http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/ Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet Support, research and free low carb diet recipes. Resources for low carbohydrate diet plans such as the atkins diet and the south beach diet. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/images/misc/rss.jpg http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/ http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/148-hard-week.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:34:56 GMT These ups and downs really get to me.... I've been tired, and I was attributing it to the low carb. I've been very down, looking in the mirror and looking at underwear pictures of myself - so FAR to go. This week I've been MAXING the Atkins Indulgence Snickers-like bars (from SAMs club no less)....bad, but it was either that or step into the abyss. Its a bad outlook, but I felt like at least they have a laxative effect. Started getting discouraged cuz the scales showed 6 pound GAIN, putting me at 308. Just crying cuz I am trying -drinking tons of water, no diet drinks even, eating right (except for Atkins OverIndulgence ha.ha.:no:...i know), I am tired, tired of being fat, tired of comments, just a lot...then TOM showed up and it made a little more sense, but still didn't make me feel better. Had a terrible migraine this morning - started seeing the colors, hazy vision, disoriented, nausea, and I knew what was coming. Batten down the hatches and ride out the storm. No light, no noise, and sleep for a few hours. Migraines really take a lot out of you, and I still feel like I'm out of it. I don't really like to take pills, I used to get migraines regularly in school, but started making food changes and that helped A LOT. I know that cheese is a trigger, I LOVE cheese - but it looks like I will have to cut that out too, which I will really miss.
I kinda understand what is going on, and that this is a major change for my body, but surgery is looking so good right now.... I'm tired of fighting myself and feeling like I'm losing. ]]> eternallyme http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/148-hard-week.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/146-weekend-nanas.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:37:37 GMT We went to my husbands folks after church and of course she'd gone out and bought and cooked everything imaginable. I went to Wendys and got a triple no bun, because I was starving and didn't want to succumb...my daughter and I also did a little mini shopping, so we got the 3rd degree when we got back from Nana - so where did you go eat? We just said no where and went on about our business, even though the evidence was in the car. My daughter had a small frostie, so by the time dinner was done and Nana was pulling out the Lemon cake, Reeses ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and death by drinking red kool-aid, I told my daughter no. We'd just had a long conversation in the car about how we wanted to look and feel, and how we both had to start making better choices. I know its hard for a kid - at least my kid - not to eat sweets when they are just being given out. Nana (naturally) started in on her interrogation -
'So you have her on a diet?' '
No, but Micah already had ice cream so she is fine.'
'Oh, Thats just baby fat. At least let her have some cake.'
Me - a little more coolly - 'Thanks Nana, but she.is.fine.' (aka drop it lady)
'Well, she'll grow out of it'
'If we encourage her to make better choices, yes she will'
Bearing in mind all the grankids except two are overweight, including my daughter.
For some reason, all the boys are tall and sinewy, but genetics didn't play out that way for the girls. Micah only needs to lose about 10 pounds, and I know she can do it, and I really want to show her that I can too. She doesnt want me to have surgery, she thinks I am beautiful just the way I am. i told her, I know I look good, but I want to be better. ]]> eternallyme http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/146-weekend-nanas.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/145-new-newbie.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:03:43 GMT I am at a crossroads. I am looking into bariatric surgery, have an appointment for my first consultation and started doing a low carb also. A lot of the patients were doing low carb after the surgery, so I was thinking, what if I can get the results without surgery? looking at pictures of those... I am at a crossroads. I am looking into bariatric surgery, have an appointment for my first consultation and started doing a low carb also. A lot of the patients were doing low carb after the surgery, so I was thinking, what if I can get the results without surgery? looking at pictures of those who've done low carb and those who had surgery, the low carbers didn't look so....flabby? I may be fat, but I am kinda vain - i dont want to lose anymore than necessary!! I like my hair, I like my shape - I am like a Big Mac looking to be a cheeseburger - can I keep my buns please? LOL! Smaller is good, but flat is not.

Seriously, I am scared of the implications of surgery. you cant go back. My husband did it, and it was GREAT for him, I encourage him and tell him how good he looks. I am not sure it is the right path for me, but hey, if nothing else works - if this doesnt work at least I'll know I really tried before going under the knife. I did phentermine, slim fast (aka slim slow or not at all), fasting, crazy workouts, cabbage diet, veggie diet, everything before six diet, mostly water diet, positive thinking diet, and enough with the diets. I want to change, need something I can live with and have stuck with it so far. Since Monday I've lost 4 pounds, which is pretty cool, but I'm not jumping over the moon because I want to stick with it. So I'm here....I'm new....and I think I am ready for this. :scared:
SO...here is everything out on the table:
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight: 306
Starting Date: July 7, 2008
First Goal: 290
Overall Goal: 200? ]]> eternallyme http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/eternallyme/145-new-newbie.html