Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[Castillo Mom]

Karen, Erin, Maryellen, Feebee, Doreen, I miss you guys! You've all been in my thoughts this last week. Have you been good?

I've been doing ok. I weighed in Monday and didn't show any loss, but that's ok because the week prior I did pretty well. I'm not posting my menus tonight, too short on time and energy. I've been sticking to my plan except for tonight. Tonight was the first time I literally cheated since I started Atkins. Some friends and I threw a small baby shower for someone. We had it this evening at a restaurant called Lucille's. I'm not sure if you all have one out your way, but it's an upbeat barbeque restaurant with great food and drinks. On the drive over I thought about what I was going to eat. I had eaten eggs and bacon for breakfast and a hot link at lunch, so pretty much 0 carbs at that point. I basically knew that I would go off plan. I rationalized that I had been very disciplined up to this point. Should I allow myself to indulge? I decided yes. This is what I ate: Tri tip, 1/3 corn on the cob, vegetable medley (zucchini, squash, carrots), ice tea (unsweetened of course) and a small piece of chocolate cake. The tri tip had only a very small amount of barbeque sauce. The biggest cheat obviously was the cake. Did I sabotage myself? I don't think so because I have no intention of having processed sugar again any time soon. I guess I'll have to see what the scale says. I'm purposely going to wait until next Monday to weigh in.

So what do you think ladies? Did I do a really bad thing? For those of you on a low carb plan, do you think I'll get readdicted to sugar just from that one small piece of cake? What have your experiences been when you've been strict with your diet and you went off plan for just one meal? What were the results? I know everyone's body reacts differently but I'm just curious as to how things have worked out for others.

Well, for the next few days I plan on limiting myself to 20 carbs and even staying away from fruit in hopes that my body will readadjust.

I'm off to take a quick peek at your journals. Good night!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa! Good to read your journal entry this morning and see that you're still hanging in there. You've been doing great! As far as your trip to Lucille's (never heard of such a place, but it sounds fun. . .do they have a good margarita? Oh, I'm getting off track), it sounds like you handled your indulgence quite well. As we're all realizing here, if this healthy living stuff is for the long haul, we all have to learn how to have fun without falling totally off program. It sounds like you did just that!

We need to learn to live with moderation--a small piece of chocolate cake and a yummy dinner out occasionally is part of living a happy life--we can't always be denying ourselves or we won't feel good about the choices we make. How do I feel after I've made the choice to indulge? Pretty darn good!
Seriously now, I feel good because making the CHOICE and having a binge are two different things. When I've made a conscious choice like you did on the way to the shower, I feel free to enjoy my food. A binge, for me, is a desperate attempt at trying to comfort myself because of fatigue, anxiety, or stress in general--at the time, there seems to be little choice in the matter. I feel like the food is controlling me! You, on the other hand, were rational and clear headed!

After I've eaten a lot (like I did at the family birthday party), I feel ready to cut back again. I try to drink even more water than usual the next day, but I haven't been adding extra exercise or anything to my schedule--I just don't have the time. What will happen next week when I'm in WDW and on the cruise, I don't know. I've told myself all along that when I'm on vacation, I'm on vacation, and I want to enjoy all the food and everything that comes with it, but I also know that I don't want to come home 10 pounds heavier! Still working on a strategy for this challenge!

Lisa, I'm glad that we're in this together. I'll try to check in with you this weekend--before our trip to the scale together on Monday. You did mean that you'd weigh in on 9/29, didn't you? You're not thinking about waiting until 10/5?!?

Take care,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I think you did GREAT! You chose to treat yourself, knowing that you are in control and that you would get back to plan the next day. Now, if it were me, I'd reset my cheat free clippie back to the beginning, but I would not feel guilty in the least. You were eating with friends to celebrate something special, and there's nothing wrong with that unless you start making up reasons to celebrate every couple days.

As far as the physical consequences of being strict low-carb and then indulging - it does vary by person and by how MUCH you indulge. I don't think you'll feel too bad with the meal you had. You may notice an increased craving for sugar for a couple days but it shouldn't be too strong. If I go really overboard, then I feel overly tired and headachy - almost like a hangover - and bloated for the next day.

All in all, you should be very proud of you! You're discovering how to eat healthy for the rest of your life, and that includes the occasional treat! Well-done!!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Lisa, you did the same as I did. I was on my 30th cheat free day and decided to have a margarita (ok 3 or was it 4 ) and nachos. I enjoyed every taste and felt great. Totally in control. And the next day I was back to the plan. No guilt and I didn't notice anything off with my body. I agree with Lulu about the change in our eating habits. We chose to have a treat, we didn't binge or eat for emotional reasons.

You did fantastic and I'm sure the scale will be kind to you

 

[lulu201]

Hey, Lisa, how'd it go this weekend? Are you still ready to step on the scales with me tomorrow? You know what they say: just do it!

Check in when you can--I've been thinking about 'cha!

Lulu

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I hope all is well with you today! This is your usual weigh in day and I thought I'd stop by to wish you well!

Remember, no matter what number shows on the scale, you've been doing a great job of eating healthy The scale will eventually HAVE to cooperate!

