Well, here's the first entry to my journal. My first outward committment to a healthy lifestyle (other than to DH)...DH and I have been slacking since I'd say late July. The worst part about it is that DBIL owns a Gold's Gym in a Town nearby!....I'll warn you now that my posts will be long, as this is going to be my complete Atkins and Curves journal all in one place. If you prefer short sweet stories, this wont be it. The ups and the downs will be posted here, for accountability mainly.
Okay- Reality set it on Christmas Eve. My mom bought me a new pair of Guess Jeans...size 28. Ummmm..What the heck was she thinking...then it dawned on me, the last pair of jeans she bought me was in July..yup, the ol waist was a 28 then....maybe I haven't gained as much weight as I thought, if she didnt notice...I came home, tried them on, yeah, they button...after laying on the bed, readjusting the pockets 5 times etc.. okay- into the closet. I looked and saw that the jeans I've been wearing are 30's...okay, they're tighter than they should be......noticed today that my diamond is a bit tighter than normal...hmmm water weight...TOM?
DH is able to go to Golds daily, as it is on his way to his store, however for me, it's 1/2 hour each way. Luckily for me, a new Curves is opening here in town in early January. DH has goals to get back to Golds, though he mainly does weight training. He does do about 1/2 hour of cardio, but mainly weights. He is able to go with his DB, and another DB is normally there since it's his gym. I plan to go to Curves in the AM after DD's get on the bus. I have to make the committment to go every day m-f, as if I don't go, I'll skip the next day... it's just me. I also plan to get back on my treadmill. It's collecting dust downstairs, but I'll get it out.
We purchased Atkins New Diet Revolution today, along with the carb counter. Now let me confess, DH is Italian....Pasta, Bread etc.. are big items in our house. This isn't going to be easy for either one of us, however starting after the holiday's is going to be easier than had it been 3 weeks ago. Luckily, DD's are meat eaters, and both eat salads. They will still have their pasta, and bread, and I'm positive after the initial induction period DH and I will be okay preparing and serving these foods.
Our start date will be January 1st. My cousin just got back from Cali, and is only home till January 2nd...then he's off to Iraq, so we're all going out new years eve to a chinese rest. DH and I decided that one day later isn't going to hurt anything...so January 1st is the day to begin.
I am currently planning our first week of meals, DH will be packing his snacks and lunch with him, something he doesnt do now, he just orders out, or runs to a convienience store for snacks...not good we know!....I will be making DH and I eggs for breakfast, as neither of us normally eats that meal. I know that it's very important to eat, and that you can't lose weight if you dont eat enough so this might be our set back. DH and I don't consume very many calories...we'll have to increase the caloric intake... When I am out getting groceries on Wednesday, I'm going to also stop and pick up a bathroom scale... We've NEVER owned one! The only time I get weighed is at the Doctors....I have always believed that a scale doesnt tell you enough. DH will have his BMI, etc. calculated at Golds once again, and I'm hoping that Curves also does this. I've never been in one..heard and read a lot about them, gonna give it a try, as I'm sure they're going to be offering some great deal once they open.
When I'm getting a scale, I'll grab a tape measure too, I'm not too sure the ones in the garage would be accurate bending around my belly!....I'll post the starting weights and measurements and then maybe once I see them, I'll know where the goal is....I know DH would like to drop about 20 lbs, and get back into 36's, he's in 38's now. I would love to get into those 28's I just got for christmas, and I'm pretty sure my weight has stayed right around 145-150...I'm 5'7.
Im hoping to update this nightly, with what we ate, and what worked and what did not, not only for myself, but maybe for others who might have questions about atkins. I've done enough research of the program, and feel it's safe for us to do.
Can't wait to add some clippies...I'm going to be striving for the non-cheat one!!
Brandy
Okay- Reality set it on Christmas Eve. My mom bought me a new pair of Guess Jeans...size 28. Ummmm..What the heck was she thinking...then it dawned on me, the last pair of jeans she bought me was in July..yup, the ol waist was a 28 then....maybe I haven't gained as much weight as I thought, if she didnt notice...I came home, tried them on, yeah, they button...after laying on the bed, readjusting the pockets 5 times etc.. okay- into the closet. I looked and saw that the jeans I've been wearing are 30's...okay, they're tighter than they should be......noticed today that my diamond is a bit tighter than normal...hmmm water weight...TOM?
DH is able to go to Golds daily, as it is on his way to his store, however for me, it's 1/2 hour each way. Luckily for me, a new Curves is opening here in town in early January. DH has goals to get back to Golds, though he mainly does weight training. He does do about 1/2 hour of cardio, but mainly weights. He is able to go with his DB, and another DB is normally there since it's his gym. I plan to go to Curves in the AM after DD's get on the bus. I have to make the committment to go every day m-f, as if I don't go, I'll skip the next day... it's just me. I also plan to get back on my treadmill. It's collecting dust downstairs, but I'll get it out.
We purchased Atkins New Diet Revolution today, along with the carb counter. Now let me confess, DH is Italian....Pasta, Bread etc.. are big items in our house. This isn't going to be easy for either one of us, however starting after the holiday's is going to be easier than had it been 3 weeks ago. Luckily, DD's are meat eaters, and both eat salads. They will still have their pasta, and bread, and I'm positive after the initial induction period DH and I will be okay preparing and serving these foods.
Our start date will be January 1st. My cousin just got back from Cali, and is only home till January 2nd...then he's off to Iraq, so we're all going out new years eve to a chinese rest. DH and I decided that one day later isn't going to hurt anything...so January 1st is the day to begin.
I am currently planning our first week of meals, DH will be packing his snacks and lunch with him, something he doesnt do now, he just orders out, or runs to a convienience store for snacks...not good we know!....I will be making DH and I eggs for breakfast, as neither of us normally eats that meal. I know that it's very important to eat, and that you can't lose weight if you dont eat enough so this might be our set back. DH and I don't consume very many calories...we'll have to increase the caloric intake... When I am out getting groceries on Wednesday, I'm going to also stop and pick up a bathroom scale... We've NEVER owned one! The only time I get weighed is at the Doctors....I have always believed that a scale doesnt tell you enough. DH will have his BMI, etc. calculated at Golds once again, and I'm hoping that Curves also does this. I've never been in one..heard and read a lot about them, gonna give it a try, as I'm sure they're going to be offering some great deal once they open.
When I'm getting a scale, I'll grab a tape measure too, I'm not too sure the ones in the garage would be accurate bending around my belly!....I'll post the starting weights and measurements and then maybe once I see them, I'll know where the goal is....I know DH would like to drop about 20 lbs, and get back into 36's, he's in 38's now. I would love to get into those 28's I just got for christmas, and I'm pretty sure my weight has stayed right around 145-150...I'm 5'7.
Im hoping to update this nightly, with what we ate, and what worked and what did not, not only for myself, but maybe for others who might have questions about atkins. I've done enough research of the program, and feel it's safe for us to do.
Can't wait to add some clippies...I'm going to be striving for the non-cheat one!!
Brandy
No breakfast, as I had to go into the office today as time cards are due.
Welcome to the WISH journal board! You sound like you're pumped, informed, and ready to go. Congratulations on making great strides in setting the stage for major lifestyle changes. You're going to find tons of support here--just what you're going to need to make a healthy living makeover!
Brandy!
