in 3 months!!!

Well, I hit 280 last week!!! That's a 40 pound loss in 3 months. I can't believe it!!! I still have a long way to go, but I'm headed in the right direction, and I'm getting there :) I still have had no cheats since I started, February 1st which is AMAZING for me. I love this WOE (way of eating). I'm really not on here much :(  If anyone wants to add me to their myspace PLEASE do :) I'd love it!!!
http://www.myspace.com/oh2bfit

Hope all is well with everyone :)

An update...

Sorry I haven't been on much lately. Life is hectic.
So, I lost another 5 pounds this week. I am now at 284.
I started February 1st at 320. The weight is coming off and I'm so thankful. I haven't been able to swim lately which I miss, but it's suppose to warm up this weekend or early next week. I've been sick since the weekend, so I really don't want to do anything.

Oh, and I am on Myspace. I just started a space for myself, my weight loss journey, and low carb recipes. Anyone who is on there, and is doing low carb, wants to share recipes, or even if you're not doing low carb but just want someone to chat with for support with weight loss let me know, and I would be happy to add you. It's just me and a couple other people right now. I'm just over there more than here so I thought I would mention it :)
I hope everyone is well :)
Peace ^_^V

I haven't been on in awhile

Hello 2's!!!

Hi all,
   It's been about a week since I have been on. Life has been hectic.

So, today is 50 day no sugar for me, and I feel great!!! Better than I would with the sugar and carbs. And I am down 21 pounds. I have been losing slow and steady which is okay with me. I know that if I exercised more, more would have come off.
So here are my stats so far...

2/1/07 320 Started Atkins

Even without Birthday Cake!!!

I had a pretty good day today :)

Today is Michael's Birthday!!!

We've been together for 3 years on the 28th of this month. He the most supportive man I have ever met. He has had his own struggles with weight (he was about 45 pounds overweight, now he's a little underweight). I just wanted you to see who I was talking about...lmao!!! I love him to death *pinch* We plan on getting married in 3 years. We're not in a rush. We just love being together <3

So today we went out for his Birthday and I bought him a cake. I had a salad with steak on it and only ate about half the salad cause it was big. We always get this fried onion thing, and today was no exception. It's his FAVORITE!!! Normally, even if I am on a diet I will eat some esp if it's a "Special Occasion" but I didn't today. Not even a little taste. That is a huge step in the right direction for me. Then the cake...not a bite!!! I watched him enjoy it It's kind of weird though. I felt a little bad because I want to enjoy his Birthday Cake with him, and he felt bad that he was eating it in front of me. But we did it, and we LIVED...lol. He really is a sweetie, and I'm so glad he's in my life.

Next is my baby girl, Serena...

She'll be 7 in July. She's growing up so fast. She is a carbaholic like myself. She is already overweight, but it is hard to tell by this pic...she is just beautiful to me Her eyes sparkle when she see's pasta or bread (chocolate too). She is why I am doing this. I'm not doing this to fit into a dress, or because I'm going to get married, or I'm going on a cruise (not saying those things aren't important...it just isn't the reason I'm here). I am doing it so I can be an example to her. I'm doing it so I don't die of diabetes, and I can continue to watcher her grow up. I am doing it because Serena is every single wish I made on every falling star and ever wishing well. I wished and dreamed of her all of my life and I want to be here, and I want her to be healthy. I can't teach her to be healthy if I am 300 pounds and eating crap. I love her with all my heart and soul. I always say, "She is my kiss from God", and to me she truly is.

I am here for me too. This is one of the best things I could ever be doing for myself, and I really feel good these days. My sugar levels are getting better and better. My feet feel better. My daughter is seeing me eat healthy, and wanting to do the same. Michael is wonderful, and always there for both of us. Today was a good day...

Even without Birthday Cake!!!

I feel great

I feel really good today
I just made a yummy dinner. It was Taco Salad with no chips, and I really liked it. I didn't miss the chips at all. It was just the seasoned meat (I didn't use a pack of seasoning because the carb count was 18...omg 18!!!) So I made my own. I got the recipe from a low carb site. It was really good. As you can see I get excited over new things I find to cook...lmao

Today has just been a good day. I woke up feeling good. I've been cleaning (YUCK!!!). I haven't been hungry or craving things today. That is the one thing I really love about Low Carbing...no cravings, and you aren't hungry all the time. 
Well, I'm off to do move laundry. My mom is coming to visit from Colorado on Tuesday. She's never been here before. Soooo, I have lots to do. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Peace ^_^V

Baby Steps...

I have found, there is never an escape from all the crap. Whether it be candy, our favorite sinfully delicious desert, bagels (LOVE 'EM), chocolate, candies, even fruit covered with CHOCOLATE!!! What genius thought of that
There is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, it is always going to be there. Unlike other "drugs", with food we can't just quit. It is the one addiction we have to learn to deal with, look at, face, and decide with every bite if we are making a healthy choice for ourself. That can be difficult when all you have done your whole life is shovel food in with hardly a thought of what you are doing.  Now I am learning to think before I eat. It's hard to when you're an emotional eater like myself, but it can be done I am learning a little more every day. Baby steps. Baby steps are the best most exciting steps. Like a baby we learn with every step. If we fall, we get back up and keep going. Babies don't give up. Why is it so easy for us as we get older to give up when we don't get that instant gratification??? I'm trying to be more understanding with myself. I'm trying to stop the guilt games I play with myself when it comes to food. I'm trying to be patient with myself. For me this is not an easy task.  But for the first time in my life, I'm really trying

It's everywhere...

Well, Easter is almost here, and so all that yummy candy is out EVERYWHERE!!! Chocolate Cadbury Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies,  Jelly Beans, Robin Eggs, Malt Balls,  it's never ending!!! Rows, and rows of the stuff   While we were out today Michael found Sugar Free Peeps!!! They have a lot of sugar alcohols which can be hard on the stomach, but I got them anyways. There are 3 in the box, and they were good :)  Okay, I got excited over Peeps   I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend

Patience!!! It's a Virtue...

Ooooo, I am so glad it's Friday!!! I've been doing really well (except for all those dame nuts yesterday!!!).  I decided not to go to Curves, so I am trying to figure out how to get myself to move my butt. The crazy thing is is that I live in an apartment that has a gym...LMAO!!! It isn't huge, but it has 2 tredmills, a bike, and weights O_O And you can look out the big window at the pool *sigh* But, I just can't seem to get myself to go. I will be completely honest with "Why???" I live in a college town and there are alot of young students that live here. I never know when someone is there, and I would be sooooo uncomfortable if someone else was there. I wish I could get past this...for my health. I have gone a couple times in the past, but I did it REALLY early when I knew no one would be there. I shouldn't care. I have gotten to the point in my life now where things like that for the most part don't bother me....but this...it's hard. Arghhhhhh!!!
I'll want to go exercise, and I don't cause I'm scared. Crazy!!! Maybe it'll get better. It would be so good for me. I shouldn't care what people think anyways.  But I guess part of me still does. I think I am really going to try to get myself to go this week. GOD, just saying that gives me a panic attack. It's so frustrating.
I'll just be patient with myself. Yeah, that's it!!!
I hope everyone has a peacefilled weekend ^_^V

Nutz