It is easier for me this time around. When I tried low carb before, I inevitably had to stop because of the nausea. But so far so good. Had a few tough moments, wanted ice cream. But I made it through. I soooo look forward to wearing all those smaller sized clothing and lingerie I've saved over the years. I am happy to be hear as I learn so much reading the posts. I am starting my own little computer file of recipes and look forward to trying them. More tomorrow....

I finally got enough courage to get on the scale. I fully expected to weigh 250 lbs, but I was relieved to see 235 pop up. This is not my starting weight as I've lost a whole lot of water weight in the last 4 days. At least 8 lbs, maybe more. My ankle, with the internal fixator, is not near as swollen as it has been. So, I will estimate that I weighed about 243 and use that as the starting point.

So, I am admitting my weight and this is my goal:
243/235/118

So glad to be here. Oh and one more shocking (positive) thing happened. My car has been on the injured list.So, I have been walking to the store to pick up groceries and carry them home. I was so surpised to find out that it is 1.8 miles round trip. Add to that, carrying the weight of groceries. I guess I'm getting more workout than I thought. I need to start weight training or resistance training real quick to make sure that I firm up as much as I can while I lose.

Long day. Got my walking done. Had a few challenges I must overcome. Weight is dropping. Went out without a hat and gloves and the wind was cold. I live in the desert, but it still gets cold. I will regroup tonight and make plans for a better day tomorrow. I have yet to eat today, so I better get cooking. Hugs to myself. I need them.

I forgot to put in my weight loss.

243/233/118

I have all these wonderful clothes that I can wear when my weight gets down. Beautiful sweaters, skirts, tops. When I get really down, to my goal weight, I have lingerie that I have saved and wanted to wear for a long time. I am doing well consider the issues in my life write now. I could analysis that for hours, but I think I'll just accept my desire to be slender as a positive thing. I am already feeling physically so much better. I am no longer out of breath when I walk. I think I will take Sunday off from exercising. Give my ankle time to adjust to the new demands.

My sleeping is backwards, which means I am up most of the night. Appetite is going away. Hard to believe that I can go from craving ice cream and having to eat everything in site to being satisfied with a piece of chicken and a vegetable. It makes life so much more peaceful for me. My weight is still dropping daily. I must have had a lot of fluid retention. The aches and pains are gone and my breathing is better. I can walk a mile now carrying groceries and not be short of breath. Life is good.

243/231/118

Another day without a binge or going off the program. Still losing weight at a fast clip. Been up learning how to sell on ebay. What a trip and I am glad to learn a new skill.

243/229/118

Jen, I am glad you are doing well and more importantly feeling well. Wow your scale is really dropping. Congrats!

Kameron
198/186.6/155 16/16/10 size goal

So nice of you to drop in Kameron. It is really appreciated!!! It is the "seniors" that give me so much impetus to keep going. Thanks

I am not sure how many days I have been on this woe. Over a week. I have lost quite a bit of weight. I suspect it is mostly water, but water weight is weight.
The winds have been howling in the desert. It is warmer along the coast of California in the winter than it is in the Nevada desert. I love spring and early summer here the most. I don't hang out on the strip. Only go there when the family is in town. However, I do keep track of jackpots. There's a website online. Much prefer to play the lottery with my sister. I do the numbers and she gets the Powerball Tickets. Sometimes, I can get out to stateline and get a California ticket. I enjoy watching the numbers and looking for the patterns in the drawings. There are patterns, that most people don't know about. It is not totally random. Oh, well I am rambling.

243/229/118

I ate some corn this evening. Not a lot. My cupboards and refrigerator are in need of stocking and I haven't gotten to the store. But, I don't think one chicken leg and some corn is going to put me over the carb limit. I'll have to look it up. Can't wait for the sale of my home to be finalized. Be nice to have extra cash.

243/229/118

I think I will take off the ending goal. It makes things seem so far down the road. Maybe ad an intermediate goal of 215.
So:
243/229/215 (intermediate)

I am hungry. I guess it is the corn. Need to get to the store and get some other type of vegetable. Guess I am really susceptible to carbs...

243/229/215 (intermediate)

I ate corn and peas last night with no weight gain. I am happy. Need to change my sleep pattern.
While trying to sleep I came up with an idea for a book and for a new board game. I think I will work on the board game and maybe get a proto type done when I receive the proceeds from my book. I'd love to have my sister help me with this. Maybe I'll ask. She is a very busy lady.
Thanks to all you guys who drop into read my thoughts. Your positive energy for change is appreciated.

Hi JenJen! Just wanted to pop in and say hi!


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But once in awhile the odd thing happens,
Once in a while the dream comes true,
And the whole pattern of life is altered,
Once in awhile the moon turns blue.~ Auden

Maintaining. Really wanted to binge on ice cream today. Just the thought of it brings up the desire. Going through some challenges right no.

243/230/215

Don't do it Jen it won't be worth it. Trust me I had pizza and french fries this weekend. The bad thing is they weren't worth it afterwards, even though I tried to tell myself different. Hang in there!

Kameron/Kameron2
198//186.6//155