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My journal of following the LCE plan.
Christmas Day, My Second Day
Posted 12-25-2008 at 01:31 PM by katlupe
Yesterday was the first day of my new eating plan. Using Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution I was able to eat under 20 carbs my first day. I was not hungry. We had to go shopping and I thought it would be a problem in the store smelling all that food cooking in the deli, and seeing all the candy and pies on displays trying to entice the shoppers to buy. But it did not affect me at all. I was more into reading my labels and making sure what I bought did not have sugar in it. Which that is a job in itself!
Today being Christmas we were invited to our families' homes. I chose to stay home. Since I have just started this and for me Christmas is more about Jesus than about food or presents, I opted to stay home and take care of the woodstoves and our horses. It was a good thing! My sister in-law called last night because she was bringing chicken dinners from a restaurant to my father in-law's house. She wanted to know if we would be there so they could bring us dinners too! On Christmas......a restaurant dinner! Oh my!
I told my husband he can go but I would stay here. So off he went this afternoon. I know he is not looking forward to that dinner as he does not like restaurant food at all. But he needs to spend some time with his Dad who is 88 years old and not in real good health.
I fed him well this morning.....cheese omlets and bacon and he had whole wheat multi grain toast with butter. So he'll be ok. I will be ok too. I know it sounds depressing to be home alone on Christmas day, but not for me. I spent years and years doing the Christmas thing for my family. Now my son is all grown up and is living on his own and he will be with my other family members today. So I have a happy heart.
I feel good about this food plan and I know I badly need to lose weight as I have bad leg problems. I am sure my knees will be better if I have less weight for them to carry. Not to mention all the other things that could happen to me from being too heavy. So I am looking forward to the end of 2008 with a weight loss. As this is when most people wait for the beginning of the year. This gives me a head start on my weight loss for 2009. I am excited about it!
katlupe
Today being Christmas we were invited to our families' homes. I chose to stay home. Since I have just started this and for me Christmas is more about Jesus than about food or presents, I opted to stay home and take care of the woodstoves and our horses. It was a good thing! My sister in-law called last night because she was bringing chicken dinners from a restaurant to my father in-law's house. She wanted to know if we would be there so they could bring us dinners too! On Christmas......a restaurant dinner! Oh my!
I told my husband he can go but I would stay here. So off he went this afternoon. I know he is not looking forward to that dinner as he does not like restaurant food at all. But he needs to spend some time with his Dad who is 88 years old and not in real good health. I fed him well this morning.....cheese omlets and bacon and he had whole wheat multi grain toast with butter. So he'll be ok. I will be ok too. I know it sounds depressing to be home alone on Christmas day, but not for me. I spent years and years doing the Christmas thing for my family. Now my son is all grown up and is living on his own and he will be with my other family members today. So I have a happy heart.
I feel good about this food plan and I know I badly need to lose weight as I have bad leg problems. I am sure my knees will be better if I have less weight for them to carry. Not to mention all the other things that could happen to me from being too heavy. So I am looking forward to the end of 2008 with a weight loss. As this is when most people wait for the beginning of the year. This gives me a head start on my weight loss for 2009. I am excited about it!
katlupe
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I am starting today, the day after Christmas. I have done low carb many times and always loose at least 50 lbs but always gain it back. We still have pies and cookies in the house but plenty of turkey and ham so I will just start with the meat. I plan to go to the store later and get some good veggies and salad material. My husband needs to loose weight also but I'm not sure if he is willing to start now instead of the new year. It is very difficult for him to give up bread and pasta. My children are also grown so I understand wanting to just be alone at Christmas. I did have them over to open gifts and feed them. Looking forward to chatting with you and others. Hope this time I can loose at least 100 and keep it off.Posted 12-26-2008 at 08:36 AM by CCAM458
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congrats on your start, kat, and especially on not putting it off! the sooner you start making your changes, the sooner they become integrated into your life. I hope you enjoyed your peaceful xmas day very much.
Cathy- Welcome as well! Always glad to see new folks join our little low-carbing family here. Just take things one step at a time, take advantage of the resources and support you can find here, and enjoy your journey...
We're all in this together, ladies!
Posted 12-26-2008 at 11:30 AM by Goddess
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