I had a pretty rough weekend. A client of mine passed away this week and it hit me really hard--I chose to use my "old" favorite foods as comfort through the entire weekend. It was like I became a different person. I could not get enough, and it didn't even make me feel better. I was basically shoving down any high carb/sugary food I could get my hands on. I got really scared! It felt out of control. I am back on plan today and I feel pretty clear about how much low carb works for...

Well, last night was the first time I went off my eating plan, but I did it consciously! I have had a bad cold for almost a week and had to go on an antibiotic. I was feeling pretty weak and sick last night, so we went to a nearby diner where I ate some foods I wouldn't have on the plan. But I did this by choice--I saw it as a way of nurturing myself. And I did it without shame, knowing that I wouldn't let it throw me off my plan. Well, the food didn't taste as good as I would have hoped, but...

I lost another 8 lbs since last month's weigh in. I'm only weighing myself once a month so the daily and even weekly fluctuations don't get in the way for me. I work out at the gym and am seeing more inches coming off than lbs anyway. Just wanted to share my success. Being a part of this community has given me staying power! Some days have definitely been a struggle for me, but I moved through them. I am starting to like the way I look sometimes when I get dressed up and the compliments have...

Well, I took your advice and wore fitted clothes yesterday to a labor day party. It was a big stretch for me because I have been so used to hiding for the past couple of years. Soon after I got there, I heard my mom's friend whisper to her, "did Ally lose weight?" My mom started bragging about how committed I have been to my new eating plan. And when her friend asked how I am doing it, she gave me a predictable response when she found out. She stated her concerns with eating "high...