Here's a happy bounce for a healthier you!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

I'm baaaack! Whew, it's been quite a week and it doesn't look like things will get any easier at work over the next month. Oh well, more money for my Disney trip!

I'm not posting menus AGAIN! But I've been good, I promise. Except for that one day last week when I ate at Lucille's.

Now for the moment of truth....I lost one pound. Yay! I'm at 207. I'll have to look back through my journal, but I think it took me about a week or so to lose that one pound. But that's ok. I will say one thing about my menu this past week though. I discovered "no sugar added" Dryers ice cream. Talk about decadent! I had the correct serving size, 1/2 cup of neopolitan with whipped cream! I won't be indulging every day, but when I do, I'll have to plan for it. It's 14 grams, so if I eat any, it'll have to be on a day where I've kept my main meal carbs pretty low. But that's ok, I'm willing to sacrifice and make modifications in order to have it.

The office is buzzing with activity now, so it's time to go. Have a great day all!

 

[Auntmeme]

One pound happy dance for you! Congrats and keep up the good job. Remember onward & downward.

 

[lulu201]

Go, Lisa! Go, Lisa! Go, Lisa, go!!

Doing the One Pound Happy Dance for You!

Say good-bye to that pound--it's banished from you forever!

Keep living the good life, Lisa. You know that I'm thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way even when you're up to your neck in work. You may be away, but you're never forgotten!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Bye-bye pound!!!

YAY, LISA!!!

Between all this extra work and your lost weight and healthy body, you'll be rich AND good lookin'!!!!

Have a great day, Lisa!!

 

[lulu201]

Bye, Lisa! I'll check in with you when I get back next Friday. I hope you keep doing the great things for yourself that you've been doing!


Take care,
Erin

 

[Castillo Mom]

I'm still here to do a quick check-in. Thanks to all of you for not forgetting about me!

Well, no time to post my menus, but I've been good. I weighed in this morning and I'm to down to 204! So, it's official, total loss is 20 pounds. Now if I could just figure out how to do the clippie thing. I tried it a couple of times but it didn't work for me. But I digress. I was at 207 for about two weeks. Then all of a sudden I dropped three more pounds. I guess there's hope for me yet.

I'm off to check on you all. See ya later!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Yay, I finally figured out how to add my clippie! 20 lbs., yeah baby!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, just look at that beautiful clippie!!! WOO-HOO!! You've been doing great, in spite of being incredibly busy - you should be very proud of yourself!!

I'm keeping an eye on you - keep up the good work so I can watch you shrink!! YAY LISA!!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Here I am! Just checking in for a minute to say that I'm still plugging away on Atkins. Today I made a major breakthrough so I just had to post. I'm down to 199.5 pounds! For me it's a big deal because I've been looking forward to meeting the goal of being under 200 pounds.

So now it's time for a new goal. Let's see.....Ok, I think a good goal would be to get to the weight I was when I had first lost weight on Atkins four years ago prior to my major surgery. I had made it to about 180. My new goal then is to reach 180 by the end of January. I guess it's possible that I might get pretty close to my goal weight of 130 to 140 by the time we go on vacation (BTW, booked our flight this morning).

Ok, back to work. I'll try to check in with my WISH friends tonight. Hope you all still remember me!

 

[lulu201]

OH, MY GOSH!!!! Twenty pounds lost! Lisa, that's fantastic! Here's a twenty pound happy dance for you!


We had a great trip--tons of fun, but I'm struggling a bit getting back into healthy eating. I did exercise, though, so I'm feeling good about that. Official weigh-in on Monday--let's do it together.

Have a good day and I'm happy to hear your news and happy to see your post on my journal!

Erin

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Your new goal seem great!!! I'm sure there were times when you didn't even know if you could make your current goal. Under 200 is a dream for me. Never thought I'd be that way, but hey, I don't think I'll let it get this way again, and I'm sure neither will you. Best wishes for your goals!!!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa. How did weigh-in go today? I've gained four pounds since I went on vacation, but I'm ready to knock those babies off my bod!!! No extra pounds for me--I'm going to drop 5 by Thanksgiving. Your goal-setting has inspired me. Thank you!

I'm off to get the dog's hair cut. Hope you have a great week. Take care of yourself and remember in the midst of all the business: this too shall pass.

Hugs,
Erin

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa! Did you weigh-in today? I stayed the same, which wasn't bad all things considered. Last week was TOM and I gave in to many cravings--including Munchkins! I'm going to try to take my cheat-free clippie clear to Thanksgiving and I've upped my goal to 10 lbs. by then. No messing around for me!!!
I'm afraid, though, that my scale obsession will return and I'll HAVE to weigh myself daily.

Hope you're still hanging in and fighting the good fight even though you're up to your eyeballs in work Please know that I'm here cheering you on to success!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Wow, Lisa, how does it feel to be in Onederland???!!!! I'm so excited for you! I hope you've been doing well since then. I know you're very busy and can't visit us often, but please know that we haven't forgotten you and we're saving your spot!!

Onward and downward!!