Okay, I have returned to my Low Carb roots. I have to before this weight gain gets out of control. Regardless of the people that say "Oh you're not getting fat" or "You look great"... it's about our personal best - right? I feel better at my goal weight, so here we go.
Today I have had to force myself to eat so all I've had is three fried eggs. Dinner will probably be the same thing - just because it's quick and easy (and I am just plain not hungry).
More posts to follow. I'm back on the Low Carb straight and narrow ;)
Showing posts with label Induction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Induction. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sunday, September 19, 2010
15 pounds in 16 days!!
Seriously! Scott has lost 15 lbs in 16 days! We started Low Carb on September 3rd. Today is the 19th. He's exactly 15 lbs lighter, today, than he was on September 3rd.
Cannot wait to see his progress from here on out. It will be lightening fast!
LOVE Low Carb <3
Cannot wait to see his progress from here on out. It will be lightening fast!
LOVE Low Carb <3
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Is it supposed to be THIS easy?
Seriously - I think following the Low Carb lifestyle is easy. Especially in comparison with other diets I've tried. I received an email from my dearest friend stating the same thing. This really isn't that hard. It's just getting used to a new lifestyle without bread, milk, sugar & other non-approved foods. The sky is still the limit with what IS permitted to eat.
If you find yourself really missing a specific food - please post it, and I'll find you a Low-Carb recipe. There's a Low Carb alternative to just about any food / drink you can image.
Happy Low-Carb'ing ;)
If you find yourself really missing a specific food - please post it, and I'll find you a Low-Carb recipe. There's a Low Carb alternative to just about any food / drink you can image.
Happy Low-Carb'ing ;)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Staying Motivated
OK, so Scott woke up this morning feeling fat - and that has him somewhat discouraged; even though I can already see a huge difference AND he was able to fit into shorts he wasn't able to wear just 5 days ago (pre Low Carb). So what's the deal...why the discouragement?
I went through this too. Sometimes we get in "I WANT IT RIGHT NOW!!!!" type of mindset. It's important to realize that YES, Low-Carb will produce lightening fast results (I lost 80 lbs in 3 months), BUT during the initial stages of Induction you must be patient to allow yourself to go into a deep Ketosis, and then the fat begins to melt off. Add physical activity to the mix, and you've got a recipe for serious fat burning and noticeable results right away.
So don't get discouraged! Don't go based on your feelings. Definitely only weigh yourself once a week at most. The goal here is to look good naked (and clothed for that matter). Track your fat loss results by measuring yourself (not weighing because muscle weighs more than fat - and since we're strength training, undoubtedly we are packing on muscle in place of the fat loss so the weight on the scale will most likely be deceiving). I simply tried on clothes that were too small pre Low Carb. If they fit - I knew it was working. That's the best way to stay motivated ;)
I went through this too. Sometimes we get in "I WANT IT RIGHT NOW!!!!" type of mindset. It's important to realize that YES, Low-Carb will produce lightening fast results (I lost 80 lbs in 3 months), BUT during the initial stages of Induction you must be patient to allow yourself to go into a deep Ketosis, and then the fat begins to melt off. Add physical activity to the mix, and you've got a recipe for serious fat burning and noticeable results right away.
So don't get discouraged! Don't go based on your feelings. Definitely only weigh yourself once a week at most. The goal here is to look good naked (and clothed for that matter). Track your fat loss results by measuring yourself (not weighing because muscle weighs more than fat - and since we're strength training, undoubtedly we are packing on muscle in place of the fat loss so the weight on the scale will most likely be deceiving). I simply tried on clothes that were too small pre Low Carb. If they fit - I knew it was working. That's the best way to stay motivated ;)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hunger is subsiding
Ok, so were now four days into Induction and the hunger has nearly subsided. A welcomed side effect of Ketosis is the natural satiety (feeling of being satisfied). When I did Weight Watchers, I was hungry ALL the time. Low Carb just isn't that way. Of course you should eat until satisfied (satisfied, not stuffed) when you are hungry and definitely do not go more than 6 waking hours without eating when you're Livin' LaVida Low Carb.
Feeling AMAZING.
I love Low-Carb <3
Feeling AMAZING.
I love Low-Carb <3
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Feeling amazing today
Day three, and I'm already feeling amazing. Slept SO good last night. Had the yummy Folgers coffee + heavy cream to wakey-wakey. (Yes, you can have coffee - just no sugar or milk). Now I'm going to hit the Total Gym for a full body workout before making some bacon or sausage patties & eggs.
I love Low-Carb :)
I love Low-Carb :)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Must. Have Jolly Ranchers. (Will settle for Jello instead)
I am seriously craving Jolly Ranchers, which are NOT Induction nor Low-Carb friendly. I can, however, make some sugar-free Jello and silence my sweet tooth cravings.
Fatigue is setting in...
Yep - it's starting to set in. This happened the first time around going into Induction. I'm officially headed into Ketosis. Hopefully it won't be much longer and the fatigue will turn to MASSIVE amounts of energy ;) I'll keep track of how long it takes.
Just a side note: it is normal to feel sluggish when you begin Ketosis. It doesn't last long at all.
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