I lost another 2 lbs. last week, which pushes my total to 25 lbs. since Apr 1. YaY! This is great because I haven't been true to my plan for nearly two weeks now.
Okay, I'm still searching for my balance. I've been doing some more research the past couple of weeks and have decided to change my game plan a bit. My original plan was to limit (and therefore count) my calories, cut down my carbs and somewhat reduce fat, right? Well, guess what? After taking a closer look at a couple of the well known "low carb" plans, I've decided to take the plunge and transition to a stricter low carbs lifestyle. (While researching, I ran across TONS of low carb sites and resources that I will post when I get time.)
I still do NOT believe in "diets," per se, but after reviewing my food logs, I realized that for the past 6 to 8 weeks, with the exception of a couple of issues, I was already on the road towards this way of eating. All I need to do is further restrict my intake of carbs and cut out sugar. So, on Jun 7, the Atkins nutritional programme became my plan of choice. I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but from what I've read in my research so far (still ongoing), it makes a lot of sense to me and it really seems like the kind of eating plan that I can live with.
I feel pretty confident that this eating plan will compliment my lifestyle changes and work well for me mainly for two reasons. First, because it allows me to eat MANY, MANY of my favourite foods, ones that I've been eating anyway. Second, because my blood type is O+, and according to the Eating Right For Your Blood Type plan (a whole other subject...kinda), type O's are basically the meat eaters...which equates to protein. I picked up the Atkins book on Saturday morning and began reading it and doing the plan straightaway. I'm actually looking forward to the challenge...I know I'm up for it now. Today is my third day on the plan and honestly, it has been a BREEZE so far, with the exception of skipping breakfast the first two days. This happened because I didn't have the appropriate foods on hand and I slept really late. But not to worry...I've already corrected those very important details. I think the main reason doing the plan has been so easy for me is that I've practically been eating this way for the past 8 weeks anyway, so I didn't have to adjust very much. I've also resumed my exercise routine after practically abandoning it for the last couple of weeks. Bad Diva! Bad Diva! LOL
Although the plan does not require calorie counting, I might start counting them anyway, just for myself personal satisfaction...old habits die hard, huh? HA! I'll start posting my food again today, but I will not make up for the days I missed posting it. There are basically four phases to the plan, beginning with the "Induction" phase, which is where I am now. I will start journaling on a regular basis again so that I can keep a record of how I'm feeling and how my body is responding to the plan. Should be an interesting ride. :o)
Well, gotta run now. Be back later to update my logs. Wishing everyone a safe, productive week.
Well, for the first time in my programme, I didn't lose anything, but trust me, it's no great mystery. HA! I pretty much blew off all exercise last week, fell waaaay below my normal water intake, and to top it all off, I had a quite unusual, albeit totally fun, weekend. Let's just say a sistah got her PARTY on...that's about all I'm gonna say about it! :o) The tale of the tape is in my logs. LOL The good news is that I didn't gain anything...that in itself is pretty close to a miracle.
Anyway, I think I'm back on track starting today. I thought about it some more and have decided to resume my weight training...still searching to find my balance. LOL
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