Hey everyone!! Just thought I would write a quick post and tell you all that I love Jack LaLanne. What a cool dude. I think most people have heard of him, but in case you don’t know who he is, here’s a few little tidbits about him: Some people call him “The Godfather of Fitness” He was born in 1914 and just died in January of this year (age 96!) He opened the first official Health and Fitness club in the nation in 1936. He designed a lot of the first weight machines. He had an exercise TV show for Continue Reading…
I’m ALIVE!
Yes, I’m alive!!! …And still goin’ strong! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???? ************************************** I have been on this Low-Carb thingy for 6 ½ weeks! Only a week and ½ to go! Wahoo! When I first started this diet, 8….weeks….seemed….like….forever! But, it really has gone fast. I’m ready for it to be over though. I’ve been pretty diligent, but I have “cheated” just a little bit here and there. …but I don’t feel guilty! ***************************** For the first 5 ½ weeks of this diet, I officially give myself an A-. Yay. But, for the past week, I give myself a B-. Lame. Continue Reading…
Gettin’ Creative…
Well, I’m still going strong with the whole low-carb thing and I LOVE IT! I’ve been doing it for long enough now (almost 3 1/2 weeks) that it is becoming second nature. It’s still not easy, but I love how I feel. I feel strong, disciplined, healthy, and just….good. I miss my carbs, but I know this is exactly what my body needs right now. ********************* I’ve lost about 6-7 pounds total so far. I wish all the pounds would just melt off my body, but I know I need to be patient…sigh. I’m hoping to lose 8-10 more in Continue Reading…
Day 15… going strong…
Well, I’m more than 2 weeks into my 8 week low-carb adventure and I LOVE it! It’s not easy, but it’s awesome. In fact, I would go as far as to say if you are trying to lose weight or get over a sugar/carb addiction, this is the BEST way to go! *********************** Over the past year, I’ve tried working out a ton, limiting sugars (but not totally low-carb), counting calories, eating 6 small meals throughout the day, yada, yada, yada…. None of them have even come close to how I feel after 2 weeks of low-carb. ************************ I’ve kind Continue Reading…
Still Pluggin’ Away…
Well, I’ve now completed day 6 of my low-carb diet. I must say that I really really love it! It is hard, but it’s so so good for me! **************** I’ve been really surprised by how “not hungry” I’ve been. I can honestly say that I don’t crave carbs…at all. I still think they sound yummy and I would love to eat them, but I don’t crave them. In fact, my body feels very very stable. I love it. When I get hungry, I just feel hungry, not out of control and ravenous! It seemed like before if I got Continue Reading…
Livin’ the Low Carb Life!
Well, I have successfully completed day 2 of my little low-carb diet! Yay! It hasn’t been easy, but it really hasn’t been too hard either (I know, my opinion may change in a few weeks!) Over the weekend, I wrote out my diet “plan” for the upcoming week. I basically chose 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches to switch between and then chose a dinner for each night. I also wrote down several snack options. It’s really helped me to have a “plan.” That way, I’m not stuck wondering what to eat, especially when I’m starving! I also made sure my Continue Reading…