Thread: Slowly but surely....

Heya!!!

Well, last week I actually got on the scale. I had actually FORGOT to weigh in last month (Oct.) so I stepped on the scale (WHOOPS). After a whole month of no losses in Sept. October proved to be a bit better. I finally dropped a pound or two...(it teeters between 156 and 157, so I am rounding up...)!

WOOHOO!!!

I have dropped inches as well which is where it also matters to me. I think what has happened is that since I have started running, and combined with my ice hockey twice a week, I have built some muscle m**** hence the droppage of inches. Not a problem for me!!! I decided to skip forward to a sort of pre-maintenace type of diet because I am so active. I alternate my carbohydrates between 40 and 80 grams or so depending on how active I am that day. I am also massaging clients during the week which tires one out like you can't believe. It is pretty hectic over here.

Since I added in a few carbs here and there (on days where I can afford to do so) I have felt a lot better...More energy and stuff. Sooo....like I have posted before, I am no ruch to lose the weight. If it takes me a couple of years to lose the remaining pounds (12-18 give or take) I have no probs with it whatsoever. It has taken me 6 months to lose 15 pounds. Not too shabby!! My knees ( I have some problems with my knees from past hockey and sports injuries) also feel so much better because I am 15 pounds lighter. That makes me feel good, because my knees are really REALLY important to me, and what makes THEM feel better, makes ME feel better.

But FINALLY I have lost one more.... and THAT is a reason to celebrate!

Also, the clothes are fitting so much nicer. Lovin' it!

Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!

I also have noticed that since really watching my carb intake and WHAT goes into my mouth, I have come up with some awesome recipes for this way of eating. I have posted the "lazy cabbage rolls" and will post the "blueberry spice loaf" very very soon! Both ROCK!!! I am tweaking a recipe or two to come up with a cheddar dill loaf worth about 4 net carbs a slice! Full of flavour without all that guilt.

Cheers from hockeygirl's test kitchen,
Krystyne (down another pound!!! YAYY!!)

Hey Krystyne!

Congratulations on the loss, but more importantly, congratulations on your infectious positive attitude!!! :eyes:

High-fivin' ya from Japan!:great:
Kelly

Gotta love those inches off !!!! Keep up the work! YOu will get there. . .in your own sweet time!

krystyne: always glad to see your shining face and even shinier attitude! thanks for sharing.

Congratulations Krystyne!

You are doing really well.
And consider your *forgetting to weigh* a psychological victory; this woe has become just that. A Way of Eating -- not a diet with an ends to lose weight.
I think you have accomplished what most of us are seeking.
Keep up the good work.
I'm dying to try those cabbage rolls... they sound wonderful!

Way to go Krystyne! Glad you are happy with your progress. The loss of inches is so nice to see. Looking forward to your kitchen experiments. MMM MMM good.

I love what exercise does for the body. I am totally addicted...have to do my 30 minutes a day. One of the reasons is no matter what your weight, your body will just perform better and you'll have more energy - and look more toned!

Krystyne -- Glad to see your positive attitude! My hat is really off to you!

Congratulations Krystyne!

Krystyne ... thats what i like to hear! someone who can relax... knowing they are going to CONTINUE eating well..and low carb... reGARDless of what the # on the scale says... when you are doing this for health... instead of the quick fix that some diets give you.. (only to bounce back ) lowcarb is A MUCH better way to go..
also.. i find that now that i dont have a NUMBER goal to reach.. i just dont feel deprived...
this is how i am eating.. FOR LIFE.. so ..the goal for me is to continue to feel better.. look better... and enjoy the amazing things i eat now.. that i was TAUGHT were baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad for me..
KUDOS Krystyne ... youre doing great!

Krystyne, that is totally awesome!!!!!! :jumpgreen I know how yer feelin'!!!!!